New Rotation

Nate begins a two month rotation in Tampa today. Excited for him and nervous all at the same time. He is rooming with 3 other guys, Alexander, Kevin and another guy (he hasn't told me his name) in an apartment the school supplies for their students so they won't have to commute. For Nate, it would take at least an hour to get there and he would have to leave our condo by 4am. Thankful that Wolford does this for their students. 

He left for the apartment Sunday night because he wanted to get settled in and be close the first day to figure out parking and check out the hospital. Monday was orientation so it was pretty mellow. Today is his first day on the floor and he has 2 cases. Very excited for him because he said he is with a very nice CRNA. The area he's in today is the interventional radiology area. Something I'm familiar with since I am a radiology technologist. 

I am hoping to blog more about his journey through CRNA clinicals. So far he has completed 20/71 weeks and is 28% completed with his clinical experience. He has enjoyed learning when there are teachable moments and when the dr takes time to break things down and explains things. He also said that the drs and CRNAs he works with in Davenport treat them pretty good compared to many stories he has heard and read. 

Well that is all for now! Till next time!

18 week survey

Due date: 7-28-15

What fruit are you: sweet potato

How far along: 18 weeks

Next appointment: 3-9-15

Gender: not sure

Total weight gain/loss: 9 lbs

Exercise: walking and swimming

Stretch marks: no new ones. Old ones are fading somewhat 😃

Swelling: none yet

Maternity clothes: pants and some tops. I packed up regular bottoms last week :)

Belly button: inny

Sleep: ok trying not to take unisom as much. Plus I keep falling asleep on couch or recliner and need to go to bed and fall asleep there. Also Adam keeps waking up in the night for the last several night and wants to sleep in our bed. 

Food aversion/cravings: aversions are less and less as I'm almost to my magic 18.5 weeks is when I usually feel better and the morning sickness is gone by that time. Looking forward to it! Loving Cuban sandwiches!!! I could have one everyday!!! Pickles, black raspberry chip frozen yogurt too.

Symptoms: nausea, growing bump, fetal movements, cravings

Movement: yes!!! Feeling more each day!it has always been my favorite part of pregnancy 😍

Labor signs: none thankfully. Just round ligament pain.

What I miss: sleeping flat with one pillow. I think my count is up to 6 or 7 it's bad!!!

What I am loving: I love taking my weekly pictures! Always puts a smile on my face. 

What I am looking forward to: anatomy scan 3-9!!! Not finding out gender so that surprise will be second best surprise to being proposed to! 

Best moment of the week: taking a break from Facebook. Weird I know but I feel like in the week I've been off its been really good for me. Not wasting as much time seeing what others are doing, gives me more time to do other things like planning the nursery and other projects. 

Milestones: 2 weeks away from 50% developed! Crazy how fast it has gone!

News: none that I can think of.

Goals: more exercise and drink more fluids 

Weekly wisdom: take time each day for yourself even if it's only 5 minutes. 

Here's a comparison pic too

That's all for now! Till next time!!!

17 week survey

Due date: 7-28

What fruit are you: turnip (5", 5oz)

How far along: 17 weeks

Next appointment: 3-9

Gender: I'm leaning towards boy right now. My reason is that my bump is going out and I'm not getting wide. That's the only backing I have for my educated guess.

Total weight gain/loss: 9 lbs total (must have been hungry this week 😳)

Exercise: walking, exercise ball to help strength abs & back and it also helps with the sciatic pain I'm starting to feel already!

Stretch marks: no new ones. Some of my older ones are slowing fading I've been using a homemade lotion and it's working 😃

Swelling: none yet but I bet I will come May in the lovely FL humidity.

Maternity clothes: mainly pants. I'm in this inbetween stage right now and maternity shirts look huge on me for the most part so I'm trying to wear loose fitting flowier tops.

Belly button: inny

Sleep: pretty good. Kids have been waking up in the night a few times and then I have to pee sometimes.

Food aversion/cravings: the aversions are starting to go away. I'm loving pickles and Cuban sandwiches, also my wintergreen mints to help for the nausea (which is slowly going away too!!) hopefully only 1.5 more weeks of the nausea then I can stop taking my meds!

Symptoms: bump alert! Nausea & tired

Movement: I think I felt one more since the two times last week. Looking forward to feeling BB3 kick & punch more. Always one of my favorite things about being pregnant!

Labor signs: none

What I miss: not feeling so emotional. 

What I am loving: hearing the baby's heartbeat yesterday. My midwife Amy had a hard time finding it and in my head I was praying let there be a heartbeat Lord!!!  Thankfully she found it 😍

What I am looking forward to: my big anatomy scan in a couple of weeks. I look forward to seeing the baby and how God has formed him/her and the developments that have taken place just blow my mind!!!

Best moment of the week: planning our trip to MI!!!! So excited to come home and see family, spend quality time together and even meet my niece Rylee and nephew Colin! Most importantly spending time with my Grandpa who has end stage Alzheimer's and was put on hospice a couple months ago but his health has gone downhill fast. Praying God would allow me to spend time with him. 

Milestones: made it another week and starting to feel better!

News: I guess I broke the news earlier with our plans to come to MI 

Goals: start drinking more water and eating less mints....don't need to empty calories. 

Weekly wisdom: stay hydrated and choose healthy portions.

16 week survey

Due date: 7-28-15

What fruit are you: avocado baby!!!!

How far along: 16 weeks

Next appointment: 2-16

Gender: not sure. Some days I think girl some days boy.

