Every pregnant friend I know tells me to "TAKE PICTURES TAKE PICTURES TAKE PICTURES!!!" You're going to wish you documented this whole experience! I've seen super cute girls come up with creative ways of tracking the baby bump but I'm not them. At this point I just feel like I look like I've had a few too many stops at Taco Bell (which I have shhhh) and inhaled a couple Big Macs (I have NOT - ew) but believe it or not for the first 4.5 months I haven't really gained any weight (and I'd like to keep it that way for as long as possible! Yes I know its the inevitable). So here are those "Oh-so-lovely I just look like I'm fat(ter)" pictures.
Weeks 13-16
week 16-17Let's see if I can get some sort of recap going here... courtesy of Miss E's
Recapping: weeks 13-17
How Far Along: 17 weeks
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 4 lbs
Maternity Clothes: Belly Bands are A-mazing! Thank you Sam and Jackie!
Gender: unknown (we find out next Wednesday!)
Movement: First consistent movement felt was YESTERDAY morning! I was working away at my desk and had to come to a screeching halt to just sit and enjoy the little flutters going on! I will say this is the COOLEST experience and one of the MANY reason I wanted to become a mother (which still hasn't completely hit me yet).
Sleep: Restless, some nights are better than others. Andy has decided it's easier for the both of us if he falls asleep on the couch and then wonders into bed in the middle of the night. Although, I'm an incredibly light sleeper these days, so hearing his walk into the room in the middle of the night wakes me up but nothing another kiss goodnight doesn't fix.
What I miss: WINE! WINE! WINE! Not that I was a wine-o before but we had a couples Valentines Day dinner and all my girlfriends were drinking wine and well, I couldn't! I wanted to so bad but instead my girl Stacy made me the next best thing a virgin strawberry Daquiri that was to-die-for and totally hit the spot! The other thing that I miss is soft cheeses - Tis the season for baby showers and the brie is calling my name! Who knew I would miss these things so much!?
Cravings: Nothing outside of the norm, I always love mexican food (not good for the above pictures or weight gain tracking) and tuna sandwiches (in moderation of course)
Symptoms: Back pain, cramping, headaches
Best Moment This Week: Feeling the little peanut move yesterday!
Best Daddy Moment This Week: Disclaimer: This starts off scary but ends well, I promise and Andy will probably be mad I'm writing about him but screw it!
The past couple weeks haven't had much action but there was a night when Cali (our dog) was playing with Andy and decided she was going to pounce on me (my upper stomach, not the baby) while I was laying on the couch (don't worry Baby Crall is PERFECTLY fine!) and practically knock the wind out of me. Although I was in tears because I was more caught off guard than in pain, Daddy mode kicked into high gear and Andy immediately rushed over grabbed the dog away from me and asked if "Cali hurt the baby?" "Do we need to go to the hospital?" he was in a bit of a panic and although I'm sure he'll be mad at me for sharing this story it was just the most adorable thing ever! For those that know my husband he's not one to get all flustered and excited over something so to see him like this just melted my heart! Love him! :)
Recapping: weeks 13-17
How Far Along: 17 weeks
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 4 lbs
Maternity Clothes: Belly Bands are A-mazing! Thank you Sam and Jackie!
Gender: unknown (we find out next Wednesday!)
Movement: First consistent movement felt was YESTERDAY morning! I was working away at my desk and had to come to a screeching halt to just sit and enjoy the little flutters going on! I will say this is the COOLEST experience and one of the MANY reason I wanted to become a mother (which still hasn't completely hit me yet).
Sleep: Restless, some nights are better than others. Andy has decided it's easier for the both of us if he falls asleep on the couch and then wonders into bed in the middle of the night. Although, I'm an incredibly light sleeper these days, so hearing his walk into the room in the middle of the night wakes me up but nothing another kiss goodnight doesn't fix.
What I miss: WINE! WINE! WINE! Not that I was a wine-o before but we had a couples Valentines Day dinner and all my girlfriends were drinking wine and well, I couldn't! I wanted to so bad but instead my girl Stacy made me the next best thing a virgin strawberry Daquiri that was to-die-for and totally hit the spot! The other thing that I miss is soft cheeses - Tis the season for baby showers and the brie is calling my name! Who knew I would miss these things so much!?
Cravings: Nothing outside of the norm, I always love mexican food (not good for the above pictures or weight gain tracking) and tuna sandwiches (in moderation of course)
Symptoms: Back pain, cramping, headaches
Best Moment This Week: Feeling the little peanut move yesterday!
Best Daddy Moment This Week: Disclaimer: This starts off scary but ends well, I promise and Andy will probably be mad I'm writing about him but screw it!
The past couple weeks haven't had much action but there was a night when Cali (our dog) was playing with Andy and decided she was going to pounce on me (my upper stomach, not the baby) while I was laying on the couch (don't worry Baby Crall is PERFECTLY fine!) and practically knock the wind out of me. Although I was in tears because I was more caught off guard than in pain, Daddy mode kicked into high gear and Andy immediately rushed over grabbed the dog away from me and asked if "Cali hurt the baby?" "Do we need to go to the hospital?" he was in a bit of a panic and although I'm sure he'll be mad at me for sharing this story it was just the most adorable thing ever! For those that know my husband he's not one to get all flustered and excited over something so to see him like this just melted my heart! Love him! :)
