14 Weeks

Yay! I'm officially out of my first trimester!  I've been doing some reading, and there is apparently a disagreement among some people whether the first week of the second trimester is week 13 or 14, but either way, I'm there now!  I'm feeling fantastic.  I still am having such a hard time believing that I'm pregnant, only because I don't really feel any different.  I've seen the ultrasounds, I've even heard the heartbeat - but it's still not connecting for some reason.  Hopefully soon I'll start to show, and I'll start to feel the baby move, and then it will become more real!

Today Cody and I went and bought all the stuff for our gender reveal party.  We decided that we are going to have a party with our friends and family, with a cake that will be dyed either pink or blue on the inside, so we can find out all together!  It's going to be super fun and super cute.  We got the plates, cups, decorations, and I even ordered some super cute invitations on VistaPrint!  I'm so excited for them to get here!  The party won't be until April, because I won't be having my 20 week ultrasound until then.  I'm so excited to find out what our little peanut is going to be!  I am so anxious to start making final decisions on the nursery, and be able to make our registry.  We have been looking at getting new carpet in the babys room but thats looking like it's going to have to wait for a while.  We are trying to save up some money to pay off some of our CC debt so that we can talk to the bank about buying the restaurant that Cody works at.  If we are able to do that, then I could definitely be a stay at home mom, which is my DREAM! 

I've also been reading up a lot on natural childbirth.  This is something that Cody has always been really big on, but I was always sure that I would never be able to do it.  But the more I read up on it, the more I think I need to do it, for the health and safety of my little peanut.  I want to be non medicated as long as possible.  We are looking into taking Bradley Method classes, to learn how to have a natural childbirth.  I'll let you all know more as I learn!

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Baby Updates!

HOW FAR ALONG: 14 Weeks

BABY IS THE SIZE OF A: Nectarine

MATERNITY CLOTHES: Not yet, but some of my larger pants are getting snug!  I may need to get some new pants soon!

STRETCH MARKS: Being a plus size girl, I already have some, but I haven't seen any new ones yet!

CRAVINGS: I have been eating the crap out of some Caesar Salads!  Craving sweets much more, and chips much more than usual.  Also, since it's close to Easter, Dove released the most amazing chocolate eggs I've ever eaten.  They are coconut cream, and I literally could eat an entire bag in one sitting. 

SLEEP: I've been sleeping just like normal.  Nothing really out of the ordinary.

DREAMS: I haven't had any weird dreams lately.  I had a lot during weeks 6-10, but nothing weird lately! Although, I have been having dreams about work....

SYMPTOMS: Just being sleepy.  While I haven't had any morning sickness, I have had days where I feel nauseous after eating.  They are coming few and far between now, though, instead of every day.