Baby #2: Week 22

March 4, 2011 

How far along: 22 weeks

Baby's size: Papaya (week 21-24 or month 5)

Symptoms: Lower back pain still.  I am doing yoga and stretches almost daily now and that seems to be bringing some relief.  I am hoping that after another week of doing the yoga and other stretches the pain will be gone.
EDIT: I forgot to mention that I am having been braxton hicks in the late morning for the last couple of days (and I had them last weekend).  They aren't painful, but kind of take my breath away.  I don't think I had them last time with S and certainly nothing this early.  The contractions I had with S were in the last month and were painful...still not sure if they were real contractions or braxton hicks. 

Total Weight Gain:  Decided that there is too big of a discrepancy between my doctor's scale and my home one so I will update this after each appointment (which is 1x a month right now).  So according to the doctor I have gained another pound.  Considering the baby weighs a pound, I am really happy with the little amount gained.
Total weight gain= +4 pounds  

Maternity clothes:  Yes

Best moment this week: My husband has felt the baby kick!! It is still soft, but he felt it.  I am so thrilled that he gets to be a part of this experience (last time I had an anterior placenta and couldn't feel the baby move till really late in the pregnancy and then only on the sides).

Movement: When this baby gets moving, he really moves!! It seems like his most active time is right before I go to bed. 

Food cravings:  Everything bagels and strawberry cream cheese from Noah's. 

Gender:  BOY!!!

Labor signs: none

What I miss:  Nothing right now  (besides my back not hurting)

What I'm looking forward to:   More and more kicks from this little boy

Weekly Wisdom (aka what I learned this week): Each pregnancy truly is different. It is amazing to have the placenta in the back this time and feel the baby so much.  I find myself stopping and pausing when I feel the little kick.  I feel more connected with the baby this time around. 

Milestones: My husband feeling the baby kick.

Emotions:  Same old, same old...little more emotional than normal. 

Exercise: I said last week that I had hoped that I could get back on track this week and I did!!

Boot Camp: Wednesday and Friday (1 hour each)
Pregnancy Water Aerobics: Thursday  (1 hour class)
Yoga: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and today!  (30 minutes each)  


Total exercise time: 5 hours!!!

Tandem Nursing:  
Officially over. 

Till next week!

Baby #2: Week 21

February 25, 2011 

How far along: 21 weeks 

Baby's size: (the length of a ) Banana 

Symptoms: Lower back pain still an issue, heart burn was MUCH better this week, having to pee A LOT!

Sleep: Still sleeping pretty well, although every so often I end up on my back and not on the pillows on an incline.  I end up waking up and have to adjust so that I can breath normally.  Also, can someone explain to S that sleeping till 7:30 would be great?  He has been waking up at 6:30 and I am exhausted!

Total Weight Gain: This week ?? I haven't weighed myself recently and I don't feel like running upstairs to weight myself so let's just say I didn't gain any this week. :)  Total gain= +3

Maternity clothes:  Yes

Best moment this week: Finding out that we were having a boy.

Movement: On Wednesday I started really feeling the baby.  I was laying down during S's afternoon nap and was feeling a ton of kicks.  It continued that evening.  Unfortunately, every time I put my hands on my belly, the baby wouldn't kick. 

Food cravings:  I tried a Shamrock Shake and it was okay, but nothing I am craving any more.  I really haven't craved anything this week. 

Gender:  BOY!!!

Labor signs: none

What I miss:  Being pain free and my word retrieval skills.  I can't believe how bad it has gotten.  I struggle to come up with the right word at least once in almost every conversation.

What I'm looking forward to:  My husband being able to feel the baby kick.

Weekly Wisdom (aka what I learned this week):  I am sure I have said this before, but the second time around is so different for me in terms of anxiousness and anticipation.  Last time I could barely wait to find out the gender that we paid to have an extra ultrasound done early.  This time around, I was fine to wait and then when it was time for the ultrasound, I was more interested in seeing a healthy baby and was going to be okay if we didn't learn the sex. 

Milestones:Feeling some great kicks and learning the gender.

Emotions:  I am crying over everything.  I cried when I read other people's blogs (like when I read that Alysha from The Tarr Pit had her baby!) or watching The Biggest Loser.  My sappiness has reached a new level!

Exercise: This wasn't a great exercise week.  I only went to Boot Camp on Wendesday (for 60 minutes) and didn't swim at all.  Next week I will get back on track!

Tandem Nursing:  
Officially over. 

