17 Weeks

How far along?  17 weeks

How big is baby?  4.5 to 5 inches fromg crown to rump the size of an onion.

Weight Gain:  I was down 2 pounds from my last drs appointment 4 weeks ago.  He was concerned about that.  I hope is remembers that when I am HUGE!

How I am feeling:  Great!  On cloud 9 after finding out the gender of our baby last week.  Its been an amazing week.  The bottom of my ribs are starting to hurt with my expanding belly, and I have a few shooting pains if I move to fast a certain way.

What's on my mind:  Trying to figure out a name for baby girl.  I am being so picky and I know it.  Also how am I going to afford all of the things I want to buy for baby girl.

Best moment this week:  There were several.  Feeling her move around more and more each day.  Weston talking to his sister in my tummy each day.  And getting to see her again via ultrasound at my 17 week appointment.

The Time We Found Out What Baby #3 Was

Wednesday, February 6, 2013 is a day I will never forget.  It was the day we found out the gender of baby #3.  To say I didn't sleep much the night before would be a vast understatement.  Jon and I were both up around 3 a.m.  Baby started moving around so it was fun to feel its little flutters.  The morning went pretty fast but the afternoon DRAGGED.  Now Jon's team had made it to the superbowl on Sunday and he had told me when they won the playoffs that our chances for a girl just went up 10-20%.  I then said if the 49ers win the superbowl will I get a girl for sure.  He said he wasn't God so he couldn't guarantee it.  Unfortunately for me the 49ers didn't win the superbowl.  They were super close but didn't make it.

Weston at first had said he wanted a sister.  But then about a month ago to be funny a shit and contrary decided he would want a brother.  I think he did it because he would say boy and Cason and I would say sister and we would go back and forth so I think he liked the game of it. 

I picked Jon up from work and we headed down to fetal foto in Murray.  I had brought him clothes to change into after work but he said he was fine.  I didn't think anything of this but it will come into play later in the story.  I was worried that it wouldn't cooperate and not let us get a good shot since I was so hopeful to find out.  We have never found out sooner then 20 weeks and I was exactly 16 weeks along.  I read online that I should eat sugar or drink caffeine before the ultrasound so I had like 5 sips of coke which I haven't had for months before I found out I was pregnant it was heavenly.  Then we headed in.  It was so fun to see the baby moving around.  Seeing the legs kick and its arms moving around and the heartbeat it was so neat but I have to say I was so NERVOUS!  I was expecting at any moment her to say, "its a boy!"  But the baby didn't want to cooperate.  The baby was either sticking its legs straight out like this photo:

Or it would curl its legs up right under the bum.  The whole while the tech was bruising my stomach looking at the baby for a good position, Weston kept asking, "is it a boy?  Its a boy huh?"  Cason pretty much just was happy to play games on the phone I don't think he could see the baby on the tv, I don't think Weston could for that matter.  After about 10 minutes she said my bladder was in the way and had my go empty it.  I came back in and after a few minutes I thought I say the money shot and I didn't see a penis but she didn't say anything so I said to myself that must not be it.  Weston asked again if she could tell.  He was stressing me out even more then I already was.  The tech said she was pretty sure she could see but didn't want to say until she could get one more look.  She had me lay on my side for about 5 minutes to get the baby to flip.  Jon was being so sweet and I could tell he was getting nervous as I we wouldn't be able to see.  She came back in and with in a minute or two she said okay I can tell you ready?  Jon grabbed my hand and squeezed it.  Then this is what she typed:

Those sweet, wonderful, MIRACULOUS words instantly brought great big tears to my eyes.  Jon squeeszed my hand again and gave me a kiss.  He kept staring at me.  I kept crying just being so unbelieveablly HAPPY.  I love my boys more then a million girls.  But I have been desperate for a girl.  We tried trying a different way to get a girl.  I followed the chinese birth chart to get my girl and I GOT MY GIRL.  She said she could see the three dots that indicate labia.  Also there was nothing between her legs.  SHe said DEFINATELY GIRL.  As we walked out the door Jon pulled me into a hug and told me how much he loved me and he kissed me over and over.  To say I couldn't stop smiling would be an understatement.  When we left Jon and I instantly starting texting and calling people.  Cason was super excited and by the time we got home Weston was as well.  Jon was so excited he forgot to stop in Bountiful and pick up his car lol ooops.  

