By the way

I totally want this  :)

And one of these:

It unwraps to make a pillow, and then it unfolds to make a blanket. How awesome is that?  Plus, it's way adorable.

16 weeks

Sorry this a couple days late, but better late than never, right?

How your baby's growing:

Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too. The patterning of his scalp has begun, though his locks aren't recognizable yet. He's even started growing toenails. And there's a lot happening inside as well. For example, his heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day, and this amount will continue to increase as your baby continues to develop.

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4 months down, only 5 to go. Though I guess the first month doesn't really count considering I had no idea I was pregnant, haha.

Feeling pretty good lately. Headaches have lessened, a lot, which is great. Nausea still comes and goes occasionally, but it's not too bad. And now I start to feel more cramp-type pains in my stomach, which I assume is just everything growing and shifting down there. The tiny bump is getting a little bigger and more defined, so it's cool to be able to feel now exactly where the baby is. I'm also starting to get more of my energy back. I still feel lazy often, but I'm not as tired as I was before. Laying down and staring at wall is usually boring now, rather than awesome  :)

It's about time, huh?

Ok, so for all the clammering masses, here goes. The first picture. 

Tiny Bump

I know, I know. I need to start taking pictures. I'll try to do it today. No promises though  ;)

If you were to look at me, you could tell I've gained a little weight, but it really looks like I've just been eating too much. The other night, I was messing with my stomach though, and feeling around the lower area, where the baby would be, and I can actually feel a tiny bump there!  It made me feel a little more pregnant and a little less like I've had too many corn dogs (which I'm trying to cut back on, but they're just so good).

We got an awesome package in the mail yesterday from Brandon's parents with a ton of good food in it and a few goodies, including some adorable Peeps salt & pepper shakers.

So we had chili dogs for dinner last night and now I think I'm gonna make some blueberry cheesecake muffins for breakfast.

Also, notice the new layout? It was made by the amazing Amy. She is also working on another one for me, so it might change again, but we'll see which one looks better. For now, I like this one a lot. We were told the blog layout was a bit boring, so with Amy's talents, we gave it a facelift. Hope it's better now  ;)

PS. It's snowing outside. I thought this was April? Ugh. I was so happy warm weather was coming...

15 Weeks

How your baby's growing:

Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to "hide the goods.")

As for me, the headaches are becoming a lot more frequent. I have a friend who is 2 1/2 weeks farther along than I am, and she says hers have calmed down, so hopefully mine won't last two much longer either.

Yesterday was Brandon's and my one year anniversary. He made me dinner and it was delicious. Other than that, we didn't really do much, had a nice relaxing day at home.

We did find a new apartment recently, I don't think I've mentioned that yet. It's nicer than the one we live in now, and much cheaper! We don't movie until June 1st, but I am excited for it already. I can't wait!  I'll take pictures once we get there.

Starting now, weekly updates

Every week, I get e-mails telling me what's going on with the baby, how he/she is growing, etc. Brandon had a pretty good idea of posting those updates in here for all of you to read. So, every Monday when I get the e-mail, I'll be posting it here for your reading pleasure. These updates are from babycenter.

Week 14:

How your baby's growing:

This week's big developments: Your baby can now squint, frown, grimace, pee, and possibly suck his thumb! Thanks to brain impulses, his facial muscles are getting a workout as his tiny features form one expression after another. His kidneys are producing urine, which he releases into the amniotic fluid around him — a process he'll keep up until birth. He can grasp, too, and if you're having an ultrasound now, you may even catch him sucking his thumb.

In other news: Your baby's stretching out. From head to bottom, he measures 3 1/2 inches — about the size of a lemon — and he weighs 1 1/2 ounces. His body's growing faster than his head, which now sits upon a more distinct neck. By the end of this week, his arms will have grown to a length that's in proportion to the rest of his body. (His legs still have some lengthening to do.) He's starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over his body. Your baby's liver starts making bile this week — a sign that it's doing its job right — and his spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells. Though you can't feel his tiny punches and kicks yet, your little pugilist's hands and feet (which now measure about 1/2 inch long) are more flexible and active.

Last week, I had a doctors appt and was able to hear the babies heartbeat for the first time. Since I don't really feel pregnant at the moment, it was kind of exciting to hear that. To know that something is alive down there. Typing it out now sounds almost creepy though  :P

The doctor said the baby kept running (swimming?) away from her, and at one point even kicked the machine. So we've got a feisty one.

As for me, I'm slowly feeling better. Less nausea, which is nice, but frequent headaches. And tylenol just doesn't work like you would hope. Still don't sleep too well, but I am starting to get used to it, so it bothers me less. 

On a side note, I didn't realize how much pregnancy effects certain things in your body. Like teeth. I had my teeth cleaned over the weekend and it was so painful!  It felt like she was stabbing me repeatedly. She said it's because my gums are super sensitive due to the pregnancy. I guess I just never thought about the little things it effected like that. 

Hungry again. Off to make food! I think this time I want some cinnamon toast. Mmmm.

In two months...

My first ultrasound will be Wednesday, May 13th. So if all goes well, that's when we should find out the sex of the baby.