Cheese & pickles

Since I'm not always the best about posting frequently, I thought this would be a good time. I was laying in bed almost asleep when my stomach knocked. So here I am. I got out the crackers, a block of cheddar cheese and a pickle. Great midnight snack huh? I figure it could be worse.

I find it funny that as soon as I get comfortable in bed, I start to feel the little kicks. I'm ready for bed and little Cooper is up & moving.

So next time you're up at midnight, can't sleep and hungry, grab some cheese, crackers and pickles. And Claussen are the only pickles you should eat. Yum.

Our precious baby BOY!

Today I am 20 weeks 6 days. Tomorrow 21 weeks. Wowza, time is flying. And my belly is growing.

Everyone who is reading this probably knows, but Baby Baldwin is a boy and his name will be Cooper Grant. The name I have loved since before I was pregnant. My mom, Tim & I were all a little shocked at the ultrasound because I think we all expected girl. But honestly, we're thrilled. Everything was perfect. His measurements were good, his little heart was beating away, and he was wiggling a lot. It took the technician a good 15-20 minutes to get a shot between the legs because he was crouched down with his legs crossed. Thank God she was determined to find the sex :)

Within the last few days, Cooper has been moving quite a bit. I even felt him kick on the outside with my hand a couple of days ago. Tim hasn't been able to catch him yet though. But we both talk to him calling him by name. Feeling his movements are the most wonderful thing I can ever imagine. He seems to be most active at night when I lay in bed.

We finally were able to visit Tim's parents this past weekend. Mom B loved hearing Cooper's heartbeat with the doppler. She is just thrilled like the rest of us.  Alan is hanging in there. Prayers always needed for him and the family. He was able to hear the heartbeat as well.

Well, here is a 21 week question update...Until next time...

Cravings: Still hooked on orange juice and pickles, different things on different days as well

Baby size: The length of a banana, about 10.5 ounces

Happy Things:  feeling movement, buying his first outfit

Sad things/Worries: when Sadie jumped on my stomach, my father in law

Weight Gain:  10 lbs.

Aches and Pains: Headaches, starting to swell a little

Mood: Pretty happy most of the time, some mood swings

Movement: getting more and more active

Maternity clothes? more and more each day

Sleep:  Getting more comfortable on my side

Blah, exhaustion

 Well, here I am, 18 weeks and 1 day pregnant. Wow. Things are getting more exciting. I had felt a few flutters and then the other night I decided to use my doppler. I love hearing that beautiful heartbeat. I put the doppler on my belly and just a few seconds later. KICK! I definitely felt that. Baby doesn't like to be bothered apparently :) So if I want to feel the baby, use the doppler. He/she moves a bunch. I now feel some movement when I lay down at night too. It's amazing.

I'm feeling pretty weak lately. Yesterday at work I got so weak and lightheaded that I called the doctor. They asked me to come in and did some blood work. She said my symptoms could be normal but with my history of anemia, it could be back. I'm not awaiting my doctor's call for results. I almost hope it's my iron so it's something I can fix. Blah, so exhausted.

Here's an 18 week update: 

Cravings: Still orange juice & pickles (only claussen)

Baby size: Bell pepper

Happy Things:  feeling movement

Sad things/Worries: my exhaustion, iron levels

Weight Gain:  8 lbs. eek!

Aches and Pains: Headaches

Mood: Pretty happy most of the time, some mood swings

Movement: a definitely kick and flutters

Maternity clothes? yep, but still loving my sweatpants too :)

Sleep:  Getting a little uncomfortable, but sleeping as much as I can. 

11 days until boy/girl!!