Fifteen Weeks.

Random bit of business. The jewelry box so many of you commented on came from a local cabinet store. However, I know that department stores are starting to sell them, like this one from Sears. 


Here we are 15 weeks. Getting closer and closer to that halfway point. 


How Baby's Growing:


"Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple). She's busy moving amniotic fluid through her nose and upper respiratory tract, which helps the primitive air sacs in her lungs begin to develop. Her legs are growing longer than her arms now, and she can move all of her joints and limbs. Although her eyelids are still fused shut, she can sense light. If you shine a flashlight at your tummy, for instance, she's likely to move away from the beam. There's not much for your baby to taste at this point, but she is forming taste buds. Finally, if you have an ultrasound this week, you may be able to find out whether your baby's a boy or a girl! (Don't be too disappointed if it remains a mystery, though. Nailing down your baby's sex depends on the clarity of the picture and on your baby's position. He or she may be modestly curled up or turned in such a way as to 'hide the goods.')"
Source

I think it's kind of interesting how Baby Center switches back and forth from he to she each week. I guess it's only fair! Speaking of he or she, I need to write my post about if we want to find out or not. Expect that on Friday maybe? 


How I'm Changing:


I just might have to go back to counting calories for a couple of days or so because I gained a whopping 1.8 last week. Granted, I'm going to blame the dinner I had the night before as I know it was processed and very salty. I also hadn't been drinking enough water either. I'm hoping that gain was the last big gain for me for quite a while. I want to trust my body and I am super glad that my healthy appetite is coming back. I'm just hoping to focus on eating healthy and hopefully the scale will level out a bit.

15 weeks! The toilet is added decor, right? 

Poor Mr. Skinny. I'm a cover stealer and between that and me getting up a few times each night to pee, I don't know how he gets any sleep at all! This morning he told me he was freezing and I immediately thought he was getting sick, but he just said he was cold because I stole all the covers! Oops. 


I still haven't gotten sick. I am so lucky (knock on wood) because I feel like someone I'm around is always sick. I've been better with washing my hands and trying to not touch my face, but with my dry eyelids, my eyes are almost always itchy so I itch them. 


The acne that I thought was toning down gives me good days and bad days. Sometimes I feel self conscious and sometimes I just don't care. I'm also loosing my balance more. I was supposed to be helping Mr. Skinny with cutting wood this weekend since he really needs help doing that for our lot, and I really tried to help, but I was watching the ground constantly because I didn't want to trip, and then I couldn't pick up half the logs and I was out of breath. It was so frustrating. I eventually just gave up and went to sit in the truck. I didn't even bother to help yesterday. Luckily, my brother offered to help so he was such a huge help while I slept in the back of the truck. And my father in law told Mr. Skinny to not make me help anymore, and he told me that he'll yell at Mr. Skinny if he has to, I just have to take care of myself. He's the best. 


I also swear my hair is getting curlier! A few years ago I had to put a ton of stuff in my hair to make it this curly and now? I don't put anything in it. I was secretly hoping my hair wouldn't get any straighter while I'm pregnant, but it definitely seems I will not have to worry about that! 

What I'm Eating:


Salads, hummus and oatmeal - oh my! Seriously, my healthy appetite is officially back. I haven't been craving sweets really at all during pregnancy, so that's not an issue. Processed foods are still there sometimes. My lunches have been salads, veggies & hummus, apples & pb, that kind of stuff. I am so proud of myself and hope that I can eat like this for the rest of my pregnancy! 


The only frustrating thing is that my mind is bigger than my stomach and food tastes so good, but I can't eat too much of it without completely stuffing myself. Then just a few hours, or less, later, I'm starving again. It's most annoying at night when I'm trying to go far enough between eating to take my pre-natal vitamins (3 hours!), but I get hungry before I go to sleep. And if I don't eat, I wake up starving in the middle of the night. I've only had to get up once to actually eat, but I wish I could just sleep through the night. 


How I'm Moving:


Same feelings as last week. I miss running, don't like walking, have motivation to do something, but don't know what. Awesome. I might try to walk on my treadmill and maybe run for some increments to see how it feels, but I'm not sure.


Momma's Thoughts & Feelings:


I think the baby is a girl. At first, I had no instinct either way, but now, I really think it's a girl. More to come in my finding out the sex post this week, hopefully! 


The only thing I want to complain about is my eyes. I could deal with the acne if I could just get rid of these dry eyelids. So annoying. It's red and flaky and nasty. I've been wearing my glasses just to try to hid my dryness a little bit, but I don't think it really works. Sucks. 


I find myself rubbing my belly more and more now, and just looking down at it. Especially at night when it gets HUGE! I'm in amazement at how much bigger my belly is really going to get. I will say though, I've been looking through all the blogs I follow who have had babies, and some of them have bellies as big as mine and that makes me feel So. Much. Better. I was worried about me eating too much or something, but I feel a lot better now. I'm more comfortable this week with where I'm at, showing-wise.


And I am loving all my maternity clothes. Seriously, they are all so comfortable and I am so blessed that I was able to borrow them all from my cousin!


Randomness:


Foods I miss: dippy eggs! eggs benedict. egg nog. It's more because I know I can't have them that I find myself missing them. I already told Mr. Skinny that whenever this baby comes out, I want my next meal to be hash browns and eggs benedict. 
Days Until Ultrasound: 2 weeks from this Wednesday! I actually like having our monthly appointments during the holidays because the holidays go by so fast it makes the time fly between appointments.
Predictions of the baby: Mr. Skinny's grandma and dad both think it's a boy. My cousin and her husband think it's a girl. My brother thinks it's twins. <- Why I'm MORE antsy about getting an ultrasound. We have no twins in either family, but you never know.


Tell Me:


What foods do you think you would/did you miss in pregnancy?
Any baby predictions from readers? Or any questions for me to answer for those predictions? I'll include in the finding out the sex? post!