34 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 34 Weeks

Gender: BOY- Brock :)

Maternity Clothes: Yes, some.

Weight gain:  Right around 19/20ish pounds.

Movement: Yes, lots.

Sleep: Wake up to pee at least twice sometimes 3 times...

Stretch Marks: None

Symptoms: None, other than being really tired by the time the afternoon hits.  I got medicine prescriped for the acid reflux/heartburn and oh my word, I wish I would have had it sooner! :)

Cravings: Ice cream, grilled cheese sandwiches

Aversions: Nothing really I can think of.

What I miss: sleeping through the night and being able to lay however I want.

Best moment this week:  My Dr appt yesterday, my fluid has gone up, but she said continue to rest because we don't want it to go back down.  She also said that if I would go into labor at 36 weeks they wouldn't stop it.... Thats like TWO weeks away, I'm not ready AT ALL... Bring on the stress.  I'm freaking out about this.  At this point I'm over this house remodel, I'm so sick of it and sometimes wonder why we ever chose to do it at this time in our life.... ughhh, I could write a sob story about that but I won't.

Update

I went back to the Dr. this morning and had an U/S done  His head is still a good 2 weeks ahead of schedule.  The tech said everything looked good and that he was measuring around 34 weeks (overall I'm guessing).  He's weighing around 4lbs 9 oz.

Then I met with Deb, anddd my fluid level is low again. :( Not what I wanted to hear.  Its at 10 and she said if it gets down to a 5 then they have to take the baby because it becomes too dangerous for them to be in there.  She told me that I need to rest, rest and more rest. I'm also starting weekly visits from here on out.  She said she wanted to really keep an eye on my fluid and if it got any lower I will have to cut back to only working in the morning and resting in the afternoon.  I think she was wanting to do it today but could tell I didn't want that at all. Don't get me wrong if that is what it comes to that is what I'll do but I'm going to try my hardest to rest as much as possible.  I'm pretty sure I already failed tonight... But this weekend I plan on doing a lot of resting, I think the shopping trips to get out of the house remodel mess are far and few now. :)

But we have a lot to get done in his room.  I'm hoping Michael will get that painted this weekend.  The carpet comes next week sometime and I'm hoping that the crib can be put up next weekend.  Then I can get all his clothes washed and put away.

Thats all I have for now I need to get some sleep, I'm soooo tired! :)

33 Weeks Dr. Appt.

I know I have been horrible about updating my blog, not only is it crazy in our house with the remodel-- I'm exhausted again, like first trimester exhausted ready for bed by 7.  I have taken updated pictures and need to take more because the livingroom/kitchen got painted last weekend and now the cabinets are here (still in boxes) and will hopefully be up this weekend. Anyways on to what the title of my post is about...

• Today was a pretty quick appointment.
• I gained 4 lbs in 2 weeks!! Holy shit, its like a cycle I don't gain anything but then I make up for it the next time I go. 
• Heartbeat was in 140's
• I got prescribed something for acid reflux/heartbearn- Praise the Lord!! Now I don't have to feel like I'm having a heart attack (it was that bad last Saturday night, I thought I was dying).
• And the bad news... I have to go back tomorrow morning and have an U/S done because my belly is measuring 30 weeks and I'm 33.  I asked Deb what this meant- she said it could be the way he is positioned, it could be my fluid being low or that he's not gaining weight or something like that, I wish Michael would have been with me for an extra set of ears.  She said I may have to cut back to working in the morning and coming home and resting in the afternoon (if he isn't gaining what he should be)- I don't want this to happen, but I will do whatever needs to be done.  So I'm gaining this weight and its going to my thighs and he's not taking it, is what I wanted to ask her! haha So please pray everything goes well tomorrow and that baby boy is growing the way he should be and that its just his positioning!
• Speaking of his positioning she said he is pretty low, so I guess when it gets closer to the due date and he 'drops' I'll be carrying him between my legs?! ;)

32 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 32 Weeks

Gender: BOY- Brock :)

Maternity Clothes: Yes, some.

Weight gain: 16 lbs, I go back to the Dr. next week so we'll see.

Movement: Yes, lots.

Sleep: Wake up to pee at least twice sometimes 3 times...

Stretch Marks: None

Symptoms: Acid reflux still.. :( not fun.

Cravings: Ice cream still

Aversions: Nothing really I can think of.

