Little Mama Week #17

I know I am behind with post #16, so I made up for it today. It may be a overload, but I wanted to get them posted before I was behind too much.

I still can't believe it has been 17 weeks!

This weekend Chris and I did a few gender test. Mostly they are old myths, but they were fun to do and think about anyway. So where did I fall...is Baby Ashley a boy or girl? I was on the border of both! Just my luck. Nothing could be determined. Guess we will have to wait until next Monday and pray Baby Ashley opens his/her legs for us.

I so believe I have been feeling Baby Ashley move.

Baby Ashley has got some new clothes. They are mostly little boy clothes. So if we have a boy he will have some clothes already, but if Baby Ashley is a girl we will figure out something to do with the boy clothes.

My hands and feet somethings feel tight sometimes. Not sure if it is associated with Baby Ashley or what.

I get cold then hot, cold, hot.

My nose has been stuffy and my hair is really getting longer.

I am so glad Mountain Dew makes caffeine free drinks. I am looking forward to drinking a little regular Mountain Dew next Monday when we go to the doctor.

I think I have finally got my eating normal. I eat at these times during the day: 7:20am, 9:30am, 11:00am, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm and 8:00pm. Sometimes I have a little snack in between those times, just depends on how much I eat for breakfast or lunch. I know one thing is that I can't eat a big lunch or I am miserable all day.

So lets see what www.thebump.com says this week.

Try not to get freaked out by the numbers on your scale. At 17 weeks, baby’s working on getting stronger, and your body’s working on getting bigger. That means putting on some pounds and -- we hate to break it to you -- getting some stretch marks. Make sure you document your growing bump by taking lots of photos. Sure, you might not always feel so pretty, but one day you’re going to look back at pregnancy and reminisce (really -- we promise). You’ll also want to start figuring out some plans, like whether or not you’re going to find out baby’s gender (you should be able to soon!), and what kind of childbirth class you’d like to take. As you start making these decisions, the pregnancy will feel even more real, which is probably super exciting, but part of you is probably feeling a little nervous. After all, you’re at week 17; that’s almost halfway there and there’s still a lot left to do. Chill! You’ll get it done. Just remember not to try to do it all yourself -- ask for help!

your baby's the size of an onion!

Baby Ashley continues to beef up. Now he/she's about 5.1 inches long and weighs about 5.9 ounces. He/she is growing a stronger, thicker umbilical cord, and growing some meat on those bones...putting on some fat. His/her rubbery cartilage is now turning to bone. 

Little Mama Week #16

Stay on the lookout for some fluttering sensations in your abdomen. It might not be right at 16 weeks, but pretty soon you’ll start feeling baby moving around in there. At first those moves might feel like gas or a muscle twitch, but over time, as baby gets bigger and stronger, they’ll be unmistakable. Of course, feeling those movements comes with other issues, like having your lungs crowded by your growing babe. That could make it seem tough to catch your breath from time to time. Don’t worry: There are some positive symptoms you might be having at week 16. For example, some moms-to-be find their hair and nails grow faster. (Your hair might actually look thicker and more lustrous and your skin might look radiant, too. Woo hoo!) Another cool fact? Baby’s starting to be able to hear your voice -- and she’ll recognize it at birth -- so feel free to chat her up.

your baby's the size of an avocado

Now, Baby Ashley is about 4.6 inches long and weighs about 3.5 ounces, and he/she's big enough that your doctor may be able to hear his/her heartbeat. Baby Ashley is listening to our voices, thanks to tiny bones forming in his/her ears. Growing hair, lashes and eyebrows, and forming taste buds.

I have bought some maternity clothes so far. One pair of pants, one pair of capris and two maternity tops.....all for less than $20! Yes I am cheap!

I believe I have been feeling Baby Ashley move, just not sure of it.

Acne is still present and gets worse then clears up, gets worse, clears up....but it is all worth it!

No stretch marks yet.

