One year later...

On this day last year, I took my last birth control pill!  We were officially on our way to starting a family.  I never thought that we wouldn't get pregnant right away...  But 9 months later and after many trips to see my specialist we found out that we were expecting.  No, 9 months isn't a long time to try for a baby and there are some women who try for years before they conceive...  but those 9 months felt like an eternity to me!

This week also happens to be National Infertility Awareness Week...  I pray for the friends that I have met along this journey that are still trying for their baby...  I have faith that each of you will be a mommy some day!

Feedback on Insurance

I'm not sure how many of you guys that read that have TRICARE insurance but in the event that some of you do can you tell me your thoughts on it?

My husband is in the Army Reserves.  We are trying to work things out where I can quit work when Jellybean is born and the only insurance he can get is through TRICARE, he isn't eligible for insurance with his work...  I know his work situation can change between now and then and he could become eligible but I would still like to know your opinions on TRICARE.

Some may say that this is too early to be worrying about this but I would rather have all of our bases covered in the event that something happens and I have to leave work or if baby comes early.

15 Weeks (a day late, sorry)

How far along: 15 weeks and 1 day


Maternity clothes: Mostly dresses but I am wearing maternity pants.

Sleep: I have been getting up 1-2 times a night to use the restroom.

Best moment last week: Not pregnancy related, but visiting my sister and her husband and my niece!

Symptoms: A few headaches, but I think my allergies are the culprit.

Food cravings: Vegetables. Orange Juice.

Gender: Not sure yet. But I am thinking a boy. And if Jellybean is a boy he already has a name...

What I am looking forward to: My next appointment on May 6... AND My appointment in June, that is when we should find out if Jellybean is a boy or a girl!

From The Bump:

Continuing the march towards normal proportions, baby's legs now outmeasure the arms. And, finally, all four limbs have functional joints. Your fetus is squirming and wiggling like crazy down in the womb, though you probably still can't feel the movements.

My newest craving

I have been craving orange juice for the last few days!  I have never liked real orange juice, just Sunny Delight...  But I have not been able to stop thinking about real orange juice.  While visiting my sister this past weekend I had some and I am hooked!  Thank you Jellybean for making Mommy want it because now I actually like it and I've had at least one glass every day since I had it at Karmen's!

14 Weeks

How far along: 14 weeks


Maternity clothes: Mostly dresses but I am wearing maternity pants.

Sleep: I have been getting up 1-2 times a night to use the restroom.

Best moment last week: Not pregnancy related, but visiting my sister and her husband and my niece!

Symptoms: None.

Food cravings: Vegetables.

Gender: Not sure yet. But I am thinking a boy.

What I am looking forward to: My next appointment on May 6...  AND My appointment in June, that is when we should find out if Jellybean is a boy or a girl!

From The Bump:

Your adorable little fetus is busy with thumb sucking, toe wiggling, and (not so cute but equally amazing) making urine and breathing amniotic fluid as the liver, kidneys and spleen continue to develop. Lanugo (thin, downy hair) is growing all over the body for warmth.

13 weeks

How far along: 13 weeks. Officially in the second trimester!!!


Maternity clothes: My pants are snug so I have been wearing more dresses lately...

Sleep: I have been getting up 1-2 times a night to use the restroom.

Best moment last week: Going to the doctor and hearing my sweet Jellybean's heartbeat!

Symptoms: None. If I didn't know that I was pregnant I wouldn't know that I am because I haven't really had any symptoms.

Food cravings: Nothing really.

Gender: Not sure yet. But I am thinking a boy.

What I am looking forward to: My appointment in June, that is when we should find out if Jellybean is a boy or a girl!

From The Bump:

Your fetus is forming teeth and vocal cords... savor this, their non-functional phase. Baby is approaching normal proportions, with a head now only one third the size of the body. Intestines are in the process of moving from the umbilical cord to baby's tummy. (Much more convenient.)

12 Weeks Appointment

My appointment went well yesterday.  I've lost two pounds since last month but my doctor said that was fine.  My blood pressure was a little high but yesterday was a stressful day at work...  I was able to listen to Jellybean's heart beat.  It was in the 160s. 

Jellybean is a mover my doctor said.  Everytime we would find the heartbeat her or she would move and we would have to find it again.  We finally got a good reading...

So everything is good...  I go back on May 6!  Please pray that my blood pressure is better then...

Thought for the day...

I was pregnant when this picture was taken, I just didn't know it yet...  I was looking through pictures tonight and saw this one...  I was completely oblivious to my little Jellybean on this trip!

12 Weeks

How far along: 12 weeks.


Maternity clothes: My pants are a little snug so I have been wearing more dresses lately...

Sleep: Sleep is going exceptionally well right now so I am enjoying it while it lasts!

Best moment last week: Spending time with family for Easter...

Symptoms: None. If I didn't know that I was pregnant I wouldn't know that I am because I haven't really had any symptoms.

Food cravings: Nothing really.

Gender: Not sure yet.

What I am looking forward to: My next appointment on Thursday!

From The Bump:

Baby's now the size of a plum!

As you move into the second trimester, baby shifts into the growth and maturation stage. After weeks in the critical development stage, almost all of her systems are fully formed.