Baby: Is the size of a plum! All of my baby’s organs, structures and systems are fully formed. Vocal cords are developing, fingers and toes are separated (they were webbed for a bit) and hair/nails continue to grow. The brain and spinal cord are continuing to develop at lightning speed and they can even feel pain. He/ she has a strong heart beat, and it’s heart is already pumping several quarts of blood through it’s little body. The baby is approximately 2.5 -3.5 inches long. Also, as we saw on the ultrasound, the little sweet pea is already moving around and making baby-like movements- I just can’t feel him/her yet because of how TINY he/she is!!! Absolutely incredible!
Total weight gain: Not exactly sure, I think maybe around 3-5 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Not yet, I tried some maternity pants on and they were HUGE on me. My belly is not big enough to hold them up. One day, one day…
Sleep: I have slept really well except for lately I have to get up to use the bathroom about 1 or 2x a night. The past three weeks I have had some pretty crazy and random dreams. I have dreamt just about anything and everything. It’s so funny to tell Tyler about my dreams that I can remember- we get a lot of laughs.
Favorite moment of the week: Probably being able to tell our parents, brothers and sisters and announcing it to our friends near and far on social media. Thank you for everyone’s sweet words, congratulatory remarks, encouragement and support! Also, we are SO thankful for Felicia Pettigrew with FJ designs who helped us with our
announcement photos. She did a fantastic job!
Miss anything? Not anything particularly. In a few weeks, I will probably miss fitting into my jeans…
Movement: I know he/she is moving around in there already but Baby Pro is still too tiny for me to feel any movements.
Cravings? Definitely buttered popcorn from the movie theater or show. Each time I smell the pop corn it’s like my nose just insists I get some! It has not disappointed me yet! Also, I am loving Milk Duds- but that sounds about right!
Anything make you queasy or sick? Soft drinks, windy roads while riding in the car, and any time my stomach is empty. Sometimes in the middle of the night I have to get up and grab some milk or Naked juice so my stomach will feel satisfied and stop feeling queasy. Baby’s gotta eat!
Gender prediction: My little brother Dane thinks that my sister is having a boy and that we are having a girl. It’s too soon to tell and we would be happy either way. We will find out in about 9 more weeks! So excited!
Labor signs: Nope
Symptoms: Random headaches, nausea & fatigue… Although this week, I have hardly any symptoms. I’m starting to see a tiny little bump come out. But I am not sure if anyone can tell yet or not. Also, I am really thankful that I have not gotten to the point where I have been sick and throwing up. So far, so good.
Belly button in or out? In
Mood: I go through spouts of intense emotion. Around 10 weeks I cried three nights in a row! Which, if anyone knows me would agree that is out of the norm for me. I am usually very even keel and don’t usually get upset a lot.
Looking forward to: Time in California with my family! Stephanie and Joseph are expecting their first child any day now and I am so excited for my upcoming trip to see them and their new baby! We also don’t know the gender yet, so I am pumped to see if it is a boy or girl!
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| My sister, Stephanie and her husband Joseph waiting expectantly for their first child to arrive! |
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| Stephanie at 40 weeks. If I look anything like her at that point, I will be super happy! She looks amazing. She is due any day now! Come on, baby! |
Exercise- Still teaching PiYo and Onebeat classes. Feeling really good! It’s funny how most of the time before class I do not feel like working out and feel too tired, but afterwards I feel SO much more energetic and my mood always improves. It’s ALWAYS worth it! The doctor said it’s great to continue exercising during pregnancy and to “listen to my body” and it will tell me if something is too rigorous of an exercise. So far, I do not have a belly in the way- so I know I will have to modify things once I do! I also take my dog on 1-2 walks during the day.
Prayer need? Just for my sister and her delivery! Pray with me that she will deliver safely and quickly! Also, that the baby will be healthy and there are no serious complications! I know they are ready for the little one to make his/her debut!
Thankful for- The Lord’s perfect timing in giving us a child and for his ultimate provision. I am thankful that the Lord will provide all our needs for the baby. I am realizing more and more that the baby is not going to need a bunch of “stuff,” rather, he/she is just going to need a bunch of “LOVE” from us. I am thankful that the Lord has first loved us and allows us to love one another deeply and of course, we can’t wait to love on our new little baby Pro. That baby will definitely know He is LOVED! We are already anxious to meet him/her.
Thankful for this stage of life, for the Lord’s provision in finding me the perfect fit for a job through this year and for getting to do life with Tyler, who is my biggest support, prayer partner, and encourager.
xoxo,
Dorothy & baby PRO 🙂
