(oops, this was completed 3 weeks ago, at the end of August)
How far along: 9 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: no idea
Maternity clothes: Not officially, but defintiely using the Bella Band and wearing stretchy or bigger clothing. I'm feeling uber-paranoid about people thinking I'm pregnant again b/c my waist is definitely thicker, or maybe they're noticing my clothing? It's all in my head, I'm sure...
Stretch marks: Nope
Sleep: Yes, please! Staying up past 8 or 9 PM is not my forte at the moment.
Best moment this week: having a few "normal feeling moments", and realizing that I will eventually come out of this feeling.icky.24/7.fog
Movement: I think I've felt a thing or two here and there...bubble-type of a feeling, when I'm laying flat on my back and in the evening.
Food cravings: Anything I don't have to cook/make is key, so unfortunately, that means eating out a lot ~ Mexican is a big favorite (again), and protein is a big deal to me - yogurt, cheese, eggs, meats, beans, etc. I craved steaks last week. Maybe my iron is low? Coke, Ta.co Be.ll chicken quesadillas, Mc.Donalds sausage/egg mc.muffins - umm...real healthy, huh? Although I have been finding veggies and dip pretty yummy, and nectarines are SOGOOD right now. So I'm trying to balance.
Food aversions: Ice cream, coffee, ice water. Um...WRONG in so many ways!
Gender: I'm thinking boy, but I'm not gonna lie, I really would love a girl!
Belly Button in or out: Innie
What I miss: wine, feeling "normal", especially at night
What I am looking forward to: finally telling people! We told my folks on our anniversary (8/16), and are hoping to tell the rest of the family next week on vacation. Friends will be this weekend, and over the next few weeks.
Weekly Wisdom: The more tired I am/become, the worse I feel. My house is a wreck, and we barely have enough clean clothes to wear...but it's about all I can do to not be barfing every night. My husband has been phenomenal and really stepped up to help!
Milestones: Getting closer to the end of the first trimester, woot!
Beth
I am Wife to one and Mama to four. I married the only boy I ever loved, and was given four more that make my heart burst every single day. I love doing laundry, attempting to live frugally, and figuring out how to help my boys expend their boundless energy. And I'm still trying to figure out exactly how to respond to, "Wow, you have your hands full!"
My Main Man
Tim & I have known each other since we were in high school (and yet, he married me anyway!). He's smart, loves books, and always has me laughing. He is my best friend, and the most amazing father to our sons. Cliche, but true: he is my other, better half, and I thank God for him every single day!
Number One
Jacob made me a Mama in June of '06. At 5, he is the oldest of our crew of blue. He loves trains, swimming, reading books, and going on adventures.
Number Two
Following his big brother by 18 months, Wyatt is our Christmas Eve babe. He is full of spunk, the Middle Child, and all boy. He loves sweets, horses, and making a mess.
Number Three
Every bit a surprise, but loved with every fiber of my being, Nathaniel joined our family in September of '09. He is our little spit-fire, and has more energy than than our oldest two combined. Nate is a Mama's boy, has quick hands, loves playing ball and climbing on everything, and trying to keep up with his brothers. Most days he succeeds! We often wonder just what he will be "teaching" in his new role: Big Brother!
Number Four
Everett is our youngest, born at 41.2 weeks in March '11 . He was the biggest of our guys at birth: 9 lbs, 2 oz and 22 inches. He is easy-going, cuddly, and sweet-smelling. He loves to eat Cheerios, be outside, and be held by Mama. He is already being tested as The Baby by his Big Brothers ~ and he certainly can hold his own. It is hard to believe that his presence makes us a family of six!
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