20 Weeks 6 Days

Baby Survey! :)

How far along? 20 Weeks 6 Days!

Total weight gain/loss: about 5 pounds

Sleep: I've been sleeping well- except having to wake up to pee or when Remi is kicking me a bunch. :)

Interesting Dreams- I had the most depressing vivid dream last night, but it wasn't about sweet baby Remi.

Best moment this week: getting to spend time with my grandma

Worst moment this week: umm. There weren't any completely horrible moments this week.

Movement: The little stinker woke me up at 3am last night kicking the mess out of me. ;)

Symptoms:movement, dry flakey skin on my boobies and belly,

 Food cravings:all things vanilla :)

Food aversions:  chicken

 
Gender Prediction: It's a boy!

Labor Signs:none

Belly Button in/ out: it depends on what little Remi is doing. Sometimes it's wayyy in and sometimes it's wayyy out. :)

What I miss: I know this is horrible, but I still miss my flat stomach. I also really miss sweet tea.

What I am looking forward to: Thanksgiving so I can see my Mama!
Weekly Wisdom:
Organization is key.

19 weeks 5 days :)

So it's been a while since I've made a post.  My life has been crazy busy!  We found out what the baby is this week! :) I can't wait to meet little Remington Paul! :)

Baby Survey! :)

How far along? 19 Weeks 5 Days!

Total weight gain/loss: about 5 pounds

Sleep: I feel like all I do besides work is sleep.

Interesting Dreams- I sleep too hard to remember my dreams if I do dream. haha

Best moment this week: finding out that little Remi is on his way!

Worst moment this week: I'd rather not say.

Movement: all the time now! I love feeling his tiny little kicks, and watching my belly button move in and out!

Symptoms:movement, dry flakey skin on my boobies and belly,

 Food cravings: Nothing so much lately.

Food aversions:  umm nothing really

 
Gender Prediction: It's a boy!

Labor Signs:none

Belly Button in/ out: it depends on what little Remi is doing. Sometimes it's wayyy in and sometimes it's wayyy out. :)

What I miss: Freedom. Having a life. But that isn't due to Remi. That is due to my career. lol However, I am feeling much more motivated than my last post. I love my kiddos!

I am ashamed to admit it, but sometimes the vanity in me misses my nice little flat tummy, but I would definitely not trade that for my sweet baby!
What I am looking forward to: Thanksgiving so I can see my Mama!
Weekly Wisdom:
Appreciate what you have while you have it.

17 Weeks :)

Baby Survey! :)

How far along? 17 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: about 5 pounds

Sleep: Could always use more, but I guess I get enough! :)

Interesting Dreams- Crazy depressing dreams about my family- Not my happiest nights of sleep. No baby dreams lately though.

Best moment this week: Being able to see exactly where my baby is in my belly now. :)

Worst moment this week: Realizing that teaching may not be my calling, because it's horribly overwhelming and depressing and I may not be that good at it. Blugh!

Movement: I keep waiting, but I can't feel it yet. However I can tell where it's at based on my lopsided belly and how high it is sitting.

Symptoms:exhaustion- both mental and physical.

 Food cravings: Nothing so much lately.

Food aversions:  umm nothing really

 
Gender Prediction: Girl. Boy. Girl. Boy. Girl. Boy. lol

Labor Signs:none

Belly Button in/ out: in the middle. lol still in, but I don't know how long that will last.

What I miss: caffeine. so so much. and being able to wear anything in my closet. that was nice. lol

What I am looking forward to: Finding out what the baby is in 2 1/2 weeks! :)

Weekly Wisdom:

“I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much.”

 Mother Teresa of Calcutta quotes
Pretty much sums it up. :)

16 weeks 1 Day

 So, I'm two weeks late on my post, but I went through a devastating tragedy last weekend. My Papa passed away suddenly from a ruptured colon.  He was 76.  He had a lung transplant 2 1/2 years ago, and the medicine he was on weakened his tissue.  I feel blessed that I had such an amazing man in my life for an as long as I did.  I was blessed with him next door almost all of my childhood.  I was blessed with him at my college graduation, and I was blessed to have him bless my marriage at my wedding.  It was one of the hardest things I have ever lived through to have to hug him in his coffin and walk away, knowing I would never see him again.  It reminded me so much of when my brother passed away when I was 11.  I would write more details of the day he died, but it is very hard for me, and I know that day will stay with me forever.  Papa wasn't just a grandfather, but was like a 2nd father to me.  A man that influenced the person I have become.  I'm not sure I'd be a teacher if it wasn't for him.  Rest in peace Papa.  I cannot wait to see you again.

