17 weeks and the 4am monster

Hudson is still waking up at 4am (ish) and has a hard time getting back to sleep. I change his diaper, give him as much formula as he wants, and lie him down but he almost never goes right back to sleep. He'll maybe lie quietly for 15 minutes or so and then starts crying. So after 5 minutes we fix his bed, lie him down again and cover him up and have to do it 3 or 4 more times before he actually stops crying and goes to sleep. I don't know if he's going through a growth spurt or what but this is getting very tiring (for everyone in the house). I thought it was teething at first, and it likely was since he has new molars to prove it. But now I just don't know. He doesn't seem like he's in pain or that he wants anything. He's just crying to cry almost. I sure he grows out of this before the new baby comes. My biggest concern is that they will wake each other up night after night meaning NO ONE will be getting any sleep.




How far along: 17w2d
Total weight gain/loss: 6 pounds (ish)
Maternity clothes: I'm not sure if I can wear my regular pants or not, haven't tried. Shirts are becoming more limited to maternity.
Stretch marks: No new ones
Sleep: It's ok when I'm not getting up to pee or when the 4am monster isn't awake :)
Best moment this week: It's been a busy week in general but I got to spend some much needed quality time with D this weekend though.
Movement: Nope
Food cravings: Anything with Frank's Hot Sauce or chocolate (not together).
Gender: Ok, I'm not crazy but I had a dream it was a boy the other night. Now I have no idea and it's making me want to find out the sex!!
Labor Signs: nope
Belly Button in or out? It's gross. It's out-ish and pokes out when I cough. Mostly due to the hernia though.
What I miss: Beer and caffeinated beverages that don't limit me to only going to Starbucks to get a decaf latte.
What I am looking forward to: finally feeling movement, I wish I could feel kicks already!
Milestone: The weeks are flying by.

16 weeks and Christmas shopping

I think we're finally through Hudson's molar teething (knock on wood). He's slept great for the past couple nights and he's got some new chompers in his mouth. Let's hope this is over with for the next little while.

I'm slowly trying to get everything together for Christmas this year. For the past couple of years, I've hosted Christmas at our house since it's sort of the middle place for everyone to get together. Now that we're going away, I feel like a HUGE weight has been lifted and a ton has cleared up off my plate. I love having everyone over but it's just SO STRESSFUL. It'll be a nice change to be sipping virgin pina coladas on the beach, lol. Because I've not had to worry about putting a menu together and baking etc I've focused my energy on the presents. I go way overboard every year but I really don't mean to. It's just that I see things that I think the person would love and have to get it for them. Even if I've already bought their gift already. I know it's bad so I resorted to making a list of gift ideas for people for next year. If they will love them this year, then they should love them next year. With that said, I'm almost done shopping and only need to still buy for D's dad (we do a draw for their family) and my dad. Pretty good I think.
I'm just trying to figure out what to do with the gifts once their wrapped. We usually buy a real tree and decorate it a couple weeks before Christmas but I don't think there's a point this year. We leave on Christmas eve and by the time we get back the tree will be long dead with needles exploded all over our living room. Kinda a waste. And I don't want to buy a fake one.

So where do we put the presents...


How far along: 16w2d
Total weight gain/loss: 6 pounds
Maternity clothes: I can still wear my regular jeans!
Stretch marks: No new ones
Sleep: It's ok when I'm not getting up to pee.
Best moment this week: This week's been a really great week. So much to love but I especially just love watching Hudson play and wonder what he's thinking.
Movement: Nope
Food cravings: Anything with Frank's Hot Sauce or chocolate (not together).
Gender: I still think it's a girl but I'm pulling for team Blue.
Labor Signs: nope
Belly Button in or out? It's gross. It's out-ish and pokes out when I cough. Mostly due to the hernia though.
What I miss: Beer and caffeinated beverages that don't limit me to only going to Starbucks to get a decaf latte.
What I am looking forward to: finally deciding on if we should find out the sex.
Milestone: We made it through molar teething!

Dropped like a bad habit

My drs appt was short and sweet. D was able to come and we got to listen to the heartbeat. It was 160. I also found out that I have an umbilical hernia that may require surgery after the baby is born. I thought it was weird, collecting fluid and even just looks weird so at least I know what's wrong with it. I thought I was feeling better nausea wise but I ended up puking twice yesterday. If it's anything like last time I have just over 10 weeks to go. Over half way, I can do it.

Hudson is getting his first hep A/B shot this afternoon. Because we're going to Mexico at Christmas and he's now over 1 so we thought that it wouldn't hurt. With his first year vaccinations and his 2 part fly vaccine this month as well, I'm setting this kid up to be terrified of needles! Poor little guy.

We're now down to 1 nap a day. Instead of taking a nap both in the morning and afternoon, he's dropped the morning nap and naps for around 2 hours in the afternoon. Sigh. Mommy time is becoming more and more limited.

