We interrupt this program to bring you a weekly update.

Morning! 

Sully and I are chugging right along.  I am growing out of some of my clothes which is pretty sad because they were my first maternity clothes and they were so cute!  I have my next appointment on Monday and I can't wait to get another peek at my boy.  I am hoping we can get a picture of his cute little face! :-)

How far along?  23 weeks 3 days 

Weight gain/loss:   I am up 2lbs!  That is really exciting since I have been still having a crap ton of nausea and vomiting. 

Maternity clothes?  Yep.  Still have my clothes as well, but as soon as I get home from work, I bail on my work clothes and immediately put on a big t shirt and comfy pants.  :-)

Stretch marks?  Actually, except for the wicked ones around my scar, I don't have many yet.  Maybe that is one of the perks to being chubby.

Sleep?  I get up about two or so times a night to go to the bathroom.  I try not to drink a whole lot at nighttime but I do drink TONS of water throughout the day.  I probably gulp down five full Nalgene bottles full.  My carpal tunnel is worse at night so sometimes I wake up because my hands and arms are numb so I have to stretch and shake them.  Also, I have to have the AC on full blast because I get so hot at night; and I hate that.

Best moment this week?  Every moment I feel Sully kick is a great moment. :-)

Food cravings:  I am still eating Popsicles like they are going to be outlawed, but nothing new to add to the list!

Gender:  BOY! :-)

Belly button in or out?  I still have my innie!

Movement?  Oh yes.  I wish that my placenta wasn't blocking the kicks to Robert could feel, though.  It was funny because I was at the supermarket on Sunday and he was really kicking and swimming around while I was walking so it was totally awkward to be walking around and having him move, while I moved and I almost felt off balance.  It was a little weird!

What I miss?  Only tummy sleeping....

What I'm looking forward to:  I am going to the Munchkin Markets next Friday to stock up on some clothes and other things.  I have my next appt on the 18th and we are going to get some more pictures of our handsome little guy.  And my in laws are throwing a baby shower for me on Sept. 24th.  I can't believe it is finally MY baby shower.  It is still so surreal sometimes.

Milestones:  VIABILITY!

Rough Morning

Morning all,

WARNING:  I WILL BE DISCUSSING MORNING SICKNESS.

This morning has been a little rough.  I had a tough time sleeping last night and I have been up and about since 4am.  I had a touch of tummy trouble and had to go to the bathroom promptly when I got up.  I generally don't get up until 5am so that lost hour is really making me a hurtin' unit.  I was pretty nauseated after I got up, and I know I should have eaten something, but I was so tired.  I tried to lay down again, but I could barely sleep.  I decided to drag myself outta bed at my normal hour and I instantly regretted it.
I was hittin' the decks gagging.

I did my normal routine and made Robert's lunch and my breakfast. Of course I had to pause a few times and puke and heave over the sink.  I ate my breakfast and hoped everything would stay down.  I tried my deep breathing and relaxation techniques.  Nothing seems to quell my belly.  Midway through getting dress, Sully decided he didn't want to hang out with the waffle I ate for breakfast. 
Robert is always so comforting when I am sick.  You'd think he would be repulsed by my constant toss-age of cookies, but he always stands by me and lets me know that everything will be fine.... even if it happens to come out my nose.
I was told that when Sully goes through a growth spurt and rubs up against my stomach, that my stomach churns and makes me sick.  Well now that I am well into my second trimester, he is going to be growing like crazy for the rest of my pregnancy so apparently I better get used to being sick without a reprieve.  The Zofran is still helping, but I try not to take it every day.  I try to only use it when I really need it... like today.

I am also retaining a little water today so my face is feeling pretty fat.  I threw on my comfiest work outfit and I am praying I make it through the day without having to hang my face over my garbage can. 

Hope you ladies have a good Wednesday!

My heart may literally burst with happiness

Today started out really crappy for me today.  I was having some tough morning sickness, Robert kept making gross "hock-a-lougey" noises that made me gag, and my coworkers were driving me nuts.
Work was insanely busy and I couldn't wait until the end of the day when I could check in with all my blog ladies. 
The IF community is a tight knit one.  No one truly understands how this feels until they experience it themselves.  But don't get it wrong; I would not wish being part of this community on anyone.  It is a tough road and you have to be one tough lady to forage this terrain.
As I was checking in with my ladies, I was so happy to learn that one of the women is pregnant.  I couldn't help but cry out of excitement.  I am hoping and praying that this is the "sticky baby." :-)  If you looked up "Gonna be an Awesome Mom," in some sort of dictionary, this girl's picture would be there.  I am keeping every finger crossed for you girl!
There is another girl I follow, and after a lot of IF and heartache, she decided to take a break, and therefore, a break on her blog as well.  After she quit writing, I checked back for a few days, and when she hadn't posted, I figured I would wait a while.  I hadn't checked in on her for a few weeks and then I checked in on her today and I noticed she had been posting again.  The newest post was a picture of her staining a crib.  My heart literally jumped in my throat. 
I went back to the first post since the break and learned that she and her husband will be the proud parents of a baby girl via adoption in less than 3 weeks!  Once again, the tears were flowing.

I am so happy for these two and I hope that there is more and more happy endings for the wonderful IF moms out there!
You are both in my prayers ladies!!!