17 weeks, 2 days

How far along? 17 weeks, 2 days
Total weight gain/loss: -3  lbs
Maternity clothes? I can still fit in my jeans (parts are even loose!) but sitting down doesn't really work so I ordered maternity jeans/pants today
Stretch marks? I'm worried about this as I always forget to use lotion
Sleep:  I can't sleep in any more, do to the peeing thing,  it is driving Brad and me nuts
Best moment this week: Not sucking at going out for St Patrick's Day! I was worried that I wouldn't have fun going out in Seattle this year and I would be lame. But we were out from 4pm to 11 pm with no complaining and I had fun.
Miss Anything? feeling cute, had a guy hit on me at the bar but when he figured out I was pregnant... well you can guess
Movement: I can't wait to feel him/her! Everyone says it will happen soon but it is hard to wait. If I hadn't heard the heart beat at our 16 week appointment, I might be freaking out.
Food cravings: Sweets, This week it is sherbet ice cream
Anything making you queasy or sick: I feel so lucky but not even all the whiskey or the smelly hippies in Seattle could made me queasy.
Have you started to show yet: Yes! But sadly I'm at the stage where everyone just thinks I'm fat or getting fat.
Gender prediction: Boy, we find out April, 6th
Labor Signs: I got a stomachache last week and called my Doctor, he told me to calm down lol
Belly Button in or out? I'm sure when I get huge it will pop out... I am not looking forward to that
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Impatient, I want to do and get everything right NOW!!!  Thanks goodness I have my mom and Brad to calm me down.
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby for the first time!

Stuff

When we first found out we were pregnant I got the the most amazing advice from my best pregnant friend, Kaylee. She is 4 months ahead of us and was in the process of building her registry. I was looking at her registry and both of us being new to this parenthood game were very surprised on how much stuff babies need. We are not talking little stuff but large expensive stuff that for safety reasons (as everything can now kill your baby) you can no longer get used as our parents use too. She recommended to me that we start buying one big thing each month so when it game down to the wire, aka the 8th month, we wouldn't be having to buy it all at once. This advice has been a life saver! We have all our furniture, breast pump, carriers, and car seat. We are at the 4th month and while we still have a lot of stuff to get, we still have a ways to go as well. Brad has been teasing me that the baby could come tomorrow and we would be set. Lucky for us that we have 5 more months to go as it takes more to raise a child than just stuff.

14 weeks, 6 days

How far along? 14 weeks, 6 days 
Total weight gain/loss: -5 lbs
Maternity clothes? I have had to start doing the rubber band trick to my work pants
Stretch marks? Oh dear no
Sleep: the dreams are starting to get to me
Best moment this week: Brad and I putting the baby room together... I know we are super early but I couldn't help myself
Miss Anything? I thought I would miss drinking but I have to admit that I have no interest in alcohol right now.
Movement: I wish
Food cravings: Sugar... I can't be trusted around chocolate
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope and loving it
Have you started to show yet: I thinking I'm getting quite big but I have been told that it is all in my head
Gender prediction: Boy oh Boy
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In (out=ewwwwww)
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Sooooo HAPPY!!! All the time and about everything!
Looking forward to: My friend Kaylee's shower, can't wait to celebrate!

I did not get fired!!!

Since one of my co workers at work found out about my pregnancy on Facebook I knew I was going to have to tell my boss soon about the baby. My original brilliant plan had been to wait until maybe my water broke at work or someone had a weight intervention for me when I could no longer see my feet. But alas this was not to be... my biggest fear was that I would lose my job before Brad and I were ready for that step and my child would have to sleep in a basket in a van down by the river. Okay a bit dramatic, but the Baby Moon we want to go on would definitely be out of the question. To say my boss is not a understanding man and is very focused on growing his business is a gross understatement and with my company being so small none of the maternity laws could protect me. But I have to give credit where credit is due, he did not fire me and seemed generally happy for Brad and me. He even said that I could take off as much time as I needed and my job would be there waiting for me. The shock must have been all over my face as he laughed and said, "Why do you look so shocked?" I would have answered that is was because almost every other day he insults my intelligence and makes me question why they call work "work" instead of "hell"... but that seemed a bit like over stepping myself when he was being so nice. Any way the good news is that our great news is out and now I can be grumpy/tired, eat more snacks, and avoid smelly people at work and everyone blames the baby. Plus I didn't get fired!

