17 weeks today!

How far along? 17 weeks today
Total weight gain/loss: At the doctor's office, they said I gained 2 pounds. I weighed myself at my parents house last night, and I've gained a total of 4 pounds.
Maternity clothes? I purchased some work pants from Target since my Craigslist loot didn't have work pants. Who thought Target would cost so much? Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Still sleeping great - minus the frequent trips to the bathroom, the frequent coughing, and the bizarre dreams. I dreamt last night that I saved a baby bear from a mountain lion. I then raised the baby bear at our house.
Best moment this week: I believe I am starting to feel baby flutter kicks. I feel an anxious feeling then feels like someone is tickling my stomach internally.
Miss Anything? I definitely miss not worrying about am I eating enough or getting enough nutrients.
Movement: I believe so.
Food cravings: Milk milk and more milk. Can't get enough of my lactose free chocolate milk. Definitely worth $4.75 for the gallon.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still fish. I wonder if that will be a full pregnancy time thing.
Have you started to show yet: Definitely! I am much rounder!
Gender: We find out October 17.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Other than Thanksgiving... my 20 week ultrasound! :)

Week 16

How far along? 16 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I went to the doctor yesterday and she said I've only gained 2 pounds. She said not to worry too much now, but to make sure to eat and eat and eat! Who ever would have thought a doctor would tell me to eat more?!
Maternity clothes? I scored BIG through Craigslist. A lady posted that she was selling most of her maternity clothing for $85. I called her immediately and scheduled to go look at the clothes. She was exactly my size (size, height, width, etc). I ended up getting 10 dresses, 3 skirts, 7 pairs of jeans, 25 tops, and 3 leggings for $80. The clothes are from the Gap, Old Navy, and Pea in a Pod. Such fashionable clothing for a great price!
Stretch marks? No. But I sure do feel a lot of stretching.
Sleep: This past week has been tough with sleep. I experienced strong body aches and cramps around my uterus, so I had interrupted sleep most of the nights. The hot weather didn't help either!
Best moment this week: Celebrating daddy and my one year anniversary at our stepsister's wedding. It was a magical evening filled with family and love.
Miss Anything? I miss being able to sleep on my back. I also miss a good Turkey Sandwich.
Movement: I felt slight fluttering, but I wasn't sure if that was me feeling anxious for a moment, or if it was the baby.
Food cravings: Still craving sourdough bread like you wouldn't believe it. I also have been craving Italian food.
Anything making you queasy or sick: fish is still hitting me hard. I went to a work dinner and I had to leave early because the smell of the fish my coworkers ordered made me throw up.
Have you started to show yet: I have been getting a lot of sideway looks. I especially am letting out my stomach more now that I am wearing maternity pants rather than my regular pants.
Gender prediction: boy
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Innie outie
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: With being ill this week, my happiness and energy level has been down a bit. I've been pretty moody this week, but who isn't moody when they feel crappy?
Looking forward to: My massage tonight. My body has been craving some tension release. Thanks to Groupon, I purchased 3 massage sessions for $79.

I WILL get a picture up here soon. If only I could find my camera charger....

Week 15

I thought I'd update here since I don't have a baby book yet. This is taken from a friend of a friend's website. I will try to include a picture eventually.

How far along? 15 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I haven't weighed myself yet, but at week 14, I hadn't gained an ounce.
Maternity clothes? I need some, but I'm still squeezing into my pants.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping great, minus waking up to pee every night at 3 am.
Best moment this week: I cried in happiness from good news at work.
Miss Anything? Not throwing up by the smell of fish.
Movement: I don't believe I am feeling any movement. I do feel growth of my uterus.
Food cravings: Sourdough bread like you wouldn't believe it. I go through a loaf a week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: fish
Have you started to show yet: more this week for sure. I look rounder
Gender prediction: boy
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Innie outie
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy with spurts of anger.
Looking forward to: Getting past the point of people wondering if I'm getting fatter or if I'm pregnant.

I'll try to update each week.

I am pregnant!

Phew! Glad to get that secret out! I am one day shy of 14 weeks along. I have been EXTREMELY lucky by not having ANY morning/afternoon/evening sickness. That is quite a shocker to me since I'm one who gets sick constantly: motion sickness if I'm not the one driving, sickness if I don't eat every 3-4 hours, etc. The only two times I was sick over the past 14 weeks has been: altitude sickness when we went to North Lake Tahoe for a wedding. I was close to fainting a few times! The second time was when I took a prenatal vitamin on an empty stomach. That problem was solved when Lenessa introduced me to gummy prenatal vitamins. They are wonderful! No sickness, and a yummy way to get nutrition.
So far for cravings: I have been craving spicy food galore! I put chili powder or cayenne pepper on everything: even on macaroni and cheese!I also have been craving sourdough bread. I probably go through a loaf a week. I know that's bad, but I just can't get enough.
Food adversions: sweets and fish. I thought when you're pregnant, you're supposed to crave sweets galore! Not only have I not been craving them, I also feel a bit sickened when I eat something sweet. Weird!

It was great for Nick to be at the doctor's appointment on 08/26 when we heard the baby's heart beat. For the next appointment, we will listen for the heart beat again and take more blood tests. The Ultrasound will occur when we find out the gender. That will be mid-October. Anyone want to place any bets?!