DayDreaming Diva

Week 487993 Finally, the home stretch!! Hallelujah! Sing His praises!  Before I got pregnant I remember thinking, "I hope I'm not one of those women that you can't ever tell that they're pregnant."...HAH!   Symptoms: Pain. Braxton Hicks. Nesting. Stretch marks. Itching. Nausea. Vomiting. Exhaustion. Forgetfulness. Did I miss anything? I am really feeling pregnant now. Weight: I'm just going to say it +70. I'm not proud of it but that's the number. Cravings: I have had this thing about milk lately, especially chocolate milk. Once again not really a "craving" just like "I could really go for a glass of milk" kind of thing. Aversions: NONE!! Gender: Sweet Boy Movement:  A whole lot of kicking, squirming, and dancing going on! Sleep:  What is sleep??? Favorite moment during these weeks: Baby showers! Questions:So the itching and the rash went away but then the itching came back but the rash didn't

Week 32/33 Week 31/32 Week 33/34 I have really been slacking on pictures lately. For a few reasons, one I honestly keep forgetting! I know it's terrible but the end of the week comes and I think "Oh man, I haven't documented". There really isn't that much change from week to week now which is another reason why I haven't been so adamant about it. I also really don't enjoy taking pictures right now so it's not really fun for me like it used to be. Symptoms: pressure, pressure, pressure! I am now really wishing I would have continued working out because I am HEAVY and uncomfortable and I know that part of it is because I've gained so much weight and lost so much muscle. So. Much. Swelling. Everywhere. It's in my hands, feet, face, fingers, everywhere.  My skin is SO itchy, like everywhere, I just want to claw my skin all the time! Weight: let's not talk about it... Cravings: I always feel so weird because I have n

Pumpkin is 26 Weeks  Pumpkin is 25 Weeks       Pumpkin is 27 Weeks Pumpkin is 28 Weeks Pumpkin is 29 Weeks  So, things have been really crazy these four weeks and nothing has changed in a major way for me from week to week so I am going to lump these weeks together to make it easier for me! Symptoms: Been having some pressure in my lower abdomen and pelvic area, nothing major, just annoying. Sometimes he moves or kicks me so low that he feels as if he is just going to come right on out! I asked my mom about this and she said it was completely normal, still so weird. I am really starting to swell, before now I would swell and could get the swelling to go down but now it pretty much stays Weight: let's not talk about it... Cravings: I'm not sure if it's in my mind or what but I am really craving fresh, healthy food. The problem is that it takes so much effort to prepare what I am craving that I usually just refer to junk. I have

Symptoms: My back hurts! I also am feeling more pressure in my stomach, so fun! In other news, I feel like my itchy skin and Rosacea are clearing up some!  Weight: +25, oh my! Cravings: I am still just hungry all the time! However, I am starting to crave more healthy, fresh food, which is good!  Aversions: Chicken, bacon, steak...unless it's chopped! Gender: Sweet Boy Movement: This guy moves a whole lot! Except for the one day I'm not feeling well and he gave us all a scare! Sleep: Still don't feel rested but I am sleeping! Favorite moment this week: This has been a very emotional week. A lifelong friend who was like family passed away unexpectedly this week. It has been really hard to process and being pregnant hasn't really helped with my emotions. It's hard to see her family hurting as well as my mom who was her best friend. I have tried to stay calm but there have been multiple times where I have just broken down. We are all just heartbr

Symptoms: Sore hips, itchy belly, some swelling in my feet. Weight: +25, eek Cravings: Ice cream, pizza sticks from teh cafeteria, and breakfast pizza! I still haven't had any "give it to me or I'll die" cravings like I hear people talk about.I have also been craving grapes, I ate a whole bag this week by myself! Aversions: Chicken, steak, bacon...the usual Gender: Precious boy Movement: Feeling more and more movement. Still pretty random but I have noticed that I am feeling him more when I am standing up and moving, not only when I'm still. Sleep: I am sleeping but it's pretty uncomfortable. Favorite moment this week: Aaron felt the baby move for the first time this week which was very exciting! I have been trying to get him to feel him for so long but the little booger stops as soon as I call Aaron's name. We finally got him this time! Questions: None this week. Appointment: We had our second to last  4 week appointment. Next time

