Happy 6 Month!

Sorry it's been so long since my last post, I missed the last two weeks due to time issues and due to Nate not being around when I needed pictures taken.






Today I am officially in my 6th month of pregnancy...that's half a year! Caden is just over a pound in weight and almost a foot long...about the size of a standard letter. He is really active now, kicking and punching all over the place. It's so amazing and surreal to see your skin move and realize that there is a little person in their practicing his acrobatics. It's such a miracle...God really has created us so amazingly awesome.

On Monday I visited the cardiologist to get my heart checked due to the weird episodes I've been having. I had lots of wires stuck all over my body...it was very interesting! The cool part was getting an ultrasound and seeing my own heart beating on the screen. I'm so used to seeing a baby moving not a heart lol! All the tests were normal so I got the all clear, thank goodness.

As far as preparing Caden's room goes, I cleaned the room out of junk while Nate cleaned the carpets in the whole house. We got a nice large green rug and I washed and hung up all of the clothes I have for him so far. The cats are now restricted from going in the room, much to their annoyance. I'm also trying to finish the baby registry finally...I think I'm almost there. In case you wanted to know I am registered and Target and Babies R' Us.

I can't believe there are only 16 weeks left until the little guy is here!!!

Appointments

We had a good OBGYN appointment today, except for the fact that we were kept waiting for over an hour and a half! The baby's heartbeat was good, and my belly growth was on target. I also had put on about 7 pounds since our last appointment 5 weeks ago! But seeing as I had not gained anything up until now, this weight gain was pleasing to my doctor, although it was still a few pounds short of normal. I should be aiming to gain about a pound a week....so we will see. I definitely feel bigger!
In other news, I have been referred to a cardiologist due to the weird heart issues I've been having since I've gotten pregnant, mainly the slowing of my pulse. I'm sure they won't find anything, but it's good to check - seeing as my brother also has some heart problems. I got told I may need to wear a heart monitor too.

My next appointment is in 4 weeks, then the next one is 3 weeks after that (and by then I will be 28 weeks and Caden will be viable if delivered from this point on - so in just 6 1/2 weeks!). Then, 2 weeks after that when I am 30 weeks...to my surprise yet delight, I have another ultrasound! THEN it will be 8 to 10 weeks after that when the little guy arrives!!! Did I lose you? Lol yep you can tell I'm laying out all the milestones already. Now I just have to get the nursery put together...I have a lot to do :)

21 weeks

I'm over half way there! Sorry I missed a week, but I was in Colorado and forgot to pack my picture outfit. I'm definitely feeling bigger now....Caden has really grown a lot. He is still moving and rolling, just not enough for me to feel it that strongly yet. This last week I've been getting some painful calf cramps and night while in Colorado, and on Sunday I had some kind of reaction to the altitude and was really dizzy, saw colors, and I think my blood pressure dropped and I had a hard time standing. I had to walk out of a church service! I think I had been restricting any fluids due to the fact I was making sooo many bathroom trips, which then caused me to get dehydrated. I drank a bottle and a half of water then I felt much better.

On Monday is my next OBGYN appointment, we will see how much weight I have gained! I know I have gained some....just not as much as is expected by now (which is about 10 pounds I think).

Below is a pic of dinner that I made last night....it's a goat cheese, cream cheese, garlic and spinach whole wheat pasta. I know I'm not really meant to have soft cheeses but I couldn't resist! Looks good eh? Look I'm getting all domestic!