22 WEEKS - Belly Shot

These were taken in Key Largo, visiting with Vladimir, Luba, and Sasha from Russia.  Was my first time in Key Largo, and first time having spaghetti Russian style!  Me and little man loved it!

22 WEEKS - Baby's Size

Your Baby: Week 22

Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.

22 WEEKS

We had another ultrasound at 20 weeks.  Everything looked good, measured good with the little guy!  I'm feeling fine, but feel so big and I still have 18 weeks to go.  Here are some pics of our lil buddy.  Another good shot between the legs to confirm BOY, and there is some pictures of his tiny feet:

17 WEEKS - Baby's Size

Your Baby: Week 17

Baby's skeleton is hardening,
changing from rubbery cartilage
to bone, and fat is finally
accumulating around it. The
umbilical cord is getting thicker
 and stronger, and those little fingers
 and toes are now topped by
one-of-a-kind prints.

17 WEEKS

Been super tired this week.  Lots of naps!  I'm thinking a growth spurt must be coming!  Here is my latest belly shot (Madilyn's trying to show her belly, too!):

16 WEEKS - Baby's Size

Your Baby: Week 16

Watch what you say... tiny bones
forming in baby's ears mean the
little one can now pick up your voice.
Eyebrows, lashes and hair are starting
to fill in, and taste buds are forming.

16 WEEKS

16th week doctors appointment was a little scary.  The doctor had to search for the baby's heartbeat for about 10 minutes before she finally found it, which made me very nervous.  Baby is doing fine, and still moving around.  Four more weeks until our next ultrasound, and four more weeks I will be at the half way point already!  Yikes!!

15 WEEKS - Baby's Size

15 weeks: Baby is the size of an apple

Your baby has grown to the size
of an apple and weighs about
2 1/2 ounces. (Length: 4 inches, head to bottom.)

15 WEEKS

Found out this week, it's a BOY!!!

  Maybe this explains why I am getting bigger everywhere quicker than I did with Madilyn?  Lately I have been getting really bad heartburn, so bad I got sick one time.  Also been getting a lot of headaches, and I think TMJ?  All of this started happening this week, hoping it goes away.  My linea negra (the line) looks like it's going past my belly button! It's not dark, you can barely see it. My weight is still the same (gained 10 lbs).  Still no big cravings, and haven't gotten the big appetite like I did with Madilyn. 
 
  Been out of town a few times recently.  Last minute weekend Key West trip for fathers day, and our birthdays.  We had a lot of fun, except the last day the beginnings of Tropical Storm Debbie kept us indoors with all the rain.  Then we went to Jacksonville for a long weekend.

12 WEEKS - Baby's Size

Pregnancy Week 12:

Sure you’re 10 inches. Your

baby is the size of a small

measuring tape this week.

Your Baby: Week 12

As you move into the second trimester, baby shifts into the growth and maturation stage. After weeks in the critical development stage, almost all of baby's systems are fully formed.

12 WEEKS

Had the N/S ultrasound today.  Everything measured out perfectly.  Heart rate was 158.  We were able to show Madilyn there was only 1 baby, not two like she has been telling everyone.  The baby was moving around a lot, so we were only able to get three good pictures.  It was also hard for the nurse to get a good picture because she kept laughing at Madilyn.  Madilyn kept saying "aww look at the baby it's so cute, it's so adorable!".  Then the nurse would laugh, then Madilyn would do her fake over exaggerated laugh, then the nurse, Jason, and I would laugh making it impossible to get a picture.  The nurse was in tears from laughing! 

Pretty sure I felt the baby move the other day after a big meal.  Had Jason try to see if he could feel anything, and he did!  Can't believe we cad already feel the baby moving, and how quickly I am showing this time around.  No strong cravings for anything (like chocolates or ice cream), and can't think of any food that is bothering me.   My appetite has not increased yet, but I have gained a total of 7-10lbs in the first trimester (my weight fluctuates a lot throughout the day, sometimes as much as 4lbs). Yikes! Bring on the moo-moo's! (kidding)..

11 WEEKS - Baby's Size

Your Baby: Week 11

Your fetus currently enjoys a 1:1 ratio between body and head, and has skin so transparent that blood vessels show right through. But, fingers and toes are no longer webbed, and hair follicles, tooth buds and nail beds are forming -- setting up a significantly more attractive future.