What I miss: sleeping through the night and being able to lay however I want.

Best moment this week:  Well it was kind of last week, but meeting my niece, I need to do a whole seperate post on her because she is simply so sweet and such a beautiful little girl.  I just love her to pieces.  She has me in baby mode now. :)

 

* I will try to get a belly picture up later tonight, I've been horrible at this! :(

 

 

Dr Appt- 31 Weeks

This is going to be a quick update because I'm exhausted and have to watch The Real Housewives in a few minutes!! :) haha

• Had my 31 Week appointment and it was a quick one
• Heartbeat was in the 140's
• I'm still sitting at 16 lbs total gained
• I met with Dr. Gratkins and he cracked me up today, he came in shook my hand asked how I was feeling told me I looked great and blah blah blah... Then he procedes to ask "So have you stood in the mirrior butt ass naked and cried yet?" I just started laughing, I've met him twice, how could he tell that I'm the type that would do that? I thought it was funny and when I told my mom she'laughed and said 'he knows you too well'. :)
• I did ask him about how soon I could start walking/running, and he said that a week or so after I have the baby I could go on walks, but the running he said more like 3-4 weeks (that is obviously if I don't have to have a c-section).

It was a very quick appointment and I was in and out, but that was good because my sister had Madison today!! She is just so precious, I bawled my eyes out when Jason sent me a picture of her.  She looks so much like her mommy, but Em said she has Jason's eyes.  I didn't get to see them though because the little stinker slept the whole time I was there. I'm hoping to go back down tomorrow after work, but we'll see... I have so much stinkin laundry to do.  I will post pictures of her hopefully tomorrow or Thursday (depending on if I go back tomorrow).

29 Week Dr. Appt

• I had my first two week Dr. Appt today.  We got lots of pictures.   At one point he was sucking on his fist and then at another point we watched him playing with his toes!!
• Heartbeat was 137 bpm
• I gained 4ish pounds in two weeks! Yikes! So that puts me up to a total of 16, the dr. said I've gained 15 but I've been keeping track myself and I believe its 16 lbs. 
• I think little man is going to have a big noggin-  It is measuring two weeks and so many days ahead.  I really hope that I don't have to have a c-section because of this, but we'll do whats best for baby when the time comes. :)
• His body is measuring at 30 weeks
• His femur bone is measuring about 3 days behind (he will probably be on the shorter side- ha we could have guessed that one though, not too much height to us)
• My fluid level is up to 15 now, 17 is where they want ya, so much better!
• I asked about my glucose test (I knew I had passed since I never heard anything from them) it was 128 and the 'cut-off' is 130- yikes, I about had to do the three hour test!
• I go back in two weeks for a regular check-up/appt. And won't have another U/S until 36 weeks, which I know will be here before we know it!

His sweet little face and a hand

Sorry for the blurriness it was taken with my phone, my belly has grown so much!

A front view, sorry if I gross anyone out! :)

I will try to get some better pictures this weekend* maybe*, it has been choas around here.  The house is a mess, there is no good place to take a picture and Michael has been working around here till 7 sometimes 8 and well by 8 I'm ready to head to bed.  I'm hoping to post more pictures on the house at the end of the weekend.  Our big window in the front/livingroom is being put in and they are cutting the brick and putting in sliding doors where windows use to be by the kitchen table.  I guess I will just have to go shopping this weekend! ;) Or perhaps little Miss Madison will decide to come and I can go to the hospital and smooch on her!

28 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 28 Weeks

Gender: BOY- Brock :)

Maternity Clothes: Yes, last Friday was the first day I wore maternity pants, and my jeans are getting snug too so I broke down and ordered some maternity jeans from the Gap, I'm hoping they work. 

Weight gain: 12 lbs as of my last appointment last Monday, I go back again a week from today so we'll see. :)

Movement: Yes, sometimes he does some stuff in there that makes me jump!

Sleep: Wake up to pee at least twice sometimes 3 times... Lateley I've been waking up at 3 having to go to the bathroom and then can't fall back asleep till almost 5, its very frustrating since I get up at 5:30 anyway.

Symptoms: Acid reflux still.. :( not fun.

Cravings: Nothing really

Aversions: Nothing really I can think of, I'm just kind of in that stage where nothing really sounds good and deciding what to have a meal times is really hard, I almost wished I had cravings instead, at least then I know what I feel like.

