Phone Convo with Coryn!

Morning Phone Convo with my Niece!!

This morning I had the cutest conversation with my niece. I just had to blog about it!

Coryn: Hi Auntie Eishia, Is that baby still in your stomach?

me: Yes Coryn.

Coryn: So, when is the baby coming out?

me: The baby will be out in June.

Coryn: Well, we got the baby some spoons and forks so it can have something to eat with when it comes out.

me: Thank you Coryn!  I am sure the baby will be really happy.

Coryn: Can I speak to my uncle now?

19 Weeks!

Bump*a*licious | 19 Weeks

Ok, so I am not quite at the bump* a *licious stage but hey I have to start somewhere. I tried to take this picture after dinner to give the illusion of a bigger belly but it still just looks like I am full.   

Fun Facts about me and baby!

Right now, the baby is about the size of large heirloom: 8 1/2 ounces and measures at 6 inches long (head to bottom) and 3 1/2 ounces. The baby's arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now.

Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now!!!

How far along? 19 weeks!
Baby’s Size: According to babycenter.com  they say my baby is about 8 ½ ounces.
Total Weight Gain: 8 pounds{from the last doctors visit}
Bellybutton:  An innie

Stretchmarks: No new stretch marks since the pregnancy.
Maternity Clothes: I went to targetthis weekend and attempted to buy maternity dress pants for work and they were not cute to me.

Gender:  Not sure! I am TEAM PINK though!

Movement: As mention above I felt my first flutter this week
Sleep:  It is starting to get uncomfortable to sleep on my stomach. So now I am down sleeping ono my side or my back.
Symptoms: Frequent trips to the bathroom, occasional indigestion, increase in appetite
Food Aversions: Chewing Gum
Food Cravings: I really dont have any cravings but here a few things that taste extra good to me now. Hamburgers, French Fries, cupcakes, and Glazed doughnut from Dunkin Dougnuts
Best Moments this week: Feeling the baby move more and more!!

What I miss: I miss my old blatter. These bathroom trips throughout the day are non-stop. And I miss fitting in my favorite jeans.
What I am Looking forward to: I Invites have been sent for the Gender Reveal party! Are you team pink or team blue??

Milestones: 

NURSERY DESIGN INSPIRATION

So, I came across two nursery designs that are so my style! They were designed by the fabulous and oh so talented  Aishia Holly  with Dooby Design Group! And yes her name is Aishia just like me!!! And let me tell you her work is just soooo Eishia!  

I have not found any boy nurseries that I love as much as these but the color scheme I am thinking about going with is grey, navy, and white. Just a thought though! But please take a look at these two nurseries designed for baby girl! Love Love Love!!!

"Faithful to Believe"

Yes, yes I do believe…..

Today in church my good friend Loretta sang one of my favorite songs, "Faithful to Believe" by Byron Cage.

The chorus:
If we believe and speak, he can do anything
Exceeding, abundantly above all we ask or think
He is able to turn the tables in my favor
If we're faith, Faithful to believe.

These words speak volume to my life. For a while I was not sure if I would ever get pregnant. I was not that girl that it just happened to right away. So, naturally this was a test of my faith on whether or not something that I had such a strong desire for would come true. As I write this I just want to cry because God is truly amazing. I always knew that he would provide but there were times when I doubted.  I asked why me? I really had a hard time accepting that we would never get pregnant. I say that to say this...Even when we doubt, kick and scream when things appear that they are not working in our favor, God always has a plan and his timing which is always PERFECT....God will show up!

As the song say He's able to turn the tables in my favor, If we are faitful to believe

To Listen click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SpTLNkz4lE

18 WEEKS!!!

“He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.”

17 WEEKS!!!

“Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a onion), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.”

My First Flutter + 16 Weeks!

My First Flutter!!

Today, I was sitting in a training class at work and all of a sudden on the left side of my stomach I felt a little flutter.  When it first started I thought it was gas but then when I felt the flutter sensation I knew it was my little baby! I have a lot more to movements to look forward to but it is nothing like that first time.

16 WEEKS!!!

Right now, the baby is about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces. His legs are much more developed, his head is more erect than it has been, and his eyes have moved closer to the front of his head. His ears are close to their final position, too.

How far along? 16 weeks!
Baby’s Size: According to babycenter.com  they say my baby is about 3 ½ ounces.
Total Weight Gain: 8 pounds
Bellybutton:  An innie… I didn’t know that your bellybutton changed during pregnancy.
Stretchmarks: No new stretch marks since the pregnancy.
Maternity Clothes: None so far but I think it is time for us to do a little shopping this week. My pants are getting hard to button
Gender:  Not sure ….hmm maybe a GIRL??? LOL
Movement: As mention above I felt my first flutter this week
Sleep: I wake up about 2 times throughout the night.  This which is way better than my 4-5 times in during my first trimester.
Symptoms: Frequent trips to the bathroom, occasional integestion, increase in appetite
Food Aversions: Chewing Gum
Food Cravings: I really dont have any cravings but here a few things that taste extra good to me now. Hamburgers, French Fries, cupcakes, and Glazed doughnut from Dunkin Dougnuts
Best Moments this week: Heard the baby’s heartbeat this week 143 going strong. The sound is just amazing to me. I still can’t believe a little one is inside of me.
What I miss: I miss my old blatter. These bathroom trips throughout the day are non-stop. And I miss fitting in my favorite jeans.
What I am Looking forward to: I am looking forward to next month when we find out the sex of the baby our our gender reveal party!!
Milestones:  2^nd TRIMESTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited!!!!!!!!!!!

2nd Trimester

Lots to look forward too….

Here are a couple of things I am looking forward to now that I am on my second leg of the relay!

1.   Increase of Energy Level: During my first trimester I was tired all the time and just felt like my energy level was shot! But the word is I should get my energy back!!

2.   Gender Reveal Party: We have both decided to find out the sex of the baby! So, next month we are hosting a gender reveal party to reveal the sex!!!

3.    A tummy: I really am not showing yet but hopefully this will be the trimester I will get to show off my little accessory!!

4.   Baby Movements:  I have always imagined how that must feel and soon I will be able to experience that first hand!!! I CANT WAIT!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!

5.   Second Trimester Ultra Sound: I always thought I would have an ultrasound every visit but that is not the case. So our next ultra sound we will get to see our baby agian and get more pics!!