Hippopotamus

Feeling huge and uncomfortable today. The humid and hot weather doesn't help. 

150bpm

Got to hear Jude today. Love listening to him. His heartbeat is strong and 150bpm

Had a meltdown in the OBs office. My sugars are still high and so is my bp. My doctor, who I love, gave me a pep talk and told me to start enjoying my pregnancy. We are through the high risk part, it's time to celebrate. Then he gave me a hug. 

My foot is swollen again today but hopefully when my bp gets more in line it will get better. 

But I got to hear my baby boy, so it was still a good day. 

First Purchase

I was surfing on Ebay, as I'm known to do and came across a lot of baby boy clothes, size 0 to 3 for winter.  All the items are super cute and I got a good price, so I guess I've officially made my first purchase for Jude.

Hoping I haven't jinxed myself.  But, at 16 weeks, I'm feeling pretty good about things.  OB appt this week, and I will get to hear my baby boy.

Cankles

The swelling has started. By the end of the day my ankles have disappeared. I'm laying here with them propped up right now. Maybe I'm not drinking enough water. 

Introducing... Blanca Moreau

We traded in Haddie for a more family-friendly vehicle.  It's a 2011 Chevy Traverse.  It is set up perfectly for Jude, Max and Lucy, so we are happy with the switch.  Will take some getting used to, as it certainly drives differently than Haddie.

I'm a giant mommy fail today.  I let Max go too long between grooms and he has to get shaved because he's so matted.  I know his hair will grow back soon and he couldn't care less, but still, I feel like a loser.

On the bright side, tomorrow is Friday and I'm off at 2pm.

161

Jude's heart is beating strong at 161 beats per minute!  Yay.  So happy to hear my sweet baby boy.  I love him so much already.  A great day.

On the bad side...  first pregnancy related yeast infection has arrived.  Boo.  Thankfully, diflucan is safe to take in the second trimester.  Phew.  Relief shall be here soon.

T minus 90 minutes

Until my OB appointment.  Full on panic has set in.  I'm really starting to sweat and have a racing heart.

Fingers and toes and everything else is crossed for a healthy heartbeat.

Appointment Anxiety

Have an OB appointment tomorrow. It's a short weight, pee in a cup, bp, sugar check and Doppler appt but I'm a wreck.  Before each of these I'm just so afraid that Jude will be gone. I just need to hear that sweet heartbeat and know my baby boy is still there.  I'm giant so there is no reason to think anything is wrong but with my history, I can't help big worry. 

I'm off the progesterone completely now and haven't had any spotting, which is great news. I'm going to ask my OB if we should check my progesterone levels. I'm almost off the prednisone. I am taking 2.5mg every other day. I will stop taking that this weekend.  

Please universe. Let me hear my baby boys' heartbeat strong and healthy. Please. 

Craving = Popcorn

I don't know why.