13 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:


How far along?
13 Weeks

Size of the baby?
2.5 - 3 inches- a peach

Maternity clothes?
I've made the switch. The pants are a little big still, but there's no squeezing in the "normal" pants. Most shirts still fit, but I did wear a maternity shirt today.

Stretch marks?
No

Weight gained:
I think around 2 pounds

Sleep:
Getting better, of course now that school has started, I'm waking up thinking of that!

Best moment this/last week:
My students have been pretty awesome so far (all 2 days!). Also, a presentation that I had went well and was pretty well received (I think!)

Movement:
Not yet


Food cravings:
Before dinner tonight I was watching TV, that Pizza looked pretty good, but then the KFC commercial came on- I resisted the urge and had the planned Chicken Cordon Bleu- still very yummy


Gender/Names:
Haven't had time to think about that this week!

Labor Signs:
No

Belly Button in or out?
In

Wedding rings on or off?
On, a little tight at times

What I miss:
I'm pretty happy with how everything is going- can't think of anything I miss!

What I am looking forward to:
Going through this pregnancy with friends (2 others pregnant in our small group, some facebook friends, and a co-worker just found out she's having twins!)

Mommy-Rachel Weekend

Well, Daddy has been back at work for a few weeks now- so Rachel and I have had some quality one on one time- most of which has been good. I had a few times when I wondered how in the world I was going to handle 1 child- I didn't want to think about next year at this time! I did have a bit of a melt down one day and was actually really excited that the following day I had a meeting to go to and work to do at school- I think I just had to get out of the house and speak in complete sentences that did not have to do with Elmo, Einey (Little Einsteins), not feeding the dog, putting toys away, etc.

But then, it happened, Dustin had to go away for Band Camp at Sweet Briar. For 5 days. I know it's not that long, and so many people do it all the time and for much longer, but it's still not fun. I was excited that my mom stopped by one night- she was on her way back from Gatlinburg with her sister-in-laws for a week- and she wanted to break up the trip and have a little time with us too. So we went shopping a little for Rachel's birthday, talked, and went out for a nice brunch before she had to leave the next day to go the rest of the way home. Then Rachel and I went to visit Daddy at band camp for the rest of the day. We didn't get to see him that much, but all the kids loved seeing Rachel and she loved seeing and hearing all of them. I have a feeling I am just going to take her to the football games this year then lose her amongst the flags until half-time! She was a trooper- went the whole day without a nap, and wasn't fussy at all. Of course, we got in the car, she said night-night, put a blanket over her head and didn't move until I got her out when we got home.

We took walks, played outside, did some yardwork and got some other things accomplished while he was gone. It ended up being a really good long weekend, but we sure are glad that he's back home. I especially love taking a long shower and not worrying what Rachel is doing!

11 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:


How far along?
11 Weeks

Size of the baby?
1.5-2.5 inches- a large lime

Maternity clothes?
Not for the most part, but I did wear some maternity shorts today because I wanted to keep them buttoned while sitting down. I'm not really sure what I am going to do about work next week...

Stretch marks?
No

Weight gained:
Still holding steady

Sleep:
I've had a few good nights sleep. I love my sleep during Rachel's nap time!

Best moment this/last week:
I know I'm crazy for saying this, but getting back into work for a day this week. I'm looking forward to getting a routine back- even if it is a wild one!


Movement:
Not yet


Food cravings:
Do TUMS count?


Gender/Names:
Haven't talked names this week, keeping my ears open for ones that I like though

Labor Signs:
No

Belly Button in or out?
In

Wedding rings on or off?
On, thank goodness it hasn't been quite as hot, so they aren't cutting off circulation.

What I miss:
Being comfortable in clothes

What I am looking forward to:
Having clothes that fit, even if they do have a stretchy waistband!