On a happier note, I am 16 weeks 1 day, and tomorrow I get to go to the doctor! Hopefully I'll find out the gender in 4 weeks! :)

Baby Survey! :)

How far along? 16 Weeks 1 Dat

Total weight gain/loss: not sure

Sleep:I've actually gotten more energy, so I'm not passing out at 8:30 every night. :)

Interesting Dreams- I've had some weird dreams about my family. No baby dreams as of late.

Best moment this week: umm coming back from being gone for 4 days off work after Papa passed away to school and having all my kids let me know how much they missed me, and all wrote me sympathy cards. :) That and seeing my belly pop out all lopsided. :)

Worst moment this week: Saying Goodbye to my Papa.

Movement: Baby's moving, mommy just can't feel it yet!

Symptoms:Still morning sickness, some food cravings, body breakouts- ugh, belly poking out! :)

 Food cravings: Chocolate Milk. :)

Food aversions:  Chicken. I don't know if I'll ever be able to eat chicken again.

 
Gender Prediction: Girl. Boy. Girl. Boy. Girl. Boy. lol

Labor Signs:none

Belly Button in/ out: in the middle. lol still in, but I don't know how long that will last.

What I miss: caffeine. so so much. and being able to wear anything in my closet. that was nice. lol

What I am looking forward to: Tomorrow, and hopefully finding out what we're having in 4 weeks! :)

Weekly Wisdom: The good Lord giveth and the good Lord taketh away. 

Milestones: Lopsided belly made it's premier! :)

14 Weeks :)

 School Blues
Well, other than being phenomenally stressed out over school, life has been going quite well.  Between SLTs, GLEs, CCS, Discovery Education Tests, AR tests, and just figuring out what the heck I'm suppose to be teaching every week, I feel very overwhelmed most of the time.  But, my class is doing phenomenal!  We won Whole Class Compliment last week, which is what the kids get from other teachers.  It means we got the most compliments on our class all week.  We actually split it with two other teachers, but I was quite proud! :)  I have my kids aiming to win it again, and they are working very hard to gain their AR points.   Sometimes I feel like I'm not teaching them what they need to know, or question whether how I am teaching them is going to be of any use on the iLEAP test.  The iLEAP wouldn't concern me at all, if it wasn't now affecting my possible job situation and pay I have to be concerned.  I could create an entire blog dedicated to the ridiculousness of the fact that teachers  are judged so harshly by the world, when very few people truly know just how much teachers sacrifice of their own lives to make their child's life better.  I have decided though, that I am simply going to do the very best I can this year, and if I fail,what will be will be.  I have to focus on my baby, because that is what is MOST important!  I am slightly concerned, because I haven't been putting on the weight the way I feel I am suppose to.  Sure my boobies have gotten huge and my belly is poking out, but my weight hasn't changed. :(  Anywho, Onto to my weekly survey! :)

 Baby Survey! :)

How far along? 14 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 0

Sleep:wonderfully, not enough time for sleep and life though!

Interesting Dreams- umm I had some weird ones last night, but I don't remember them now. Just that they were weird.

Best moment this week: hmm Winning Whole Class Compliment with my kids! and spending quality time with my hubby. He's the best! :)

Worst moment this week: All the stress from work- not really a moment, but that has had me at my wits end more than once this week.

Movement: Baby's moving, mommy just can't feel it yet!

Symptoms: Cravings, Big ol' boobies, poochy little belly,  and ooooh have I had mood swings!

 Food cravings: Taco Bell. Taco Bell. Did I mention Taco Bell? I NEVER ate their before I got pregnant, and now I eat there almost every day. Nothing else will do. lol

Food aversions: Sandwiches gross me out. and Chicken. I don't know if I'll ever be able to eat chicken again.

 
Gender Prediction: Girl. Boy. Girl. Boy. Girl. Boy. lol

Labor Signs:none

Belly Button in/ out: iin---- but I honestly already see it working it's way out.


