29-31 Weeks :)

I've managed to get behind once again.. I apologize for that. I feel terrible not blogging each week. Below are pictures from the week past and I will post the 3D pictures of our handsome little guy :) 

 How far along? 31 Weeks 3  Days

Weight Gain: 6 Lbs

Maternity clothes? Yep

Stretch marks? Few small marks

Sleep: Sleep when I can. Hard to get comfy, heartburn keeps me awake as well.

Best moment this week: My sister being there for me when I was completely scared. I started Wednesday night with swelling in my feet and ankles. Thursday I called the Dr's office and they told me to check my BP. It was 151/92. I called the Dr's office, they said "Come in right away". When trying to contact my mom, she didn't answer, so I called my dad. He heard how upset I was (could barely speak i was crying too much) so he sent my sister to come get me and drive me the rest of the way to the dr's. My sister helped calm me down big time!

Miss Anything? Not having a pain when i try to shave my legs, being able to breathe correctly, sleeping on my back, eating sweets, i can go on and on..

Movement: All the time now! Starting to hurt also.. :) 

Food cravings: anything i eat gives me heartburn.. no big time cravings right now. Just want chocolate so i have to have sugar free.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not lately

Have you started to show yet: Oh yeah..

Gender: It's a BOY!

Labor Signs: Just Braxton Hicks.
Belly Button in or out? In - don't think it will be long before it's out.

Wedding rings on or off? Off..  with my feet swelling happening as quickly as it did, i didn't want to keep my rings on and have to cut them off. They're on my necklace now.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Emotional..

Looking forward to:  Decorating his nursery :) Can't wait :) 

Here are some of the 3D images we got last Saturday :)

26-28 Weeks :)

I'm so sorry.. I've gotten behind again. We had a Tropical Storm come through here on June 24-June 27th and it's been chaotic ever since. I sit at the computer all day at work, and it's the last thing I want to do at the end of the day.
We have had an ultrasound since the last time i blogged.  :) Colton is measuring around 2.5 lbs now :) He gained a lb and a half, mama gained nothing :) Dr's are very happy about that because of me being diabetic, they don't want too much weight  gain. Hopefully that shows them i'm taking this serious.
Here is a new Profile image we have of Mr. Colton :)

 

Everyone says he is already looking like Curtis. :)  He's already handsome :) It's hard for me to realize that in a few months, this little man will be here :) I've been a emotional wreck these past few weeks. I'm so happy :) Seems like we've waited forever to love a child, and it's just around the corner :) 

Here's some belly pics :) 

~~26 Weeks~~ 

 ~~27 Weeks~~

Finally..... 28 Weeks :) 

 How far along? 28 Weeks 3  Days

Weight Gain: 1 Lbs

Maternity clothes? Yep

Stretch marks? Few small marks

Sleep: Lately sleep has been a thing of the past because i'm always up going potty.

Best moment this week: The fact that Colton is starting to really react to mommy and daddy. When Curtis talks, he's starting to move and reacts to rubbing my belly moreso then before. :) 

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back :(

Movement: All the time now! :) 

Food cravings: Mexican and ice cream/pudding..

Anything making you queasy or sick: Have had little bits of nausea.. not really anything making me nauseous though.

Have you started to show yet: Oh yeah..

Gender: It's a BOY!

Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On - my fingers feel like they're shrinking..
Happy or Moody most of the time: Emotional..

Looking forward to:  July 25th next dr's appt ultrasound :) Also for our 30 weeks 3d ultrasound, but might be a little later then 30 weeks since curtis is hunting that weekend. :(

25 Weeks :)

This week has been pretty exciting. Curtis got to feel a REAL kick for the FIRST time! :) He was pretty amazed that one night before bed (father's day, this past sunday) he had his hand on my belly.. Colton really wasn't moving around or anything. He said "Wake up, Colton".. then a few seconds went by and he said, "Colton, kick my hand, buddy!" and all the sudden, he kicked! It was the most amazing thing ever! :) We are both so excited about him coming into this world and can't wait for him to be here! :) He is definitely going to be loved! :)

~~25 Weeks~~

 How far along? 25 Weeks 3  Days

Weight Gain: 1 Lbs

Maternity clothes? Yep

Stretch marks? Few small marks

Sleep: It's a thing of the past. Can never get comfortable :( Either that or Colton thinks it's party time. LOL

Best moment this week: Curtis got to feel a real kick for the first time! :) It was amazing!

