Week 17

This week was really hard. Wednesday I had been experiencing some bleeding all day. Nothing serious, just pinkish stuff that wasn't heavy at all. But it kept getting worse. So I had my husband call the on-call doctor and she told us if it got any worse or didn't stop by the next day, to go into the ER.

So on Thursday morning I woke up to get ready for school and of course I had to pee. So I went, and there was blood. Not a ton, but it was definitely red, not pink. This is my first pregnancy, but I know that red blood is NOT good. So off to the ER we went.

Once we got there, everything went really quick (I'm sure it helped that we got there at 5 am). I had a cervical exam, blood drawn, and an ultra sound. Long story short, everything is okay. The baby is totally fine and healthy. During the ultra sound they wouldn't stop moving! The baby's heart rate was fine, 144 beats per minute :). The doctor wasn't sure what caused the bleeding, but he told me I needed to take it easy. So that's what I've been doing for the last five days, I've been "couch-potatoing" it (official prescription).

It was so scary, I hope we don't have to do that EVER again. We see my OB on Wednesday, so I'll have more news then :)

How far along?: 17 weeks

Total weight gain: Same as last week, 4 lbs.

How big is baby?: according to my app, 5.5 in, 5 oz. About the size of a sweet potato

Stretch marks?: nope.
Sleep?: It's gotten a little better. Now I'm sleeping on my stomach at an angle, it is so much more comfortable than my side!!

Best moment this week?: Seeing our baby move during the ultra sound (the silver lining to our shitty week).

Movement?: I think so!! Since it's my first I'm not really sure what it should feel like.
Food cravings?: Nothing really.
Labor signs?: Definitely not.
Belly button in or out?: In.
What I miss: My students!!! I was out two days last week, I'm anxious to get back.

What I'm looking forward to: The doctors appointment on Wednesday.

Milestone: Being able to sleep comfortably :)

This week has been so tough so far. I didn't go to school on Monday because I didn't feel well, so you think my week would feel shorter because I only have a four day week... WRONG!!!

It has gone by soooooo slow. Ugh. At least we have a three day weekend!!

How far along?: 16 weeks, 3 days
Total weight gain: I think 4 lbs? I try not to look at the scale, haha!
How big is baby?: according to my app, 5 in, 5 oz. About the size of a turnip
Stretch marks?: nope.
Sleep?: Eh. I wake up to pee a lot and I'm having a really hard time sleeping on my side. I was a stomach sleeper :(

Best moment this week?: One of my students told me she knew my baby was growing because my belly was getting bigger. Totally cute, but only because an eight year old told me that.

Movement?: I think so!! Since it's my first I'm not really sure what it should feel like.
Food cravings?: Nothing really.
Labor signs?: Definitely not.
Belly button in or out?: In.
What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach.
What I'm looking forward to: Labor Day weekend!!!!
Milestone: Hmmm I guess... being a little closer to half way through my pregnancy!!

tired :(

I am so incredibly tired this week. I don't know if it's because I'm a month (eeek!) into school already or because of Baby. I'm sure it's both! The other night I actually had a crying fit because I couldn't sleep on my stomach anymore. Ridiculous, I know. My poor husband had no clue what to do with me.

Luckily, sleeping on my side is getting a lot easier. I find that if I am extremely exhausted at the end of the day, I can fall asleep in any position, haha!

I can't believe September is almost here, it's crazy how fast time has flown by! \We have our anatomy scan scheduled for Sep. 16th, I'm can't wait!!!! I just want to see our little baby =]

hello!

Welcome to the sweetest little surprise. I decided to start this blog as a way to chronicle my journey through my first pregnancy. I also thought it would be a fun way to look back and remember everything. My husband and I are expecting our first baby on February 12, 2012.


As you might guess by the title of my blog, we made the decision to wait until the birth to find out whether or not we are having a boy or a girl. It will be our sweet little surprise :)