My Little Family

Super Mom

While Jacob does this....

I,

wash the bottle nipples

wash bottle tops and bottles

wash the dishes

clean the kitchen

put a load of clothes to wash

pick up the living room

make myself some lunch

eat my food

::INHALE::

go to the ladies room

put clothes in the dryer

fold the laundry

surf the web

prepare a formula bottle

AND FINALLY feed JC

Everyday Life

Our mornings usually consist of the same routine everyday. Wake up at 10ish, feed Jacoby, change diaper, play for about 2 hours, take acouple of pics, NAP time, wake up and do it all OVER again until the hubs gets home... (Please proceed with caution, poopy photo up ahead)

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Decisions, decisions, decisions....

This decision was extremely hard to make. I switched doctors. My first doctor was such a sweetheart and hilarious, but I wasn’t “in love” with him. I had issues with the office staff. There was a time when I was requesting a prescription for my horrible nausea on a Friday. I called to ask if it was possible to have Zofran (friends told me it worked wonders during their pregnancy). The staff said I would receive a call that afternoon, but there was no call. Of course, they were closed Saturday and Sunday. Monday and Tuesday, I called requesting it again and I got the same runaround. Finally on Wednesday, I was furious that I hadn’t received a phone call back from my Dr. since Friday. I called the office and I explained to them that I had been waiting for a call 5 days ago and if this was going to go on then it was useless for me stay with this doctor and I was going to switch. She then placed me on hold and within seconds she told me that my prescription was filled and it was ready to be picked up at my pharmacy. Another moment was when I received a phone call to tell me that my placenta was low, I was told that my Dr. would explain my results in more detail on my next appt. When we did show up to our appointment my baby’s heartbeat was checked and my belly was measured… yup that was it. He didn’t go over my results! My sister-in-law recommended her Dr. and I had my first appointment this past week. I love him!!! He is so sweet and explained everything to me. I had an ultrasound and vaginal ultrasound to check my placenta. He went into detail about my low-lying placenta. My placenta is 2.1 cm away from my cervix and he would like for it to be 3cm away to do a vaginal delivery. He gave us the “ok” on intercourse. No more caffeinated drinks for me and no more deli meats. He also gave us a work order for a 4d ultrasound and a gestational diabetes test. I had both done this past Thursday. I was starving by the time I had my glucose test done. I drank the orange fanta tasting drink without the carbonation. It wasn’t bad at all. Only down fall about the test was the time I’d receive my results. I’m hoping they come in sometime this coming week. Wish me luck!

How far along?: 25 week and 5 days

How big is baby?: approx. 13 in. and 1.7-2 lbs. Dr. did say he has long legs (that explains the hard kicks)
Weight gain?: I've gained a total of 7 lbs.

Stretch marks?: Yes L but they are extremely light

Maternity clothes?:  Oh yea! Need to do more shopping.

Sleep?: I've been off of work for 2 weeks and I've been very exhuasted and sleepy. I could sleep for hours!

Best moment this week?:  I had a 4d ultrasound and I got to see a glimpse of Jacob's adorable face.

Food cravings?:  I've been craving lemonade

Gender?: Cute baby boy!

Movement?: My entire stomach moves!

Belly button?: Still all the way in

What I miss?: I miss the way food actually taste. I miss not getting neasaus after every meal. I miss my smell, fragances make me sick!

Labor signs?: None :)

What I'm looking forward to?: Setting up Jacob's crib



The Cold...

This cold has made me an emotional wreck. The coughing is so intense my abs are sore. It's hard to breathe with my nose congestion. I just had about enough of it and broke down. I went crying to my bedroom and laid in bed sobbing like a baby. My husband comes in to check on me and holds me in his arms. The little jerk is laughing and holding me, while I'm crying my eyes out. He just got back from Wal-Mart and bought me the Vicks Warm Steam Vaporizer. I'm praying that it'll help ease my symptoms. Oh, how wish I could have Nyquil! I'm exhuasted from the lack of sleep becuase of this presistant cough that keeps me up all night. There was one moment that made me smile. I was sitting on the couch lounging around and baby Jacob had made himself comfortable right on the edge of my tummy. I laid back and felt pressure towards the right side of my belly button. As I looked down I could see this side was literally popping up. This big lump just sticking out of my right tummy! I just laid there admiring it and within seconds he slowly made his way back down into my stomach. I absolutely love moments like these :)

                                                                     I am so in love with him!

24 weeks and dealing with hormones.

I have been on an emotional roller coaster today. I was angry, annoyed, pissed, irritated and sad. My husband came home to me crying. HA. I was watching Bill and Giuliana's process of IVF and started to bawl like a baby. He walked into the living room, saw me and started laughing. He's used to my emotional craziness. My students had been sneezing and coughing all last week, and all attempts of staying as far away as possible didn't work. I caught the cold L And it SUCKS! My only regrets after coughing and sneezing so much, is not practicing my kegels. I've changed underwear 3 times today! Good thing the hubs washed clothes yesterday! I'm on my 24th week and on my viability week, woohoo! It's reassuring to know that if baby Jacob were to be born this week, there would be a good possibility of him surviving outside my womb. Hold on little man, you make sure you make your entrance into this world when you’re fully developed and healthy. Mommy loves you! Oh yea .. Daddy loves u more! ( <---haha had to keep that in, my husband just had to write that in)

How far along?: 24 weeks, my viability week!! Yipee!
How big is baby?: between 9-11 inches and about 1.1-1.3 lbs.
Weight gain?: None L I have not gain a single pound. I was a little worried about this, but Dr. told me that as long as the baby is growing we nothing to worry about. I’m  guessing since I’ve cut back on soda I have manage to lose my weight and the baby weight has even me out.
Stretch marks?: Yes L and I see new ones coming.
Maternity clothes?:  Oh yea! Luckily I can wear school logo t-shirts to work, but those are starting to fit a bit snug.
Sleep?: Not much really, constantly turning from side to side looking for a comfy spot.
Best moment this week?:  at 16 weeks I 1^st felt the baby kick and they have been getting very more noticeable. He is so active, I love it!
Food cravings?: I’ve been craving frozen yogurt with strawberries and raspberries, mmmhmmm.
Gender?: Boy!!
Movement?: Lots of it!
Belly button?: Very in, no where near an outie.
What I miss?: Sleeping through the night without waking up, wine and soda.
Labor signs?: None and too soon to have any!
What I'm looking forward to?: Getting our gift registry ready.