Symptoms: Itchy belly and swollen feet! Weight: +20, eek Cravings:I have just been craving sweets and candy which is really unlike me! Before I was pregnant, I was SUPER healthy and did not eat much candy. Now it's like all I want! Aversions: What is with meat and pregnancy? I just can't do it. Gender: Sweet Boy  Movement: Still feeling movement but it is very random! Some days I feel him move more than others. Sleep: I'm not sleeping the best ever and I wake up with my hips hurting. I do still have some energy! Favorite moment this week: Going to see "Annie" with my mom and Janet. Although it was uncomfortable to sit for so long, I still had a great time! Questions: None this week. Goals: Move more and drink water, like usual! What I miss:The desire to eat healthy and exercise! I always thought that I would be super healthy during pregnancy but the desire just is not there. I do want to be healthy for my baby but I just don't wan

Week 20 with baby BOY! Symptoms: I have been having some random sickness but it is not all day everyday like it was in the beginning, thank goodness! Weight: +20, eek Cravings: I have been REALLY hungry lately! Craving nutella and eating it with a spoon ( but that is not exclusive to pregnancy lol) I haven't really been craving anything in particular other than nutella, I just have times where I really want something sweet and other times I really want something salty. Aversions: Still any type of meat unless it's chopped up Gender: I am still in shock, it's a sweet baby boy! We went in for our ultrasound (super early), the lady asked us if we wanted to know and what we thought it was. I told her that I just knew it was a girl. It felt like forever before she told us what it was. She had to take pictures of his brain and look at other parts of his anatomy. She was doing all that and we were talking and all of a sudden she goes "...and there's his penis!

Symptoms: Just my itchy, blotchy, rashy skin! It's driving me nutso! Weight: +10ish?? Cravings: Tomato sandwiches and chili cheese tots still, hehe Aversions: Still cannot do chicken and bacon and really any piece of meat alone. Gender: We will know on February 9 and we cannot wait!!! I am still thinking baby girl! Movement: Feeling some flutters every now and then but sometimes it is really hard to tell what is movement and what is gas lol Sleep: I still don't fell like I am sleeping good, I just feel really restless throughout the night. Favorite moment this week: Celebrating my birthday with my family! We went out to eat and had so much fun! Questions: None this week. Goals: Get organized, I feel like I am already nesting!  What I miss: Being able to do things such as clean, organize, or exercise without getting so fatigued. I just feel like it takes much more effort to do these things these days. and I know it is only going to get worse! What I&#

Woah Baby! 17 week bump Symptoms: Fingers crossed, the sickness is gone! Hallelujah! I finally don't feel nauseous all the time! I am definitely feeling the pregnancy brain and I sincerely apologize to every pregnant woman I thought was crazy for saying she had it. I am still really itchy but am hoping that will get fixed soon when I see the dermatologist. I am still feeling pain in my hips, especially in the morning and after sitting for a while. Weight: +10 Cravings: Tomato sandwiches and chili cheese tots from sonic! Basically nothing healthy! I am trying to make some helathy smoothies just to sneak some extra goodness in here and there! Aversions: Chicken, bacon, and I learned this week collard greens. Gender: We will know on February 9!!!! Movement: I finally felt the flutters this week! I only feel them when I'm really still and I notice them more after I eat. I told Aaron that I tell the baby to kick me and he was like "WHY!?" I just love to

Week 16 Symptoms: I have been having really itchy skin not just on my stomach but everywhere! I also have a rash on my arms, neck and stomach. This isn’t super unusual for me because my skin is super sensitive but I did ask my doctor about it just to be safe and he recommended that I see a dermatologist so that’s what I’m doing!  I have also noticed that my hips have been hurting lately. I think it may be from getting adjusted to laying on my side but it could also be from everything stretching out.  Weight: +10, I probably should slow it down but I don't really know how because I am so hungry all the time now! Cravings: Tomato sandwiches still but I am getting less and less picky and my appetite is definitely growing! Aversions: Chicken and bacon.. bleh other than that I can eat just about anything. Gender: Still don’t know! Movement: none yet Sleep: I am starting to not sleep as well. I am really res

