20 weeks

Yah!! 20 weeks marks the halfway point in the journey. I had a doctors appointment on Monday. All is well, heart rate 152.  I think I felt the baby move while laying in bed yesterday morning. It was either that or gas hahaha.

From BabyCenter:

Your baby weighs approximately 10 1/2 ounces now and measures around 6 1/2 inches from head to bottom and 10 inches from head to heel – about the size of a banana. (You may wonder why you're seeing two length measurements this week. Until 20 weeks of pregnancy,babies are measured from the top of their head to their "rump." That's because their legs are curled up against their torso during the first half of pregnancy, so they're hard to measure. Starting next week, you'll see only the head-to-heel measurement.)

Your baby is swallowing more these days, which is good practice for the digestive system. He or she is also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in your baby's bowels, and you'll see it in that first soiled diaper. (Some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).

Week 16

I'm feeling really good minus the whole house getting the stomach bug last weekend. I went to the doctors on Thursday for my 16 week checkup. Everything looks and sounds great. Heart rate was 146 BPM. My next appointment is on August 22nd this is for the big 20 week anatomy scan and likely my last ultrasound. I'm really hoping Chris is home in time to go. For the record...we will not be finding out the gender. 

Week 14

Week 14 recap...

First week of the second trimester. I have to say I am feeling better. My appetite has returned for the most part with the exception of a few strong waves of nausea. Below is a photo from my birthday last Thursday. I guess you could say that I'm starting to have a "bump". How exciting!!! 

Week 13

Yah, last week of the first trimester! Second trimester begins on Wednesday at 14 weeks. I feel lucky in that I had a pretty "easy" first trimester as far as morning sickness goes. From what I remember, I only vomited maybe 8-10 times. However in my defense, I have had an extreme loss of appetite due to constant nausea...yuck! For those of you who know me, I love food! Also, no one warned me of having to pee at least 2-3 times every night. Then it takes awhile to fall back to sleep. Also, very unlike me. This is a wonderful experience and Chris and I are very grateful that everything is moving along as it should. 

I plan on taking weekly belly photos soon. I was waiting until I have a "belly".  I'm assuming that is going to be soon considering my jeans no longer button. I found that out the hard way when working at Texas Roadhouse Friday night. Thank goodness we wear belts and aprons! 

Lets go trimester number two. 

According to www.thebump.com

Week 12

Latest news on baby Dorwart...

Today I am 12 weeks 4 days pregnant. Sorry I didn't give a week 11 update :( I started camp last week. Chasing 3 year olds all day is very tiring. I've learned to appreciate my kindergarteners and their listening capabilities! 

I feel accomplished making it to the "safe point". This past Thursday I had 2 doctors appointments. One in the morning with prenatal testing. There, we had our nuchal translucency scan (NT scan) to screen for Down Syndrome, Trisomy 18 and Neural Tube Defects. The test is performed by having an ultrasound and getting the baby in a nice profile position. They then measure the fluid thickness at the back of the neck. It was tough at first to get the baby in a good position to measure the neck.  After some time, the ultrasound tech was able to take a measurement. She didn't say the actual measurement however, we are in the low risk range. 

Then in the evening a regular checkup with my physician. So far everything looks great. Im allowed to stop taking progesterone on Tuesday. Yah! I'm hoping that's what is causing my constant nausea and lack of appetite.  Our baby is approximately 2 1/2 inches long. Heart rate measured 162 BPM. Now that I am near the end of the first trimester, my doctor doesn't see the need to see me more often than normal. My next appointment is at week 16 for a checkup then week 20 for the anatomy scan. For the record...we are not finding out the gender until the baby arrives in January. 

Week 10

Newest photo of baby Dorwart...

It's pretty awesome how it is starting to actually look like a baby and less like a tadpole hahaha. Well I went for my 10 week checkup a little earlier than expected. At school yesterday, all of a sudden I felt very dizzy and nauseous. I was also having abdominal and lower back craps...scary stuff. I shoved my students onto one of our wonderful second grade teachers and immediately called my mama to pick me up from school then my doctor. They advised me to come in ASAP. Well...news spreads fast at Willow Hill. Within minutes there were several teachers as well as the school nurse in my room to check on me. They brought me soda, peanut butter crackers and a fig bar. After a few bites I immediately felt relief. Turns out everything is fine with our baby, my blood sugar was low. I learned the hard way that I need to snack more often and not go more than 2-3 hours without eating. The ultrasound went great. Heart rate  was measured at 157 BPM. The baby actually measured 10 weeks 3 days. The little bugger is growing fast. A little over 1 inch long.  

Week 9

Week 9 update...

So far I can't complain. I feel pretty good compared to some of the horror morning sickness stories I've heard. I do however have a decreased appetite (very unlike me) and am consistently nauseous. My pants are starting to feel too uncomfortable to wear. Good thing it is almost summer and I love wearing dresses! Week 9 is almost over. I go back to the doctor on Thursday for my 10 week visit. Wish me luck! 

Week 8

On April 12, 2013 Chris graduated from Basic Training in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. 

Long sort short...I am pregnant again!! Due January 8, 2014

Here are photos from my first three ultrasounds of our little one. 

6 weeks: mom and I saw a little flicker on the screen=heartbeat!!

7 weeks: this time the heartbeat could be heard and measured, 141 BPM. 

8 weeks: Our baby is approximately the size of a raspberry.  Mom and I went to the doctor on May 31 the heartbeat increased, up to 162 BPM. How exciting! (sorry this photo isn't as clear as the others)