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The Alford's
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
17 Weeks
I know I said I was only going to do belly shots every other week but today it seems to be really poking out there so I snapped a quick picture of it while I was in the bathroom at work...
I am
17 Weeks
PREGNANCY HIGHLIGHTS:
How Far Along: 17 weeks
Size of baby: The website I googled said little strawberry is currently the size of a turnip
Total Weight Gain/Loss: At my last doctor's appt I was still down 2 pounds. When I stepped on my scale yesterday it showed I have gained a pound which is putting me at (-1)
Maternity Clothes: It's that time. Oh my!
Gender: Still not sure. My gut is still saying BOY. But I guess we'll know April 8th for sure. :)
Movement: Still not feeling any movement.
What I miss: I'm still missing my energy, clear face, not being sick and sleep.
Cravings: No cravings this week
Symptoms: Exhaustion, nausea, gagging and acne.
Best Moment this week: Haven't really had anything exciting happen this week. Haven't had any dr. appointments and I still haven't felt baby move.
Best Moment this week: Haven't really had anything exciting happen this week. Haven't had any dr. appointments and I still haven't felt baby move.
The Alford's
Monday, March 14, 2011
20 Months Old
Dearest Baby Boy,
You are 20 MONTHS OLD TODAY!!!!
Just 4 months shy of turning 2. Ahhhh!!! I can hardly believe how big you've gotten. You look like such a little man in the picture above! You are getting bigger and smarter by the minute... Here are just a few things you have been up to these days...
* At your last doctor's visit you were weighing in at 29 pounds! Big Boy!
* You are wearing a SIZE 6 diaper!!! I was hoping we'd never have to move up from size 5 since they sell them for the same price but put less in the pack but oh well. It was much needed since you have been having a few issues down south with yeast infections. Speaking of... we've been to the doctor twice now and if the cream we're using now doesn't work, he'll have to see a dermatologist. Please pray this cream works. He's been miserable for 2 months now.
* You are wearing 24 months- 2T in shirts and the same in pants. We've also moved up to a 7 and a half in shoes. You have an enormous foot. You definitely get that from my mom's side of the family. :)
* You have added SO many words to your vocabulary since the last time I updated everyone. Along with the words I listed here, you have now added "cold, hot, no (new favorite), baby, ni-ni (nite nite), chip, luh-u (love you), fish, Barmy (Barney), MeMe (that's what they call my mom), cheese (he likes to say this for the camera), boo boo (i think this is the common word used when they get hurt). As of right now, that's all I can think of but I'm sure there is many more.
* The past couple of months you've really been struggling with sleep. This is like a constant up and down hill battle in our house. You will sleep so good for a couple of months and then sleep so bad for the next 2 months. I'm really hoping you completely grows out of this by the time baby # 2 gets here but my gut is telling me differently. I guess we'll see come August! :)
* You are officially enrolled in "school" for the 2011-2012 school year. I'm pretty nervous about it but obviously still have a few more months to get myself more prepared. It's only 2 days a week so hopefully all goes well for not only you, but for Mama too!
* The weather is getting nicer and you are itching to be outside as much as possible. Meaning every time someone walks in or out of the door. You love your time outside.
* Luckily, you have been sickness FREE for over a month now. I think that's the longest you've gone ALL winter. Keeping our fingers crossed that it stays this way for a LONG while.
You are such a sweet boy!!! I'm head over heals in love with you. You light up my whole world. Every night before bed I find myself in the same place, saying the same prayers.... PRAISING him for the most precious BLESSING!!!! If it weren't for you, some days I don't know how I'd make it through. Thanks for making my heart so FULL baby boy!!!! Mommy loves you, always and forever!!!!!
The Alford's
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
16 weeks
I was RUSHED this morning and didn't have time to get Jordan or Mom to take my belly shot for this week so I took it myself and these were the best I could do. It's amazing how much it's grown since 2 weeks ago...
Farther away
More up close
Check out my 14 week post here and see the difference. WOW. Little Strawberry sure has grown in the past 2 weeks. :) .... Oh! And I AM wearing a maternity shirt in the pictures above. It was time.
I am....
16 Weeks
PREGNANCY HIGHLIGHTS:
How Far Along: 16 weeks
Size of baby: The website I googled said little strawberry is currently the size of an avocado.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: At my doctor's appt on Friday I had gained 2 lbs which puts me at a total of (-2)Maternity Clothes: It's that time. Oh my!
