Some interesting stuff going on this week! I guess I'll start with the ER visit. This past Friday I had a HORRIBLE headache. When I say horrible, I mean worst one I've ever had in my life! By then it was accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light...I couldn't even get to sleep to try and sleep it off! It had been going on for three days already and then it just decided to kick it up another notch and make me absolutely miserable! (tylenol could not touch this thing!) I had talked to my mother-in-law about it earlier that day and she told me that if it persisted or my nausea got any worse that I would need to go to the ER. I also looked it up in all of my pregnancy books and one thing that it says to go in for is sever headache. I tried to keep from going as much as I could because I used to work in the ER and people used to come in for the most RIDICULOUS things. I guess I just didn't want to be one of those people and waste the care giver's time. Anyway, Zach came home from work and his mom called and asked how I was doing. Not any better, so she said to take me in. So, off we go!! The doctor checked me out and wanted to run a CAT scan to check for a brain bleed just to be on the safe side since that can sometimes occur in pregnancy. The CAT scan came back normal but did show a pretty severe sinus infection which would explain the headache. After loading me up with a cocktail for my headache, and a breathing treatment for my asthma, he sent me home with some meds to treat my sinuses. A few days later, and I'm almost back to normal! I still get little tinges of a headache here and there, but nothing THAT bad. Thank you Jesus!! Let me just say, I have a new appreciation for those of you that suffer from migraines because, that cannot be easy to handle!! Another occurrence this week that was completely out of the norm, I actually got sick! This is obviously not something I was hoping for or that I wanted but, seriously?! 16 weeks and I get sick for the very first time!! I actually think I just got a bit overheated but, it really did throw me for a loop! I feel blessed to have not had to experience that TRUE morning sickness. I have a couple of friends that have, and are having to go through it now. I hope it doesn't last long for them or anyone else having to go through that! If you have though, you have certainly earned your 'mommy stripes'!
Now for my weekly check-in:
Now for my weekly check-in:
How far along: 16 Weeks
Total weight gain: Still no weigh in. We will know on the 24th!
Maternity clothes? jeans and capris. I also have to dig through my wardrobe daily just to find a shirt that is long enough to cover my 'bump'!
Stretch marks? I've thought I found one a couple of times and I FREAK OUT! But so far, it's been false alarms.
Sleep: Great! But I've been waking up insanely early.
Best moment this week: Getting to see our precious baby and finally finding out the gender!!
Miss Anything? Zach took me to lunch yesterday and had a drink...eye stared it down the entire time!! It looked so summery and refreshing!
Movement: Here and there
Food cravings: Peaches! really just fruit in general.
Anything making you queasy or sick: not as of late.
Gender: you'll have to keep reading!! (and NO PEEKING!!)
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Headaches and heartburn
Belly Button in or out? in...getting more shallow already though.
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Ecstatic!
Looking forward to: My birthday and baby shower!!
On to the BIG NEWS!!! Yesterday we had our gender detection ultrasound!! I highly recommend the location that we had it done. The staff was SO friendly and seemed genuinely interested and excited in having a part in such a special moment. They also offer AMAZING packages! Here is a link to their site:
Since the beginning of this pregnancy, I was SURE I was having a boy! I even told a friend that if I was on the ultrasound table and they told me it was a girl, I would pass out just because I'd be so surprised! (Not that I wouldn't love to have a girl, I was just THAT sure it was a boy) So, before I tell you if I was right or wrong, here are some pictures from the ultrasound!
This is the side of baby's face, and the back is turned and you can see a little arm and leg and the bottom.
Profile view
A 3D view of the face. Arms are up by the face and mouth is open.
Another profile shot. (my favorite!)
Alright, enough waiting.... ;)
It's a BOY!!!!
His name is Dakota Lane, after a very special friend of Zach's.
His name is Dakota Lane, after a very special friend of Zach's.
I like your blog!! You were like me, I had a feeling the whole time I was having a girl, and I was right!!!! Good luck with everything!! :)
ReplyDeleteAww thank you so much! It makes me feel better knowing that someone actually reads this =] As I keep going I'm planning on posting all the decor for the nursery and EVERYTHING else so keep checking back!
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