11 WEEKS

Not as sleepy, but my feet are starting to get achy a lot easier.  Already getting ligament pains, especially if I get up out of bed too fast, or stand up too quickly.  Starting to get "the line" (linea nigra) under my belly button!  My chocolate cravings are not as bad, but still really no other big cravings besides ice cream.  I'm trying to go a week with out any ice cream, since I have already gained 6-7lbs.  They want you to gain only 3-4lbs in the first trimester.  OOPS!  Haven't been able to do our walks/runs much since it's been raining so much, and when I try to do the eliptical Madilyn tells me to get off it b/c it's too noisy!  Well those are my excuses anyways.  Get to see the baby next week at our 12 week ultrasound.  Madilyn keeps insisting there are two babies in my tummy, but we will finally be able to show her there's only one!

10 WEEKS - Belly Shot

Getting big already at only 10 weeks!??

10 WEEKS - Baby's Size

Your Baby: Week 10 Prune

With bones and cartilage starting to form and vital organs beginning to function, baby is making major progress. Body length will almost double in the next three weeks, and arm joints are now working. (Soon, legs will too.)

10 WEEKS

Losing a lot of my motivation to work out, do too much, because I'm so so so tired.  The other day I took THREE naps through out the day/early evening.  I really want a huge grande latte whatever from Starbucks filled with caffeine every morning, but have to stick to the decaf coffee.  Second trimester coming soon, so hopefully won't be so tired then, which is in two weeks! 

9 WEEKS - Baby's Size

Your Baby: Week 9

Your little embryo has now officially graduated to fetus-hood. Adding to the excitement, a Doppler ultrasound device might be able to pick up the beating heart. With basic physical structures in place and increasingly distinct facial features, baby is kind of starting to look like... well... a baby!

9 WEEKS

Still feeling pretty good.  Just sleepy sometimes.  Have not been very hungry like I was with Madilyn.  Sometimes just have to force myself to eat!  The only thing I love to eat now is chocolates, and I really never ever eat chocolates.  I can eat them all day.  I'm thinking I might have the same food aversion as last time, the smell of meat!  Hopefully this will only be a first trimester thing, though.

WEEK 8 - Baby's Size

Your Baby: Week 8

Your baby is growing like mad, putting on about a millimeter every day and continuing to straighten out in the trunk. Though you can't feel it yet, baby is moving those little arms, legs and (now only slightly) webbed fingers and toes like crazy.

WEEK 8 ... Check-Up

Took Madilyn with me to this appointment, Jason was out of town for work again so just brought her along.  She just chilled out coloring the whole time.  She almost started crying though when they drew my blood.  She told the nurse she had shots in her legs before, and they hurt really bad!  That's when she started to get teary eyed.  Oh, I found out I gained 5lbs in 2 weeks!!!  Yikes!  Next appointment in 4 weeks, and we'll get to see the baby again!

WEEK 8

So far feeling pretty good, still able to exercise/run/walk, no naseau anymore.  Little tired in the afternoons, and having a hard time with my sweet cravings at night!  Madilyn actually found some of my M&M's yesterday and ate a few.  Then she came up to me and said "Mommy, I just ate candy for my baby!" while she was rubbing her tummy.  Now I have to teach her she is too little to have a baby in her tummy.  She has also been telling me my stomach is big, or bigger.  I am definately showing a lot earlier with this baby.  My stomach looks normal in the morning, but definately looks a lot more pregnant by the end of the day.  I have been eating a lot healthier than last pregnancy so far.  With Madilyn my cravings were cheeseburgers, fast food, pizza, everything bad.  So far with this one, I've been craving eggs, vegetables, fruits, and of course chocolates and ice cream at night.  So was suprised to be showing earlier.

Took this old-wives tale quiz, and it says all signs point to GIRL!

http://www.divinecaroline.com/37077/79885-boy-girl-twenty-one-wives-tales

Also, looked at the Chinese Gender Chart and it says BOY!  It also said boy with Madilyn. Hmm..

Our First Dr Appt:

We took another round of tests, and yes indeed preggo!  Got to see the tiny heartbeat, so cool.  Also found out we are not as far along as we thought, almost 2 weeks off.  So now I am only 6 1/2 weeks instead of almost 8 like we thought....oops!  Our due date is 12-19-12.  Looks like this baby will be very close to being a Christmas baby!

When We Found Out:

Jason was out of town for work this past Easter, so Madilyn and I celebrated Easter by ourselves in Coral Springs. We figured we would all celebrate Easter together the next sunday, and make a big dinner, have the Easter Bunny come by again, all that fun stuff. We found out that day, Aprill 22nd, 2012.