Till next week!

Baby #2: Week 19

February 12, 2011 

How far along: 19 weeks 

Baby's size: mango

Symptoms: I continue to have some lower back pain, which got a little bit worse with my fall yesterday (if you don't know what I am talking about you can read about it here).  I have some other discomforts in the lower abdomen area which are now worse due to the fall as well, but laying low yesterday evening really helped with that.  Indigestion has joined me once again and strangely, seems to be made worse by drinking cranberry juice.

Sleep: The end of the week was MUCH better than the beginning of the week.  At the beginning of the week, Superman decided to struggle with sleeping and I spent a night on his floor (probably wasn't great for my back), but he is back to normal and I am sleeping well.

Total Weight Gain: +3  Yes, I gained 2 pounds this week.  I am so not happy about this given the amount of exercise I did.

Maternity clothes:  Yes. 

Best moment this week:  I scheduled my anatomy scan for February 25th!

Movement: none really this week...can't wait till it is a regular occurrence

Food cravings: Milk and cake...the cake craving just started today.  I made some fat free, sugar free pudding in hopes to satisfy this craving. Fingers crossed that it works.

Gender:  My husband thinks it is a girl and I think that his family has so many boys in it that I am likely to have another boy.

Labor signs: none

What I miss: being slightly less clumsy  

What I'm looking forward to: The anatomy scan on February 25th!

Weekly Wisdom (aka what I learned this week):  I have lost all my physical grace this week and just feel pregnant and clumsy.

Milestones: nothing really this week.

Emotions:  Doing well!  I was impressed with how little I freaked out about the fall.  

Exercise: I am back at it!
Tuesday and Thursday- pregnancy water aerobics (60 minutes each)
Wednesday and Friday- Baby boot camp (55 minutes each)

Tandem Nursing:  
Officially over. 

Till next week!

Baby #2: Week 18

February 5, 2011 

How far along: 18 weeks 

Baby's size: sweet potato

Symptoms:  Back pain and tired 

Sleep: I started using the pregnancy pillow (the c shaped one) and that seems to be helping me.  I have had to nap at the same time as Superman a couple times this week because I was so tired.  I think tired is just going to be my state of being for a while.

Total Weight Gain: I think I am still up 1 pound, although my doctor told me on Monday that I had lost 2 pounds since the last time I was there.  Basically? I am about the same as before I got pregnant. 

Maternity clothes:  Yes. 

Best moment this week:  I scheduled my anatomy scan for February 25th!

Movement:I felt one kick this week (yesterday in fact).  I have a tilted uterus and I don't think it has corrected itself yet.  When I use my doppler, the heart beat is softer than it was when the baby was lower.  I spoke to the doctor about how I haven't been feeling the baby and asked if the tilted uterus could be to blame (or if it was all my chub in my belly).  Her answer, "it's possible".  She also said many moms don't feel the baby till much later.  She struggled to get the heart beat strong as well, but reassured me (not that I needed reassuring) that as long as they can find the heart beat, all is well.  So I am just going with the fact that this baby is tucked away safely.

Food cravings: I am not really craving anything.  In fact I am having a hard time eating because nothing sounds good. 

Gender:  My husband thinks it is a girl and I think that his family has so many boys in it that I am likely to have another boy.

Labor signs: none

What I miss: nothing this week  

What I'm looking forward to: The anatomy scan on February 25th!

Weekly Wisdom (aka what I learned this week):  I have come to accept my state of being tired.  I don't think it is going to get better any time soon so I am just going to keep plugging away, one day at a time.

Milestones:  Feeling a kick and scheduling the anatomy scan

Emotions:  Not bad this week.  I feel pretty solid, in fact.

Exercise:  Another bad week with exercise. 
Baby Boot camp-NONE-- I know, it is awful.  Here are my excuses: Monday- I had my OB appointment, Wednesday- Superman was sick/tired and too cranky to go, and Friday- he was still not perfect so I wanted him to have a great nap and that meant staying home.  
Walking with Superman about 30 minutes onTuesday
Pregnancy Water Aerobics: 60 minutes on Thursday  (SO glad to be back in the pool!)

Tandem Nursing:  
Officially over. 

Till next week!

Baby #2: Week 17

January 29, 2011 

How far along: 17 weeks 

Baby's size: onion

Symptoms: Feeling pretty good....tired, but good.  My lower back has been hurting a lot, but I think that is just from lifting Superman so much.  My husband is doing an awesome job helping lift him when he is home (and reminding me to ask him for help).  

