Trip to L & D

I went for my 14-15 week check-up this morning.  Baby Partain's heartbeat was strong at 155.  We were excited to get to hear the heartbeat again!!  Unfortunately, the doctor thought I had lost too much weight and I was spilling ketones in my urine, so I had to visit L & D to get 2 bags of IV fluids.  It wasn't bad at all, and I feel so much better.  Scott and I no longer need to do a hospital tour since we know our way around a birthing suite and to the nourishment center. :)

14 WEEKS!!  I am 4 days ahead of my ticker according to my own calculations.  Each new week starts on Sunday.

Size of baby: Lemon.....Yummy!!

Weight: Before I left for the beach 5 days ago, I had lost 11 pounds.  I've been able to eat more this trip then I have my entire pregnancy, so I'm thinking I may have gained a few pounds.  I'm sure I'm still below my pre-pregnancy weight though.

Sleep:  Pretty good as long as I have a LOT of pillows.  I thought I would have to get up to use the bathroom a lot during the third trimester, but it has started early and I'm up and down all night.

Best moment of the week:  Beach Vacation!!!!

Movement:  Not yet

Symptoms: Nausea and vomiting (especially if I eat the wrong thing).....I'm just glad it doesn't last ALL DAY anymore!!

Food cravings/aversions: Cravings-cranberry juice with salt and lime, lemons
Aversions-ranch, fried foods, sour cream

Belly button in or out: In.  It looks the same as always to me.

Stretch marks: None.  Scott did say and I quote, "You need to start oiling up."  He's seen some scary stuff when I'm watching my pregnancy shows.

What I miss: Eating unlimited amounts of seafood at the beach without thinking about mercury content.

What I am looking forward to:  My next doctor's appointment this week. I hope to sneak a peak at Baby P. 

Nursery:  It is 75% done.  I have to find out if Baby P is a boy or a girl before I do much more. 

Scott working in the nursery putting up vinyl letters that say "All because two people fell in love...."

Exercise:  Hauling our stuff to the beach and walking in the sand has been my workout this week.

Boy or Girl??

Suspend a wedding band held by a piece of thread over the palm of the pregnant woman. If the suspended ring swings in an oval or circular motion, the baby will be a girl. If the ring swings back and forth in a straight line, the baby will be a boy. There is also a version done with a needle and thread above the mother’s wrist or her belly. Results are the same. GIRL

If you carry your baby high and tight, it is a boy. If you carry your baby low and wide, it’s a girl. Too soon to tell

If you crave fruits and vegetables, it’s a boy. If you crave meats and starches, you will have a girl.  GIRL

If you crave sweets, you’re having a boy. If you crave salty foods, you’re having a girl.  GIRL

If the hair on your legs is growing faster than before you were pregnant, you’re having a boy. If it is growing at the same rate or slower, you’re having a girl.  GIRL

If your feet are colder now than before you were pregnant, you’re having a boy. If they are the same as before, you’re having a girl.  GIRL

If your husband is gaining weight right along with you, you’re having a boy. If he hasn’t gained any weight, you’re having a girl.  GIRL

If your hair is gray, you’re having a boy. If your hair is not gray (natural or dyed), you’re having a girl.  GIRL

If you have morning sickness early in your pregnancy, you’re having a girl. If you haven’t had morning sickness, you’re having a boy.
GIRL

If you look particularly good during pregnancy, you’re having a boy. If you’re not looking so good, you’re having a girl.  ???? Depends on the day I guess.

If your urine is a bright neon yellow color, you’re having a boy. If it’s a dull yellow, you’re having a girl.  GIRL

If you must have orange juice everyday, you’re having a girl. If you don’t like orange juice, you’re having a boy.  GIRL

If you’re having headaches, you’re having a boy. If you’re not, you’re having a girl.  GIRL

If someone asks you to show them your hands and you present them palms up, you’re having a girl. If you present your hands palms down, you’re having a boy.  GIRL

If you pick up a coffee mug by the handle, you’re having a boy. If you pick it up by the body of the mug, you’re having a girl.  ????

Chinese calendar based on mom's age at conception and month of conception.  BOY (I think.  Each Chinese Calendar is a little bit different.)

Mom's intuition.  BOY

Dad's intuition.  GIRL

We are scheduled to find out the gender towards the end of June.  At my next doctor's appointment on May 26th, we will schedule our 18 week appointment to FINALLY see our little turkey.

Baby Macon's Baby Shower

I went to B'ham the first weekend of May to help host a baby shower for my good friends Krystal and Mat.  Baby Macon is due June 30, and I can't wait to see his cute little self.