What I miss: sleeping through the night and being able to lay however I want.

Best moment this week:  How about the worse? Drinking the glucose drink- Yuck! I'm hoping I don't hear from the Dr's office which will mean I passed!! :) We'll see.  Michael got the windows put in Brocks rooms yesterday so were making some progress slowly but surely, hopefully he'll be drywalling it this weekend!! :)

 

*Erica if your reading this I promise to get an updated picture of my belly (it has grown a lot) :)...

 

27 Week Appt.

• I had my last "4 week" visit Monday, I will now start going every 2 weeks! So crazy how fast the time is going.  I do have to go back next Monday for my glucose test and then again March 15th for another regular appt/ultrasound. 
• My fluid level is also kind of low so the Dr. wants to check that at the next U/S in two weeks. I drank 6 stinking bottles of water yesterday, do you know how hard that is?  Not to mention having to go to the bathroom all the time!
• Our pictures from the U/S sucked- I was kind of upset the tech only gave us 3 and none of them were that good.  He had his hand up by his face so that was blocking some of it. He also had the hiccups while we were there..
• I gained another 3 pounds so I'm up to a total of 12...
• His heart rate was 144 bpm and he is head down (which I realize can still change). 
• The tech was able to tell me exactly where everything was positioned at, which explained some of the jabs I have been feeling in my ribs! :)  
• We went to pick up the crib (we took Michael's grandma's van) and it didn't fit! haha, we were able to get the matress purchased and took that home with us, my Dad is going to pick the crib up Friday after work, again not like were in any hurry!
• The swatches came in (that are posted in the post below) they sent me some so I could match stuff to them, and I'm even more in love with what the bedding is going to look like.  :)

26 Weeks

**I will hopefully get a belly picture up tonight**

 

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 26 Weeks

Gender: BOY- Brock :)

Maternity Clothes: I have worn some maternity shirts for the length, but still wearing most of my normal clothes.  Its weird my jeans still fit but I have to use the belly band with all my work pants, it must be because my jeans are so low rise? Thats what I'm going with anyway!

Weight gain: 9 lbs.... I go to the Dr. Monday so I'm sure I've put on a LOT more, My belly is really 'out there' now.  

Movement: Yes!! He's moving a lot more now.

Sleep: Wake up about every 2 hours it seems lately.

Symptoms: Acid reflux, I had it so bad Monday night I almost threw up from it, it was horrible and then it started to come back again last night around the same time 10:30-11 ish.

Cravings: Gloria Jeans white choclote caramel sounds soooo good most of the time, thank god the closest is in Bloomington and I'm usually only there once a week. :)

Aversions: Nothing really I can think of, I'm just kind of in that stage where nothing really sounds good and deciding what to have a meal times is really hard, I almost wished I had cravings instead, at least then I know what I feel like.

What I miss: Running and feeling in shape, I miss the feeling you get after a good run!

Best moment this week: I ordered his crib on Sunday it should be here by the end of next week, although it probably won't be put up until the end of April, maybe sooner if his room gets finished sooner.   I'm going to order his bedding hopefully tonight when I get off work! :) I can't wait for our appointment on Monday, we will get to see our little guy again!!

Belly Pictures

Blurry Belly Pictures-

Really Blurry! :S

Sorry for the crappy quality, we bought a decent camera last summer, but it seems that if you aren't perfectly still the pictures turn out blurry.  If any of you know anything about cameras and possibly know what it may be please comment, because we can't figured it out for the life of us! Its a Nikon L120.
Anyways, on to the pictures, I feel like my belly has really 'popped' this week, someone else made that comment to me too.  I snapped these pictures really fast before work last Wednesday, so technically they are 24 weeks and 1 day.  I took them in the basement because that's the only mirror that I can see my stomach in.  And then when I was finished I was faced with the elliptical and treadmill :( it made me sad that I haven't been on either of them in FOREVER! I know once I get back to them I will miss not using them! ha, funny how that works huh! 
We had a nice weekend, especially since I was off today :)! We went to Champaign Saturday and registered.  I still have some things I need to add.  I was so overwhelmed by all the stuff.  I know we need everything, but what is everything?  I'm not sure what kind of bottle's he'll take, passies he'll take, etc., so I almost hate to register for that stuff. I think Michael enjoyed scanning the items :).  I showed Michael the crib and glider/chair in person that I want, I think he bout died when he saw the price tags on each of them haha!

