Gender predictors and thoughts on gender reveal party
Time for some fun stuff! We are thinking about having a “gender reveal party” once we find out the gender for real (which could be this month)! I don’t know much about them yet, but they seem like a...
View Article13 weeks, MFM appt, and NT Scan!
Yesterday, I hit the 2nd trimester!! I never truly imagined reaching that milestone. What a miracle. I also had my appointment with the MFM (Maternal Fetal Medicine) specialist and my NT scan! I was...
View ArticleLots of great news and updates!!
13 weeks, 4 days today! This was such an awesome week for appointments! I was already thrilled about my NT scan on Tuesday. Thursday, I went to see my OB for a quick check up and labs (no ultrasound,...
View ArticleGender Reveal Party ideas!
Please check out my last post for great news & updates! Thank you, Pinterest and Google! I’ve found some fun, cheesy, cute ideas for the gender reveal party! I’m probably going to do the party the...
View ArticleUpdate on spot & I – Week 14
How far along: 14 weeks, 1 day! Baby size: A lemon. Some sites say an orange. “At week 14, your baby is 3.4 inches and 1.5 ounces, she/he’s almost doubled in weight since last week and keeps on...
View ArticleGreat OB appt yesterday!
14 weeks, 3 days I’m so relieved things are continuing to improve with my OB’s office! Dr. Kwak-Kim seems to be receiving all the reports and information she needs. AND all the staff have really...
View ArticleUpdate on spot & I – Week 15
How far along: 15 weeks, 1 day! Baby size: An orange or a pear by some sites. “The average fetus at 15 weeks weighs 2.5 ounces and measures 4 inches — and his/her proportions are becoming even more...
View ArticleI have a troll on my blog…
“glitterunicorn” or “fascinatedbybaby” – the troll. I probably should ignore this – BUT I feel the need to address this troll because she won’t STOP harassing me. I’m upset, and my hubby is pissed. I...
View ArticleSome positivity, funnies, and bits and pieces
I wanted to do a more positive post today, and share some favorite quotes and internet memes. 15 weeks, 5 days! I can’t believe it’s March – I’ll be 4 months pregnant on Tuesday & it’ll be about 5...
View ArticleUpdate on spot & I – Week 16
How far along: 16 weeks, 2 days! Baby size: An avocado! “Now, he/she’s about 4.6 inches long and weighs about 3.5 ounces, and he/she’s big enough that your doctor may be able to hear his/her...
View ArticleI’d like to introduce you to………..
It’s not the best photo, but we definitely saw it on the screen! The cake! Team blue! We had our big reveal yesterday at the party!! Everything went well, and we all had a wonderful time! I was...
View Article17 weeks! Updates and a few problems…
How far along: 17 weeks, 2 days! Baby size: The average for 17 weeks is 5.1 inches and 5.9 oz – but my baby boy was measuring at 6.5 inches and 7 oz at the ultrasound on Tuesday! I’m very proud of my...
View ArticleUpdate from my appt yesterday
I got off work early yesterday, so I stopped and bought a Boppy Body Pillow! I think everyone should have one, pregnant or not. They are expensive, but I will tell you that it made a big difference in...
View ArticleA special meeting yesterday…and inspiration
I had the pleasure of meeting a fellow infertile in real life yesterday! It’s kind of strange to say pleasure, because there’s obviously no pleasure in infertility. Despite that, the people affected by...
View ArticleWeek 18 Update
How far along: 18 weeks, 2 days! Baby size: A sweet potato. 5.6 inches and 6.7 oz. He was already measuring ahead of that stat a week and a half ago (6.5 inches and 7 oz)! However, we’ll get a more...
View Article18w2d – Anatomy scan
It’s amazing to think our baby was once just a dream……then somehow he became our dream come true. A dream we were told would never come true. After years of trying, something went RIGHT for the first...
View ArticlePossibly my last visit with Grandma…
I had just received the dire news from my Dad on Friday, that my Grandma was placed in Hospice. The DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order was in place. And the doctor said my Grandma only had days to live. It...
View ArticleLife changes and so much going on
Don’t be alarmed, my baby boy is doing just fine. I, however, am feeling a bit overwhelmed at the moment. If you’ve been following along, it’s been a rough few weeks for me – between my back/bum pain...
View ArticleIt was a beautiful service
First, thank you all for reading my novel in my last post. I’m feeling a lot more positive about things now. It just took a couple days to sink in. And it’s been a tough week. I think this time of rest...
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