Sleep: Because of my back pain, it has been difficult to get comfortable at night.  I also have carpel tunnel so my hands (and sometimes my arms) go numb if I lie the wrong way.  Between that and having to pee several times a night, my sleep is not great.  I think it is time for me to pull out more pillows and create a "nest" for me.

Total Weight Gain: I gained 2 pounds this week!!! That puts me +1 for the pregnancy.  Maybe I need to lay off the sweets. 

Maternity clothes:  Yes.   

Best moment this week:  Realizing that my belly is growing.  I put on a regular shirt and was shocked how tight it was on my belly.

Movement: Not too much this week. Can't wait for the little kicks to start!

Food cravings: anything bad for me....seriously.  Look at my weight gain.

Gender:  My husband thinks it is a girl and I think that his family has so many boys in it that I am likely to have another boy.

Labor signs: none

What I miss: been wishing I could have a beer this week.  

What I'm looking forward to: My next doctor's appointment on January 31st. Hopefully we will schedule the anatomy scan at that time!!

Weekly Wisdom (aka what I learned this week):  Nothing wise for you this week.

Milestones:  Another week down!

Emotions:  Sadly, my husband's grandmother passed away this week. It has been an emotional and tiring week. 

Exercise:  Another bad week with exercise. 
Baby Boot camp-30 minutes, Monday and Wednesday
Walking with Superman 20 on Thursday and Saturday 

Tandem Nursing:  
Officially over. 

Till next week!

Baby #2: Week 16

January 22, 2011 

How far along: 16 weeks 

Baby's size: avocado

Symptoms:Starting to feel better!  I still get nauseous if I don't stay on top of eating, but it isn't nearly as bad as it was and I am not having as hard of time coming up with something to eat (preparation has helped).   I continue to be tired, but this is a tough week to gauge because it was a tough week in general.

Sleep: The night wake-ups to pee have started...fun times y'all, fun times!

Total Weight Gain:I gained a pound this week and am now just 1 pound down from my pre-pregnancy weight..

Maternity clothes: Yup, although I still just look more chubby than normal. 

Best moment this week: Not pregnancy related but, my in-laws are here this week and I love watching them play with Superman. 

Movement: Not too much this week.

Food cravings: back to craving OJ and Oreos (not at the same time)

Gender:  My husband thinks it is a girl and I think that his family has so many boys in it that I am likely to have another boy.

Labor signs: none

What I miss: I am happy to say that there is nothing I miss this week.  Very grateful to be pregnant. 

What I'm looking forward to: My next doctor's appointment on January 31st. Hopefully we will schedule the anatomy scan at that time!!

Weekly Wisdom (aka what I learned this week):  Getting bigger when pregnant brings up a lot of different issues for women.  I remember last time hating this phase of looking heavier and not looking pregnant.  I feel like I am embracing my body this time around.  I know how amazingly hard it is working to create my perfect little child...it is hard for me to beat myself up when that is happening. 

Milestones:  Another week down!

Emotions:  Many, many tears have been shed this week.  In fact, a break from my emotions would be great.  I am missing my stepmom, Donna, a lot and then my husband's grandmother got very sick and is in the hospital. 

Exercise:  Not a great week with exercise. 
Baby Boot camp-30 minutes, Monday (had to leave early to deal with some paperwork that I had forgotten about)
Walking with Superman 25 minutes, Tuesday and Thursday  

Tandem Nursing:  
Officially over. 

Till next week!

Baby #2 - Week 15

January 15, 2011 

How far along: 15 weeks 

Baby's size: orange

Symptoms: Still nauseous.  It is the worst in the morning and then again in the late afternoon around dinner time.  I feel like I am starting to get my energy back, but the nausea stops me in my tracks. Starting to get some round ligament pain as well.

Sleep:  Had a night or two where I had to get up in the middle of the night to pee.  Oh joy, the fun of not sleeping well is starting already!

Total Weight Gain:Still 2 pounds down.

Maternity clothes: Yup, although I still just look more chubby than normal. 

Best moment this week:  Nothing too exciting happened this week, so I guess listening to the heart beat with the doppler. 

Movement: Not too much this week.

Food cravings: nothing sounds good this week

Gender:  My husband thinks it is a girl and I think that his family has so many boys in it that I am likely to have another boy.

Labor signs: none

What I miss: having energy.

What I'm looking forward to: feeling better (and Superman is getting his one year pictures done today!)