22 Week Bump Pic...

I realize I'm closer to 23 weeks than I am 22.  I think I look bigger in my 20 week picture than I do this one, but I'm guessing its just the angle.  I always have Michael take them but may have to start doing them myself because he refuses to do re-takes if need be.  I met with the Dr. that will be delivering me today (Dr. Gratkins) I usually meet with the nurse practioner, Deb, and I LOVE her.  Today was kinda of a boring appointment (no U/S, so I refer to them as the "not fun ones", I mean I love going and hearing the heartbeat, but I'd much rather see him :).  I gained 2-2.5 lbs since the last time, which I thought for sure I'd gained at least another 5-6, so that made me happy.  Little mans heartbeat was in the 140's.  Other than that nothing else exciting really took place other than I go back in 4 weeks and then start going every 2 weeks after that- CrAzY!!! A lot is going to be changing around here in the next few months, I will update more on that later!  But for now I will leave you with my belly pics. :)

See I do have other sweatpants than the gray ones I always wear! :)

I need a tan!!

Before my appt. I made a few stops and one of them was to Motherhood-- O-M-Goodness, I coulda cried walking in there- nothing cute! I found stuff online but was not impressed with the actual store, I think I'll gladly pay the shipping! They don't have the selection in the store like they do online.  I just miss cute clothes! ha. :) Oh well only going to get bigger from here.

'Little Mans' name...

The name process wasn't the easiest for us, well it was for me.  I had a list of both boy and girl names, we had a girls name picked out and agreed on, boys not so much.  With Michael, choosing names isn't the easiest or maybe I like some off-the-wall names (according to him).  It seems like almost every name I would suggest he would have some wise comment or 'nickname' for it. We agreed on two boys names and then decided based on the fact that there was already someone in the area with the other name we liked so that is how we got to what we named him.  (Yes we realized that you can't avoid having the same name as someone in your area I mean Michael has one of the most heard of names out there.)  Michael really liked this name since 1. its the name of a UFC fighter and 2. it means badger (He thinks of the honey badger, which if you don't watch college football like my junkie-of-a- husband does you wouldn't understand ;) I love being able to talk about 'him' using his name now and not having to worry about slipping up with it, like I almost did the other night talking to my sister.  We haven't settled on a middle name yet but we have plenty of those to choose from so I'm not too worried about that.  If you scroll down you will see his name along with a cute little profile picture of him!! :)

This isn't a new picture, it was from my 19 week appointment.

22 Weeks

I was too lazy to take a belly picture tonight so I will be sure to get that up either tomorrow or Saturday, along with little mans name!! :)

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 22 Weeks

Gender: BOY!!!

Maternity Clothes: Nope (I am having to use my belly band though most of the time) I'm thinking I may need to go start getting some maternity tops here soon though.

Weight gain: So far 7, I go to the Dr. Monday so we'll see then, I'm sure I've gained at least another 5.

Movement:  Yes! Ever since our scare a few weeks ago he has been a moving machine, although the last few days he's slowed down some.  He must have flipped or something this past weekend because it made me jump! I don't think he likes when I lay on my back because that is when I feel him the most.

Sleep: Not too bad

Symptoms: Acid reflux, I swear its almost everytime after I eat something-- Not fun!

Cravings: Haven't really had any cravings lately.

Aversions: Nothing really I can think of!

What I miss: Running and feeling in shape, I miss the feeling you get after a good run!

Best moment this week: Just feeling him move more, getting a much needed massage last night, and sharing his name with some of our family! :) I will be sure to post his name when I post my belly picture! :) I'll give you all a hint... it starts with a "B"!

Our Friday the 13th....

** This post may gross some of you out.. So don't say I didn't warn you!

Friday the 13th I won't be sad to see you go.  It has been quite a long/emotional day.  Lets just say it started last night.  I went to the bathroom about a half hour before it was time to go home and when I wiped there was a little bit of blood, it happened 2 more times at home.  I called my Dr. when it happened at work freaking out, they told me to just watch it and to go home and get some rest and take it easy.  Fast forward to this morning (13th)....

