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15 weeks...

The bambino & I have made it 15 weeks... I had a conversation with my supervisor today about maternity leave and that's when it started to sink in.  I will be 4 months on Tuesday.  Whaaat?!
How far along? 15 weeks
Total weight gain: I'm up!  Barely... I'm at about 1.5 pounds this week
Maternity clothes? I am having a more difficult time dressing myself as things I thought were "flowy" once upon a time are now too tight.  And folks keep pointing out that I'm growing.  Someone actually said, "Awww, I can see your pudge."  Hmph.
Stretch marks?  None 
Sleep:  Sleeping better now, usually only up once or twice a night to pee.  Staying hydrated is a tough job!
Best moment this week: Talking about maternity leave and really picturing life with a human baby.  
Miss anything?  I miss running, but that's more so because the track at the park is covered in 5 inches of ice.  And I kinda miss my energy levels, but if we can be honest, I'm not sure I ever had the energy I'm wishing I had.
Food cravings: Avocado maki rolls and Burger King french fries are my favorite (today).  I'm also all about fruits (grapes, bananas, apples (Granny Smith only)... so good.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Someone had Wing Stop's garlic Parmesan wings today and I ... wanted to barf. I also enjoyed a random bout of morning sickness this morning ---- out of nowhere.
Gender: Too soon to tell, not sure when we'll find out!
Labor signs: Hahaha, so n/a
Symptoms: constantly peeing, occasional nausea... the bump (!!!)
Belly button in or out?  In (and the idea of it popping scares the shit out of me -- I also fear my scar will burst open and my guts will fall out... rational, I know)
Wedding rings on or off: On.  And loose.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy, usually, although I am exhausted from all my hours at work.  I wish I had more time to Pinterest my life away planning for the baby, but I'm too tired to even think about that kind of stuff just yet.
Looking forward to: We have an ultrasound appointment on Friday 2/28 and I'm hoping for a great new picture of the bambino to add to the book!  :)  And maybe, if Dr. G is as good as his reviews say, maybe... he can distinguish a sex while we're there.  I'm leaning towards giving into Porch on this one.  While I'm not sure that I'm into the gender reveal "parties" as it's so hard to get everyone together, I'm all about making it something special.  So we'll see... I guess it depends on my energy levels ;)
Baby is the size of:  apple (Granny Smith, add that to my list of favorite foods!)

Left:  Tuesday (totally uncomfortable with the bump)
Right:  Friday (still uncomfortable, but trying to make peace with the 'pudge')
The bump is indeed growing... 


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  1. Ashley SandersonFebruary 24, 2014 at 9:44 AM

    Wow! Only 1.5 pounds?! Sheesh! I was up by at least 8 pounds by 15 weeks. You are doing amazing! I'm hoping my weight gain slows down a bit before we get to the end and start packing on a pound a week :) I hope the doctor can take a peak for y'all. We have our gender reveal appointment on Friday as well :) I'm 19 weeks and have been DYING to know!

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