Weekly Wisdom (aka what I learned this week):  I am not a wise woman this week.

Milestones:  Another week down!

Emotions: It is amazing what can get me crying...I am a sap.  

Exercise:  Baby Boot camp-60 minutes, Monday and Wednesday
Walking with Superman and a dog- 35 minutes, Tuesday and Friday 
(Friday was supposed to be boot camp, but my in-laws were flying in that day and Superman was going to miss his afternoon nap.  So I just went for a walk so I could make sure he got a really good morning nap in.  It worked too!  Superman slept for 2.5 hours!)

Tandem Nursing:  
Well, we are officially done nursing.  I am sad, but grateful that it was an easy transition.  

Till next week!

Baby #2 - Week 14

January 8, 2011 -Superman's 1st Birthday is today! 

How far along: 14 weeks 

Baby's size: lemon

Symptoms: Nausea seems to be getting better and I had one day this week where I felt like my energy was back to normal.  The rest of the days were not as energy filled, but I feel like it could come back any day now...at least I hope.  This week was filled with heartburn!  I didn't have heartburn much at all last pregnancy...I hope this isn't a sign of what is to come.   

Sleep:  Doing great- Superman is sleeping till 7:30 now and I LOVE IT!!!!!!! 

Total Weight Gain:gained 2 pounds this week so now I am just 2 pounds down.

Maternity clothes: Yup, although I still just look more chubby than normal. 

Best moment this week: Had another prenatal visit and found out that our risk for downs and trisomy 18 has been lowered thanks to the results of the ultrasound and blood work. :) 

Movement: Not too much this week.

Food cravings: cheese and orange juice (but not at the same time)

Gender:  My husband thinks it is a girl and I think that his family has so many boys in it that I am likely to have another boy.

Labor signs: none

What I miss: having energy.

What I'm looking forward to: feeling better (and Superman's birthday party today!)

Weekly Wisdom (aka what I learned this week):  So this isn't really wisdom, but thought I would share. There are so many people pregnant right now!!  Someone mentioned on one of my friend's facebook pages that the year of the rabbit is about to start...we all know what they say about rabbits! 

Milestones: Another prenatal appointment down. :)

Emotions: I am much more emotional when I get nauseous lately.  I think I am just so tired of it that I am breaking down.   

I thought I would add another category.  One of my goals this pregnancy is to continue to stay active as I did with Superman.  With my first pregnancy I did water aerobics several times a week for much of it and yoga once a week.  Towards the end I was too tired from teaching to go each night and I really missed the outlet. 

This pregnancy I am doing Baby Boot Camp (goal of 3 times a week) and eventually will be going back to pregnancy aerobics (goal 2 times a week).  In addition, I want to try and walk 30 minutes each of the days that I don't go to boot camp (either in one outing or two depending on the day).   Each week I will let you know how I did! 

Exercise:  Boot camp- Wednesday and Friday; walked Tuesday and Thursday for 30 minutes. 

Tandem Nursing:  
Nursing Sessions:  only morning- (not everyday)- I learned the hard way that if the bottle was with me, that is what he wanted
Supply: almost none existent.
Pain: none
Nausea while nursing: None  
Positions for nursing: cradle hold
Other thoughts on this: Just plugging along and going with the flow (or lack of it).  The last day of frozen breast milk was Monday, Jan 3rd.    He doesn't seem to miss it so that is making it a bit easier. 
 
Till next week!

Baby #2 - 13 weeks

January 1, 2011- Happy New Year!!
How far along: 13 weeks 

Baby's size: peach

Symptoms:Nausea is doing okay, still there and still annoying.  I really have to stay on top of my eating or it gets bad...really, really bad.  I am also SO exhausted this week. I just can't seem to get enough rest.   

Sleep:  Sleeping fine, but I wish I could sleep more.  I worry about napping too much because then I might not be able to sleep at night.  However, some days my eyes just won't stay open at all and I am grateful for nap time.


Total Weight Gain: staying steady at 4 pounds down

Maternity clothes: Yup, although I still just look more chubby than normal. 

Best moment this week: Being able to tell the world that I am pregnant.

Movement: Lots of flutters this week!  Now I am pretty convinced that it is the baby and not my imagination.

Food cravings: cheese and orange juice (but not at the same time)

Gender:  ?????

Labor signs: none

What I miss: Feeling rested and feeling better.  I miss being able to help out more around the house.  I hate watching my husband rush around on Saturday to get 10 million and 1 things done because I can't do it during the week.  It is frustrating and I am hoping that I start to gain the energy back this week. 

