Well...just returned from my 16 week doctor appointment and found out that I gained 5 pounds this last 4 weeks! Yikes! That's a total of 8 - I am still wearing my "normal" clothes and haven't gotten into any maternity wear yet, but I have a feeling that door will need to be opened soon.
Over the next few weeks, the little one is going to double in size! That's right - go from only 4-5 inches long to 10 inches! I know by then, my current clothing will not fit the same.
The little avocado's heartbeat was at 140 today :) I was able to record it too. I emailed the IPs and cannot wait to hear from them. I am not going to upload it until I know they've heard their baby's heartbeat for the FIRST time...I can only imagine their joy.
Since this is an international surrogacy, legal things are just a bit different. I need to find my birth certificate for them along with getting a "statement of pregnancy" from my doctor. I'm not really sure what that is, so I'll be contacting TSC to see if they have a form to use for this. I hope so, because my doctor wasn't sure either.
The next four weeks will go by fast I am sure. I'll return to teaching full time in three weeks, then school begins and I'll have 5 new sections of sophomores and juniors. Finally, the IPs will fly here from France for the BIG ultrasound, hospital tour, and doctor appointment. I'm still not sure if they plan to find out the sex of their child - I hope so!
Cannot wait to see them again!
A Bright Star
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
15 weeks 6 days
A quick update:
Baby Orange loves Mexican - I think I could eat it everyday! I believe I had some 4 days in a row, and now it is time for more :)
I haven't been sleeping much. :( The ever growing belly is beginning to get in the way of being comfortable. I will probably start looking for one of those "mommy" pillows. Also, if I am laying on my side and roll to my back I instantly have to use the bathroom! What's that mean? I'm in my second trimester and I shouldn't have to use the bathroom as much but this little one must love the bouncing on my bladder!
Tomorrow - baby appointment. I hope I can record the heartbeat this time. I know my IPs would be ecstatic to hear it!
Baby will be an avocado tomorrow - that's BIG!!!
Baby Orange loves Mexican - I think I could eat it everyday! I believe I had some 4 days in a row, and now it is time for more :)
I haven't been sleeping much. :( The ever growing belly is beginning to get in the way of being comfortable. I will probably start looking for one of those "mommy" pillows. Also, if I am laying on my side and roll to my back I instantly have to use the bathroom! What's that mean? I'm in my second trimester and I shouldn't have to use the bathroom as much but this little one must love the bouncing on my bladder!
Tomorrow - baby appointment. I hope I can record the heartbeat this time. I know my IPs would be ecstatic to hear it!
Baby will be an avocado tomorrow - that's BIG!!!
Friday, July 15, 2011
Announcing Via Facebook
Since most of my family, friends, and co-workers don't see me daily in the summer I thought it was time to announce the gestational surrogacy to all. At first I was a little worried and debated about announcing at all. Some people have their opinions and I really didn't want to hear any of them! This journey with my IPs has been amazing, therefore anyone else raining on my parade was unwelcome.
Much to my surprise! Everyone that has commented or sent me a message is ecstatic for me and the IPs. It amazes me how the ones closest to you, can accept you for all of your decisions without judgement. It's a great feeling to know I have the support of many.
I've really been feeling well. Still hungry as ever, but that gives me an excuse to have an extra cookie! No, not really, but it does encourage me to eat more fruits and veggies. Also, I've really tried to integrate more dairy - but if you know me at all, drinking a glass of milk is the last thing I want to do. Instead I've found a great yogurt -cherry crisp! It's delicious.
Only five weeks from now, and I'll be back to work full-time. The summer has gone by too fast already. Any ideas on how or what to tell my high school students?
Next doctor appointment: July 27 - hoping to capture the heartbeat on a recording for the IPs!
~Much love,
The Rolling Stork
Much to my surprise! Everyone that has commented or sent me a message is ecstatic for me and the IPs. It amazes me how the ones closest to you, can accept you for all of your decisions without judgement. It's a great feeling to know I have the support of many.
I've really been feeling well. Still hungry as ever, but that gives me an excuse to have an extra cookie! No, not really, but it does encourage me to eat more fruits and veggies. Also, I've really tried to integrate more dairy - but if you know me at all, drinking a glass of milk is the last thing I want to do. Instead I've found a great yogurt -cherry crisp! It's delicious.
Only five weeks from now, and I'll be back to work full-time. The summer has gone by too fast already. Any ideas on how or what to tell my high school students?
Next doctor appointment: July 27 - hoping to capture the heartbeat on a recording for the IPs!
~Much love,
The Rolling Stork
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Baby Bump
It's official as of July 1st! The baby bump has arrived and there aren't too many shirts in my closet that can hide the belly! I took my first photo while in Chicago and emailed it to my IPs. I'm trying to download it from my phone too, but it is not cooperating today.
I'll keep taking one every four weeks just so everyone can see the progress.
I am feeling so much better these days. Still using the bathroom frequently but if that's it - I can definitely handle it.
I notified all of my friends, family and contacts on Facebook today. I figured since the baby bump is noticeable, it was the easiest way to "tell" everyone without going into too much personal detail.
Other than that, not much to report. I'll be 14 weeks tomorrow!
I'll keep taking one every four weeks just so everyone can see the progress.
I am feeling so much better these days. Still using the bathroom frequently but if that's it - I can definitely handle it.
I notified all of my friends, family and contacts on Facebook today. I figured since the baby bump is noticeable, it was the easiest way to "tell" everyone without going into too much personal detail.
Other than that, not much to report. I'll be 14 weeks tomorrow!
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