Checkup today!

I went to the Dr. today for my first 2 week checkup. BP was good, down a bit, and Dawson still has a HR of about 160. The little stinker kept running and kicking/ pushing on the Doppler, feisty lil guy already!! When the Dr. came in she said that my BP was still stable and all workups were coming back perfect. She says that my BP is not concerning her being that it is stable and predictable. She confirmed that she thinks between my last checkup and my trip to Labor/Delivery, my BP situation was a bit of an overreaction and Dawson and I are fine. Whew! She does want me to continue on my 2 week visits from here on out to continue to keep an eye on it, but based on my and Dawson's growth, she is sure we will go full term and be fine, granted there are no big shake ups in the 3rd. Trimester. I get to go back in 2 weeks and do my GD test...again and then another check up. I also confirmed that this spotting on my back/arms is a hormone rash..and is normal. At least now I can use cortizone instead of just lotion! Ahh the joys of pregnancy!!

How far along? 23 weeks, 3 days

Total weight gain/loss: up 4.5 lbs

Maternity clothes? Still my favorite!

Stretch marks? Still only on the belly

Sleep: I am about to hit the hay...at 8pm. Did not sleep good last night!

Best moment this week: Being told that my BP situation is under control, and I am likely to go full term!

Movement: Every day, and it still makes me smile every time!

Food cravings: It changes daily!

Gender: Snakes and snails and puppy dog tails...Its a boy!

Labor Signs: Nada..Thank goodness!

Belly Button in or out? It is hanging on for it's life as an innie...

What I miss: stomach sleeping and having energy

What I am looking forward to: Jeans on Friday and Getting some good news...Hopefully. Check back later for news!

Weekly Wisdom: I cannot be wise at this time...I am to tired...However, I am really starting to LOVE ice cold water LOL..Wierd right?!

Milestones: Relaxing at the Dr. office, making a difficult decision based on the needs of my family..Again, check back later!

Oh and I almost forgot! DH and I have secured our little guy a spot in daycare! WooHoo! DH's aunt's sister (still with me) has been doing daycare for the better part of 20 years. She is constantly full, and is now caring for some 2nd generation babies, people love her that much. She is a very sweet lady and we are so excited she is going to have a spot for our babe! Can I add, that she is also right around the corner from us...on my way to work...and very budget friendly! Sooooo happy about that!

Week 22 & 23- Belly

22 Weeks 3 Days


22 Weeks 3 Days


23 Weeks 1 day


23 Weeks 1 day

Deets please!

So since my fruit/baby info details are now only going to continuing once a month..I found this neat little survey I thought I would start doing weekly. I wish I would have found it sooner, it would have been nice to look back.

Also-check in later for a new belly pic, I took one last night!

How far along? 22 weeks, 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: up 3.7 lbs..WOOT!
Maternity clothes? Yep...full time since about 11 weeks
Stretch marks? War wounds you mean...Yep on the belly!
Sleep: Yes Please! I have been sleeping very good this week ;D
Best moment this week: Feeling Dawson moving EVERY day! Oh and the choc. dipped PB cookies my co-worker made!
Movement: See above, every day!
Food cravings: Food
Gender: Snakes and snails and puppy dog tails...Its a boy!
Labor Signs: Nada..
Belly Button in or out? In but flat
What I miss: Margaritas and stomach sleeping
What I am looking forward to: Dr. appt next week.
Weekly Wisdom: Um...I got nothin! Ohh...Drink water! Oh.. and Kim..you should take/do this weekly too!!
Milestones: I popped! All Belly now!...at least it feels that way to me!

Umm...you want to put that where?

I am blood type O-, which apparantly, being anything negative is rather rare. So come my 28 week appointment, and right after delivery I will be administered a Rhogam shot. No biggie, I have already had multiple pokes and prods since getting pregnant (2 internal ultrasounds, 1 pap, 4 labs).

However, I am just now finding out...they will be administering that shot, via my ASS! Lovely.

Add that to my list of war wounds.

Week 22-24-Papaya

I am a blogging machine today!! Well, starting this week, my nugget's growth is now measured by the month, not week. So no more weekly fruit updates!!



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.

And man oh man...does my little man kick!! He hangs out either really low in my ute, or always off to the right, by my belly button. Either way...he loves kicking mommy! DH is getting anxious to feel it, but so far..no luck! I have also started reading to Dawson, since I have gotten some books from a lady I work with. How nice was that! I will admit I feel pretty silly, but man if it makes him happy...I will do it!