22 Weeks and a Heavy Heart

 I wanted to start this post off with something very serious. A fellow infertility turned success after infertility blogger received some very sad news last night and confirmation of this news today. My heart goes out to her, her husband, and her sweet angel. It is not fair that anyone go through infertility...but to go through infertility, have success and then a tragedy happen? It's just so F*ing not fair and I don't understand it. I can not fathom what her and her husband must be going through right now, but My heart goes out to her and I would like to ask my reader(s) to pray, positive thoughts, or whatever you prefer to lift her and her husband up as much as possible. It's just not fair. 
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As for my updates, I missed week 21, but nothing really new happened. Things are going very well for us (me, hubby, and Eli). I feel him move daily and I believe he has gotten big enough to reach my rib area. 

The most amazing thing happened today too!!! I went to get my hair done and as soon as I walked into my hair salon my RE came up to me and gave me a hug!!! An onlooker would have thought I had seen a celebrity! I was so so happy to see him. I am just so thankful for him and his nurses. I know I didn't necessarily have success during an IF treatment but I did take Femara and they just supported me so much. They gave me so much hope and I could not brag about them enough = )

We book our "baby-moon" too! We didn't have much time since I can't really take off work due to my maternity leave being my personal/medical leave. We found a cabin in a small town in Louisiana located on a sugar cane field that we will stay for two nights. I look forward to just relaxing and sitting on the porch. This won't happen until May...but I'm excited!

How Far Along: 22 Weeks
Total Weight Gain: +6lbs at my last OB appt. Probably more since then but I haven't weighed myself.

Maternity Clothes: LOVE 'EM!!

 Stretch Marks:

Sleep: It's tough. I use the body pillow and all, but I get so achy and uncomfortable. Not to mention the heart burn.

 Best Moment This Week: I saw my RE today!! squeeee!!! Plus, Hubby started working on the nursery!!!

 Miss Anything: I miss being able to sleep really well and not having heartburn

Movement: I feel him daily and more in the rib area too. I guess he is getting bigger! I had my first "Wow! Ow!" kick a few days ago. Hubby still hasn't seen him move and I haven't seen him move from the outside.

 Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: Not really. I have had to take Zofran once or twice, but over all I feel good. Something came out of my nip nip a few days ago and it made me gag and almost threw up. Not sure how I will breast feed...I won't go into detail. 

Cravings:I got some crawfish!! Yay!! I have also been on a cereal kick. 

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!! Eli Preston!!

Labor Signs: waaay too early.
Symptoms: Loving the movements!!!Heart burn, boo.

Belly Button In or Out: In 

Wedding Rings On or Off: On

Feeling: I feel great. And so thankful whenever I feel Eli move.

Exercise: I went on a 4 mile walk last week! It felt so so good to get outside and walk. I really felt great during the walk and hope I can continue. I am signed up for a couple 5k walks next months so I need to stay active!

Looking Forward To: I am looking forward to hubby being able to feel Eli kick and see the changes in the nursery every day! Hubby is in there working on it now = )

 Next Appointment: April 2nd

20 Weeks---HALF BAKED!

How Far Along: 20 Weeks
Total Weight Gain: +6lbs (according to my OB appt today....I was wearing boots though)

Maternity Clothes: LOVE 'EM!!

 Stretch Marks:

Sleep: It's getting more uncomfortable. I just can't seem to find a good position.

 Best Moment This Week: being half baked today!! woot woot!

 Miss Anything:  I feel pretty good over all. I miss being able to do whatever I want when it comes to lifting and doing yard work. 

Movement: I feel him move daily. I am hoping hubby will be able to feel him soon!!

 Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: I threw up on Monday but I have felt pretty well over all. 

Cravings: Still coke,which I really should cut back on due to the extra sugar. i think that is mainly where the extra weight is coming from.

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!! Eli Preston!!

Labor Signs: waaay too early.
Symptoms: Loving the movements!!!Heart burn, boo.

Belly Button In or Out: In 

Wedding Rings On or Off: On

Feeling: I feel thankful for every day.

Exercise: I plan to walk more when the weather gets better. I did go out and do some light yard work with hubby on Sunday. It felt so good to actually have the energy to be able to do something productive in the yard.

Looking Forward To: Well, we had our OB appt today which went really well. HB 139. I guess I look forward to when hubby can feel him move.

 Next Appointment: April 2nd

19 Weeks- Mango, and Gender Reveal!!

How Far Along: 19 Weeks, Mango
Total Weight Gain: +3lbs

Maternity Clothes: All the time, I even bought some maternity scrubs to wear later on since there was a 40% off sale. I also went sort of crazy and bought more cute maternity clothes = )

 Stretch Marks:

Sleep: Sleep is ok, takes a while to get comfortable and I try to sleep with my feet elevated.

 Best Moment This Week: Gender reveal party tonight = ) So amazing

 Miss Anything:  Beer. That's about it. I feel pretty good over all.

Movement: I feel baby move pretty much every day now and it is so amazing. I love having this little thing just me and baby. Can't feel movement from the outside yet.

 Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: Nope, I have had to take Zofran once in a while, but over all I feel pretty good!

Cravings: Still coke, boiled peanuts and crawfish

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!! Eli Preston!!

Labor Signs: waaay too early.
Symptoms: Loving the movements!!!

Belly Button In or Out: In 

Wedding Rings On or Off: On

Feeling: I just feel so blessed and amazing. So much support and love around me and for this baby. so amazing.

Exercise:  I have been walking more. I really look forward to being able to go out into the garden.

Looking Forward To: Tonight was pretty Epic, it was our gender reveal to our families! We were even able to Skype my brother and sister in-law from D.C. and face-timed my bff!! It was so amazing to have both of our families together to celebrate.

 Next Appointment: March 5th with my OB