Monday Monday - Oh Wait It's Tuesday

I am SO behind - in general ...

I had an AMAZING weekend! It was my BIRTHDAY, you know the big dreaded one for all those in the last few years of their 20s ... Need I say more! I however was not concerned with this number. Maybe b.c I am carrying precious cargo that is keeping my preoccupied, or the fact that my darling sister flew in to partay with me on this special occassion - or the fact that my AMAZING husby planned and SURPRISED me (which NEVER happens) with a SURPRISE party! All in all it was an amazing weekend ...

I am just a FEW short weeks away from VIABILITY - I will be MUCH more relaxed after we hit this date, especially since the bambino is trying their darnest to make an early appearance. BW def doesnt get that FROM ME ...

I promise _ like you believe me anymore _ pictures to come. My sister can take credit for ALL photos that will be posted in regards to partay and my husby for REMINDING me about bump photos!

18 Weeks! Say What?

Side note - I was going to wait and put this up when I had added pics! B.c as we ALL know I am TERRIBLE at adding pics ... But who knows when that will be and I want this documented in order. HOPEFULLY this weekend I will take and ADD pics to the 19 week post ... Don't hold your breath though ;-)

How Far Along: 18 weeks (and 5ish days)

Size of baby: A Sweet Potato
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I am tempted to remove this item (there is a very long history with me and weight that I have overcome, I have anxiety and fears that pregnancy will make the history rear its ugly head!) Still debating... Today I will say I am up 4 pounds.


Gender: We WILL find out January 23rd (that is MONDAY!) ... Due to some possible complications/ having to deliver early. I want to be AS prepared as I can be - so finding out feels like this will help me be ready whenever BW is born.

Movement: YES, flutters and a few definate kick/punches ... Husby is DYING to feel BW move. Come on baby - kick/punch daddy.




What I miss: At this moment I feel bad for complaining about anything, but already being put on moderate bedrest - TAKE IT EASY per Drs orders. I just miss walking, running, doing my barn chores etc etc ... I guess my normal routines - It will be worth it in the end though ;)


Sleep: Still not sleeping great. I can fall asleep early but then I wake up and cannot go BACK to sleep ...

Symptoms: Well at the drs they told me the "ligament pain" I thought I was feeling is ACTUALLY contractions :( Boo! Too soon for those. On moderate/take it easy bedrest at the moment, possibly having a cerclage placed OUCH! Will know more after Dr's appt Monday - I believe.





Cravings: Still LOVING Ice water, Ice, Italian Ice - Really anything that will quench my undying thirst... Food is still not appetizing. I am able to eat more consistently now though -



Notes: My husby and I counted up like 10 friends/family members that are expecting babies this summer! INSANE, that doesnt count ALL of the bloggers that are expecting. 2012 sure is a GREAT year to have a baby :) Glad I am going through it with everyone this time and not watching from the outside like in 09 when everyone I knew had babies!




Best Moments this week: Being able to STOP the contractions! Deciding we are going to find out what BW is, girl or boy :)


What we are looking forward to:  Planning the nursery, SEEING BW on the screen on Monday! Deciding on names ... Finding out how to keep BW in as LONG as possible ...