21 Week Survey!

I realize I am not the best at updating, I have been a little under the weather lately. I really need to stick with this so I can look back on it later.

* How far along?: 21 weeks!
* Total weight gain: Too much I think, the nurse who weighed me at my appointment on Monday made a point to ask me what I have been eating, not good!
* How big is baby?: 7 inches and 10-11 ounces
* Sex: Girl! :)
* Maternity clothes?: I am hating the clothes I have, I think it is time to put in an order online at the Gap, I need some more basics
* Stretch marks?: Nope, fingers crossed it stays that way
* Sleep?: Not the greatest, I can't seem to stay asleep
* Best moment this week? Feeling some movement and when I put my hand on my belly I felt a kick to my hand! So amazing!
* Movement?: Getting stronger and more frequent each and every day. See above.
* Food cravings?: Coca Cola, chocolate chip cookies
* Labor signs?: nope
* Belly button in or out?: Still in but slowly stretching its way out
* What I miss: Being able to take medication when sick. Tylenol doesn't solve everything!
* What I'm looking forward to: Starting to buy things for baby and also Christmas
* Words of Wisdom: I don't have anything this week :(

18 Week Survey!

So I thought I would finally start to do these since I am almost halfway there! Wow how the time flies. Monday we go in for the big U/S to find out what we are going to have, yay! And sorry for this being a day late, I will try harder next week to put it out on the right day;)


* How far along?: 18 weeks!
* Total weight gain: around 10lbs
* How big is baby?: About 5.5 inches and close to 7 ounces
* Sex: We find out on Monday!!! So excited!!
* Maternity clothes?: Yes for most pants but still wearing my normal shirts
* Stretch marks?: Nope
* Sleep?: I get up to pee a few times a night and now I have a hard time falling asleep, just can't seem to find a comfortable position :(
* Best moment this week? Finally feeling slightly like my old self again, the nausea seems to have finally subsided (fingers crossed, knock on wood)
* Movement?: I think I am starting to feel little movements here and there, not entirely sure though.
* Food cravings?: Coca Cola (weird as I never liked any sort of pop before)
* Labor signs?: nope
* Belly button in or out?: Still in but slowly stretching, looks weird
* What I miss: Sushi and white wine
* What I'm looking forward to: U/S on Monday
* Words of Wisdom: Take it easy, and drink plenty of fluids when you feel a cold coming on. Seriously saved me earlier this week.

We heard a heartbeat!!!

Sorry for not posting sooner, I just was so nervous that I didn't think I should post until it felt more real.

Today I went to see my doctor as I had been feeling under the weather the last few days with odd cramps and such and he told me it sounds like the stomach flu. I guess there is a nasty bug going around right now and I must have caught it.

After that he pulled out a doppler and got me to lay down on the exam table. Within seconds I could hear the baby's heartbeat, it was wonderful! I immediately started to cry. I was so scared he wouldn't be able to find the heartbeat, it made me feel so good to know that little baby Gray is doing just great. Hubbs and I both smiled for a good long while after the appointment.

The heartbeat was 140 which he said was great, right where it should be. I am just so happy.

We're Pregnant!!!

Details to come later.

Total Wash

I have no hope for this cycle ending in a BFP. I am currently in the 2WW and swear AF is on her way right on schedule again this month. We weren't able to connect much at all, especially not around O time. I'm hating not being able to take full advantage of my fertile window. Fingers crossed next month will go better.

In honor of the long weekend here in Canada, I am enjoying some much needed fun in the sun and cold drinks. Hope everything else's weekend is going well.

Lazy Weekend

This weekend has been great! The weather has been super HOT which I love. I got some sun and am now a little red in the arms and chest, oops. I bought hubs some remote control airplanes as a belated birthday gift and he's been playing with them ever since. After the fun in the sun, we went out for chinese for dinner, yum yum! I was so stuffed but it was so worth it!

Today I got to sleep in, missed church, another oops. I've got some light cleaning to do and then I will be able to relax and enjoy the rest of my weekend. Here's a picture of some beautiful flowers I bought from the Farmer's Market yesterday. I love them so much, and such a steal at only $2.50 for the bunch!



Have a good rest of the weekend!

Shredding Away

I started the 30 Day Shred again but this time I have stuck with it. I am currently on day 5 today and have not taken a day off yet. I am so proud of myself, I usually start things and then don't finish them. So far I have noticed a big difference in my arms and hips, both look to be smaller and clothes in that area are fitting looser. I am really happy with the results I have gotten in the last 4 days that it is my motivation to not give up and stick with it til the end!

In related news, I am hoping that this will help me get pregnant. I know I shouldn't get my hopes up but I figure that at least if I get healthier, it will be alot easier to conceive. I have also changed my eating habits and am drinking around 3-4L of water a day. I have cut out all other drinks and boy have I noticed a difference in my skin's texture. I am sure this will be something I can continue forever.