What I'm looking forward to: The start of the 2nd trimester and feeling better.

Weekly Wisdom (aka what I learned this week): I have nothing wise to say this week...my brain has turned to mush.

Milestones: Telling the world I am pregnant.

Emotions: very emotional...crying at the drop of a hat it seems.

Tandem Nursing:  
Nursing only morning- sort of
Supply: almost none existent.  Superman will nurse in the morning for a few minutes on each side and then we head downstairs for the bottle.  I doubt he is getting much, but it hasn't been hurting so I am going to continue (the few times that it has hurt I try getting him to latch again or we just give up for the day).  He has been getting 6oz of frozen breast milk mixed with his other bottles through out the day.
Pain: Minimal- mostly due to poor latch when there isn't any milk
Nausea while nursing: None  
Positions for nursing: cradle hold
Other thoughts on this: Superman turns 1 tomorrow and part of me thinks I should just stop and celebrate that we made it to a year.  The other part of me thinks about wanting Superman to decide when he is done (as long as it isn't causing me pain).  I also think about how awesome it would be to have him nursing when baby #2 is born so that he can help me boost my supply...yeah, I am being purely selfish there.   So I am just going to play it by ear and see what happens. 
 
Till next week!

Baby #2- 12 weeks

December 25, 2010 - Merry Christmas!

How far along: 12 weeks 

Baby's size: plum

Symptoms: Holy Nausea Batman!  It has been really bad this week...really bad.  No getting sick, just nausea but it still sucks.  Very little sounds good to eat and dinners this week have been mostly rice and cottage cheese. 

Sleep:  Doing well!


Total Weight Gain: staying steady at 4 pounds down

Maternity clothes: Bought some new pants!  I can still fit into my jeans, but they are not comfortable at all.  I have a few pairs of pants from my first pregnancy, but with Superman I tend to get dirty a lot more so it was either do laundry more (no way) or buy more pants. 

Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat with this at home fetal doppler.  Last time I rented one, but thought I would take my chances with this purchase (since it was less than what it would cost to rent).  I am thrilled that it worked! 

Movement: I think I felt the baby!  I feel like it should be WAY too early to feel movement, but Sunday I felt a few flutters in the same spot.  It would flutter, stop, flutter, stop and repeated that a couple times.  Then I was driving one night this week and it happened again.  I have no idea if it was actually the baby, but it sure felt like it.

Food cravings: cheese!

Gender:  ?????

Labor signs: none

What I miss: feeling better and beer

What I'm looking forward to: Christmas!  Technically I should be writing this on Christmas, but it will be a busy day so I am writing on Christmas Eve.  We are going to tell my husband's uncle, aunt, and cousins at dinner Christmas day.   I am also looking forward to the ultrasound on Monday.  We are going to announce on Facebook and this blog after the appointment.

Weekly Wisdom (aka what I learned this week): I don't remember much of the bad parts of being pregnant.  I mean I remember not feeling well as an event that happened to me, but not as an emotion or feeling.  Does that make sense at all?  I also can't remember what the pain felt like during labor even though I know that it was the worst pain of my life.   It truly is amazing that our brains allow us to forget those things. 

Milestones: possibly feeling the baby kick, hearing the heartbeat on the doppler

Emotions: doing okay this week

Tandem Nursing:  
Nursing only morning and night...sort of
Supply: almost none existent.  I have to supplement for both morning and night.  Superman still will latch on and nurse for awhile so I am letting him...but he certainly isn't getting any real milk from it.  
Pain: None
Nausea while nursing: None  
Positions for nursing: cradle hold
Other thoughts on this: I have heard that many babies will continue to nurse for comfort till the milk comes back after the baby is born.  I am beginning to wonder if I am willing to stick with it though.  I am really appreciating the bottles (and sippy cup now and then) and dream of a day when my husband and I can take turns sleeping in.
 
Till next week!

Baby #2- 11 weeks

December 18, 2010
How far along: 11 weeks 

Baby's size: lime

Symptoms: The nausea seems to be getting better, but I have been really tired this week. 

Sleep:  Figured out that I can't take a nap in the afternoon and sleep well at night.  Otherwise, sleep is good. 