Total weight gain/loss: 6 lbs total

Exercise: getting more as I start to feel better.

Stretch marks: no new ones

Swelling: none

Maternity clothes: mainly pants a few shirts bc my bump is growing YAY!!!

Belly button: inny still

Sleep: great actually! 

Food aversion/cravings: still throwing up but should be easing up in the next few weeks (I am so excited about this!!!!)

Symptoms: same ones as last week 

Movement: Yes!!!! Yesterday I felt two kicks one while I was laying in bed I. The morning and the other while it was reading a book to the kids! Guess BB3 will like books too :)

Labor signs: none

What I miss: not feeling nauseated 24/7

What I am loving: I really enjoy seeing the changes in my belly! Maybe I'll take some photos throughout the day and show you what I mean! In the am it's fairly flat but after I have started eating it slowing gets bigger.

What I am looking forward to: hearing the heartbeat Monday! And Date night tomorrow with my hubby!

Best moment of the week: I would say feeling the first kick was pretty awesome

Milestones: getting closer to feeling better which feels like it has been an eternity but fast at the same time!

News: no news is good news right?!

Goals: continue to eat healthy and make good decisions for a healthy pregnancy.

Weekly wisdom: keep hydrated still and use a hydration balm/lotion to help keep the elasticity in my ever growing bump!

Avocado baby :)

Some more pics for you

Ok that's all for now! Till next time!!!

15 week survey

Due date: 7-28

What fruit are you: Navel Orange

How far along: 15 weeks

Next appointment: 2-16

Gender: not finding out!

Total weight gain/loss: 5 pounds total

Exercise: walking and swimming

Stretch marks: no new ones

Swelling: none yet

Maternity clothes: some maternity pants and loose fitting pants for comfort

Belly button: inny

Sleep: pretty good

Food aversion/cravings: still have food aversions. As far as cravings go I love pickles and banana peppers. I also am loving fresh fruit!

Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, the usual hasn't changed

Movement: none yet getting excited for the first kick/punch! I think I was between 15-16 weeks with Adam when I felt the first movements.

Labor signs: none

What I miss: I laid on my belly and was quite uncomfortable so that's what I noticed this week. 

What I am loving: starting to pick out stuff for the nursery. 

What I am looking forward to: my next appt! I love hearing the heartbeat

Best moment of the week: starting to have a little more energy so I started snuggling with my kids again in their beds for our bedtime routine and didn't fall asleep! 

Milestones: hoping to feel the first movement this week!

News: no news is good news right?!

Goals: even though I'm still throwing up a lot I drink afterwards to keep hydrated. 

Weekly wisdom: keep a good attitude and find joy in the blessings around you! 

Here are this week's pics

Some other fun poses

Well that's all for now! Till next time!

14 week survey

Due date: 7-28-15

What fruit are you: lemon

How far along: 14 weeks

Next appointment: 2-16

Gender: not finding out!!!!

Total weight gain/loss: 3 pounds total

Exercise: walking and a bit of swimming.

Stretch marks: no new ones

Swelling: none yet

Maternity clothes: some pants for comfort sake but I can still fit in a bunch of my pants/capris. Shirts are non maternity still.

Belly button: inny

Sleep: pretty good. Wake up once to go pee most nights.

Food aversion/cravings: still very nauseous. This weeks aversion was hot dogs. The smell of them made me sick!! 

Symptoms: nausea & vomiting, breast tenderness still, tired

Movement: none yet

Labor signs: none

What I miss: having energy and going into the hot tub to relax

What I am loving: juice 

What I am looking forward to: feeling better and not sick all day long!!!

Best moment of the week: got a new haircut and I love it! 

Milestones: another week down another week closer to meeting this little one!

News: I've started picking out ideas for the nursery (even though the baby will be in our room I still want to do stuff! Plus the baby will be around 6 months by the time we move and then he/she will have their own room!

Goals: still trying to stay hydrated! 

Weekly wisdom: use moisturizer to keep keep skin hydrated and help minimize stretch marks.

Pics for this week 

Lastly my before & after pics of my new do!

That's all for now! Till next time!!!

13 week survey

I thought I already posted this but I guess not! Here is the info sorry it's late!

Due date: 7-28-15

What fruit are you: peach

How far along: 13 weeks

Next appointment: 2-16

Gender: not sure!

Total weight gain/loss: 2 lbs so far!

Exercise: some walking and swimming

Stretch marks: no new ones yet!

Swelling: none

Maternity clothes: some pants for comfort tops are still fitting well :)

Belly button: inny

Sleep: pretty good!

Food aversion/cravings: tons of aversions! This week guacamole was the trigger! So sad too because it was so good but not fun coming up! Will have to take a break for a little bit!

Symptoms: tired, nauseous 

Movement: none yet

Labor signs: none yet

What I miss: feeling well and like myself!

What I am loving: naps I can get away with here and there!!! So nice!

What I am looking forward to: getting more stuff ready for this little one! If you know me well you know I like to plan and organize! 

Best moment of the week: finally announcing!!!!

Milestones: making it through the first trimester!

News: if you didn't see our announcement here it is:

This was a picture I took in December at Dinosaur World. I'm happy with how it turned out! Haven't seen a pregnancy announcement like this yet!

Goals: keep weight gain in check!

Weekly wisdom: water water water! I have the hardest time staying hydrated while being pregnant so I'm eating more fruit that has a lot of water in it(watermelon, grapes, peaches)

This weeks photo

Here are a few pics from the ultrasound I had yesterday!

Baby's hand & head

So cute already!!!

That's all for now! Till next time!