Michael was off today so I woke him up so he could get the drive way clear before I left for work.  I got to work and everything was fine, I took a stool with me to prop my feet up.  It started sometime shortly after 9, my stomach was cramping (like menstral cramps) and my low back was hurting pretty bad.  At first I thought that my back was just hurting from the not-so-comfortable chair that I sit in.  Finally about 10:15 I text Michael and asked him if he was at his moms.  He said he was headed there so I told him to ask her what she thought about my cramps/back (shes a RN).  They told me I needed to go have my urine checked for a possible UTI, I hesitated for a while because I felt so bad leaving work on such short notice.  Michael started getting really upset/mad with me on the phone saying that I needed to get checked out.  So I decided that maybe I should just to be safe.  I went to the Health Department and they tested my urine for me- everything looked fine with it.  The nurses there told me I needed to at least go to the ER to get checked out (Dr. Gratkins office is closed on Fridays).  They told me Michael was on his way over, and sure enough like 5 minutes later Michael showed up. 

We went to the ER and they sent us up to the OB floor.  They checked us in and I got into a gown and they hooked me and the baby up to a monitor.  Once I heard the heartbeat chugging along I was SO relieved, thats all I wanted to hear.  Little man was NOT liking the monitor being on, he was kicking like CRAZY.  Michael was actually able to see my belly moving so that was neat!  After being there for a little over an hour, they said everything looked fine, my urine sample that I left for them looked fine.  They discharged me and told me to follow up with Dr. Gratkins. 

Once we got to the car I called Dr. Gratkins and they had to page him.  He called back a few minutes later and told me to come see him next Thursday,  I asked if he wanted to see me since they said everything looked fine, and he told me to see how I feel over the weekend and call on Monday if I decide I want to come in an they'll do an U/S.  I just feel awful for missing work, I know I shouldn't and my child comes first I just feel so bad for the other secretaries.  I may go Thursday just because I would feel more comfortable seeing my DR and I'm not a big fan of Pontiac hospital myself.  I was also disappointed they didn't check my cervix or anything else.  So for my peace of mind I may go Thursday just to be safe.

Well that was our CRAZY Friday, not how I wanted to spend it but so glad the little guy is okay.  Prayers definatley worked.  I prayed like crazy the whole way to the hospital and cried most of the way because I was so afraid something was wrong with my baby.

20 Week Belly Pics/ 19 Week Appt.

Look at that belly- its def. getting bigger--- ahh!!

And clothed, had to sport one of my Bama shirts today at work! :)

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 20 Weeks-- half way already!

Gender: BOY!!! My Dad finally gets a boy!

Maternity Clothes: Nope (I am using my bella band though for some pants), but I broke down and ordered a pair of  maternity pants and two tops, I wanted to try the pants before I bought more in different colors.

Weight gain: Uhhh I'm ashamed to even write it but, I gained 5 freaking pounds since the last time, so a total of 7!!! I wanted to cry when I saw the number, but was reminded that its for a good reason.

Movement:  Yes!! He moves at night when I lay down to go to bed and in the morning before I get up and take my shower. It is so neat!!

Sleep: Not too bad

Symptoms: Stomach is still itchy and acid reflux, needless to say I have been munching on Tums.

Cravings: These Jamba juice smoothies, all you do is add 8 oz of apple juice and blend in the blender (they are good for you too) :)

Aversions: Nothing really I can think of!

What I miss: Running and feeling in shape, I miss the feeling you get after a good run! We just got an elliptical so I can't wait to switch off using that and the treadmill to get the baby weight off after little man arrives!!

Best moment this week: (this was last week at our appt)Finding out were having a BOY, I had a feeling all along it was a boy, hearing/seeing the baby and everything checking out okay last week at the appointment.  His heartbeat was 159 bpm.  And finding out my thyroid levels have come down, I'm still taking thyroid medicine but was glad to see they are where they need to be!

I am so excited to start the nursery, I have so many ideas and think I've got my bedding figured out for the most part.  I found a crib that I really like too, but I don't think that I want to buy a changing station/ dresser that comes with the crib set.  I'm hoping to find a dresser and paint it and put new knobs/handles on it and put the changing pad on that (we'll see though).  To me it is just a waste of money to buy the whole set because I probably won't use it after were done having kids (thats just my opinon).  I think thats all I have for now, I will upload pictures from last week when we shared the news!!

My Mommy and Daddy would like to tell you something....

ITS A BOY!!!!