Total Weight Gain:  total down 4 pounds

Maternity clothes:  I have been wearing a lot of maternity clothes.  My belly is slightly bigger, but I just look chubby.  All my normal shirts are now tight in the belly area so it is just more comfortable to wear the maternity ones.  I have discovered that I hate my maternity jeans...or rather I am remembering that I hate them.  They drove me insane last pregnancy because they would never stay up.  I am not in search of new jeans.
Best moment this week: Some friends and I did a cookie exchange.  I know this isn't pregnancy related, but those cookies and other treats were sooooo good. :)

Movement: too early

Food cravings: nothing really sounds good

Gender:  ?????

Labor signs: none

What I miss: feeling better

What I'm looking forward to: being able to tell people--only a little over a week to go!

Weekly Wisdom (aka what I learned this week): A cookie exchange doesn't have to be just cookies.

Milestones: moving into maternity clothes

Emotions: still riding the emotional roller coaster

Tandem Nursing:  
Nursing only morning and night
Supply: low.  I have had to supplement in the mornings a few times this week.
Pain: None
Nausea while nursing: None  
Positions for nursing: cradle hold
Other thoughts on this: Our nursing days are numbered.   It is becoming obvious to me that my supply will not stick around with just two feedings which is highly disappointing.  He is still getting breastmilk in his bottles (mixed with whole milk), but I don't know how much longer he will put up with a low supply on my end.
 
Till next week!

Baby #2- 10 weeks

December 11, 2010
How far along: 10 weeks 

Baby's size: prune

Symptoms: nausea, nausea, and more nausea

Sleep:  Yes please!  :) Sleeping pretty good at night and have been more tired during the day too.

Total Weight Gain:  total down 4 pounds

Maternity clothes: I wore some of my maternity shirts this week when I was feeling super bloated and icky.  I also threw on some maternity pants one of the days as well.  I think I am probably getting close to having to make the switch, but not quite there yet.

Best moment this week: Had a quick ultrasound at the doctor's office to make sure there is still a heartbeat and it was there beating away.

Movement: too early

Food cravings: nothing really sounds good

Gender:  ?????

Labor signs: none

What I miss: feeling better

What I'm looking forward to: being able to tell people- although as I mentioned last week there are a bunch of people that I see regularly that now know.

Weekly Wisdom (aka what I learned this week): Feeling dumb this week.

Milestones: nothing

Emotions: still riding the emotional roller coaster

Tandem Nursing:  
Supply: about the same
Pain: not really anymore
Nausea while nursing: I had a horrible bout of nausea on Sunday.  I thought I was going to throw up for sure, but was saved by the nausea goddess.    
Positions for nursing: cradle hold
 
 
Till next week!

Baby #2 - 9 Weeks

December 4, 2010
How far along: 9 weeks 

Baby's size: green olive

Symptoms: Went to the doctor because of the pain.  They did an ultrasound and didn't find any reason for it.  I am still getting it, but the nausea with it is diminishing.  Unfortunately, the nausea in general is getting worse.  I am also getting more hormonal. :(

Sleep:  Pretty good minus the one night that I spent on the floor in Superman's room because he was teething and had what I would consider insomnia.

Total Weight Gain:  lost another 2 pounds this week...total down 4 pounds

Maternity clothes: I bought a bella band because I can't find my one from Superman.  Even though my pants seem to have plenty of room in them, when I am sitting I prefer the button to be undone...kind of like I just had a huge meal.  I feel huge!

Best moment this week: Had my first ultrasound of the pregnancy!  The baby is in gummy bear shape now and has a heart rate of 178 bpm!!

Movement: too early

Food cravings: peach yogurt has been yummy....and I have been living on goldfish crackers.  I have my first real food aversion- granola bars....makes me gag just thinking about it.  It is a super weird one for me to not like since I lived on them since Superman was born.

Gender:  ?????

Labor signs: none

What I miss: feeling better

What I'm looking forward to: being able to tell people  (although I have let it slip with a few people and then the instructor at my boot camp asked me when I was due in front of everyone so they know now (I told her because I was supposed to)). 

Weekly Wisdom (aka what I learned this week): I am a wimp when it comes to nausea.

Milestones: seeing the baby for the first time on the ultrasound

Emotions: riding the emotional roller coaster

Tandem Nursing:  
Supply: dipping... :(
Pain: Yes and No...sometimes I get lucky and it doesn't hurt when he latches on
Nausea while nursing: not every time, but on my particularly more nauseous days nursing made it worse.
Positions for nursing: cradle hold
See my post here about how I am so over breastfeeding right now. 
 
Till next week!