Let's see what's new...still having heartburn, swollen feet, trouble sleep throughout the night. I've been using the snoogle pillow hubby got but I'm losing circulation in my leg's (sad face). I feel like I'm eating more but still making sure to walk and get back into the swing of prenatal yoga again. We got a stethoscope to listen to the baby's movement but so far just sounds like my inside digesting food...lol. I can feel more movement but dad is still unable to feel the movement. We believe he heard movement since our mover and shaker was really going last night but not sure. Saturday we went to hubby's company Angel game event...walked over to the tailgating area first and then over to the game. I did pretty good with the increased blood pumping to my heart this week because of the baby being the size of a mango (19 weeks) and continuing to grow. We had a great time! We walked back to the car not to far from the stadium when our mover and shaker decided to move while I was walking so we took more breaks along the walk to the car. But when I finally got in bed to rest I felt everything the walk and being in the sun for the amount of time we were. Heart is still beating super fast, swollen feet, and very uncomfortable pains. Hubby and I realized I had done too much. We tried Tylenol and a massage but at this point tears just started running down my face I was in pain and their wasn't much we could do to stop it so hubby just held me as I cried. Sunday morning came I was feeling a little better just moving slow. The fourth Sunday of every month I volunteer at church but made sure to take it easy. After finishing up in the nursery hubby and I headed to service and our mover and shaker loved the worship music. After service of course I was hungry especially after the pastor referred to food in his sermon. I wanted Nick's burrito (good spot in Los Alamitos) and Volcano french fries (spot across for hubby's high school) and oh was it good yummy. I'm getting hungry thinking about it right now as I write this. Ha Ha Ha!! We are excited to find out in 3 days what we are having. Baby Cheng you are so loved!!! Your grandma Pat is very excited as is your G'ma who is so excited to kiss and squeeze you and your G'pa (no name officially confirmed) just smiles knowing there is an addition to our family who is a mover and shaker when hearing his voice. You're aunties and uncles are also very excited to know what you are and see more pictures of you which we will get Sunday.
The baby and mommy got some free samples. Baby Cheng got Similac and Enfamil formula, two pacificers, huggie diaper and wipes, mommy a 2 pack of nursing pads, Avent Natural bottle, Biberon Natural Wave fancy nibble and bottle, small target carrying bag and a bunch of coupons for things Baby Cheng will need including photos. From Baby Cheng's Aunt Nene, Uncle Mike, and cousin Marley a very cute neutral color animal bib and burp cloth. Two weeks and we will be registering for more fun stuff for Baby Cheng...oh and it's time for mom and dad to think of names...hmm will you be a girl or boy. We'll soon find out if your not too shy...which I highly doubt you will our little mover and shaker.
Don't be frightened by the belly...I know I was ummm still am as it continues to grows...lol. So I started showing earlier than most. Trust me my first thought after having friends and family not show until the 6 month mark; I had some questions for the doctor. I'm like okay doc is this normal? ummm am I overweight? I can handle the truth...well wait maybe not I might just start crying. She said I was a healthy weight and from what she could see all belly. And oh am I belly I even have the penguin walk going on and the lovely stretch marks even after using vitamin E oil (Thanks to Mama Ruth), baby oil, and lotion with tons of oil.
Between weeks 1-10 1/2 I had horrible morning sickness that would come whenever it wanted including at our aunties birthday party in AZ. I felt horrible one minute I'm feeling great and excited and the next I'm wondering why in the world do women do this more than once while I'm hanging on to the toilet. I could forget about eating favorite foods this kid was not having it. Certain smells of food that I absolutely loved would instead give me the need to hang my head out the window like Gizmo (our dog) on a car ride...you can forget about it. As my body began to adjust to it's newest resident the body adjustment became uncomfortable along with feet swelling. As we approached week 11-13 I started to feel better with morning sicknesses coming every once and a while but nothing like before. Andrew went and got me some better walking shoes that helped with back pain and feet swelling. How could I forget (pregnancy brain) the 3D ultrasound we took just before Mother's day weekend (see above) the baby is still developing so the skin is translucent but pretty cool to see. May 27th I heard the heartbeat again 155bmp I can actually feel little movements once and a while but not on a regular basis yet but we know it's coming. We have been playing music every night and reading to my stomach and of course Andrew loves to talk to my stomach so little Cheng knows who he is. The funniest part is when we call to check in with my in laws and my mom and I place the phone next to my stomach this little one starts moving like crazy. Andrew is still waiting to be able to feel movement of kicks or something hee hee. As of today June 13th I am officially 18 weeks so maybe the soon to be dad will feel something. June 27th we find out the gender we are both so excited. We'll keep you posted. I think I have caught up with everything I can think of. Dad to be might remember some more and share later on. We love you Baby Cheng keep growing strong our little mover and shaker. After a truly devastating miscarriage in November 2013 at 8 weeks our spirits were broken. Though our hearts were hurting we knew that everything happens for a reason and God has something else in store for us. As the days moved on Andrew and I allowed our love for one another and faith to heal and guide us. We got back into the swing of things and I had to make sure to keep focus as I prepared myself to complete my degree program (finals). In March of 2014 after completing my degree I started to feel a little under the weather, getting horrible headaches, and sleeping like crazy. To our surprise we took a test and found out we were expecting. Of course after receiving the news from our first pregnancy we were excited and scared we wanted to share but felt it would be best to keep the news at least until we confirmed with our doctor. We took a moment to pray before going into the doctors office...The time came and we were nervous to hear what the doctor was going to say we went in for our ultrasound and we had a mover and a shaker on our hands ladies and gentlemen and baby Cheng wanted his parents to know "I'm here!" Of course I cried and hubby smiled so big OMG! I think he was holding back the tears. Okay, tears dried up. The doctor came in and said "what's new you two?" (Andrew the first time connected with the doctor quickly through a barrage of questions he had written out and we absolutely love her.) So I say ummm "I'm pregnant" she and Andrew laugh and says yes you are. Of course she informed us the first trimester I would be monitored closely but she didn't really have any major concerns. She said continue to stay active so I did. My brother in laws birthday came and he wanted to do a family hike. Andrew and I were concerned and took precaution as we informed the family why I would need to move a little slower and of course this had to be top secret. Needless to say it was an absolutely beautiful hike that my brother in law didn't even make it to (boo!!!) But no issues and plenty of rest and FOOD afterward...YUMMY!!! If you know our families we love food...hee hee. Since then I've done a 5k walk/run and also got up very early (belly and all) to watch my hubby complete his first Half-Marathon. May 11th 13 weeks and 2 days we announced to family and friends on Facebook and shared the baby's heartbeat 165 bpm. I called my mother and the excitement and smile through the phone was a priceless moment. Knowing that she was going to be a grandmother was amazing and my grandmother felt the same. The reaction from Andrew's family was also exciting full of overwhelming love, support, and advice. I can't forget the reaction from my in laws too absolutley priceless with smiles and some screaming (not from Fred..hee hee) :)
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