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back :(

Movement: All the time now! :) 

Food cravings: Mexican

Anything making you queasy or sick: I almost got car sick on Saturday, first time that has ever happened in my life!

Have you started to show yet: Oh yeah..

Gender: It's a BOY!

Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :) 

Looking forward to: Next ultrasound June 28th! :)

21-24 Way behind :( Sorry!

I got behind in posting on here, and I am very sorry! I haven't stopped taking belly pictures though, I just can't find the time to post them to the blog. Well here we go. I'll post pictures from the weeks missed, and then the normal blog on 24 weeks :)

~~21 Weeks~~

 

~~22 Weeks~~

 

~~23 Weeks~~

~~24 Weeks~~

How far along? 24 Weeks 4  Days

Weight Gain: 1 Lbs

Maternity clothes? Yep

Stretch marks? Few small marks

Sleep: It's a thing of the past. Can never get comfortable :(

Best moment this week: Colton's kicks are more frequent :) I love sitting at work and feeling him moving/kicking :)

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back :(

Movement: All the time now! :) 

Food cravings: Mexican

Anything making you queasy or sick: When he moves around, i almost feel like i could throw up.

Have you started to show yet: Oh yeah..

Gender: It's a BOY!

Labor Signs: A few braxton hicks, but that doesn't happen very often.
Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :) 

Looking forward to: Next ultrasound June 28th! :)

20 Weeks - Halfway there! :)

~~20 Weeks~~

How far along? 20 Weeks 3 Days

Weight Gain: 0 Lbs

Maternity clothes? Yep

Stretch marks? Few small marks

Sleep: Hard to get comfortable. :( Can't sleep on my back anymore, and have a hard time sleeping on my side.

Best moment this week: Mother's Day :) Curtis got me a present from Colton & Him :) Mom Charm for my Brighton Bracelet :)

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back :(

Movement: More and more everyday :)

Food cravings: CHOCOLATE! lol

Anything making you queasy or sick: Feeling like i'm starting w/a stomach bug :(

Have you started to show yet: Oh yeah..

Gender: It's a BOY!

Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :) 

Looking forward to: Next ultrasound May 17th (Thursday)

19 Weeks - Last week in the teens!

~~19 Weeks~~

Some exciting pictures this week! We had an ultrasound on Tuesday May 8th, and got to see our little man, Colton, again :) He was definitely  not shy this time :) This was a visit with the Dr's office. They had to do their gender determination. Well, we're still having a boy, and there's no doubt he's a boy! LOL Check out the images below.

Colton's Face Picture :)

Any doubt we're having a boy?? None now! :) LOL

Colton's Feet! :)

Profile view of our little man at 19 weeks 4 days :)

We also learned in this ultrasound that there are some spine concerns. We go to the high risk pregnancy dr on thursday 5/17/2012 at 10:00 am. Nothing really to worry about. Colton doesn't have any life threatening concerns or disabilities. We were very concerned with spina bifida because my sister has it, so it's in my side of the family. They determined no SB, but have another concern. Will inform you guys when we find out more. Please keep us in your prayers. 

Now for the regular picture blog! :)

How far along? 19 Weeks 6 Days

Weight Gain: 0 Lbs

Maternity clothes? Yep

Stretch marks? Few small marks

Sleep: Hard to get comfortable. :( Can't sleep on my back anymore, and have a hard time sleeping on my side.

Best moment this week: Seeing Colton on the big screen :) Always makes me smile :) 

Miss Anything? Not having to give insulin all the time.

Movement: Feeling the movement more now then ever! :) Curtis actually felt him move one time. He was so excited!

Food cravings: CHOCOLATE! lol

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing really makes me sick anymore.

Have you started to show yet: Oh yeah..

Gender: It's a BOY!

Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :) 

Looking forward to: Next ultrasound May 17th

18 Weeks :)

~~ 18 Weeks ~~

How far along? 18 Weeks 2 Days

Weight Gain: -4 Lbs

Maternity clothes? Pretty much all maternity now :)

Stretch marks? Few small marks

Sleep: Sleep is very good :) When i'm not having crazy dreams..

Best moment this week: Feeling flutters more frequently

Miss Anything? Not having to give insulin all the time.

