Wednesday 28 February 2018

20 Week Update

We had our anatomy scan and Monday and it was so exciting to see baby again. During the scan, the tech asked if I could feel the baby moving because she said baby was a wiggle worm. I could definitely feel baby moving all over the place. I tend to feel baby a lot more when I am lying on my back. Afterwards, I had an appointment with my OB where she said things looked good but that I would have to go back in two weeks because baby's hands were by the face and they couldn't get clear shots. So naturally I left my appointment so worried that baby has no nose or something else is wrong.

Baby seems to be waking up with me every morning which always brightens my day. When my alarm goes off, I always lie still for a few moments and normally I'll start to feel some movement. Hubby says the baby is trying to get my butt into gear.

How far along? 20 weeks + 1 day

Total weight gain: 16 lbs. I asked my OB about my weight because I was concerned it was too much but she said she was happy with the weight gain and it was just fine. I've noticed I've stopped weighing myself at home. When I do, it just worries me and puts me into a frenzy.

Maternity clothes: Yes. Normal clothes are so uncomfortable. I love the full band maternity pants and find them most comfortable so trying to wear normal pants (not like they'd fit) would just be too uncomfortable.

Stretch marks: So far, just the one that got worse around my ostomy.

Sleep: Sleep is still going good.

Miss anything? Not at the moment.

Food cravings/aversions: I don't seem to have any extreme cravings at the moment, but when food is mentioned, it normally sounds really good. I find I change my mind on dinner more often now though. I'll have a dinner planned and then completely change my mind by the end of the day.

Showing: Yes.

Gender: Still team green. I'm actually surprised with myself. At my appointment, my OB asked if they had told me yet and I said "No, we don't want to know?" *Big question mark, lol. I have been praying for the strength to wait it out. I really do want a surprise. During the ultrasound, the tech referred to baby as "he" twice and "it" the rest of the time so it made me wonder if she had a slip up or if that's just the pronoun she is used it.

Labour signs: No, and I hope not for a while!!

Symptoms: Growing bump, large breasts, my ankles are beginning to swell along with my feet a bit, and the heartburn has officially started!

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding ring on or off? On!

Happy or moody most of the time: This past weekend I was kind of moody and didn't seem to have much patience.

Looking forward to: Watching hubs play in a hockey tournament this weekend. I always enjoy watching him play. Our oldest also plays hockey and he was in a fun day tournament this past weekend and he had a blast! He is only 5 but he lives and breathes hockey.

Wednesday 21 February 2018

19 Week Update


This past Monday was Family Day so hubby and I took the kids out for a special day. Our oldest is in hockey and they were having their Timbits Jamboree at the big arena. There were a few fun activities for the kids and they also got to skate on the big ice. Afterwards, we went out for lunch and went back to the arena for the hockey game which the kids absolutely loved.

I've been feeling better and seem to be over the flu. My voice still isn't back to normal and I still have a cough, but other than that, I feel back to normal.

I've started to feel baby more and more which has been a lot of fun. I love the tiny reminders that I have a tiny human growing inside of me and that he or she is busy wiggling around and having a good old time in there.

How far along? 19 weeks + 1 day

Total weight gain: I think I have gained more than 12 lbs. At the moment I am trying my best to eat better and not just pig out. I did some meal prep on the weekend for my lunches so I'm hoping that helps. And currently I am munching on celery and cucumbers.

Maternity clothes: For sure!

Stretch marks: So far, just the one that got worse around my ostomy.

Sleep: Good. I seem to be sleeping better than when I wasn't pregnant. I think it's because being pregnant slows down your digestive system so my ostomy bag is not as active at night which means I'm not getting up 3-4 times a night to empty it.

Miss anything? I am missing having a full wardrobe. I don't have nearly as many maternity clothes as I do regular so I feel like I'm wearing the same things all of the time.

Food cravings/aversions: Craving anything and everything.

Showing: Yes. It's definitely obvious.

Gender: We are team green...waiting for the surprise!

Labour signs: No, and I hope not for a while!!

Symptoms: Growing bump, large breasts, my ankles are beginning to swell along with my feet a bit.

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding ring on or off? On!

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy.

Looking forward to: Our anatomy scan on Monday to see the baby again.

Wednesday 14 February 2018

18 Week Update

So, I completely missed my 17 week update, but in all fairness, I was so sick. And I'm still sick. I've been put on antibiotics and they seemed to have help with my sore throat and the congestion in my lungs. I seemed to have had it all though: sore throat, fever, aches and pains, cough, extreme congestion (so bad the Neti Pot couldn't even drain properly). I lived in bed for a week. I'm out and about again but I still have a cough and my voice is finally starting to come back.

Some fun facts, I think with all the rest I have had, I have been able to feel baby a bit more. It's still not all the time, but I love feeling it when I can. And this morning, I felt a couple of kicks from the outside so I told hubby to rest his hand on my belly, but sure enough, baby stopped. This kid is already playing games.

How far along? 18 weeks + 1 day

Total weight gain: 12 lbs. I'm hoping this number stays this way for a bit. I really don't want to go over 20 lbs, 25 max!

Maternity clothes: For sure!

Stretch marks: So far, just the one that got worse around my ostomy.

Sleep: Sleeping has gotten better now that I'm on the mend from the bug I caught.

Miss anything? Today, I am missing steak. Hubby normally cooks me an amazing steak dinner for Valentine's Day, but we will have to hold off on that until the baby comes.

Food cravings/aversions: The smell of chicken almost had me tossing my cookies on the weekend. Oh my goodness, I could not stand it! Food cravings seem to come and go and they normally come after I see something (Pinterest has not been helpful with this).

Showing: Yes. I think it's pretty obvious now but some people may still wonder if I've just packed on the pounds.

Gender: We are team green...waiting for the surprise!

Labour signs: No, and I hope not for a while!!

Symptoms: Growing bump and large breasts.

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding ring on or off? On!

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy.

Looking forward to: Giving the boys their Valentines tonight. It's just a small little surprise that has Kinder eggs in it, but they will be thrilled!