11 Week Bumpdate

11 Week Bumpdate

How far along?  11 weeks - 3 months - 1st trimester

Total weight gain:  125 (staying stagnant)  

Maternity clothes: None

Stretch marks? None 

Sleep: Sleep is the best part of my day haha- I LOVE sleeping! 

Best moment this week: Hearing all of the love and well wishes from family and friends after we told them the news- so much love for this baby already. It was also my best friend Deena's baby shower for her first baby- Carli. It was so exciting to see her and shower her with gifts! 

Miss anything? Coffee, red wine

Movement: None

Food cravings: Eggs/breakfast sandwiches- which is SO WEIRD because I never ate breakfast or eggs before being pregnant, but this baby LOVES it! 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Seafood

Gender: Still no idea  

Labour signs: None

Symptoms: Breast engorgement, frequent urination, discharge, right pelvic pain, abdominal aches & pains, breast pain 

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: For the first time, a little moody this week. Work has gotten a bit stressful, and without coffee or ever feeling like I get enough sleep, I've been a little shorter with Adam and just more stressed/anxious in general. 

Looking forward to: Seeing all of my high school girlfriends this Friday to celebrate their birthdays!

10 Week Bumpdate

10 Week Bumpdate

How far along?  10 weeks - 3 months - 1st trimester

Total weight gain:  125 (finally back to where I started!)  

Maternity clothes: None

Stretch marks? None 

Sleep: Can't get enough!!

Best moment this week: Got to go to the doctor, see the baby, and hear the heartbeat. Life changing. So happy Adam and I got to go together and see our little one for the first time- automatically fell in love!

Miss anything? Coffee- wondering if that's why my energy seems so low!

Movement: None

Food cravings: Smoothies, peanut butter, bananas

Anything making you queasy or sick? Seafood, seafood, seafood. 

Gender: No clue, but doesn't matter to me!  

Labour signs: None

Symptoms: Breast engorgement, frequent urination, discharge, nausea, increased thirst

Belly button in or out? Still in

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy- Overjoyed to know that the baby is healthy with a strong heartbeat in there! 

Looking forward to: Telling our friends and family - since the doctor gave us the go ahead, we'll share the news this week!!! :) 

9 Week Bumpdate

9 week Bumpdate

How far along?  9 weeks - 3 MONTHS!!! - 1st trimester

Total weight gain:  124 (still down 1 lbs)  

Maternity clothes: None

Stretch marks? None 

Sleep: Sleeping a lot- going to bed wayyyy earlier than normal!

Best moment this week: Can't believe we made it to the 3 month stage. This is so exciting! Also, getting to visit my friend Emily from TFA in Vermont. We ran the Color Run, and didn't stop at all, so I'm very proud of myself for doing that not only pregnant, but without having been running beforehand at all. My motivation to keep running was that I'll have hours of labor 6 months from now, so I gotta be a tough Momma! haha 

Miss anything? Drinking, being able to stay up late!

Movement: None

Food cravings: Guacamole, salads 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Seafood as always

Gender: No idea!  

Labour signs: None

Symptoms: Breast engorgement, frequent urination, discharge, cravings, increased thirst, acne, abdominal pain/cramping 

Belly button in or out? Still in

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy- I am so excited about this little baby! 

Looking forward to: Going to the doctor and seeing the baby on the ultrasound in a few weeks. I can't wait to hear the heartbeat! 

Moose

Hey Little One,

Mommy went to Vermont with you to visit her friend Emily. We used to work together at TFA. Emily is so nice- she's from the South, and she was the hostess with the mostest. She made sure that Mommy was well fed for you, and we did a bunch of fun, but relaxing stuff. On Friday night, we walked to uptown Burlington to have dinner, and Mommy had a wonderful salad with steak on it. The next day, Mommy and Emily did the Color Run, and we ran the whole way. I was pretty proud of myself, since I haven't been running since before our wedding, but I kept telling myself that if I was going to go through labor for you, I could run 3 miles, and we did it! Thanks for the motivation, baby.

