16 Weeks

16 weeks and feeling great!

ULTRASOUND

We had an ultrasound today!!!  Last week, my doctor tried to hear the heartbeat.  She warned me beforehand that you can't always hear it this early, but I still got worried when there was no sound.  Dr. Puritz scheduled an ultrasound right away to calm my nerves.  

We found out that I'm actually a little further along than I thought. I'm 14.1 weeks today.  I questioned that maybe it's just a long baby.  We are extremely tall people.  

We got to see our beautiful baby kick, squirm, AND we got to hear the heartbeat. 158 bpm.  At one point it looked like Baby Hardwick was sucking it's thumb.  So stinkin' cute!  

I can't wait to meet this beautiful baby!

12 Weeks

How far along? 12 Weeks, 3 Days

Total weight gain/loss: down 1 lb

Maternity clothes? 2 pair of maternity leggings - why don't people normally wear these?! They are SO comfortable!!

Stretch marks? Nope, I've been using that bio oil stuff I heard about though.

Sleep: Not enough, but that's not because of pregnancy.  I keep a crazy schedule.  I'm trying to work on that. 

Best moment this week: Finding a new, wonderful doctor.  Dr. Holly Puritz with Group for Women

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? I would like to drink coffee all day like I used to, but I'm trying to keep it at a cup or two a day.  

Movement: Not yet

Food cravings: Still fruit, grapes specifically

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not anymore.  I feel good. 

Have you started to show yet: A little bump so far.  It looks like I've gone to taco bell a lot recently. 

Gender prediction: (Kerri) Girl (David) Boy

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! Good thing I'm answering this and not David :)

Weekly Wisdom: Relax!  Stop reading things that make you worry.  There is too much scary information out there.

Looking forward to: Getting an ultrasound on Wednesday and finally hearing Baby Hardwick's heartbeat!!!!

Sharing the Good News

It has been so much fun telling our friends and family about Baby Hardwick!  

We told both sets of parents at only 6 weeks.  They were SO excited!  We got to hear many stories of our mother's pregnancies.  David's mother only gained 9 lbs when she had the twins.  

NINE POUNDS???  

I like the stories of people that gain 65 lbs better.  It makes me feel safe.  Not that plan on gaining that much, but I like to feel like if I come in under that number, I'm good.    

My mother told us how she demanded that my dad go out and get her 19 tootsie rolls.  She didn't want 18 or 20....it had to be NINETEEN!!  We laughed so hard.  

I've heard it's not hormones, it's horror-mones.

We told our friends at different times and in different ways.....in person, phone, email, facebook.  I have many friends with children already.  They have been really helpful with all my questions.  Can I take tylenol?  How much coffee is too much?  Can I eat this?   Is it safe to exercise?  Are cough drops safe?  

Is this supposed to happen?  I'm sure they must be tired of me already.  

My favorite sharing experience has been with my school choir.  I have worked at Christ the King for 5 years now.  My first year I only had about 12 students sign up for choir.  

They must have been skeptical.  I don't blame them.  My current choir is made up of 41 4th through 7th graders and we are busting at the seams.   I think this is the best choir so far.  I am very close to this group of kids....maybe it's because I was a chorus nerd all my life.  

I get them and they seem to get me too.    

I told them at rehearsal yesterday.  The word was starting to spread around school anyway.  After a huge applause, a 4th grader came up to give me a high-five.  She was so excited as she exclaimed, "I've always wanted a Baby Hardwick!"  The choir suggested that they vote on names for the Baby.  The ballot so far includes Harmony and Melody.  If he have a boy, he will hate us forever.  

My 7th grade general music class wanted to make sure I knew what I am getting into.  The class told me how hard it's going to be and that my life will change forever.  

I'm sure their life experiences have taught them this.  :) 

The winning response to our news comes from a 7th grade boy.  *Drum roll please*

"You know, your life is over now!"