Movement: Feeling the movement more now then ever! :) Curtis is jealous! He wants to feel. But not quite strong enough for outside yet.

Food cravings: No big cravings this week..

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing really makes me sick anymore.

Have you started to show yet: Bump is getting more noticeable! :)

Gender: It's a BOY!

Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :) 

Looking forward to: Next ultrasound May 14th :) and my Birthday Tomorrow :)

16 Weeks! ITS A BOY!!!! :)

We are very very very excited to announce that our little peanut is a BOY! :) We're not 100% positive on a name yet, but will let you know when we've decided :) We are so excited about this journey! We didn't find out from an ultrasound either. We did something fun! We brought my dad with us to the ultrasound appointment because we knew he could keep a secret. He did too, and was teasing us the whole time saying he hopes he remembered the right gender! LOL anyways, we had a cake made at publix. (See below)

 

Inside the cake was pink or blue icing in the center.  Dad was in charge of calling Publix and letting them know what color icing to put in the middle :) He was awesome! No one knew until we cut into the cake :)

 

We are SO happy! As you can see from the pictures, it was very exciting! :) 

Below is a picture of the ultrasound picture :) It's not a very clear picture.. but on the ultrasound video you can definitely tell this lil one is a boy :) Here is a link to the ultrasound video :) 

Amiyah is VERY excited to be an aunt :) 

 

Now for the normal weekly post :)

~~ 16 Weeks ~~

How far along? 16 Weeks 5 Days

Weight Gain: -4 Lbs

Maternity clothes? Getting there.. I've worn 1 maternity shirt so far.

Stretch marks? None

Sleep: Sleep is very good :) 

Best moment this week: Finding out our peanut is a BOY!

Miss Anything? Not having to give insulin all the time.

Movement:Feeling little flutters which are getting stronger!

Food cravings: Mexican food.. Tacos, taco salad, etc.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing really makes me sick anymore.

Have you started to show yet: A itty bitty bump so far..

Gender: It's a BOY!

Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :) 

Looking forward to: Weekend :) I feel like I can never get enough sleep!

15 Weeks :)

 ~~15 Weeks ~~

How far along? 15 Weeks 3 Days

Weight Gain: -6 Lbs

Maternity clothes? Pants only. Soon to be shirts too.

Stretch marks? None

Sleep: Sleep is very good :) 

Best moment this week: Flutters are getting stronger :) 

Miss Anything? Not having to give insulin all the time.

Movement:Feeling little flutters which are getting stronger!

Food cravings: No big cravings this week..

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing really makes me sick anymore.

Have you started to show yet: Basically got a "bump" overnight.. LOL

Gender: April 16th we find out :) :)

Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :) 

Looking forward to: Monday April 16th :)

14 Weeks :)

I guess i'm a little late on this post. Sorry :( But we're almost finished with the first week of the 2nd trimester :) Yayyyy!! :) It feels so good to be out of the first trimester :) Diabetes is going okay. I'm finally figuring out my body and how to control my sugars and how well my body responds to certain foods. (I've had ice cream twice this week, and no spike! :) That's fantastic!)
I was quick to post the last post because i missed the 12 week post, and completely forgot to post the new ultrasound pictures from 11 weeks 4 days :) Our baby is looking more and more like a baby :)

We are on Cloud 9! Baby is doing well :) Even starting to feel little flutters! :) Almost feels like someone is tapping me from the inside :) Hopefully within the next few weeks or so, I'll actually be able to feel the kicks more :) We find out on April 16th if our lil peanut is a boy or a girl !! :) We are so beyond excited!! :)

~~ 14 Weeks ~~

How far along?  14 Weeks 6 Days

Weight Gain: -6 Lbs

Maternity clothes? Pants only. Soon to be shirts too.

Stretch marks? None

Sleep: Sleep is very good :) 

Best moment this week: Flutters are getting more frequent :) 

Miss Anything? Not having to give insulin all the time.

Movement:Feeling little flutters.

Food cravings: Pizza! Have to figure out alternatives to satisfy the cravings..

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing really makes me sick anymore.

Have you started to show yet: I'm getting there :)

Gender: April 16th we find out :) :)

Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :) 

Looking forward to: Monday April 16th :) 

Where's 12? 13 Weeks Goodbye 1st Trimester!