15 weeks

Not much new at all this week. In fact, it's very similar to last week. Pregnancy wise, I feel the same. Still nauseous but I haven't actually puked in awhile which is good. My energy comes back in spurts so at least I can get some stuff done around here. Hudson is still teething and has 5 molars coming through. 2 have poked through the gums but I think we still have a long way to go. He's kinda getting me back into the habit of getting up at night except it's usually 3 times a night.
I have another Dr's appt on Wed so I'll have to write another update after that.


How far along: 15w2d
Total weight gain/loss: Not sure, I haven't been weighing myself
Maternity clothes: Yes some but just because they're more comfortable. I can still wear my normal jeans though.
Stretch marks: No new ones
Sleep: Yes, when I'm not getting up with Hudson when he's teething or when I'm peeing 700 hundred times a night. Laying on my front is getting more uncomfortable.
Best moment this week: Making Hudson laugh. I love when he thinks I'm the funniest person alive.
Movement: Nope
Food cravings: Milk by the gallon. And salty or sour treats.
Gender: I think it's a girl but really I have no idea.
Labor Signs: nope
Belly Button in or out? It's in but barely. As soon as I started to show it's like it remembered it was out for a long time.
What I miss: Beer. Sigh.
What I am looking forward to: Dr.s appt next week.
Milestone: Made it through 1st tri.

Waivering and 14 weeks

A few nights ago I woke up with this overwhelming feeling that I didn't want to know what the sex of the baby was until he/she was born. It was very strange. Now the more I think of it, the more I think it's a great idea and I can just picture us waiting to hear the doctor say "it's a ..." and D going out to the waiting room to fulfill everyone's anticipation. That may sound a bit crazy but I think it might be nice not knowing. Why not try something new this time? Well D's not quite on board with that whole plan. I strongly believe that we either find out together or we don't but none of this one-person-finds-out-and-the-other-doesn't business. He's still on the fence about it and I guess we have a few weeks to decide (only 6 left) what we're going to do. We'll see. I just think it might be fun. Give me an extra bit that I need to push the baby out, lol.

Here's the weekly survey I started for baby #2.

How far along: 14 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Not sure, I think around 5 pound gain.
Maternity clothes: Yes some but just because they're more comfortable. I can still wear my normal jeans though.
Stretch marks: No new ones
Sleep: Yes, when I'm not getting up with Hudson when he's teething or peeing 700 hundred times a night. Laying on my front is getting more uncomfortable.
Best moment this week: My new outlook. I've been kinda in a rut.
Movement: Nope
Food cravings: Milk by the gallon. And salty, sour treats.
Gender: I think it's a girl but really I have no idea.
Labor Signs: nope
Belly Button in or out? It's in but barely. As soon as I started to show it's like it remembered it was out for a long time.
What I miss: Beer. Sigh.
What I am looking forward to: Dr.s appt next week.
Milestone: Made it through 1st tri.

Teething

It's been a long week for us. Hudson is getting his first molars in (3 of them) and he's not sleeping well at night which also means we're not sleeping well either. The first night the poor guy cried for 2 hours straight. We've been giving him Advil but it doesn't seem to be doing that much. At least in the day his teeth don't seem to be bothering him and he's not grumpy or sore and he naps well so momma can also nap then. I don't know what I'd do if I was busy with work right now or worked a 9-5 job with being drained from the pregnancy on top of it. Hopefully the teeth will work their way through sooner than later.

So far this pregnancy has been the same but also different than the last. I'm still sick and puking almost everyday but smells don't bother me as much as they did last time. My heightened smell hasn't kicked in yet so I don't know if it's still to come or not coming at all. I crave vinegar or grapefruit juice (not pink grapefruit, the real strong stuff) instead of sweets. The stronger the better. I'm tired like I was last time. This time it's much worse though because I can't just take a nap whenever I want. Plus Hudson's teething and up at night so I'm pretty much counting on this to be what life will be like when the baby comes. We have my mom plus D's mom recruited for a week or so to help out (by that I mean let me sleep) when D's at work. D's also got some time off saved up that he can use too so I should be good (hopefully) for 3 or 4 weeks. I don't do well on little or no sleep, I never have even as a little kid so as long as I can get some napping in I will be good.
One major difference for me in this pregnancy than last is the fact that I haven't seem to gain as much weight or protruded as much. By this time last year I could no longer wear my regular jeans. I was in maternity pants or sported the bellaband by 12 weeks. I'm 13w now and my jeans fit fine.

This fact alone makes me convinced it's a girl. I think D is really hoping for a girl (although he would be just as happy with a boy) but I'm the opposite. I think another boy would be great especially since Hudson and the new baby will be so close in age. Not to mention the fact that it's easier with all boy related clothes, toys, etc. If it's a girl, I'd be just as happy. As long as their healthy and happy.

Only 7 more weeks til we find out, lol.

Halloween

Hudson dressed up as a little dragon! Even though we didn't go trick or treating, we stayed home and handed out candy to the kids. I can't wait until next year (maybe) when he 'gets' it and starts to get really excited.