We also scheduled our fetal ultrasound. Technically we're able to do the ultrasound around December 20th when we'd be 20 weeks, however, because our midwives are actually located in the hospital and have to share the fetal ultrasound services with tons of other doctors, they were extremely booked up and the earliest appointment they had available was January 3rd!! At first I was super sad that I wouldn't get to know what we were having before Christmas (I wanted an early Christmas present of course), but after crying about it to my mom for a few minutes I realized that it was OK. In fact, I'm actually OK with it because I'll get to spend a good amount of time at home during Christmas and I'll have fun and such...and then I get to look forward to even more fun come Jan. 3rd!! So now I'm alright with how things are turning out.
So why was this week kind of bad for me? Well....I've been battling a dry cough at night and a mild sore throat during the days. It wasn't until yesterday though (Saturday) that my sore throat really took a turn for the worse. I was so fatigued for most of the day that I slept a lot....and my nodes in my neck were swollen too. I honestly thought I had strep throat...so I rested and had as much vitamin C as I could (I ate 5 cutie oranges throughout the day). But, today I woke up very rested and feeling much better! I was surprised my throat didn't get worse, but I'm also very relieved!
*TMI Warning *The other crappy thing about this week was that I've had to deal with a weird rash. Actually, it started last week. I didn't document it last week cause I thought I had gotten rid of it...it started under my boos (I know, sorry TMI again). I figured it was just my bra getting too tight or something and me sweating a lot. So I added some body powder under there and it seemed to help. Well, Tuesday night (the night before our appointment) I noticed a similar rash under my tummy (yes I've got skin that hangs over) and I thought it was weird because I always powder up down there. So I thought that maybe my skin is just being super sensitive right now to moisture and heat. So we went into the appointment and of course the nurse has to get to my tummy area in order to do the doppler for the heartbeat. Her reaction was priceless. I tried to cut her off and say "I know I know, I've got a rash"....but she replied with "Well this is a yeast infection"...and all I could say was "Are you sure?!?". I was in shock - I'd never had one of those and I never realized they could be on the OUTSIDE of your skin! Soo....that's what it is. And now I'm using an over the counter yeast infection cream and applying it to just under my tummy as well as under my boobs. I also use a special medicated powder so that it won't itch. Gross I know....but it's really not that bad honestly.
NOW - on to the fun picture stuff!! Since it's 16 weeks I had Ramin take a new picture of me. Since it's the weekend my hair is crap and I'm not dressed too well but here it is:
Don't mind the dumbbell in the corner :P Sooo I think it's getting more obvious but it's funny the way I'm growing...I generally have two tummy rolls (an upper and a lower hehe) and my top roll is actually growing more than the bottom one. In fact, the part where the two meet is actually my waistline and it's growing and causing me not to be able to button up most of my pants anymore. I find this really weird honestly. But it's OK. I'm excited to grow and get my belly but I also feel like I'm in the awkward stage where people just think I'm getting fatter :P I know I've thought that about a few people in the past only to realize later that they were pregnant hehe.
Also, I got two new nursery items in the mail this week (both purchased on eBay of course). The first is this Scentsy warmer. It's got the "Hey diddle diddle..." nursery rhyme on it. The seller failed to ship the warmer dish so I've got to get one for it, but I'm excited to use it as a night light when I do nighttime feedings :)
I also got this super cute pewter frame, also with the same nursery rhyme on it (it's the main nursery rhyme for my Mother Goose themed nursery). I accidentally bid on a second frame not remembering I already bought this one....so I'll probably end up with two of them. I think as soon as we get the ultrasound pictures we'll put one in here :) Isn't it a cute frame! I just love it!
That's this week's wrap up! Good progress for sure :)
How far along: 16 weeks, 6 days
Total Weight Gain/Loss: At my official prenatal weigh in they said I was up 2 lbs for the month. They said that was within limits so I didn't get a weight lecture (which was good!)
Maternity clothes: The orange shirt in my picture is a new maternity top i got from Zulily. I've started wearing it now because I'm not sure how long I'll have to wear it before it doesn't accommodate my belly.
Stretch marks: Still no
Sleep: It's very good when I have no pains.
Best moment last week: Hearing the heartbeat! I thought to myself "Ok, it's still alive in there" haha
Movement: Unfortunately, no
Food cravings/aversions: This week wasn't too bad.
Belly button - in or out? In
Labor signs: Not yet
What I miss: Nothing. I'm so grateful for being pregnant I'm just loving the entire experience so far!
What I am looking forward to: Having a 4-day weekend for Thanksgiving this coming week!
Milestones: Hearing a strong heartbeat at 16-weeks!
Labor signs: Not yet
What I miss: Nothing. I'm so grateful for being pregnant I'm just loving the entire experience so far!
What I am looking forward to: Having a 4-day weekend for Thanksgiving this coming week!
Milestones: Hearing a strong heartbeat at 16-weeks!
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