Week 15 Symptoms: I think I am finally over all of the “morning” sickness...yay!! I am feeling much, much better than I was but I still occasionally get sick and I almost always feel just a touch of nausea.  My skin has been freaking out! My face is so read and bumpy and I have an itchy rash on yay neck and arms. I’m going to talk to my doctor about it when we go Tuesday.  I think I’ve also been having some round ligament pain. I’m not really sure because they’re is so much going on and I don’t really know how to tell what’s what lol.  Cravings: Tomato sandwiches! I’ve also really just wanted anything on the sour side. I’ve noticed that I’ve been wanting a lot of citrus flavors so I’ve been eating a lot of fruits and drinking tons of lemon water.  Aversions: Still chicken and some other meats depending on how they’re cooked.  Gender: Still don’t know!  Movement: None yet Sleep: I’m having a harder time sleeping through the

Week 14 Symptoms: I am still sick some, each week I wake up and think "this is going to be the week that the sickness ends" and, surprise it's back again! But I try to stay positive and thankful through it all, I know that I have a healthy baby and I would suffer all day everyday just to have a healthy baby. I have been having some aching in my lower back and some pain in my lower abdomen. Definitely going to talk to my Dr. about that. Weight: I'm not really sure, trying not to get on the scale, haha! I am definitely getting bigger because these pants will not zip anymore and most of mine don't! Gender: Still don't know yet! We denied the Down Syndrome testing just because we aren't concerned about it and we will still love and cherish this baby if it does have Down Syndrome. But, I am wishing we had done it now so we could know the gender! I am so impatient. Cravings: I am starting to have a few cravings but nothing intense, more just like

Week 13 Aaron's comment, "That's going to be a big baby!" Symptoms: I'm still getting sick in the morning and throughout the day but it is definitely better than it was in the beginning! I am hoping for better days! Weight: +4 I think Gender: Still don't know, still thinking girl! Cravings: Nothing really I just want to keep food as plain as possible and not think about eating or other people eating or I'll be sick lol Movement: None, still have a few weeks until I can feel anything! Sleep: I am still feeling super tired but I am sleeping like a rock lol Favorite moment this week: Spending Christmas with all of my family. I love Christmas time! Goals: Get some names picked out for this little babe. What I'm looking forward to: Feeling a little more human and a little less zombie-like. Also, getting the baby's room ready and everything rearranged! Thoughts: I am so thankful for this healthy little baby. I can't wait to g

Week 12 Dec. 17- 23 Symptoms: Morning sickness...more like all day every day sickness. It really is getting MUCH better than it was but in the beginning it was really bad. It got so bad that the nurses mentioned that I may need to go to the hospital because I was unable to keep anything down. Thankfully that didn’t happen! They gave me some medicine and it finally started working to where I could at least keep crackers and sprite down! The last week or two have been so much better and I’m praying that the sickness is going away. I really have been thankful despite it all because I know that sickness means a healthy baby! I also have been really exhausted like I cannot get enough sleep no matter what! I have been having some pain in my lower back. I think it comes from sitting too long or either standing too long. I notice that if I am up and down steadily throughout the day it’s not as bad as when I am sitting all day.  Weight: I think I am

"We're going to need another ticket next season...our little Gamecock is expected to arrive July, 2018" On October 29, 2017, our first anniversary, we found out that we are expecting our first child! I did not suspect at all that I was pregnant but because of some ongoing issues, I decided to take a test so that when I went back to the doctor I could say for certain that I was not pregnant. To my surprise, I took the test and it was positive. Complete shock took over me, the word "YES" on that screen was the last thing I expected to see. Aaron was in the living room and I gasped, he responded very anxiously "what does it say?" I walked out and said, "It's positive". This was not at all how I envisioned sharing the new with him. I always thought that I would take the test in private and find a cute way to surprise him later on. With him being in shock as well, his response to me was maybe you should take another one just to be sure