12 Weeks 5 days

How far along? 12 weeks, 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: -6 lbs
Maternity clothes? I bought the most comfy maternity sweatshirt from target and I LOVE to wear it.
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: like a rock and pop right up in the morning
Best moment this week: Brad getting to see our baby move at our Dr visit on Tuesday
Miss Anything? Shoping for clothes... kinda loses all the fun when you have no idea what size you are going to be this summer.
Movement: Sadly the Dr told me that I most likely won't feel the baby move until past 20 weeks do to where the baby is sitting.
Food cravings: Sweets.... I ate an entire plate of rice crispie treats yesterday
Anything making you queasy or sick: The Valentines Day Holiday, but nothing pregnancy related
Have you started to show yet: Just a little bump
Gender prediction: Forget everyone else I'm sticking with a BOY!
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In (out=ewwwwww)
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: stir crazy I need a prodject
Looking forward to: installing the new floors in the baby room

I have a bump

It happened today. I was at the gym when a old friend came up to me and asked "I don't want to be rude but are you pregnant?". I thought she had heard through the usual means of mutual friends or Facebook and couldn't think of why asking me was rude... until she touched my stomach (why do people do this?). I was in my spandex work out clothes and while yes, I did eat a lot on Super Bowl Sunday, it was by no means enough to warrant a fat comment two days later. The look on my face must have scared her because she immediately started to apologize. I corrected her saying that, yes, I was pregnant but I hadn't thought I had started to "show". She assured me that I was as we have been working out at the same time for a few months and she could see a difference. As I'm only 11 weeks now this was a bit concerning to me for a few reasons but I was also really pleased as it made my pregnancy seem even more real (I'm still having a hard time with the reality of it all).
My two concerns are that;
#1- I don't want to blow up like the Michelin Man. I know I'm going to get big, I'm the kinda girl who's feet swell up so much on airplanes that if I take my heels off I can't get them back on when the plane lands. Don't even get me started on hot summer days I swell up like a marshmallow on fire! Now imagine a 8 month pregnant me in August... no wait please don't there will be pictures soon enough. Any way there will be enough time for me to be big later isn't 11 weeks a little early to be showing?

#2- I haven't told my work. You see...
The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is a United States federal law requiring covered employers to provide employees job-protected unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons.

This would be great if not for this tiny problem...
The federal FMLA does not apply to: workers in businesses with fewer than 50 employees.
My work only has about 35 employees and while I know my boss can't fire me for being pregnant, my fear is that he will find a way. The issue is that there is just no way my work can afford for me to be gone for that long and not replace me. While our plan is for me not to go back to work there, I still want to work up until the last few days. But there is no need for them to know that, right? If I start showing this early however, I won't be able to hide this much longer. So next week after our 12 week appointment I am going to have to say something to my boss, wish me luck... I'm going to need it.

So regardless of my future puffy-ness and possible joblessness, I guess have a bump!

                                                           ********Post Script********
NEVER ask a woman if she is pregnant based on her weight or possible baby bump. This girl was super lucky! If I had not been pregnant, I might have clawed her eyes out or more likely had to stay at the gym for another hour out of self consciousness.

10 Weeks 6 Days

How far along? 10 weeks, 6 days 
Total weight gain/loss: -4 lbs
Maternity clothes? I own way more than I should but need to wear none
 Stretch marks? No
Sleep: normal a little more tired at night but I wake up early to make up for it.
Best moment this week: Mailing out our announcements and everyone knowing our secret! I hate pretending to drink at parties.
Miss Anything? I wish I could paint!!! I have so many projects I want to do but painting is bad for the baby...
Movement: Nothing, but I saw the baby move on friday
Food cravings: Bread, Bread, and more Bread
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope feeling great
Have you started to show yet: Kaylee says no
Gender prediction: Girl because thats what everyone else thinks it is.
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In (out=ewwwwww)
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy but scared out of my mind
Looking forward to: Everything!!!!