March 4, 2016

I wanted to start this blog as a way to document my pregnancy. I was reading a woman's blog that I absolutely loved! She did a "Mommy is feeling" post every week that was so fun to read through. As soon as I read it, I started to fill out the questions she had posted every week. It is fun for me to document everything & then you all can get a glimpse of where I'm at week by week. Also it's crazy to see how much has changed in the weeks I've known about this beautiful baby growing inside of me!

Marty and I are absolutely thrilled and can't wait to meet our little bundle of joy! Although we cannot wait, I am going to soak up this beautiful period of waiting and growing. We know we cannot do this on our own & are beyond thankful the Lord promises to go before us & be with us every step of the way. I tear up every time I even think about our little baby & the wonderful creation he or she is. My absolute favorite verse rings more true than ever,

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
    your works are wonderful,
    I know that full well.
 My frame was not hidden from you
    when I was made in the secret place,
    when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
 Your eyes saw my unformed body;
    all the days ordained for me were written in your book
    before one of them came to be.

Psalm 139:14-16

Hearing our baby's heartbeat was the most incredible sound. To have even more confirmation of the life inside me was such a beautiful moment. My doctor is hilarious and makes sure we are comfortable & is so good about explaining everything to us. It was taking a while for her to find the heartbeat & she says "You've got quite the acrobat in there!" She said if we can't hear it, that wouldn't mean there is anything wrong but I was getting really bummed. We were worried she wouldn't be able to find it because he/she kept moving around so much. But after a couple minutes there was no doubt what we were hearing! I started tearing up and we both were overjoyed! She told us everything sounded great & healthy! It's safe to say that everything is feeling much more real! We are so thankful for all the support from our amazing family and friends & most importantly for all of your prayers! We'll need all the prayers we can get as we navigate this amazing journey.

I'll stop rambling and give you all an update on how I've been feeling since Week 5:

Week 5  

mommy is feeling: pretty terrible all day (all day “morning” sickness) nauseated, headaches, body aches...I've been eating a few crackers before getting out of bed & that seems to help. Also eating small meals throughout the day. Hunger=nausea. Also been having horrible car sickness. BUT this all reminds me of the beautiful life growing inside me & it makes it alllll worth it. 

weight gain: none yet. 

food cravings: mostly just want things that I see on Pinterest or Instagram. I see something & I need it! Tacos, donuts (satisfied that with a giant cinnamon roll) 

food aversions: coffee- which is crazy for me!! Coffee always sounds good but I can't get more than two sips down. 

maternity clothes: too soon, but I cannot wait!

movement: not yet, also can't wait!

emotions: I just feel like I'm going to cry at everything; happy, sad, cute. You name it. 

sleep: I've been sleeping pretty well. I fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow! Very unusual for me. 

favorite moment of the week: telling my parents they're going to be grandparents!! And telling Tay!

things i'm praying about: for strength to get through the sickness, and for the Lord to equip Marty & me to be godly parents, to keep this little nugget growing healthy & strong! 

looking forward to: my 8 week appointment, to learn and just to have my first official appointment. And telling more people!

Week 6

mommy is feeling: much better!! Taking vitamin b6 & unisom at night & it's been helping me not feel so nauseated. I don’t know how it works but it’s AMAZING.  I'm very tired & get getting headaches most days...

weight gain: 5 pounds…oops too many indulgences.

food cravings: nothing really 

food aversions: coffee and sweets still

maternity clothes: cute Capri pants, shirts, shirt & bra hehe 

movement: nothing yet 

emotions: feel like I want to cry all the time 

sleep: pretty good just wake up to go to the bathroom 

favorite moment of the week: hanging out at my parents pool & going to grand haven for the day

things i'm praying about: health& strength for me and that this beautiful baby would continue to grow healthy until he/she is full term 

looking forward to: my first appointment!! 

Week 7

mommy is feeling: pretty good, and I threw up one morning randomly 

weight gain: 0

food cravings: Nacho Cheese Chalupa from Taco Bell

food aversions: coffee, cheese-other than the cheesy chalupa haha

maternity clothes: no new ones 

movement: nothing yet

emotions: I cried during a commercial that was VERY cheesy haha. Very sensitive 

sleep: woke up having to go to the bathroom and couldn't go back to sleep some nights 

favorite moment of the week: being able to relax & enjoy a week off work!

things i'm praying about: health, strength for me & that our baby would grow like he/she is supposed to

looking forward to: my dr appointment next week & telling Jenna

Week 8

mommy is feeling: pretty great! Emotional, tired but not nauseated 

weight gain: lost 5 lbs

food cravings: nacho cheese chalupa! Taco Bell. Also Arby's roast beef sandwich and curly fries, hard cider & cigar  

food aversions: coffee mostly. But I can crave something one day & be disgusted by it the next ie; turkey taco meat 

maternity clothes: same 

movement: none yet 

emotions: tear up thinking about our beautiful baby! Extra emotional 

sleep: great! 

favorite moment of the week: girls tucker side lunch at BWG & sharing with Grandparents!

things i'm praying about: that this baby would develop and grow and be strong and healthy 

looking forward to: sushi  date night (but with no raw fish hehe) with my amazing husband tomorrow night!

Weeks 9 & 10

mommy is feeling: pretty great!! Able to do so much more around the house & working out! The exhaustion is still very real!

weight gain: 1.5 lbs

food cravings: kombucha, sangria, real sushi

food aversions: tacos haha no longer a craving anymore!

maternity clothes: lots of great thrift store finds!!

movement: none yet

emotions: still randomly cry. Overjoyed & so excited

sleep: fantastic. I love sleep.

favorite moment of the week: sharing the news with mom & dad Clason & Emma! Girls day with my momma & girls night with Audrey & Bethany, relaxing nights in with my husband (lots of favorites)

things i'm praying about: strength and on time development with no defects for our little angel, strength & energy for me, wisdom as we prepare to be PARENTS!

looking forward to: hearing the heartbeat next Friday!!!!

Week 11

mommy is feeling: so sick :/ migraine, body aches, and stomach bug for most of the week. 

(Different than morning sickness for sure) exhausted

weight gain: 134.3…I think I lost a little? not sure but I'm definitely showing! Marty even noticed!

food cravings: kombucha

food aversions: coffee still isn't my favorite & mostly anything that isn't bland...

maternity clothes: lots more from goodwill!

movement: none yet

emotions: teary a lot!

sleep: one of my favorite things, I fall asleep all the time. The kittles love to nap with me J

favorite moment of the week: telling Elijah he's going to be an uncle!! And also telling Aiden and 

Aila!

things i'm praying about: healing for my body, strength, joy & kindness when I'm not feeling good. Praises that our little sweetie has made it past the most crucial developmental stages & for continued health & growth!

looking forward to: HEARING THE HEARTBEAT & TELLING THE WHOLE WORLD!!!