16 Week Doctor Appointment

This morning was my 16 week doctor appointment. Since Landon's 4th birthday is right around the corner I thought he might enjoy seeing his baby sister for the first time so he tagged along with me and my Mom (it was her first time seeing her too!) 

My weight was 95.8lbs so down a little from our last appointment three weeks ago and my blood pressure was good it was 116/69. The doctor did seem a little concerned about my lack of weight gain and wants me to up my calorie intake and to gain at least 4lbs by our next appointment in 4 weeks. I haven't felt that sick at all since around 12 weeks so I am not sure why I haven't gained more, but I will be adding in more snack to my day. 

Everything looked great with baby girl who is indeed still a GIRL. She is measuring 15 weeks and 4 days so 3 days ahead and is in the 57% for weight a whole 4oz! She was on her tummy and we weren't able to get a good picture this time sadly. I mentioned she must be calmer than her brothers to the ultrasound tech because I don't feel her as much as I did the boys. That is when she mentioned my placenta is anterior which basically means baby girl is behind it and that is why I don't feel her as much as the boys. She sure was wiggling and kicking around during the ultrasound though! 

Thank you Matt for watching Oliver who was sick and T :)

baby #4||week 15

15 weeks pregnant with Trent

Weight gain/loss: 96.0lbs this morning I have gained two pounds this pregnancy.

Sleep: Sleep has been great! I haven't needed to nap and I am going to sleep around 9pm. I usually wake up once at night to use the bathroom. 

Diet/Cravings/Aversions: Slowly I have been drinking coffee again, but not everyday it does not make me sick like it used to. For me this has been great because I love coffee, being a mom of three active boys I need the caffeine! Meat has been my other aversion since around 5 weeks and it has also pretty much gone away. I am by no means craving either coffee or meat, but I will have some and it won't make me sick the rest of the day like it used to. As for cravings, I love, love, love avocado! I have loved it this whole pregnancy, but now its become an addiction. I love it on everything especially eggs whites, on toast and wrapped in cheese or even with just a little sea salt.Yum!

Movement: I definitely felt our baby kick a few times this week. Once, while I was driving and another time while I was in bed in the middle of the night after I got up to use the bathroom and was trying to fall back asleep. So amazing! 

What I'm loving: Starting to feel baby kicks! As I said when I was pregnant with Trent, this is my favorite part of pregnancy. Since this is my last pregnancy, I am loving these little kicks even more than ever before and I am really trying to cherish each one!

Symptoms: Weird vivid dreams, emotional, skin is still breaking out, but not as bad as it was.

Exercise: Family walks and a few 20 minute exercises.

What I'm looking forward to: Seeing our sweet baby girl tomorrow!

Home doppler: Last night the doppler ranged in the 160s bpm.

Countdowns:

Days until our next appointment: 1 day!

Days until due date: less than 175 

*With my history of naturally going into labor around 36/37 weeks pregnant, I am pretty sure we will have her in September. I really don't mind though, I have a September birthday and would love to share having birthdays in the same month with my daughter! I just hope she stays in long enough for Landon and Oliver to get settled into school before her arrival. 

baby #4||week 14

I feel like I am already showing differently than I did with my boys

Weight gain/loss: 95.4lbs this morning I have gained one pound this pregnancy.

Sleep: I have been having a lot of trouble falling asleep at night and then I wake up ridiculously early and can't seem to fall back asleep.

Diet/Cravings/Aversions: Still not loving coffee or meat. I have been craving cheese, fruit, donuts and pancakes this week. 

Movement: I haven't felt much of anything recently which I am kind of bummed about because last week I swore I felt a few flutters. Looking back at Trent's post I was feeling "definite jabs" already. Well soon enough she will be kicking my ribs full force!

What I'm loving: Knowing what we are having!!! I had a little too much fun with this whole girl thing this week. I was a little disappointed in myself for not sticking to what I had said about waiting to find out. But now that we know it gets me so excited to prepare for her and I wouldn't have truly been able to do that before. Matt and I plan to have a small baby shower this summer with close family and friends since we don't have many girl clothes or bows yet!

Symptoms: Weird vivid dreams, random nausea (it has been so much better though), emotional, exhaustion, skin is still breaking out, but not as bad as it was.

Exercise: Trying to stick to working out three days a week. It wasn't easy to do that being sick with a cold these past few days. 

What I'm looking forward to: More flutters and to see our sweet baby girl again next week! 

Home doppler: Last night the doppler ranged in the 160s bpm.

Countdowns:

Days until our next appointment: 8 days

Days until second trimester (14 weeks): 0 days we made it to the second trimester! 

Days until due date: 183 days 

Thank You Note

I want to thank everyone who congratulated us on our big news! It still feels like it's dream... I cannot believe we are going to have a daughter! Matt and I literally both cried when we found out and pretty much smiled the rest of the day (and haven't stopped.) I don't think it will ever get old being able to say "it's a girl!" every time I am out and people ask me what I am having. This week starts the second trimester which is so exciting! I am welcoming Spring and this baby bump with wide open arms. 

Here are some pictures from our ultrasound: 

My weekly update will be posted Wednesday. Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Our Big Gender Reveal

We feel so blessed and excited that after three beautiful boys we are completing our family with a baby girl!!!

He or She|| Gender for Baby #4

I know, I know we decided to wait until birth to find out... Well during our 12 week ultrasound the tech said she knew what we were having and even though we told her please don't tell us, it still got us (me) very excited to find out! Some of you may think 12 weeks is too early to find out the gender. But we actually found out Trent was a boy at 12 weeks and my mom found out I was a girl at 13 weeks (and that was 25 years ago!)

Basically, I explained to Matt that it was stressing me out not knowing and he didn't want me to be anymore stressed than I already am (being a stay at home mom to 3 energetic boys.) Matt said I should call to see if the tech can tell me over the phone what her guess is. When I called her she said even though she is 90% sure she just wants to double check. So we went in today a week and a half after our 12 week NT scan for a quick ultrasound and right away she said "yup, I was right with my guess... it's a ..."

Check back tomorrow to find out!!!