That night I couldn't sleep at all again. All I could think about was dresses, bowes, and headbands.  I have been on cloud 9 ever since its amazing.  Let the name game begin.    I will leave you with the rest of the ultrasound pics of my baby GIRL!

 This is the pic I saw when I was thinking it must be a girl but she didn't say anything.

 And here is her sweet profile.  Isn't it so cute?  Look at her little nose.  I am in love!



16 Weeks

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How far along?  16 weeks

How big is baby? 4.5 inches about the size of an avacado

Weight gain:-1 total gain 2 pounds

How I am feeling:  I feel great.  Still get tired around the afternoon but otherwise I am feeling great.

What's on my mind:  Baby names, Jon and I can't seem to agree on anything.

Best moment this week:  When we found out what we were having.  Post coming on this!

week 15

How far along:  15 weeks day 4

How big is baby:  navel orange

Weight gain: +3 pounds

How am I feeling:  Much better.  I was sick this week but feeling much much better.  Once those antibiotics kick in I started feeling much better.  I still am tired a lot but not nearly as bad as during the first trimester.

What's on my mind:  Finding out what we are having in 3 days.  So hopeful we will get a good confirmation on the gender of our baby.  Hoping I can deal with the disappointment well if I am having another boy.  Little worried about this.

Best moment this week:  Feeling the baby moving a little.  Little flutters.  Can't wait for Jon and the boys to be able to feel it moving around.

week 14

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How far along? 14 weeks and 4 days. Sorry no pics I have been sick and I really don't want to take a picture of how I look right now.

How big is baby? necterine or navel orange, 3.5 to 4 inches long. Physical difference from last week: Nothing about the same. In maternity pants and some shirts
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Weight gain? Lost 2 pounds so up 2 pounds since I found out I was pregnant.

How am I feeling? I starting coming down with a sore throat about Wednesday and then on Thursday congestion started and by Friday I was losing my voice. I had a baby shower to throw on Saturday. I was coughing up phlegm and feeling miserable so I went to instacare. Turns out just a lot of congestion and being pregnant intensifies it all. Got on an antibiotic and feeling a little better. Otherwise I love that morning sickness is gone!

What's on my mind? Hoping to feel better. Getting so excited to gind out the gender.
 
Best Moment of the Week? Just loving looking less fat and more pregnant.

week 13

How far along?  13 weeks 1 day some sites say I am onto my 2nd trimester some say this is the last week who knows.

How big is baby?  The size of a lemon or a tangerine.  All vital systems are developed.  The baby can smile now and has all its teeth in its gums.

Physical differences from last week?  Tummy is getting a little rounder not much else. 

Weight gain: +2 pounds from last appointment 4 weeks ago.  According to my scale (naked) this morning I was up +1.7 pounds from when I found out I was pregnant 9 weeks ago.

How I am feeling?  This week was a rough week.  Weston, Cason and I all came down with the pukes.  Just as my morning sickness was disapating.  I am getting more energy back and feel much more normal all around.  Not having to pee quite as often but still a lot.

What's on my mind?  Wondering what the gender of this little one is so I can start shopping and decorating.  I am also wondering if this one will have all the eye issues the boys have as we have been up to the doctors twice this last week for their eyes.

Best moment this week?  Getting a surprise ultrasound today and getting to see the baby.  I could see its little legs kicking all around.  The arms moving around.  I even got to see its hand with 5 little fingers so so sweet.  Heartbeat was 153 bpm.

Week 12

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How far along?  12 wks 0 days

How big is baby? Size of a plum or a lime depending on the website

Physical differences from last week?  Bloatchy skin on chin.  Belly is getting rounder, still chubby looking though to anyone who doesn't know I am pregnant.  I have gained gulp 3 pounds so far.

How I am feeling?  Morning sickness is subsiding.  I still have to eat but not as often.  Food aversions are still here.  Meat and I aren't friends right now.  I am getting more and more of my energy back.  Still really tired in the morning and at night though

What's on my mind?  Excited for the things to come:  feeling the baby move, finding out the gender, picking names, buying new things for the baby.  I am slightly worried about having another baby and if they will inhert the boys nystagmus and what it will mean for it.

Best moment this week?  Weston talking to my tummy to the baby and Cason singing a song he made up.  "A baby, a baby, we are getting a baby" repeated over and over.  Also realizing that morning sickness is subsiding.