Dear week 17 baby

Dear Baby,
As I approach my 18th week with you, I can't help but feel overwhelmed with happiness. The thought of you growing big and strong inside me sometimes takes my breath away.  I am continuing to do the best I can to keep you healthy, happy, and well taken care of.  I hope you know just how much everyone in this family is looking forward to meeting you and holding you!  Daddy reads to my belly every night, and he always talks to you when he wakes up, gets home from work, and when he sees you poking out of my shirt!  I love the way he loves you, because I know how much I love you already, but I am the lucky one who gets to bond with you for 9 months.  Also, Nana and Pa Higgins can't wait for you to grow big and strong and join the world in October. Nana is always asking about you, and pats my belly when she sees you! Pa always asks, "how's my grandaughter doing today?" We keep telling him, what are you going to do when you find out it is a boy!! Uncle Chris continues to send me names for you and Uncle Andrew loves to call you baby Carl.  In fact ,we all call you that for now! Am and Hampy are just as excited as everyone else! Am will ask about her "new baby" whenever we speak and even though Hampy doesn't say too much, I know he is thinking of you.

In 2 weeks we will get together as a family to find out if you are a baby girl, or a baby boy! All I ask is that you cooperate for the scan and that you are healthy, I honestly don't care either way, I'm just sooooo happy to know you are going to be ours to love.  Please continue to grow strong, healthy, and big (but not too big), and remember that Mommy and Daddy along with the rest of the family love you so much!

I can't wait to see you on May 10!
I love you little one.
Love,
Mommy
xoxoxox

16 week update

How far along? 16 weeks, 3 days
Maternity clothes? Yes, because now I have a little bit of a bulge, and I am still waiting to tell the students.
Stretch marks? Nothing new
Sleep: I am falling alseep on the couch and then I sleep for a good 3 hours before waking up to go the bathroom..
Best moment this week: Posting a picture of me with my bump and getting so many wonderful responses and likes on facebook!
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back and taking bendryl to sleep
Movement: Nothing yet that I can feel, but I felt some flickering that John was able to feel, too.
Food cravings: Nothing out of the ordinary, but I would love a big bowl of fruity pebbles
Anything making you queasy or sick? Most dinners I cook look unappealing and I end up eating
Cheerios.
Have you started to show yet: No, but when looking at my body naked, I look a little less flabby and more of a belly. I look "more pregnant" at night.
Gender: too early to know, but will find out in 3 weeks
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Pure happiness!! I am over the moon and can't wait to find out the sex.

13 week update

How far along? 13 weeks and 5 days
Maternity clothes? Yes, because I am looking to hide my pregnancy at work till I tell the staff I work with. However, I've lost between 13-16lbs.
Stretch marks? Nothing new
Sleep: Its impossible to sleep without a pillow supporting my belly. Also, if I sleep on one side for too long my hips hurt so I'm constantly tossing and turning.
Best moment this week: Being 13+ weeks, and feel great!
Miss Anything? Sleeping on my back and Caesar salad
Movement: Nothing yet that I can feel, but I have felt some flutters (people say it is gas, but I;'m hoping it is the baby.)
Food cravings: Nothing this week....still eating cereal for dinner
Anything making you queasy or sick? Most dinners I cook look unappealing and I end up eating
Cheerios.
Have you started to show yet: No, but when looking at my body naked, I look a little less flabby and more of a belly. I look "more pregnant" at night.
Gender: too early to know
Labour Signs: None
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Pure happiness!! I am over the moon!