15 Weeks!

Today is 15 weeks and I'm still feeling pretty good! I have a couple of headaches off and on and have to make sure I get the appropriate amount of fiber or I'm in trouble (if you know what I mean :). It's funny because I said in my last post that my "tenderness" has gone away, but it seems to show up now and then throughout the day. Also my sleep is a little strange. I normally sleep on my side and flip throughout the night. I still do this, but it's weird because when I do flip, the side I was sleeping on is sore and tingly! I bought a mattress pad to help, and it seems to a little, but not completely. Not sure why this is, but hopefully it will not continue forever. Also, my lovely pregnancy acne is in full swing! That is DEFINETELY my favorite symptom....ahhh!!!

I decided to post 2 belly pics for 15 weeks-one with clothes, one without ;)


(Keep in mind that this is at 7pm after a full day of eating, so some of it may be bloating)

Here is what babycenter has to say:
" How your baby's growing: At around 4 inches long, crown to rump, your baby now weighs about 2 1/2 ounces. He's busy inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid, which will help develop the air sacs in his lungs. His legs are growing longer than his arms now, and he can move all his joints and limbs. That means his hands are more functional, too. Sweat glands are appearing, and although his eyelids are fused shut, he can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, he's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but his taste buds are beginning to form. And if you have an ultrasound, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or girl! (Don't be disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down the sex depends somewhat on how clear the picture is and the position of your baby during the ultrasound; he may be curled or turned in such a way as to keep you in suspense.)

How your life's changing:

You've probably gained about 5 pounds by now. If it's a little more or less, don't worry too much. Every woman gains weight at a different rate. While you're well into the swing of being pregnant, you may still be surprised by an unexpected symptom now and then. If your nose is stuffed up, for example, you can probably chalk it up to your pregnancy. That's because increased estrogen can cause swelling in the mucous membranes and possibly the production of more mucus. Your blood volume is increasing, too, which causes your blood vessels to expand, including those in your nose. (You may get occasional nosebleeds as a result.) And because pregnancy alters your immune system and makes you more susceptible to certain infections, it might just be that you have a cold or allergies. In any case, make sure you stay away from irritants, like cigarette smoke, aerosols, and alcohol. To soothe your nostrils, use a humidifier or vaporizer at night, and drink plenty of fluids. You can also try over-the-counter saline drops or a buffered saline nasal spray. (If you're truly miserable, ask your doctor or midwife if it's okay to take decongestant medication.)

Don't worry if you and your partner are feeling a little stressed out these days. Many pregnant couples worry about the baby's health and how they'll cope as new parents. But with minimal physical discomfort and renewed energy, this is also a wonderful trimester for most women, so try to enjoy it!"

Oh, we weren't able to go to my sister, Holly's bachelorett party due to the weather in Iowa. It's a good thing, too, because they had a pretty good ice storm with snow. We plan on throwing her a small one when family is in town after the rehearsal dinner, should be fun!!

Hmmm....well, thought I would post pics of our current children...aren't they cute:

Mocha (aka Moki mokes, little girl, kitten, or mocha choca latte)

Shadow (aka little boy, kitty, shadow badow) (sorry-he doesn't like pictures taken of him)

Thanks for reading!