Symptoms - Morning sickness is still the same. I have been a little more tired this week, but that's probably just coming off of the holiday season. Every day movements have also seemed to be a little slower, probably thanks to my ever expanding belly.
Memorable Moments - So many! We went to the doctor on Tuesday and I had to take the standard gestational diabetes test (don't have it...yay!), Addi is doing beautifully and growing...absolutely LOVE her heartbeat!! We celebrated New Year's and what a feeling to come into 2010 knowing that our sweet Addi will be born this year! :) We also bought all of the nursery decor/bedding and a crib.
Thoughts / Feelings - Such excitement and joy! We just can't wait! A little fear as we went and saw some friends of ours newborn yesterday...he weighed in at 10 lbs and 2 oz's...yikes! But he is such a cutie! :) I'm sure him and Addi will be great friends...the dads are already talking about the two of them dating in future years! :)
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Week 26
Symptoms - Morning sickness is still about the same...3 times a week. Energy level is about the same as it has been for the last few weeks. Biggest issue - I cannot sleep! Between getting up to go to the bathroom, heartburn (hope that means Addi's hair is growing!) and just plain ol' insomnia, I have decided sleeping is something I will not do much of for the rest of the pregnancy (and for months after). Oh well. :) I've also noticed that I have a huge desire to get everything organized...not sure if I'm getting the first symptoms of "nesting" or if this is just the way I am at times. :)
Memorable Moments / Highlights - On Sunday, Jared and I celebrated Christmas for just the two of us at our new home. It will be the last time for quite some time that just the two of us will open presents alone as next year our Addi will join in on the festivities! :) After we celebrated, we got away for a few days (probably our last vacation until Addi is born). We also celebrated Christmas in Virginia with our families and a lot of snow. Addison got lots of cute presents, though I know the amount received this year will be nothing compared to the loot she will receive next year. Jared and I bought her a couple of onesies as presents. :) One says, "I love Daddy. Daddy loves me." The other says, "Mommy's Little Princess." :) Jared also cleared out the nursery yesterday. We are hoping to make a decision on bedding and such this week so that we can paint the nursery sometime soon.
Feelings/Thoughts - I have had a lot of urges to just be able to get to hold my sweet baby. I think a lot of it is because we have some friends who have been in and out of the hospital all week, just waiting on their first baby to make it's grand entrance. :) We are also getting VERY anxious to just get Addi's room ready.
Memorable Moments / Highlights - On Sunday, Jared and I celebrated Christmas for just the two of us at our new home. It will be the last time for quite some time that just the two of us will open presents alone as next year our Addi will join in on the festivities! :) After we celebrated, we got away for a few days (probably our last vacation until Addi is born). We also celebrated Christmas in Virginia with our families and a lot of snow. Addison got lots of cute presents, though I know the amount received this year will be nothing compared to the loot she will receive next year. Jared and I bought her a couple of onesies as presents. :) One says, "I love Daddy. Daddy loves me." The other says, "Mommy's Little Princess." :) Jared also cleared out the nursery yesterday. We are hoping to make a decision on bedding and such this week so that we can paint the nursery sometime soon.
Feelings/Thoughts - I have had a lot of urges to just be able to get to hold my sweet baby. I think a lot of it is because we have some friends who have been in and out of the hospital all week, just waiting on their first baby to make it's grand entrance. :) We are also getting VERY anxious to just get Addi's room ready.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Week 23
Symptoms - Morning sickness is getting MUCH better again! :)
Memorable Moments / Highlights - Addi's popularity is already global! She received her first present from some people I buy raw materials for in China. They heard I was pregnant and having a girl and sent the sweetest card and cute little stuffed bean bag things for Addi. :)
Feelings/Thoughts - Jared and I have talked a lot about Addi's character traits this week. We want so badly for her to love God with all of her heart and to have a giving spirit.
Memorable Moments / Highlights - Addi's popularity is already global! She received her first present from some people I buy raw materials for in China. They heard I was pregnant and having a girl and sent the sweetest card and cute little stuffed bean bag things for Addi. :)
Feelings/Thoughts - Jared and I have talked a lot about Addi's character traits this week. We want so badly for her to love God with all of her heart and to have a giving spirit.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Week 22
Week 22
Symptoms - Morning sickness has remained, but at least it hasn't been every single morning. Energy level is getting better and better. I managed to make it through a whole day of shopping on Friday! :) My appetite is increasing, too.
