15 weeks and counting...

Pregnancy Highlights: (GB stands for Gummy Bear)

How Far Along: 15 weeks

Fruit: apple

Size: 4 inches long and weighs 2 1/2 ounces


Baby changes: GB is busy moving amniotic fluid through nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in lungs develop
* legs are growing longer than arms now, GB can move all joints and limbs
* although the eyelids are fused shut, GB can sense light – for instance, if I shine a flashlight on my tummy, GB is likely to move away from the beam
* taste buds are forming


Total Weight Gain/Loss: I’m going to pass on weighing myself today with the maximum bloating and swelling in my stomach area that I feel :/


Best Moment this week: Looking forward to ANOTHER 3 day EVENT filled weekend – heading to Ft. Worth on Friday for a wedding Johnny is in, then my sister’s baby shower on Sunday – she flies in tonight!


Gender: We are due to find out in late July / early August, but we’ve chosen to be SURPRISED!


Movement: not yet


Food / Drink Cravings: The hospital opened a Freshens Smoothie / Yogurt this week in the lobby. It is yummy! Thankfully I’m only here another 3 weeks or all of my $ would be going there. I’ve been tearing up cereal, strawberries, and ranch burgers this week.


What I miss: sleeping in! It’s been a challenge to get up and stay up during the mornings this week.

Sleep: sleeping well

What I am looking forward to: My next appointment July 12!

Symptoms: more cramping and nausea / vomiting about every other day.

Over Due Belly Bumps

10 weeks

12 weeks

Still 12 weeks, but after a bowl of cereal

* Disclaimer: these photos were not 'edited' in any way and were taken first thing in the morning, before food (with the exception of the last one). If you've seen me any other time than morning (i.e. after multiple meals / snacks) then that explains why my bump is so huge! Pregnant girls out there - do you know what I'm saying?! I hope to post an 'after' work and 14 week photo soon. :)

14 weeks and counting...

Pregnancy Highlights: (GB stands for Gummy Bear)

How Far Along: 14 weeks (Beginning of 2nd trimester)

Fruit: lemon




Size: 3 1/2 inches long and weighs 1 1/2 ounces

Baby changes: GB can squint, frown, grimace, pee and possibly suck its thumb!
* Thanks to brain impulses, GB’s facial muscles are starting to get a workout as its tiny features form one expression after another. And if he takes after his dad, GB is going to be super talented!
* kidneys are producing urine (which is released in the amniotic fluid)
* body is growing faster than head
* by the end of the week, its arms will have grown to a length that’s proportional to the rest of its body (legs still have some lengthening to do)
* starting to develop an ultra-fine, downy covering of hair, called lanugo, all over its body
* liver will start producing bile
* spleen starts helping in the production of red blood cells
* hands and feet measure about ½ inch long

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I am officially ending my 1st trimester with a total gain of 4 pounds

Best Moment this week: Looking forward to the 3-day 4th of July weekend! My family’s tradition is to spend the day at the Young’s on Inks Lake in Burnet. Lots of eating, boating and fireworks watching! Johnny’s folks will also be here for an evening and going to see Twilight’s Eclipse with some friends!

Gender: We are due to find out in late July / early August, but we’ve chosen to be SURPRISED!

Movement: not yet

Food / Drink Cravings: My husband exposed me to Black Cherry Dr. Pepper on Sunday…WOW! Now you have to understand, I NEVER drink soda, but this could be a problem! Fruit and pizza, but not together!

What I miss: Johnny! He moved to Tyler on Tuesday, although he will be back over the next couple of weekends.

Sleep: sleeping well

What I am looking forward to: listening to GB’s heartbeat and NO MORE SICKNESS, and please join us in praying for our home in Killeen to sell (especially since Johnny has officially started his new position in Tyler)

Symptoms: A first time for cramps - just like it’s ‘that time of the month.’ I threw up twice yesterday before my dentist appointment, but thankfully not there! I am still taking my zofran as needed, and I promise to let you all know once the whole nausea / vomiting combo is GONE!