Baby Gallahair is growing fast!
Baby is the size of a? Navel orange!
Baby bump? Most definitely, but still in my regular clothes. I'm in that awkward "is she pregnant or does she need to lay off the cheeseburgers?" stage.
Baby likes? All things sour- Dill pickle chips, Sprees, mustard, Sour Straws. After a quick run to the "front store" at work to grab some Sour Straws and a Mountain Dew, I was getting some funny looks. Apparently I'm -that- pregnant woman. Don't judge me.
Baby dislikes? The smell of pizza (but mommy dislikes that smell too).
Coolest moment thus far? I felt Baby move! Apparently it's super early to feel quickening, but unless a fish has taken up residence in my lower abdomen, Baby is letting Mommy know he/she is there.
Other things I've enjoyed? Picking out children's books with my husband to read to the Baby.
Looking forward to our 16 week appointment. Rumor has it my OB does a gender "sneak peak" at 16 weeks. It would be very exciting to know if Baby Gallahair is a he or a she!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Second Trimester!
How very exciting- we're already to the second trimester! Keith and I are very excited about welcoming a new family member this fall!
Baby is the size of a? Lemon!
Baby bump? It's getting bigger; I wore my Tummy Sleeve all day today. My pants will all still button, but I have a muffin top.
Baby likes? Lots of watermelon.
Mommy dislikes? Round ligament pain. I miss coughing and sneezing without having sharp pains in my abdomen.
Craziest pregnancy advice? Since today is a solar eclipse, apparently pregnant women are supposed to wear red and a safety pin to avoid their babies being born with cleft palates. Who knew?
I've been reflecting on how blessed I've been during this pregnancy. I've had virtually no sickness and an incredible support system of family, friends and coworkers. Yet through these blessings, I've thought about another birth mother (or mothers) who I'll never meet- the birth mothers of my to-be-adopted children. I feel like I have new perspective on how to pray for this woman (or women) who will be blessing my life tremendously one day through the painful sacrifice of giving up a child. I can pray for these women to have courage during their pregnancies, even in the face of governmental instability and lack of resources in their home countries. I can pray for these women to have access to food, even in the face of poverty and famine. Most importantly, I can pray for these women to know Jesus, and for His strength for these ladies as they give their child to a complete stranger. I cannot fathom the depth of that heartache.
Praying for continued health as Baby grows,
Bethany
Baby is the size of a? Lemon!
Baby bump? It's getting bigger; I wore my Tummy Sleeve all day today. My pants will all still button, but I have a muffin top.
Baby likes? Lots of watermelon.
Mommy dislikes? Round ligament pain. I miss coughing and sneezing without having sharp pains in my abdomen.
Craziest pregnancy advice? Since today is a solar eclipse, apparently pregnant women are supposed to wear red and a safety pin to avoid their babies being born with cleft palates. Who knew?
I've been reflecting on how blessed I've been during this pregnancy. I've had virtually no sickness and an incredible support system of family, friends and coworkers. Yet through these blessings, I've thought about another birth mother (or mothers) who I'll never meet- the birth mothers of my to-be-adopted children. I feel like I have new perspective on how to pray for this woman (or women) who will be blessing my life tremendously one day through the painful sacrifice of giving up a child. I can pray for these women to have courage during their pregnancies, even in the face of governmental instability and lack of resources in their home countries. I can pray for these women to have access to food, even in the face of poverty and famine. Most importantly, I can pray for these women to know Jesus, and for His strength for these ladies as they give their child to a complete stranger. I cannot fathom the depth of that heartache.
Praying for continued health as Baby grows,
Bethany
Monday, May 14, 2012
12 Weeks!
We had a very successful 12 week appointment today! Since fetal heart tones can be tricky to catch with the Doppler at 12 weeks, our OB had us get a quick ultrasound first to see the heart. Baby was so wiggly that it was hard to get a clear reading, but finally sat still long enough for us to hear. Our OB was also able to find the heart beat with the Doppler as well- a strong 158 bpm! Mommy looked great as well, with stable blood pressure and good blood work.
Baby is the size of a? peach! (mmm... peach ice cream... )
Favorite part so far? Seeing how active Baby is!
Right now Baby likes? watermelon
Baby bump? A little one. It looks like I had too many peanut butter M & Ms...
Things I miss? Coffee.
Looking forward to? Feeling some movement- Baby is definitely a wiggle worm.
Baby is the size of a? peach! (mmm... peach ice cream... )
Favorite part so far? Seeing how active Baby is!
Right now Baby likes? watermelon
Baby bump? A little one. It looks like I had too many peanut butter M & Ms...
Things I miss? Coffee.
Looking forward to? Feeling some movement- Baby is definitely a wiggle worm.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
11 Weeks!
Another quick update on Baby Gallahair at 11 weeks along...
