Well, the last few days were very exciting, but passed VERYYY SLOOWWLLY. I couldn't wait for this afternoon when we got to go to our appointment to find out the baby's gender. I feel like this is the missing piece of our little baby puzzle. Once we know the gender, we can move forward with our baby registry, plans for our nursery, and buying all the fun things! Yes, sure, we could get started on this stuff now, but I just can't bring myself to do it without knowing if we are having little man or a sweet princess!
This afternoon was really fun at work. My new job has been great. The preggo count is now up to 5 PEOPLE! And guess what ... each of them are having BOYS! So, I could either join in on the "boys club", or I could have a very lucky little lady on my hands, with her choice of 5 eligible baby-bachelors :)
After all of the excitement, Dave and I met at the doctors office. I couldn't stop smiling while walking in! I was all prepared with my new health insurance information (I haven't received my card in the mail yet, but don't worry, I had all of the information I needed!). We walked into the front desk, and with a big grin on my face, I say to the receptionist, "Hi!!! I'm Lisa, I have an appointment at 3:50!"
Her reply??
"Your appointment was at 8:30am this morning. We tried calling two phone numbers, but couldn't reach you".
and then it hit me ... first, the disbelief that this was possibly true, followed quickly by the gut wrenching pang of disappointment when we realized that they were probably right, and we missed our appointment.
The two numbers they tried reaching me at were both old phone numbers that changed when I left my old job (old work cell and old work office), which have now been disconnected. I try not to ask myself why they don't have Dave's number, but I will ignore those questions in hopes to maintain my sanity.
Yes, everyone ... we have had a false alarm. I don't know how we had the wrong appointment time, but after a minor crying melt-down in my car afterwards, I have moved on....Ok, who am I kidding ... I had a major melt-down, complete with waterfall tears and asthma-like gasping for breaths in between ... all to which Dave had to figure out a way to console (haha nice try, buddy). For someone who almost never sheds a tear (except when Sarah McLaughlin narrates the lives of poor, abused dogs on tv), he was in for a trip with this one.
Luckily, I'm feeling much better now. Though I am severely disappointed, I can wait another 6 days. We go back (I'm sure of this one!) on Monday at 1:30. I welcome any and all reminders leading up to this appointment to help us, so please feel free!
Sorry for the disappointing update! But we are doing our best to leave you on the edge of your seat!
Ok ... in the meantime, onto week 18! And to help lessen the blow due to the unfortunate events of the day, Charlie has made his first blog appearance!
How far along? 18 Weeks, 4 Days
Total weight gain: appox 7 pounds
Maternity clothes? a tank top, and a few belly bands.
Stretch marks? nope, thank god ... but I did buy some Cocoa Butter. I've been told that this helps with your skin's elasticity, and to keep it moisturized, in hopes to avoid stretch marks.
Sleep: I bought a Snoogle this past weekend. Two different people told me that it will be one of the best pregnancy purchases, so I went ahead and bought it. Lately, I have been waking up on my back, which I have to stop doing. Laying on your back with the baby at this size can begin to compress veins and interrupt blood flow, etc. To help, this snoogle prevents me from rolling over. Yay! Now ... if I can only buy something that stops me from getting up to pee 5 times a night!!?!?!?
Best moment this week: arriving at our appointment to find out the baby's gender .... oh .... wait ... boooooo :(
Miss Anything? yes ... Fitting into my clothes! Also ... I really wanted a Corona Light and/or glass of wine this weekend. With it being mother's day and so nice out, I found myself at a few cookouts. ahhhh, this is going to be a LONG summer!!!
Movement: Last week I had felt some movements, but I haven't really felt anything since. This is supposedly normal at this stage, ie: if the baby is kicking inward, you're less likely to feel it. Also, people who work out regularly don't feel movements as much this early on due to their muscle development. Maybe next week?
Food cravings: For the first time since before I got pregnant, I craved a SALAD! Yay! This salad had cajun chicken, feta (my doc says any cheese from the grocery store, ie pasteurized, is ok, including feta, etc), strawberries, craisins, and light caesar dressing. OMG yum.
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope, thank god! Though I haven't had any sickness throughout my pregnancy, I have felt a difference between the 1st and 2nd trimesters. As good as I was feeling in the 1st trimester, I'm feeling even better these past few weeks!
Have you started to show yet: I'm going to start leaning more towards 'yes' for this one. I've gotten to the point now where I cannot hide the little bump, even in my workout t-shirts. Also, the girls on the softball team my dad coaches were nice enough to point out the fact that, "you have a little belly now!!". It's always funny to hear that :)
Best moment this week: arriving at our appointment to find out the baby's gender .... oh .... wait ... boooooo :(
Miss Anything? yes ... Fitting into my clothes! Also ... I really wanted a Corona Light and/or glass of wine this weekend. With it being mother's day and so nice out, I found myself at a few cookouts. ahhhh, this is going to be a LONG summer!!!
Movement: Last week I had felt some movements, but I haven't really felt anything since. This is supposedly normal at this stage, ie: if the baby is kicking inward, you're less likely to feel it. Also, people who work out regularly don't feel movements as much this early on due to their muscle development. Maybe next week?
Food cravings: For the first time since before I got pregnant, I craved a SALAD! Yay! This salad had cajun chicken, feta (my doc says any cheese from the grocery store, ie pasteurized, is ok, including feta, etc), strawberries, craisins, and light caesar dressing. OMG yum.
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope, thank god! Though I haven't had any sickness throughout my pregnancy, I have felt a difference between the 1st and 2nd trimesters. As good as I was feeling in the 1st trimester, I'm feeling even better these past few weeks!
Have you started to show yet: I'm going to start leaning more towards 'yes' for this one. I've gotten to the point now where I cannot hide the little bump, even in my workout t-shirts. Also, the girls on the softball team my dad coaches were nice enough to point out the fact that, "you have a little belly now!!". It's always funny to hear that :)
Gender prediction: boy, all the way! aughhhhhh 6 more daysssssssss! What do you think we're having?
Labor Signs: No
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: ummmm ... does memory loss/disorganization count? I also suffered from some significant cramping this week. Called Round Ligament pain, it is the stretching that is occuring in my lower stomach to make room for the baby. I also had my first leg cramp, which was nice enough to wake me up in the middle of the night :) These things, I can handle, however ... better than some of the other symptoms I keep reading about!
Belly Button in or out? in, thank god ... eweeeee
Wedding rings on or off? on
Belly Button in or out? in, thank god ... eweeeee
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: well, mostly happy, of course ... though I have this nagging feeling of disappointment thanks to today's events ... did I say I had moved on? hmmmm...
Looking forward to: Monday at 1:30!!!! BOY OR GIRL??
Looking forward to: Monday at 1:30!!!! BOY OR GIRL??
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