Then we went back to Emily's, and her boyfriend Dave cooked us organic corn waffles and turkey bacon. It was yummy. Then we drove around and looked at a bunch of the farms around them. We went to an Apple Farm and had cider donuts and apple Betty's- a delicious ice cream treat with fresh apple cobbler mixed in. Yummy! Then we went to try different Vermont cheeses and maple syrup and different jellies and jams. Later, we went botiquing in Burlington, and I saw a bunch of the cutest Moose clothes. They actually have Moose crossing signs in Vermont, but Mommy didn't get to see any actual Moose. But the baby clothes all had a bunch of Moose on them. I think you'll love animals, like Mommy and Daddy. For dinner, we all ate at another organic placed with some of Emily and Dave's friends, and then came home and played Cards Against Humanity. It was funny.

On the last day, Emily and I drove to a ski town in Vermont and ate really good Mexican food for lunch. We also got maple lattes before Emily drove me to the airport. It was great to see her, and a fun weekend overall.

I love you so much, Little One. I can't wait to take you on a bunch of adventures once you're out and about in the world.

Love you,

Mommy xoxo

8 Week Bumpdate

8 Week Bumpdate

How far along? 8 weeks - 2 months - 1st trimester

Total weight gain:  123 (still down 2 lbs!)  

Maternity clothes: None

Stretch marks? None 

Sleep: Sleeping a lot still. 

Best moment this week: 

Miss anything? Having energy, drinking coffee

Movement: None

Food cravings: Fruit and healthy snacks

Anything making you queasy or sick? Seafood of course

Gender: No idea!  

Labour signs: None

Symptoms: Abdominal aches & pains, frequent urination, tender breasts, discharge, vivid dreams

Belly button in or out? Still in

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy- falling more in love with this little one every day. <3  

Looking forward to: Going to the doctor next week!!! Can't wait to see you!!! 

September

Hi Little One!

Sorry it's been a little while since Mommy wrote to you. I've been so busy between traveling to LA with Auntie Brigitte and work. LA was fun. California was so pretty- my favorite was Laguna Beach in Orange County. We also went to a Malibu Beach house. You've already been so many places and you've barely been in my tummy for 2 months! You're the size of a raspberry this week. And you're making me feel a little bit sick. I haven't thrown up, but I need to drink lots of water and eat small meals every few hours or I start to feel sick. You little stinker. But you're making me stay very healthy. I've been eating all organic, lots of fruits and veggies. And I can't believe for how much I've eaten I haven't gained a pound! I actually lost a pound since I found out about you. You must have lots of energy, sort of like your mom. :)

Daddy and I are so excited about you. We cuddled in bed last night and talked about what we wished for you. Daddy wished you'd love sports. Mommy wishes you'll be a good, generous person, who's always kind to others and brings happiness to the world. We both hope you'll be a smartypants. We also figured out your nursery is going to be the room next door to ours. It has two windows and has the best AC and heating, so you'll be comfy and cozy.

Gramma Logan is coming over for dinner tonight. Mommy made a crockpot pasta- bowtie noodles with chicken, mushrooms, and spinach in a tomato vodka cream sauce. I hope you like it Little One, and maybe the carbs will help me gain back that pound.

Well, Mommy has to get back to work. Love you so much- keep growing, little one!

Love,

Mommy <3 xoxo

7 Week Bumpdate

7 Week Bumpdate

How far along? 7 weeks - 2 months - 1st trimester

Total weight gain:  123 (down 2 lbs!)  

Maternity clothes: None

Stretch marks? None 

Sleep: Sleeping a lot- going to bed wayyyy earlier than normal!

Best moment this week: Going to California for the first time with one of my best friends, Brigitte! 

Miss anything? Drinking, being able to stay up late!

Movement: None

Food cravings: Guacamole, salads 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Seafood as always

Gender: No idea!  

Labour signs: None

Symptoms: Breast engorgement, frequent urination, discharge, cravings, increased thirst, acne, abdominal pain/cramping 

Belly button in or out? Still in

Wedding rings on or off? On!

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy- I am so excited about this little baby! 

Looking forward to: Going to the doctor and seeing the baby on the ultrasound in a few weeks. I can't wait to hear the heartbeat!