Time flies!

I can't believe we are on week 19 already! Almost halfway there. 

I have been slacking in the blogging department, but we have had a lot going on in our family. My grandpa passed away last week of brain cancer that he had just been diagnosed with at the end of May. My mom has been up north taking care of him in his final days, but she will finally be coming home tomorrow. We have invited her to come to our ultrasound appointment which is next Tuesday (can't believe it's here already!), so I'm glad she will be home for that. 

I have a routine check up on Friday, and I'm really wanting to see how much weight I have gained. According to the last time I weighed myself (this past weekend), I was only up 8 pounds total. I'm really happy that I have keep my weight in check, just anxious for the ultra sound to see that everything is growing properly as I feel like I should be MUCH bigger for almost 20 weeks. But then what do I know, I have never been pregnant before... and I'm quite sure I will make up for it towards the end :)

Yesterday was our anniversary, three years have just flown by! I can honestly say it has only gotten better and better, I couldn't ask for a better husband. I'm not sure if he realizes how wonderful and supportive he is, or how awesome he makes me feel. Day to day life can be super challenging but he makes it a lot easier on me. I think we are a great team, and I'm very excited to raise our child together.

Week 15 Update with Bump Photo

Week 15 Baby Bump

My week in summary... 

How far along: 15 weeks

Baby's size: An orange.

Sleep: Good. Except for the fact that in New Jersey the sun is up at 5:30 am, so I didn't get much sleep while I was there.

Maternity Clothes: Yes, lots of non-maternity dresses still. Also got my first pair of maternity jeans, and I must say I am in LOVE. Picked up some maternity tanks from Macy's in NJ for $6.99.

Food cravings: WATER!

Food aversions: None.

Symptoms I have: When I stand for too long I get some minor leg and lower back discomfort. Also when I wake up in the morning my back seems a little out of wack.

Doctor’s Appointment: July 12. Tomorrow!

Movement: YES! What I thought might be movement before, is definitely movement now! It is not all the time, or super powerful, but if I sit still long enough I can feel Baby Mac fluttering around in there. Very cool.

Belly Button: Innie.

Gender: Unknown - I'm STILL convinced it's a girl though.

What I’m looking forward to: Picking a name. So far husband & I are worlds apart.

What I miss: I was super homesick while away. Glad to be home!






Another update to come soon, sorry this week was so late! Dr. appointment tomorrow, and week 16 starts Friday!

4th of July Weekend New Jersey Photos

I flew to New Jersey July 4th to see my grandpa who was diagnosed with a brain tumor. I wasn't too keen on flying at all during the pregnancy, but he most likely only has a few more months and I was very glad I got to go and see him. 

I flew from Ft. Myers to Newark, and in both airports they use the new "full body" scanners. After researching the pro's and con's I decided that I would NOT be going through. In Ft. Myers I requested a pat down, and the TSA was very accommodating. I did not feel that it was invasive in any way. I realize many people have had negative experiences with the airport security, so I feel fortunate in this regard. When we went through security in Newark they had the option of the full body scan, or simply walking through a metal detector, so I chose the latter.

To save money I opted not to check a bag (additional $50 with United), and for the first time in my life got everything into a carry on. It helps that most of what I'm wearing at this point is sundresses.

Here are some photo's from my trip....

The last few weeks in photos...

Week 13 1/2 Baby Bump...

My adorable husband assembling our new crib!

Miss Izzy out on the town Friday night.

Our gourmet dinner at the best restaurant ever!

Izzy got to see her very first 3D movie, and she loved it... so did we:)

And then she fell asleep...

Week 14 Update

Can't believe we are on week 14 already! 

Baby Mac is now the size of a lemon. 
Last Dr. appointment on June 14 was really neat, got to hear the babies heart beat!
Everything is going perfectly so far...

My week in summary... 

How far along: 14 weeks

Baby's size: A lemon! Which is funny cause I've really been loving lemons lately...

Sleep: Have only had one bad night where I woke up and couldn't get back to sleep. Still sleeping on my stomach/side. Still getting up to pee at least once in the middle of the night. Waking up with left side tailbone pain the past week or so.

Maternity Clothes: Ughh... Yes. Finally broke down and bought a few things off Ebay, and as much as I hate to admit it, they are WAY more comfy. Sticking with a lot of non-maternity dresses and skirts also. Need to find a good paid of maternity yoga pants as my current ones are getting a little uncomfy.

Food cravings: Iced Tea, Water, Fruit

Food aversions: Fast food, Pizza

Symptoms I have: I have had some pains on my sides, googled it, and its normal. It's actually the stomach muscles stretching and making room for baby. I'm still really tired, but I think that is a product of my life right now, not so much the pregnancy.

Doctor’s Appointment: July 12.

Movement: Nope.

Belly Button: Innie.

Gender: Unknown - I'm convinced it's a girl though.

What I’m looking forward to: Being able to feel the baby move/kick. Finding out what it is!

What I miss: Nothing! I feel super fortunate to have had a very easy pregnancy so far. 

Here's what BabyCenter.com has to say about our week 14 updates...

"This week's big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb.

In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active."

Photo Updates to come...

Week 11 Baby Bump Photo

Sorry this is so delayed, but here is the baby bump that goes with my last update :)

Also since my last post, I have been feeling weird sensations in my stomach... not movement but almost like a "butterfly" feeling? I had several people ask if I had been feeling this yet, and up until a few days ago the answer was a no. Kinda neat to feel signs of life :)


Also, saw the movie "What to expect when you're expecting" last night... Highly recommend it!

Week 11 Update

Here's the latest updates on baby Mac, we are on week 11 today!

We got a call to let us know when our Gender Reveal Ultrasound will be! It is scheduled for August 14. Our next doctors appointment is Thursday morning.

According to my at home scale total weight gain has been... drumroll.... 0 pounds! The doctor says my total weight gain should only be 15-25 pounds, based on my starting weight.  I am very excited as I have been trying to be very "healthy food" conscious by snacking on a lot of fruit, whole grains and soy products. 

Yesterday I FINALLY made it back to my Zumba class (doctor approved), and it felt great! I am a little sore this morning, but that's to be expected considering I haven't really worked out at all in the past 3 months. It is a big morale booster, and hope to be a lot more regular with it in the months to come. Here's an older photo of me breaking it down Zumba style, I'm the one with the big pink oval around me :)

Here's our week 11 overview from BabyCenter.com:

"Your baby, just over 1 1/2 inches long and about the size of a fig, is now almost fully formed. Her hands will soon open and close into fists, tiny tooth buds are beginning to appear under her gums, and some of her bones are beginning to harden.

She's already busy kicking and stretching, and her tiny movements are so effortless they look like water ballet. These movements will become more frequent as her body grows and becomes more developed and functional. You won't feel your baby's acrobatics for another month or two — nor will you notice the hiccuping that may be happening now that her diaphragm is forming."


Up next: Baby Bump Photo Update Week 11