16 weeks and BIG news......

How far along: 16 weeks and 3 days

Size of baby: an avocado

Gender: See below

Maternity clothes: not really, I have a few pieces, and wear them when I want comfort or feel bloated.

Weight gain: down another .6

Sleep: good for the most part, still get up and go to the bathroom two times.

Symptoms: None really, had a bladder infection when I went to the doctor, probably will be on antibiotics

Cravings: still salt. This week, I ate a whole head of fried cabbage!

Best moment of the week: Here's the BIG news....we found out we are having a


GIRL!!!!!!

We are thrilled! I can't wait to dress her up!!! I am so excited. Now, time to get the nursery finished!!

Can't wait to meet this precious baby girl!

15 weeks!

How far along: 15 weeks 4 days

Size of baby: A navel orange

Gender: Possibly will know Jan. 5th

Maternity clothes? I bought some jeans this weekend, they are REALLY comfy!!

Weight gain: Still in the negative, will know for sure tomorrow

Sleep: Has been great, still go to the bathroom a couple of times a night.

Symptoms: I am sick 2 or 3 times a week, usually anywhere from midnight to 3 a.m. (that is not pleasant to wake up for!!)

Cravings: anything salty! Tonight I had A tuna fish sandwich with a side of fried cabbage! Yummy!

Best moment of the week: I got my baby bed and changing table! (Thanks Mom and Dad!) We put the changing table together, but are waiting on the bed until the room is completely ready!!

Post Christmas BLAH's

I am always ready to put the Christmas decorations away and get everything cleaned and ready for a new year, but my living room always looks so sad! I was a little late this year, we went to my sisters for New Year's and that is usually when I put all the deco away. But, I had today off of work, so I got busy! Happy New Year everyone!

Merry Christmas Memaw!

My Memaw had huge Christmas cactus that put on these beautiful blooms every Christmas. After she passed away in 2002, my Mom took the cactus and made my sister and I some pots of it. I have been waiting patiently for years for my to bloom...and it did! I was so excited when I saw the little flower start blooming, I looked at it everyday and couldn't wait for it to open up! My Mom's cactus has lots and lots of blooms, every Christmas we look at it and say, "Merry Christmas, Memaw!"

13 Weeks!

How far along: 13 weeks, 2 days

Size of baby: a peach

Gender: Will find out January 5th

Maternity clothes: Not yet, but I did buy some tops to wear to work! My t-shirts are getting a little snug!

Weight gain: -4.6. Thanks to the lovely all day sickness I've had!

Sleep: Good, I get up at least twice to visit the bathroom!

Symptoms: Other that the nausea, not really anything else. I have been fortunate, I think!

Cravings: McDonald's French fries and salad.

Best moment of the week: Received a few special gifts from some sweet friends! Also, while we were putting up the Christmas tree, Clint said. "next year, we will have to have a Baby's 1st Christmas ornament!" I was shocked he said that, he isn't usually a detail oriented person!!

199 days to go.....

Yes, I am under the 200 mark!! Woo Hoo! I will "officially" be 12 weeks on Saturday, but my Dr. told me today my sweet little one was measuring right at 12. I just sit and stare at the picture! It is a true miracle!

I am so thankful to God for allowing us this child! I was thinking on the way home....I looked down at the picture in my console, how is it possible to be so in love with this little baby already! I can't imagine how I will feel on his/her birthday!!! I am giddy with anticipation!

My Dr. said we "may" be able to tell if its a boy or a girl by the next appointment! We are planning a small "reveal" with our family! Fingers crossed baby!!

11 Weeks

How far along: 11 weeks

Size of baby: 1.5 inches (the size of a fig)

Gender: Don't know yet!
Maternity clothes? Not yet

Weight gain: None yet

Sleep: Still good. Get up at least once to go to the bathroom!

Symptoms: No appetite...have 24 hr nausea. But its getting better, hopefully!

Cravings: Nothing really...I do enjoy homemade hot cocoa since its started getting colder.

Best moment of the week: A friend offered a bassinett and some other stuff...I still can't believe I'm getting to talk "baby"! I've been cleaning out my sewing room, which will be the nursery....I've started dispersing items throughout my house and to the donate pile! I can't wait to get started on it after Christmas!