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Monday, September 18, 2006

13th Week Journal...

How far along? 13wks today
Total weight gain/loss: I'm guessing about ~4 lbs
TP Test: 8 squares of toilet paper
Maternity Clothes: Not yet - but will definitely need something shortly that is comfortable. I'm in the stage where my clothes still fit but they're snug and uncomfortable
Stretch marks? No new ones
Sleep:
Still don't sleep all that well because I'm having a hard time training myself to sleep on my side. I use the body pillow Sharon gave me to start out and it's very comfy - it's just a matter of keeping myself on either side.
Best moment this week: Sharing our NEWS! Telling my nana was the most memorable - she told me the sweetest things about when I was a baby and how good of a Mom I'd be and how happy she was for us. I sat at my desk and was crying on the phone, just praying that no one would knock on my door!
Worst moment this week: Actually this was a good week - we started to tell our family & friends, and I had no major issues but started to experience the abdominal aches which truly feels like stretching.
Concerns/Fears: I do hope I remember all my questions for the doctor. Sleeping on my sides, I wake up and find that I've rolled onto my back (that's the most comfortable for me but the books says to sleep on your sides). If you don't have any symptoms, should you assume that all is well? :)
Movement: N/A
Food cravings:
Gender prediction: I'm on the fence
Labor Signs: N/A
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Weekly Wisdom:
Milestones: Being able to tell our family & friends was the best part of the week! Everyone was so excited for us which only help to make this whole thing a lot more real. But I never thought I would be so nervous & anxious to tell my family - but man, did I have hives! :)

8 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

It's great to be able to say this outloud...."I'M GOING TO BE A GRAMMIE!!"

GTB-S

9/18/2006 12:34 PM  
Blogger ChristyR said...

HOLY GOOD NEWS! Congrats Mel and Dan and little Chiocco and all family related to the three of you! Awesome! I figured this was the STAY TUNED announcement and had my finger's crossed. Was wondering what was going on with you..know I know! Congratulations MEL! YAY! Think we can host an blogging baby shower? Is that possible? When are you due?

9/18/2006 7:44 PM  
Blogger Kristin said...

CONGRATULATIONS! I am so happy/excited/thrilled for you.

9/18/2006 8:19 PM  
Blogger itsjustshannon said...

Congratulations to you both!

9/18/2006 8:43 PM  
Blogger sk said...

Congrats!!

9/18/2006 9:39 PM  
Blogger tricia said...

I am soooooo thrilled for you.
I think you are an awesome person
and I am so thankful this is happening to you. I have prayed about it several times over the past year. I can't wait to see more updates. You are gonna be a fantastic mom--and just wait til the next time we get together-might be a long time-- but oh the laughs and stories we will share.
I hope this finds you and your little peanut doing well.
love ya Tricia

9/18/2006 10:44 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi, just checking up on you. Love Sue

9/19/2006 7:31 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mel & Dan- we are soooooo happy for the two of you. I love the blog- to be part of the circle of friends watching a miracle grow!!
See you soon, love
Angelo & Mary

10/07/2006 8:37 PM  

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