What I miss: caffeine. so so much. and being able to wear anything in my closet. that was nice. lol

What I am looking forward to: next week's doctor's appointment! And finding out what the sex is- which I don't believe is happening for another 5 weeks. :)

Weekly Wisdom: This week I learned that it's okay to not be perfect.  It's all about priorities. 
Milestones:Progress reports? lol ummm Baby is in 2nd trimester. Mommy had to buy lots of new clothes today, because other clothes don't fit so well anymore. *sigh*

12 Weeks 6 Days :)

How far along? 12 Weeks 6 Days

Total weight gain/loss: not really sure

Sleep:horribly last night, but otherwise okay. Bad anxiety attack at 4:30 this morning. Didn't get back to sleep till 6ish.

Interesting Dreams- My sister dreamed it was a girl, and I dreamed it was a girl, but the ultrasound looked like a boy, but it was too early to tell. ahhh. 

Best moment this week: Starting to get my energy back! So exciting. :) andddddddd My new little cousin Grayson Vaughn Jett was born! andddddd The weather is cooling down! :)

Worst moment this week: anxiety attack at 4:30 in the morning pretty much blows.

Movement: I can't feel it, but I saw my little toot on the ultrasound last week and it was just jumping all over the place and kicking it's little feet. :)

Symptoms: Cravings, Big ol' boobies, poochy little belly,  and ooooh have I had mood swings!

 Food cravings: Taco Bell.Pickles (sometimes) and I want some caffeine soooooooooooooo bad, but I've stayed strong to keep my little baby safe. :)

Food aversions: umm I've been having less and less of those.

 
Gender Prediction: ohhhhhh I dunoooooo. I get so confused. lol

Labor Signs:none

Belly Button in/ out: iin---- but I honestly already see it working it's way out.


What I miss: caffeine. so so much. and being able to wear anything in my closet. that was nice. lol

What I am looking forward to: my baby being here safe and sound in my arms. and Halloween. I have no exciting plans, but I just love holidays. :)

Weekly Wisdom: Pray always.
Milestones: Wellll since this is technically my 13 week update- tomorrow I make it to my 2nd trimester! :)

11 Weeks 5 Days :)

11 Weeks 5 Days (1st pic arm, bent leg, and foot)

11 Weeks 3 Days

How far along? 11 Weeks 5 Days

Total weight gain/loss: I gained 5, but then I stayed so sick I lost 5. :(

Sleep:Amazingly

Interesting Dreams- My sister dreamed it was a girl, but I have reason to believe otherwise.

Best moment this week: Finding out I was NOT having a miscarriage. :)

Movement: I can't feel it, but I saw my little toot on the ultrasound and it was just jumping all over the place and kicking it's little feet. :)

Symptoms: Cravings, Nausea has let up ALOT! (yay!) Exhaustion- let up some too. Little poochy belly

 Food cravings: Taco Bell. ALL THE TIME. I could eat some right now. mmmm (I've eaten it the past 3 days.)

Food aversions: umm I haven't wanted anything too too sweet lately.

 
Gender Prediction: Boy :)

Labor Signs:Well I thought I was having a miscarriage... a little bleeding and bad back pain- turned out the blood was from the other uterus and the back pain- other than at my sciatic nerve has went away. :)

Belly Button in/ out: iin---- but I honestly already see it working it's way out.

What I miss: caffeine and Mexican food.

What I am looking forward to: my baby being here safe and sound in my arms. 

Weekly Wisdom: Pray always.
Milestones: Seeing my little toot kicking around and flipping. So cute!



Well this week has been one of the most horrific I've had in a LONG TIME.  Hurricane Isaac decided to blow through (causing lots of damage, but little in my area) and the very same night I discovered blood upon going to the restroom.  I panicked- ran to get my husband and told him we had to go to the emergency room.  Off we went for 6 hours, through blood tests, urine tests, taco bell cravings, and an ultrasound (which was amazing-- it was the first time I saw my adorable baby moving! I also was told it was possible that it is a boy due to a certain something on the screen... but that it was still too early to tell for sure) for the doctor to tell me I had a threatened miscarriage. I asked if it was possible the bleeding was from the other uterus, and he said no, but that he wasn't sure and my doctor could clear that up. So I went into a state of complete depression-- sure that I was going to lose my baby.  The next day my doctor's office was closed due to the hurricane, so all I could do was sit and wait for Friday left alone with my anxiety and horrifying thoughts.  That led to a day of crying all day.  The next day I finally got to see my doctor (and my baby! and hear it's tiny heartbeat :) )  and after several tests I was assured that the bleeding had in fact come from the other uterus- it still has blood in it, and that my baby was perfectly healthy. :)  

Now it is time to relax and enjoy my labor day weekend. :)

I will post the pictures from the ultrasounds in a few days!