The Reed Review: January 2013

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

17 (and a half!) Weeks

How far along? 17 1/2 weeks

Total weight gain: According to the Dr. today, I've gained 9lbs. since my first visit:( But, in my defense, I do usually weigh myself right away in the morning at home and had already eaten and had alot to drink before my appointment:)

Maternity clothes? All maternity pants and a few shirts

Stretch marks? No new ones.....yet, but the existing ones are more noticable!

Sleep: Has been pretty good lately actually

Best moment this week: Yesterday I prayed the God would just let me feel some movement to put my mind at ease and God answered my prayers. We also got to hear baby's heartbeat again at the dr. today which is always music to my ears!

Movement: Yes, for sure on January 29, 2013

Food cravings: Nothing crazy this week

Gender: We will find out on February 28th, can't wait!!!

Labor Signs: Nope

What I miss: Nothing really, life is good:)

What I am looking forward to: We have so much to look forward to; my mom got some wonderful news today and we have a new baby coming, God is good!

Weekly Wisdom: Baby is the size of my hand this week:)

Milestones: You know, every month, week, and day really feels like a milestone with this baby. After you lose a baby you realize just how precious and fragile this whole process is. You worry about every thing you feel or don't feel, every pain you feel, etc. In the time between dr. visits there is worry and until I go there and hear that baby's heartbeat, nothing can take that worry away no matter how far along I get. I hope now with being able to feel baby move some of my worry can go away because I will be able to feel his/her little life inside of me every single day and don't have to wait 4 weeks to hear his/her heart beating again.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

16 Weeks

How far along? 16 Weeks on January 20 (Picture was taken at 16 1/2 weeks,I look HUGE here!)

Total weight gain: 4-5 pounds

Maternity clothes? All maternity pants and a few shirts

Stretch marks? No new ones.....yet, but the existing ones are more noticable!

Sleep: So, so

Best moment this week: I am fairly certain that I am feeling little flutters!

Movement: Pretty sure I felt the first movement on January 21st, I don't really notice unless I'm sitting completely still which doensn't happen often.

Food cravings: Dairy Queen BLT with fry sauce

Gender: Not sure but I can't wait to find out in just over a month...Dave says boy:)

Labor Signs: Nope

What I miss: Nothing really, life is good:)

What I am looking forward to: Grace's 3rd Birthday was on the 20th, we had a great party but I can't believe my baby is 3!!!

Weekly Wisdom: Baby is the size of an avocado this week:)

Milestones: Officially in the 2nd trimester!

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

15 Weeks and Happy Birthday Grandma (a little late!)

How far along? 15 Weeks on Jan. 13

Total weight gain: About 4 pounds but since the nausea isn't so bad and I have an appetite again I'm guessing this will start climbing:)

Maternity clothes? Still have 1 pair of regular pants that fit

Stretch marks? No new ones.....yet, but the existing ones are more noticable!

Sleep: Not sleeping well lately; wake up and can't go back to sleep:(

Best moment this week: Hmm, noting inparticular I guess

Movement: I thought so maybe but now I'm not convinced it was baby moving

Food cravings: Dairy Queen BLT with fry sauce

Gender: Not sure but I can't wait to find out...Dave says boy:)

Labor Signs: Nope

What I miss: Nothing really, life is good:)

What I am looking forward to: Celebrating my mom's 50th birthday with her today! (on the 13th)

Weekly Wisdom: Baby is the size of an orange this week:)

Milestones: Officially in the 2nd trimester!

Also a great, big, happy 50th birthday to my mom (on the 13th). We had a nice day together and the girls helped Grandpa with the cake. We love you more than you'll ever know mom/grandma!

Monday, January 21, 2013

Kids say the darndest things...

The girls are playing Barbies; Madi's Barbies are talking to eachother and one just said to the other, "many, many years ago in 2008" and "hey, you're 30, I think you can handle not talking to me like a 3 year old." Where on earth does she get these things???

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Happy Birthday Grace Lori Reed

Happy 3rd Birthday to our sweet Grace! I can't believe it's been 3 years since God blessed us with your sweet little spirit in our lives. Each day is a new adventure with you and we wouldn't want it any other way. You have the biggest imagination, one of my favorite things is litstening to you when you're playing and seeing what you will come up with next:) You are sweet and sassy, smart and silly! But, in your own words, you are not naughty, "I am just happy." Thank you for always being happy and for helping us to be the same; you bring so much light and happiness to every day and have helped to make our hearts smile even when it's hard. I hope your birthday is perfect, just like you, and I hope your long awaited zoo birthday party was all that you were hoping it would be. I love you with all my heart Gracie.

Love,

Mommy

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Made my day

This little note I received this morning from Madi's teacher just made my day. It makes my heart so happy that I get notes like this sent to me; I am SOOOOO proud of my sweet Madisyn and the kind little girl she is. I also couldn't be more thankful that Madi has the amazing teacher she does this year!

Hello Lexie,

I was going to email you last night but I had a tea party with my daughter Charlotte and I ran out of time.

Charlotte keeps talking about wanting to go to school but we keep reminding her she has to be 4 (she is only 2 1/2).

It made me think of Madi because I can only hope Charlotte and Macie are as good of students as Madi is. She is such a wonderful little girl and I really enjoy having her in class. She is so respectful, helpful, smart, and sweet. You should be very proud.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013

14 Weeks

How far along? 14 weeks (on the 6th, Blogger wasn't cooperating with downloading the picture!)

Total weight gain: 3 pounds according to the dr. on Wed.

Maternity clothes? Some pants

Stretch marks? No new ones.....yet.

Sleep: Not sleeping well lately but it's more due to my little Grace rather than little peanut in my tummy!

Best moment this week: Hearing baby's heartbeat for the first time on Wednesday, January 2!

Movement: Not yet

Food cravings: Tuna fish sandwich and those ham/cream cheese/pickle roll up things

Gender: Not sure but I can't wait to find out...Dave says boy:)

Labor Signs: Nope

What I miss: Nothing really, life is good:)

What I am looking forward to: It's not really baby related this week but I am looking forward to going to the Rascal Flatts concert with hubby, brother Doug, and sis-in-law Sarah on Thursday!

Weekly Wisdom: Baby is the size of a lemon this week:)

Milestones: Officially in the 2nd trimester!

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

My precious little baby...

"My precious little baby
I have loved you from the start
You are a tiny miracle
Laying closely to my heart

Each day I feel your presence
Each day you heart beats softly
As only I could know

So I'll keep this in a special place
And remember each year through
Of this very special time in my life
The moment I carried you"
-- Author: Unknown

Today I heard our sweet baby's heartbeat for the very first time...such a beautiful sound. I'm so thankful that my mom and sister (and Gracie too:) could be there with me!

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Goodbye 2012, Hello 2013!

There were many tears shed in 2012 and I am looking forward to a clearer view in 2013. We can't wait for the arrival of our little miracle in late June/early July, renewed health for my mom, and what we hope will be my last year of work so that I can stay home with my three most precious gifts! Happy New Year to all our friends and family!