Blondie Pregnancy 3.0

I found out I was pregnant in early November. I took a couple of tests on a whim (without saying anything to anyone) and when one showed up positive I took another. When it turned positive too I was SHOCKED! We weren't trying to get pregnant (A third baby was definitely on our radar, just not for many months!). I just could not believe it. I quickly texted Toby (I needed to tell him right away!!! It could NOT wait!!!) and he did not respond...for like a half an hour! HALF AN HOUR people. He was getting his hair cut and after he called me and we both talked about how shocked we were and how we just couldn't believe it. I was floored. He was surprised but actually he seemed excited :)

I haven't done a very good job at documenting this pregnancy. At all. With both girls I kept detailed pregnancy journals from the day I found out...with this baby I've kept a few iphone notes. Oops ;) In my attempt to salvage some record of this pregnancy here's a glimpse of what I can remember....

4-5 weeks...Called my OB & went in for blood work. Hcg levels were 400 & over 900 48 hours later. Pregnancy confirmed.

7 weeks...First ultrasound was 7 weeks 2 days. Baby measured exactly 7 weeks 2 days and the heartbeat was 161. The pregnancy started to feel real (kind of). I was nauseas on and off but never actually threw up. I craved NY style cheese pizza, cheese & crackers, lemon water & orange juice. Took Diclegis to help with nausea at bedtime.

12 weeks...Threw up for the first time after eating a bowl of frosted flakes. Sickness was immediately followed by a migraine headache that last 2.5 days. It was awful. Heartbeat was 160 with the Doppler. We told Leighton & Gracen once we hit the 12 week mark & Leighton was soooo excited. She told everyone she knew the next day at school haha! Nothing sounded and/or tasted good to eat.

14 weeks...More headaches but no longer throwing up with them. Appetite started to come back some. Craved cheese sandwiches (yes cheese only) from Subway & Hawaiian Punch mixed with sparkling water. Strange because I am SO not a juice person.

!6 weeks...Finally started to feel better. Craved shrimp tempura sushi rolls from Drake's. I seriously ate them 4 days in a row. Also ate lots of green apples (super weird for me), apple juice and water with lots of lemon or lime. Went back on Diclegis at bedtime (stopped at 13 weeks) to help with my waves of nausea. Heartbeat was 143 with the doppler. Heartburn after I eat. Up 5 lbs.

19 weeks...Headaches still lingering but still no throwing up. Hungry all the time and eating lots of anything that sounds good haha. Loving sweetarts & anything sour. Still taking Diclegis at night & nausea seems to be completely gone. Ultrasound showed baby is a BOY and we were completely stunned. I don't think we said a word the whole time we were in the room with the tech. Well except, "WHAT?? REALLY??" Leighton said she knew it was a boy all along and doesn't understand why everyone is so surprised.

20 weeks...HALFWAY MARK. Spent the week at Disney World and ate lots of chocolate cake & drank a ton of milk (I usually loathe milk). up 11 lbs to date. Feel lots of wiggles & kicks. Baby does not have a name but we still have plenty of time to find one. Starting to get used to the idea of having a boy but am still surprised to this day. Can't wait to cuddle the little guy :)

PS...third baby bumps grow A LOT faster :)))