Gender: Still not sure. I scheduled my ultrasound with my OB dr this past Friday for April the 8th. My gut is still saying BOY. But I guess we'll know April 8th for sure. :)
Movement: Still not feeling any movement but my Dr. told me Friday little strawberry was moving all over the place in there.
What I miss: I miss NOT feeling sick, I miss NOT gagging, I miss energy, I miss my clear face(it's so broke out) and most of all, I miss sleep!
Cravings: Still not having any cravings and I'm still not wanting to eat much.
Symptoms: Exhaustion, nausea, gagging and acne.
Best Moment this week: My doctor's appointment this past Friday. Hearing little Strawberry's heartbeat which was 165 bpm AGAIN. Everything else looked great!!!
Best Moment this week: My doctor's appointment this past Friday. Hearing little Strawberry's heartbeat which was 165 bpm AGAIN. Everything else looked great!!!
Sorry for being MIA the past few days. I've just been exhausted from work. I work for an accounting firm and this is our busy season so I've been literally busting it all day, every day. This week we have someone out on vacation and I'm responsible for his job and mine so I've really been busting it this week. Yesterday was crazy and I have a feeling it's going to be that way all week. Just bare with me. Hopefully I'll be able to post again tomorrow.
Happy Tuesday!
The Alford's
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
What you've all been waiting for... and pregnancy highlights
Well I'm sad to say our sneak peak didn't go as planned. Little strawberry was carrying the cord between his/her legs so it was VERY hard to rule out pink or blue. Little stinker!!! She did check for blood flow and since the line between strawberry's legs did detect blood flow, we couldn't make a decision whether or not boy or girl. Or more specifically, we couldn't rule out penis or cord. Ugh. I guess this is what I get for trying to find out earlier than scheduled. :) Deep down I'm feeling boy, though.
We DID get pictures. Yay. I have scanned them in and added notes to them so you can tell what everything is. We'll start with little strawberry's sweet little heart beat. He/she was beating it up fast at 165 beats per minute.... (You might have to click on the pictures to enlarge them to be able to read my notes)
We DID get pictures. Yay. I have scanned them in and added notes to them so you can tell what everything is. We'll start with little strawberry's sweet little heart beat. He/she was beating it up fast at 165 beats per minute.... (You might have to click on the pictures to enlarge them to be able to read my notes)
Sweet little picture of his/her heart
Face, Arms & Hands
Strawberry's sweet little profile. You can see his/her face really well here.
And what we've all been waiting for.....
Cord... or... penis....
Here, I have added a square around the legs and what's in between....
And here, I have added arrows and notes so you can make it out better.
Sooo.... What do ya'll think? It's kind of long to be a penis but for some reason my gut is still feeling boy. Which... would be A-OK with me. Seeing that heart beating 165 beats per minute is what makes me smile the most!!! :)
Anyways, today I am...
[no picture this week, remember, every other week]
15 Weeks
PREGNANCY HIGHLIGHTS:
How Far Along: 15 weeks
Size of baby: The website I googled said baby is currently the size of an apple.
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Honestly, I haven't weighed this week. I will find out Friday at my doctor's appointment
Maternity Clothes: I have worn a couple things. I am still fitting into most of my regular clothing as well.
Gender: Little strawberry was being a little difficult during or sneak peak so we aren't sure. My gut says boy though!
Movement: Still not feeling any movement
What I miss: I miss NOT feeling sick, I miss NOT gagging, I miss energy, I miss my clear face(it's so broke out) and most of all, I miss sleep!
Cravings: Seafood. I'm only supposed to have 12 oz. of fish/shrimp a week and for some reason I am wanting it every day. I did the same thing when I was preggers with Tuff.
Symptoms: Exhaustion, nausea, gagging and acne.
Best Moment this week: Seeing little strawberry on the big screen last night! :) And of course getting pictures to bring home and look at too. I haven't been able to quit looking at them. Can't wait to see his or her precious face in August.
Best Moment this week: Seeing little strawberry on the big screen last night! :) And of course getting pictures to bring home and look at too. I haven't been able to quit looking at them. Can't wait to see his or her precious face in August.
Hope ya'll are having a great week!!!
The Alford's
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