17 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 17 weeks
Size of baby: turnip
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 8-9 lbs.
Maternity Clothes: I gave up on trying to squeeze into my regular pants 
Gender: THURSDAY!!
Movement: little flutters
What I miss: nothing, I’m enjoying every minute of pregnancy 
Cravings:  Orange Soda 
Symptoms: growing tummy & head aches
Best Moment this week: counting down the days until my next sono

My Valentine

**Disclaimer: This post is going to be a mushy one. You have been warned.**

With Valentines Day just a few days ago, I was thinking of all of the things I love about MY valentine.  My hubby is THE greatest gift I have every received.  My love for him grows stronger every single day.  He is always on my mind and I am constantly thanking God for such an amazing husband.  I can’t imagine loving anything else in this world as much as I love him.  I am SO blessed to be able to go to work with him everyday & spend so much time with him.  I don’t know how he puts up with me sometime, but fortunately he never seems to get tired of me. I always make an effort to remind myself of my blessings and not take them for granted because I know I am the luckiest girl in the work!

So, in honor of Valentine’s Day, here are my Top 10 reasons why I love my hubby!!

 

10. I love the way you are willing to work/hang out with all of us girls all of the time!

 

 9. I love the way you are totally obsessed with Dave Matthews and we can never miss a summer concert series.

 

8. I love the way that you get an idea in your head and you become TOTALLY obsessed.

 

7. I love the way you never forget the little things that matter to me.                                                                                                           

6. I love that you don’t mind if I cry all of the time even if it’s over something as silly as a commercial.

 

5. I love the way you spoil me with little surprises and gifts just because you want to.

 

4. I love the way to love/tolerate my family and all of our craziness.

 

3. I love the passion you have for kids.  Especially the kids that need some extra special attention.

2. I love the way I see you grow as a Man of God.

 

                     

1. I love the way you love me and I thank the Lord everyday for sending you to me.  I love you baby!!!!!

16 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 16 weeks
Size of baby: avocado
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 7 lbs.
Maternity Clothes: I tried on my favorite shirt today and it was too tight
Gender: 1 1/2 weeks!!
Movement: little flutters
What I miss: having lots clothing options
Cravings:  still crazy for my Orange Juice & now Orange Soda 
Symptoms: growing tummy
Best Moment this week: feeling the baby kick

15 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights
How Far Along: 15 weeks
Size of baby: apple
Total Weight Gain/Loss: 5 – 6 lbs.
Maternity Clothes: Definitely the pants and some cute dresses too! 
Gender: 3 more weeks!!
Movement: little flutters
What I miss: sushi
Cravings:  still crazy for my Orange Juice but I’m starting to crave sweets again too 
Symptoms: daily growing tummy
Best Moment this week: Doctor’s appointment tomorrow!!

 

That’s right, doctor’s appointment tomorrow!! I can’t wait!  I don’t think I am scheduled for a sonogram but you better believe I am going to beg to have one.  I am going crazy wondering what this baby is going to be. (But I am still having strong girl thoughts ) But if not, I can wait 3 more weeks, at least I will get to hear that sweet heartbeat again.  A friend text a good idea and told me to record the heartbeat on my phone so that I can share it with others!!  I’m sure a post will follow tomorrow if there is any exciting news!

Hello 2nd Trimester

 

                                    

Not the world’s greatest picture but I told several people that I would post a picture of my itty bitty baby bump.  SO, here is Baby Bischoff at 14 weeks and here are some facts about our little one:

Size: 3 1/2 inches about the size of a lemon

Weight: 1 1/2 ounces

Weekly Developments: squint, grimace, frown, pee, suck their thumb and grasp

Baby can also form facial expressions and flex their hands and feet