Baby is the size of a? Large plum!
Baby bump? It's definitely there, it's just small.
Cravings? Still loving Mexican food, especially spicy queso dip! (Also loving famotidine...)
New baby items? With our recent trip to Auburn, Baby now has an Aubie bib, an Auburn receiving blanket, and an Auburn t-shirt that reads "Start 'em young and raise 'em right." Grandma and Grandpa got Baby some long-sleeved Christmas onesies as well.
Biggest prayers? I've spent lots of time this week praying that Baby will come to know Jesus at an early age. I also spent some time praying for Baby's spouse, which made me think about Baby growing up and getting married, which made me cry.
Also surprising this week? Realizing that along with the new title I earned today ("Doctor"), I'll be earning another new title in November- "Mommy." I don't know why I'd never really thought about that before. An author I enjoy, Katie Davis, described it this way- "It's such a powerful name. Mommy means 'I trust you.' Mommy means 'You will protect me.' Mommy is for shouting when you need someone dependable and for laughing with when you are excited; Mommy is for crying on and cuddling with when you are sad or giggling and hiding behind when you are embarrassed. Mommy is the fixer of boo-boos and the mender of broken hearts. Mommy is a comfort place, a safe place. Mommy means you are mine and I am yours and we are family."
Happy Early Mother's Day to everyone!
Reference:
Davis, Katie, and Beth Clark. Kisses From Katie: A Story Of Relentless Love And Redemption. New York: Howard Pub Co, 2011. 57.
Baby is the size of a? Large plum!
Baby bump? It's definitely there, it's just small.
Cravings? Still loving Mexican food, especially spicy queso dip! (Also loving famotidine...)
New baby items? With our recent trip to Auburn, Baby now has an Aubie bib, an Auburn receiving blanket, and an Auburn t-shirt that reads "Start 'em young and raise 'em right." Grandma and Grandpa got Baby some long-sleeved Christmas onesies as well.
Biggest prayers? I've spent lots of time this week praying that Baby will come to know Jesus at an early age. I also spent some time praying for Baby's spouse, which made me think about Baby growing up and getting married, which made me cry.
Also surprising this week? Realizing that along with the new title I earned today ("Doctor"), I'll be earning another new title in November- "Mommy." I don't know why I'd never really thought about that before. An author I enjoy, Katie Davis, described it this way- "It's such a powerful name. Mommy means 'I trust you.' Mommy means 'You will protect me.' Mommy is for shouting when you need someone dependable and for laughing with when you are excited; Mommy is for crying on and cuddling with when you are sad or giggling and hiding behind when you are embarrassed. Mommy is the fixer of boo-boos and the mender of broken hearts. Mommy is a comfort place, a safe place. Mommy means you are mine and I am yours and we are family."
Happy Early Mother's Day to everyone!
Reference:
Davis, Katie, and Beth Clark. Kisses From Katie: A Story Of Relentless Love And Redemption. New York: Howard Pub Co, 2011. 57.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
10 Weeks!
A quick update for Baby Gallahair at 10 weeks-
Baby is the size of a? Lime
Baby bump? I see something there, but I'm petite. It's most likely water retention. I did have a random stranger ask me today how far along I am. Awkward!
Maternity Clothes? Not yet. I have some jeans that are getting uncomfortable to button. I'm sure my Tummy Sleeve will come in handy the next few weeks.
Symptoms? Dizzy spells. Extreme fatigue mixed with inability to sleep (good thing my nausea medicine doubles as a fantastic sleep aid)
Sleep? Either all the time or none at all. It's hard to get comfy.
Cravings? Tropical Punch Kool Aid. Mexican food is especially delicious.
Aversions? Sweet things just don't sound good.
Gender? Way too soon to tell, but my gut tells me Baby is a girl. Keith and I have had very similar dreams about a redheaded girl.
Favorite part? Everyone being so excited and supportive
Least favorite part? The not-so-fun pregnancy symptoms
Baby is the size of a? Lime
Baby bump? I see something there, but I'm petite. It's most likely water retention. I did have a random stranger ask me today how far along I am. Awkward!
Maternity Clothes? Not yet. I have some jeans that are getting uncomfortable to button. I'm sure my Tummy Sleeve will come in handy the next few weeks.
Symptoms? Dizzy spells. Extreme fatigue mixed with inability to sleep (good thing my nausea medicine doubles as a fantastic sleep aid)
Sleep? Either all the time or none at all. It's hard to get comfy.
Cravings? Tropical Punch Kool Aid. Mexican food is especially delicious.
Aversions? Sweet things just don't sound good.
Gender? Way too soon to tell, but my gut tells me Baby is a girl. Keith and I have had very similar dreams about a redheaded girl.
Favorite part? Everyone being so excited and supportive
Least favorite part? The not-so-fun pregnancy symptoms
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