Thursday, September 25, 2014

Baby Mortimer #1

I may have to do this in multiple posts. There is just so much to write about!

First a quick update:

I am currently exactly 24 weeks along. Clark is about the size of an ear of corn -- which sounds super long and pointy to me. I don't like the idea of something pointy to me. Plus, last week he was supposed to be the size of a papaya.  I dunno...in my mind papaya is bigger than an ear of corn. So maybe this food comparison is screwy.  It is kind of weird. Anyhow, he is about 8.5 in long and 1.5 pounds. Only 16 weeks to go until I get to meet this wiggly guy!

Ok, here's The List:

Craving: Watermelon and BK Whopper Jr's (gross but so delicious)

Belly button: Still an innie, but it may give up the fight to stay that way any day now.

Wedding ring: Still on, unless it is SUPER hot like it has been the last couple of days.

Movement: Lots of it! :) He moves most at night and after I eat.

Sleep: It has been harder and harder to get all the sleep my body feels it needs. I have been having horrible hip pain from sleeping on my sides and it will wake me up at odd hours.  This morning I woke up at 5 and was wide awake.

Signs of Labor: No thank goodness.  I have yet to have Braxton Hicks as well.

Best moment of the week: Finding a house we love! Also, going to the Temple with my beautiful sister.  Also, finding out I do not have celiac and that I have gained a few pounds.

Worst moment of the week: Finding out there is no explanation to why I haven't been gaining weight and that my body is starving itself (other than pregnancy itself) and that the meds that may help with my Microscopic Colitis cost a small fortune for a months supply. So...we are skipping the medication that may or may not help. The other problem is that any oils I could use to help, are not recommended for use during pregnancy. So, yet another reason to wish the next 16 weeks fly by!

What I'm looking Forward to: Moving into our new house and decorating Clark's room!

Victories of the Week: Gaining 5 pounds! That's a total of....5!

Alright, I will make a new post for other baby/pregnancy related news.  We are so excited!

New Blog

Ah! Blogger.  I've missed you, old friend.  As some of you (ok most) may know, I blogged pretty religiously for my old blog  I am excited to start this new blog in honor of a new life.

I have several topics I would like to cover, but will give each one it's own post. This is what you have to look forward to!

1. Baby Mortimer

2. Buying A House or The Business Of Being Homeless (and money-less)

3. New Business

I am super excited to get posting, but I am currently getting kicked in the bladder as a reminder that it is lunch time. I'm sure I will post soon.

'Till next time!