14 Weeks

I am so late in posting this and I didn't take a picture either!  I'm really slipping this time around.  Probably has something to do with already having a toddler, moving to our new house, working and just daily life.  It's been hectic and crazy these last couple of weeks and will continue to be until we have our Troy Dr. house rented and more things settled at our new house.  But it's almost summer time so we have a wedding and Eidson Reunion in July and who knows what else in August.

How far along: 14 weeks

Weight gain/loss: I haven't checked this week.  Pants still fit (buttoned too!) so that's kind of nice.

Maternity clothes: Not yet, still wearing my regular work pants which I can still button and I'm not uncomfortable.  I am very self conscious so I try to wear looser tops.
 

Stretch marks: Cocoa butter, cocoa butter, cocoa butter!

Symptoms: Tired as usual.  I try to get to bed early and sometimes that helps but with the crazy heat we are having right now (upper 90's with heat indices in the 100s) and taking care of Joey, I am just drained!  Bloated and constipated which is not fun and at the end of the day it's far more noticeable.  I noticed today my lower stomach is kind of sore and feels like things are moving/growing in there.  My back tends to bother me more too which I know has to do with picking up and carrying Joey.  The midwife gave me some tips which has helped.

Sleep:  Just need more of it!  If I nap when Joey does on my days off, it really helps me get through the day.

Best moment this week: Having 5 days in a row off to spend with Joey.  Steve was pretty busy so I didn't get to see him as much as I would have liked.  I'm looking forward to things calming down some so we can do things as a family.


Gender: Not sure, we are going to Ohio this weekend to visit with Steve's family so it will be interesting to see if anyone has any guesses.

Belly button in or out: Too early


Food cravings:  Nothing really that I'm craving.  Though we did order Thai food again earlier this week.  I really like their Veggie Noodles dish.  But thinking about it now, I'm not that into it.  Seriously every day is different for me.  But I can usually count on my staples (fruit, cottage cheese, salad, cucumbers, bread and oatmeal).

Movement: Not sure.....I thought I felt some flutters or little taps last night and today.  It's so hard this time because I am hardly ever just sitting down relaxing.  I'm always on the go and the movements at this stage or so tiny I could easily be missing it.  I was already feeling flutters by this point with Joey.  So I've been trying to be more in tune and see if I feel anything. 

What I miss: Not feeling so rushed and crazy.  I feel like I'm just behind in everything!

What I'm looking forward to: Life slowing down a bit hopefully!