Growing a Heeter: 15 Weeks, 4 Days Pregnant!

How far along? 15 weeks, 4 days

Total weight gain: +4.8 lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes! I found four tops, one dress, and leggings at Old Navy for less than $50. I can still wear my old clothes, but it’s nice to have the option. I need to figure out when I’ll tell my students and their families because it will be hard to hide soon.

Stretch marks? Not yet!

Sleep: Still amazing. I feel so lucky to get as much sleep as I do. I got 10.5 hours last night, and then we took at 1.5 hour nap this evening. And so far I’m not very uncomfortable while I sleep. I still have crazy dreams, but I feel comfy all night long.

Best moment this week: Going to Lowry’s Beer Garden with a few of Jon’s coworkers on Friday. They had the BEST food at this little beer garden. I had a garden burger that is making me want another just thinking about it. There was a polka band, and tons of kids running around. It was such a cool atmosphere. And it was next to an old airplane hanger so that was neat.

Miss anything? Nope!

Food cravings: Salt and vinegar chips, apples, and dry Frosted Flakes. I crave the Frosted Flakes when I want something sweet, so I guess it’s better than a pint of ice cream or gelato (which, okay, we have that, too).

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing specific. I’ve been feeling a bit nauseous and sometimes throw up in the mornings recently, but it subsides throughout the day.

Gender: Mystery!

Movement: Nope!

Symptoms: Acne! Where is that magical “pregnancy glow” they talk about?

Belly button in or out? In. Although sometimes it looks a little pokey, and is definitely stretching its way out.

Wedding rings on or off: On.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy! I have a lot of time off to look forward to, which is the best when work is as exhausting as it is. I have a professional development next week where we were promised 4 hours of time to just plan. And then in a few weeks, I have a full week off for Fall Break. It’s just a world different than Cambridge Lakes. And I am so thankful to be there instead of CLCS!

Looking forward to: Jon and I are having a day date tomorrow while Happy gets his haircut. We’re planning to go grocery shopping and clean the apartment, but it’s exciting knowing we can snuggle without a little someone squeezing between us. Plus it’s REALLY exciting to de-hair the apartment while he’s out. I’m also going to attempt to make my mom’s famous oatmeal chocolate chip cookies since I ate the ones she sent in a care package in two days. Wish me luck!