Bump Update - 17 Weeks

I'm not a fan of this picture, so I'm sharing one from a few days before that I loved...

My goal is to raise this baby just like I was raised...a loyal Atlanta Braves fan from birth!

Due Date: January 30, 2014
Gender:  3 more weeks until we find out...hopefully!
Movement:  Some when I lay down at night.  I think it was doing cartwheels one night!
Feeling:  Good
Food Cravings: this week...Taco Bell :(
Food Aversions: Nothing specific
Clothes: Mostly maternity other than a few shirts that are long enough
Stretch Marks:  No…fingers crossed it stays that way
Sleep:  Good – usually get up once during the night to go to the bathroom.
Symptoms: Lack of energy and the obvious growing belly but otherwise things are good now. 
Wedding Rings on or off?  On
Looking forward to:  More movement so Justin can feel it!
Best Moment: Movement on a more consistent basis
Worst Moment: Being asked if I was sure it wasn't twins.  Note to everyone...NEVER ask that question...NEVER.

Baby Bump Update: 16 weeks

    

Yes, it's mid-August and cool enough that I was comfortable wearing this!  I feel an early winter coming on this year!

Due Date: January 30, 2014
Gender:  Not sure…we have our ultrasound on Sept 13th
Movement:  Very little that I can feel but when the doctor was trying to find the heartbeat, he kept asking if I could feel the movement.  Apparently BB (our nickname for Baby Butler) is quite active!
Feeling:  I've had a good week...still can't get enough sleep though!
Food Cravings: this week...a veggie sub from Subway
Food Aversions: Nothing specific
Clothes: Maternity all the way - they aren't quite as tight on the bump
Stretch Marks:  No…fingers crossed it stays that way
Sleep:  Good – usually get up once during the night to go to the bathroom.
Symptoms: Lack of energy and the obvious growing belly but otherwise things are good now. 
What I Miss: Hot dogs!  Not sure that will change!
Wedding Rings on or off?  On
Looking forward to:  The next ultrasound so I can see how much BB has grown and possibly find out the gender.
Best Moment:  Hearing the heart beat at the doctor's appointment!  
Doctor's Appointment Update:  When they knocked to come in, it wasn't our doctor.  It was a student.  He asked a few questions then our doctor came in.  The student tried to get the heart beat...it was several minutes of him trying.  I kept telling myself to stay calm because he probably hadn't done that a ton.  And BB is so little, I'm sure its hard to hit the right spot.  While he was searching our doctor was also talking to us...we really liked him.  Anyway, the doctor finally took the machine and immediately found the heart beat on his own.  I don't think the student was pressing down hard enough.  The heart beat ranged from 145 to 155.  It never was at a still pace.  I think BB was trying to get away from something pushing in his little home.  I think the heart beat is the greatest sound ever!  

Baby Bump Update: 15 weeks

The excitement of the summer here at the Butler Castle:

Now that everyone knows I thought it was safe to start weekly updates on the blog.  I've not been too great about journaling so I hope this helps me record all of the special moments.  I'm going to start with this week and then do another post or two with pictures and details from the previous weeks!


Due Date: January 30, 2014
Gender:  Not sure…5 more weeks until we can find out. Almost everyone seems to think it’s a girl.
Movement:  Yesterday (15 weeks, 2 days) I was laying on the bed on my side and definitely felt a little movement for a minute or two.  I have no doubt it was the baby!
Feeling:  Better overall but still tired
Food Cravings: French fries
Food Aversions: Nothing specific
Clothes:  I finally got some maternity clothes for work this week so I can wear more than the 3 or 4 dresses and skirts I already had that were loose enough to still be comfortable
Stretch Marks:  No…fingers crossed it stays that way
Sleep:  Good – usually get up once during the night to go to the bathroom.  Mainly sleeping on my left side
Symptoms: Lack of energy…I’m still waiting for that 2^nd semester energy boost I’ve been told about.  Starting to think it’s a myth! 
What I Miss: Hot dogs!
Wedding Rings on or off?  On
Looking forward to:  Our doctor’s appointment this week
Best Moment:  Feeling the little one move!