Memorable Moments / Highlights - I felt Addison move (from the outside of my stomach)on Monday whiile listening to Christmas music. :) I haven't felt her since, but can't wait until Jared gets to feel her move! We attended a special church service on Tuesday evening and were able to take communion for the first time since I have been pregnant. It was such an overwhelming feeling and I can't even explain why. When I stop and reflect on all of God's blessings this past year, I am just completely consumed with thankfulness. We drove to Virginia this week and it took us FOREVER. Jared had to stop about every 45 minutes so that I could go to the bathroom. I think Addi is sitting right on my bladder! Celebrating Thanksgiving was amazing! I also saw Jared's grandparents for the first time since I've been pregnant...they are so excited! :)
Feelings/Thoughts - Just pure joy! :) Jared has already started thinking about baby #2. :) While driving to Virginia, I mentioned that next Thanksgiving we would have a baby in the back seat. He replied with, "And you could be pregnant again." :)
Symptoms - Morning sickness has remained, but at least it hasn't been every single morning. Energy level is getting better and better. I managed to make it through a whole day of shopping on Friday! :) My appetite is increasing, too.
Memorable Moments / Highlights - I felt Addison move (from the outside of my stomach)on Monday whiile listening to Christmas music. :) I haven't felt her since, but can't wait until Jared gets to feel her move! We attended a special church service on Tuesday evening and were able to take communion for the first time since I have been pregnant. It was such an overwhelming feeling and I can't even explain why. When I stop and reflect on all of God's blessings this past year, I am just completely consumed with thankfulness. We drove to Virginia this week and it took us FOREVER. Jared had to stop about every 45 minutes so that I could go to the bathroom. I think Addi is sitting right on my bladder! Celebrating Thanksgiving was amazing! I also saw Jared's grandparents for the first time since I've been pregnant...they are so excited! :)
Feelings/Thoughts - Just pure joy! :) Jared has already started thinking about baby #2. :) While driving to Virginia, I mentioned that next Thanksgiving we would have a baby in the back seat. He replied with, "And you could be pregnant again." :)
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
We hope all of you have a very blessed Thanksgiving!!! Thank you for being part of our lives (or just reading our blog if we don't know you!) :)
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Week 21
I have been terrible about journaling about my pregnancy, so I am going to start keeping a weekly log. Here is this week's:
Week 21
Symptoms - Morning sickness has returned every single morning. Energy level is not so great, but not so bad either. I still feel WAY better than I did the first trimester and can't complain. I've said it before, but it's true...this is so worth it for our sweet little Addi! :)
Memorable Moments / Highlights - We went to the doctor and got to see our precious baby girl again! :) I love watching her on the screen and love the look Jared gets on his face as he watches her. She had her hand in the air waving to us again. ;) We found out that she weighs 15 ounces...one ounce shy of a pound! They are now 100% certain she is a girl, which means I can continue to eat My Little Pony and Disney Princess fruit snacks. Jared said if it was a boy, I would have to stop. The ultrasound technician said Addison's spine and heart are beautiful! Last time another technician said the same about her brain. We are so thankful that everything seems well! We also found out that Addison will have another friend to play with. One of my good friends from church is 7 weeks pregnant today! :) It's so much fun to experience pregnancy with others...I LOVE it! :)
Feelings/Thoughts - We felt a little overwhelmed this week as we started discussing baby sitters and our lack of family around the area. But, we figure we can swap babysitting services with some of our friends from time to time as needed.... and are pretty certain that our families will be here quite a bit to help out on a lot of weekends anyway. :) As we have started decorating for Christmas and listening to Christmas music pretty much all the time, I can't help but think about how different next year will be with a little one! What fun!!! :) Other than that, we're just feeling very thankful and excited! :)
Week 21
Symptoms - Morning sickness has returned every single morning. Energy level is not so great, but not so bad either. I still feel WAY better than I did the first trimester and can't complain. I've said it before, but it's true...this is so worth it for our sweet little Addi! :)
Memorable Moments / Highlights - We went to the doctor and got to see our precious baby girl again! :) I love watching her on the screen and love the look Jared gets on his face as he watches her. She had her hand in the air waving to us again. ;) We found out that she weighs 15 ounces...one ounce shy of a pound! They are now 100% certain she is a girl, which means I can continue to eat My Little Pony and Disney Princess fruit snacks. Jared said if it was a boy, I would have to stop. The ultrasound technician said Addison's spine and heart are beautiful! Last time another technician said the same about her brain. We are so thankful that everything seems well! We also found out that Addison will have another friend to play with. One of my good friends from church is 7 weeks pregnant today! :) It's so much fun to experience pregnancy with others...I LOVE it! :)
Feelings/Thoughts - We felt a little overwhelmed this week as we started discussing baby sitters and our lack of family around the area. But, we figure we can swap babysitting services with some of our friends from time to time as needed.... and are pretty certain that our families will be here quite a bit to help out on a lot of weekends anyway. :) As we have started decorating for Christmas and listening to Christmas music pretty much all the time, I can't help but think about how different next year will be with a little one! What fun!!! :) Other than that, we're just feeling very thankful and excited! :)
Sunday, November 8, 2009
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