What a crazy week we had in week 12! I was admitted into the  hospital. Okay, so the previous week I went for my "1st official OB Appt." They found my sugar in my urine was high. (4+) So they sent me off for testing for diabetes. This was Weds 3/14/2012. On Monday 3/19/2012, I get a phone call that I am Diabetic. They think it's type 2, but we're not certain because i was never tested before. I had to pick up a monitor and test my sugars the next day. The next day (Tuesday 3/20) comes around. I test my sugars in the AM.. AM Fasting test should be under 100. Mine was 167. After breakfast it jumped to 274 which under 130 after meals is normal. I was quickly admitted to the hospital. I was there until Friday AM. They took good care of me, showed me how to give myself insulin, showed me what meals were going to be good for me, monitored the baby very well, it was boring but worth it to know the baby was okay. Now i'm home giving myself insulin 4 times a day. Testing sugars constantly and adjusting insulin based on my sugars and carbs.

~~ 13 Weeks ~~

How far along?  13 Weeks, 4 days

Weight Gain: -5 Lbs (Lost weight from diet & exercise for diabetes)

Maternity clothes?{Pamts still

Stretch marks? None

Sleep: Getting better :) 

Best moment this week:Nothing too exciting right now

Miss Anything? Not having to give insulin all the time.

Movement:Feeling little flutters.

Food cravings: Nothing lately..

Anything making you queasy or sick:Nausea is starting to subside. Still a little nauseous in am.

Have you started to show yet: I've been told my belly is shaping

Gender: Not sure yet, too early

Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time:Happy & tired.. lol

Looking forward to: Mondays dr's appt w/obgyn. Hoping to have an ultrasound to check on our peanut!

My favorite # 11 :)

~~ 11 Weeks ~~

 

How far along?  11 Weeks, 2 days

Weight Gain: 3 lbs

Maternity clothes? Pants, yes because my tummy is bloating and my regular clothes are fitting a little snug..

Stretch marks? None

Sleep: Up every 2-3 hours to use the restroom.

Best moment this week: Nothing really exciting going on this week.

Miss Anything? Pants fitting me..

Movement:Not sure if what i'm feeling is movement or gas bubbles. Usually when i feel gas bubbles, i have the urge to pass gas, sometimes i feel a little different feeling, and no gas feeling w/it.

Food cravings: Banana Pudding last night!

Anything making you queasy or sick:Nausea is starting to subside. Still a little nauseous when i wake up, but other then that, it's starting to ease up!

Have you started to show yet:  just bloat.

Gender: Not sure yet, too early

Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Noone said anything to be, but i notice i'm a little iritable, but i think it's due to lack of sleep and being over tired.. lol

Looking forward to: Wednesdays dr's appt. First OB Appt and Ultrasound to check for Downs syndrome.

10 Weeks and going STRONG :)

Happy to be in the 10th week of this pregnancy! Feeling very fortunate and very blessed. Last year at this time we were mourning the loss of our first set of twins we lost on 2/26/2011. I will never forget about our 4 angels we lost last year. It's the hardest thing I've ever been through in my entire life, and I wouldn't wish that upon anyone! I pray everyday that our little peanut stays strong and it makes me feel better knowing this lil one has 4 angel siblings looking over him/her.
Well last week we had the scare on weds that i blogged about, but then the next day, we had an ultrasound with a friend at Look Who's Kicking Ultrasounds :) Angie was awesome! She let us watch our lil one go to town moving around! Feel free to check out the video here: Baby V 9 Weeks 5 Days  It's amazing to be able to see this! :) It makes me so happy to see this one so active! :)

Okay, well now onto the regular weekly blog :)

~~ 10 Weeks ~~

How far along?  10 Weeks, 5 days

Weight Gain: 3 lbs

Maternity clothes? Pants, yes because my tummy is bloating and my regular clothes are fitting a little snug..

Stretch marks? None

Sleep: Up every 2-3 hours to use the restroom.

Best moment this week: Nothing really exciting going on this week.

Miss Anything? Pants fitting me..

Movement: No

Food cravings: Nothing lately..

Anything making you queasy or sick:Nausea is starting to subside. Still a little nauseous when i eat, but other then that, it's starting to ease up!

Have you started to show yet:Bloated, but it's not a baby bump yet!

Gender: Not sure yet, too early

Labor Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time:Happy & tired.. lol

Looking forward to: This weekend :) Mama needs some sleep catch up time.