Not sure about weight. Will find out when we go the 29th.

I can't wait to see the gender. Shopping will soon start!

I have been wanting seafood especially from Captain D's.

Trees are down

We needed two trees cut down in our yard, because they were causing some damage to our roof and gutters. The guy came this week and started but had to stop due to rain. He is thinking he will finish up today.

Bear was not happy when he got to the tree in the back yard. Of course he had to mark them this morning on our walk.

Chipmunk Issues

These little boogers are smarter than you think. We recently put out a trap with peanut butter, but no they don't want it. So we put popcorn....no they don't want that either!

This is all they do. Play on the trap. One even looked inside, but thought it was safer outside.

So if anyone has an idea on how to get rid of chipmunks, PLEASE let me know!

Is It Hormones Or Just Me?

My gosh people get on my nerves! Stupid people at that! I have just given up at one place (not going to say where). If things get done wrong...so be it. I have told people and told people how to do things and it just does't get done correctly.

Last week I told Chris I just wanted to go home and be by myself. No text, no phone calls, no visitors....just me and the couch.

I feel like my emotions are getting hit hard the last two weeks. Everything someone does hurts my feelings. Then it makes me mad! It's like people don't even care how they act around me. Just push me to the side.

I have also been very protective of Chris and I. Nothing matters to me but us and Jesus! So don't mess with my little family, unless you want your head snapped off! Someone told me I would grow a big backbone once Baby Ashley is here. Well I have grown one now!

I got mad at the people at a local gas station for not having paper at the gas pump for receipts. I asked them about it and was told that they probably would not work even if they did add paper. I said they would work if you fixed them and put paper in them. I mean it is not rocket science!

Whewww.....I believe it is the hormones. I am never like this. So please overlook me at this very happy time.

Little Mama 15 Weeks

While baby’s moving a ton on the inside, you might be moving a ton -- between the sheets. Now that you’re at 15 weeks, you’re probably feeling very high energy, and that means high libido, too. Your partner isn’t feeling nearly as frisky? That’s totally normal too. Let’s face it, the thought of baby being so close while you two are, um, doing the deed, can freak a guy out. Remind him that baby has no idea what’s going on -- and, as long as your OB hasn’t given you any activity restrictions -- sex won’t hurt baby or threaten your pregnancy. Of course, you might be dealing with some not-so-sexy pregnancy symptoms during week 15, like nosebleeds, stomach issues and swollen gums, so if you’re not feeling up to sex, it’s 
completely understandable.

Baby Ashley at 15 weeks weighs 2.5 ounces and measures 4 inches -- and his/her 

proportions are becoming even more normal, since his/her legs now outmeasure his arms. You probably can't feel it yet, but she/he is squirming a ton! She might even be hiccuping in there. She's making lots of progress: her joints and limbs can all move now.

www.thebump.com

I am a little late posting this, but but better late than never!

Everything is about the same. My energy really has not come back yet like people say it will. My hands have started to get tight every once in a while and my belly has been itching some. My nose has been so stuffy. I worried Chris and myself crazy last weekend, because I just knew I had a fever and was afraid something might be wrong. Thankful it was just being outside and all the weather changing.

I noticed my lotion has some type of ingredient that they say is harmful, so I am a little concerned about using it.

I finally went and bought some maternity pants and a top. They are really, really comfortable. Though the pants need to be hemmed up, because I am short. I am glad the weather is starting the get warm, because I have been wearing dresses a lot to work. They are just more comfortable...I dislike things being tight on my belly. I was like that before we got pregnant.

We have started looking a baby furniture. I believe I have a crib picked out, not happy with the changing table that goes with it, but maybe we can find something that is similar.

Baby Ashley got his/her first Christmas outfit from my mom. Plus an Alabama bib and blanket and a pacificer holder. We also got a nice picture frame from two of my friends at work. I have put our last ultrasound picture in it for now.