Mother knows best, I had a gut feeling all along that it was a little boy in there. I will blog more about the appointment later, it has been a long and exciting day of sharing the news! :)

18 Week Bump Picture

Okay so I'm late on the 18 week picture and I realize its more like 19 weeks.  Better late than never though.  Only 2 more days till we find out what baby is! :)

18 Weeks

*** I will post a picture hopefully tomorrow ***

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 18 Weeks

Gender: Find out next week as long as baby cooperates!

Maternity Clothes: Nope, but some of my pants are fitting a little more snug!

Weight gain: 2 lbs, I go next week and I'm sure I've gained more!

Movement:  Yes I believe so! :)

Sleep: Not too bad

Symptoms: Nothing, other than my stomach being itchy!

Cravings: Lemon water, I sip on this ALL day at work and love it! I want more salty foods than I do sweets, cheese and crackers, pretzels things like that.

Aversions: Pizza (still), I use to love this but just the thought of it makes me wanna puke!

What I miss: Running and feeling in shape, I miss the feeling you get after a good run!

Best moment this week: Feeling the baby move (if thats for sure what I'm feeling)

Just some thoughts/ things that we've done this past week:

I'm still unsure of how I want to tell our families what we are having.  I had thought of having the tech just put the gender in an envelope and opening it up with everyone, but then I don't know that I could wait.  I  have a feeling I will just want to know that day.  I'm just ready to figure out what were having because I have ideas that I want to use and get the nursery started! :) I will post a picture hopefully tomorrow, the Hubs is at the Illini game so he's not here to take it!

16 Week Update

Sorry for the bluriness.  And yes I wear the same sweats each time.

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 16 Weeks and 1 day

Gender: Don't know, we'll find out at the next appointmet. I believe its a boy, I've had a feeling from early on that it is, guess we'll see in a few weeks.

Maternity Clothes: Nope, but some of my pants are fitting a little more snug!

Weight gain: 2 lbs!!!

Movement: I don't know if it was movement but as I was laying in bed Sunday watching a movie my stomach felt really weird, I thought maybe thats what it was but who knows!

Sleep: Alright--- I have to pee at least once during the night and probably should go twice, I will hold it if I look at the clock and it says 4, lazy I know! ha

Symptoms: Still get times where I feel sick to my stomach!

Cravings:  Lemon water, I sip on this ALL day at work and love it! I want more salty foods than I do sweets, cheese and crackers, pretzels things like that.

Aversions: Pizza (still), I use to love this but just the thought of it makes me wanna puke!

             What I miss: Running and feeling in shape, I miss the feeling you get after a good run!

Best moment this week:  Reaching 16 weeks and hearing the babies heartbeat last week!

Just some thoughts/ things that we've done this past week:

-Michael and I went Christmas shopping last Saturday and we went to Toys R Us to get the kids gifts and he tried to park in the 'expectant mothers parking,' thank god they were all taken I told him I was still fully capable of walking.   

-My sister comes home next Tuesday for a couple weeks so I'm REALLY happy about that, we haven't seen her since August!! 

-I'm going back to see Sharri tomorrow night for a massage and I can't wait!!!

- I finally got my wedding rings back from being sautered, I wish I would have done it sooner! It's so much nicer not having to constantly adjust since they were always turning different directions.

- I'm still trying to figure out where to take our baby to daycare/sitter after I go back to work, the thought of it makes me sick to my stomach but I know it's something that I need to start looking into, so if any of you know of someone who will take on a newborn I'd love to hear.

15 Week Appt.

I had my 15 week appointment today- Unfortunately no U/S so no new pictures! :( I did get to hear little one's heartbeat and it was 155 bpm, so slower than last time but still beating strong.  'It' was also pretty active, 'it' would move and interrupt us listening to the heartbeat.  Dr. said I was right on track and everything looks good.  I did gain 2 lbs!!!! Ahh and so it begins the dreaded weight gain! I also had to have blood drawn to check my thyroid level. I go back in 4 weeks and we'll meet with Dr. Gratkins who will be delivering me and we get to find out if 'it' is a HE or SHE-- Except I scheduled it on the 'biggest day of the year' according to Michael, college football bowl games are on- So I may be switching that, but I told him if I switch Momma gets something in return, like oh perhaps a coach diaper bag! ;) I told him thats what the Baby is requesting if we have to move it--he didn't fall for that! ha!