16 Week Baby Bump!

It's here! My first baby bump post :) It only took me 16 weeks to do it! Overall, I have been feeling pretty good this past week. It is like night and day from my first 15 weeks. Where did this energy come from??? I am still getting sick a little but nothing that is going to slow me down like it had been doing.  Growing a human is tough stuff! But the greatest joy I have ever experienced so far in life :) And my belly has just completely "sprouted" the last 2 weeks. Take a look!

Baby B's Stats: Baby is the size of an avocado! [About 4.6 inches and 3.5 ounces] Baby can now hear my voice, I hope it likes my singing :) Baby's eyebrows, eye lashes and hair is starting to fill in and taste buds are being developed. Isn't that awesome??
Gender : Don't know yet! Gender Reveal Party has been scheduled for April 14th :)
Movement : For the past week I have been able to feel the baby move when I'm laying down. It feels as if the baby is rolling or shifting. Love it!!
Weight Gain : -5 Pounds.... can't keep food down!
Morning Sickness : All the time but starting to get better. Zofran and Phenergan are starting to finally do something for me.
Cravings : Fruit. That's all I want. All the time.
Exercise : 30 minute walks about 4 times a week. Trying for everyday now that I'm feeling better!
Energy : Much more energy this week. No naps either!
Sleeping : I wake up usually 2 times a night. Sleeping with Snoogle pillow is a must even though hubby isn't fond of it. Even with my pillow is starting to be difficult to get comfy.
Headaches & Backaches : Occasional headaches. Slight lower back pain.   Bellybutton : In but getting tight.
Emotions : Happy pretty much all the time. Although more sensitive...
Clothes : Maternity clothes all the way. So much more comfortable!
To-Do's : Start looking at baby gear. And getting pestered to register. 
Next Doctor Appointment : This Thursday!
Favorite Thing This Week : Having way more energy and feeling the baby move :)
Missing : Red wine and fish. [Almost all seafood and meat is making me sick...]
Looking Forward To : Hearing baby's heartbeat again during my appointment on Thursday. And  shopping for baby gear with hubby on Friday. 
Randomly Speaking : Even with all the sickness, I absolutely love being pregnant. Is it crazy that we are already talking about when we want to try for baby #2??? :)

Remember Me?!?

Hi my favorite bloggers!!! I'm backkkk!!!! I mean, not that I really went anywhere but I was flying under the radar pretty low. This little mama is back in full motion! I even already have several posts scheduled for this week :) So get ready!!
Why haven't I been blogging lately? Long story short... because this little precious one growing in my belly has kept me so very sick! For the past 9 weeks I did nothing but work, sleep and get sick. Literally. Good news, things seem to be getting better! Yay! Today I am 16w4d and feeling pretty good. My sickness was so bad from week 6 - week 15... I was throwing up an average of 4-5 times a day. And NOTHING helped! Dehydration anyone? My doctor diagnosed me with Hyperemesis... a big word for "24/7 sickness". Also known as the Kate Middleton sickness. And just like the Princess, last Friday I found myself in the hospital very much in need of fluids. I only stayed for one day luckily and things have been getting since.
So where do I go from here? Well for starters, I now have energy! I have been walking with my hubby every day this past week when I get home from work. And I'm able to cook again... well some nights at least. I have been staying up until 10ish last few nights instead of falling asleep at 7pm. The computer screen doesn't make me nauseous any more. Which means work will be more pleasant and more excitingly, it means I will get in a good blogging routine again, starting today! Heads up, my first baby bump post will be posted this evening! 
Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me the past month. Since I announced my pregnancy, I have received so much love and support! Thank you to everyone who has offered great advice on handling this constant morning sickness. And a very special thank you to my sponsors who have been so sweet and understanding with my lack of blogging lately. 
I can't wait to catch up with all of you! So stay tuned!!!!! Love you to all :)

Monthly Round-Up Link- Up {February 2013}

Hey guys! Happy March 1st :) How the time flies bye!! Today I am so excited to be co-hosting the Monthly Round Up Link Up with host, Jen, at Our Love And Our Blessings!

A link up that takes a look back at your recent blogging past.

Here's what you do:

--- follow your host and co-host 

--- tweet about the link up    Tweet

--- link up.

That's it.  Super easy.  Can't wait to read all of your posts and see what you've been up to lately.

*you can read what this linkup is about HERE.



So let's take a look at some of my favorite posts from February :
Best Mardi Gras Food and Drinks The French Quarter 411 Happy Mardi Gras Wedding Wednesday : Our First Dance
and my favorite post ever written, I'm Going To Be A...... {Here's a hint: "M_M"!}

I can't wait to read your highlights from February!!

Follow Me Maybe? Blog Hop

Welcome to the Follow Me Maybe Blog Hop!

Hosted by:

Anna @ Ever So Anna

&

Mary @ A Happy Wife in New Orleans

Hello Friends! We are so excited to be hosting another blog hop!  You can look forward to this little social gathering every other week! Thanks to everybody who participated with us in the past! We are so excited to see how much we can get this blog hop to grow, resulting in your blog readership to grow as well! 

Let's get this party started! :)

Here are the rules:

1. Follow the Hosts publicly on GFC- This will help us expand the blog hop and our blogs which in the long run helps bring more exposure to YOU :)
2. Follow the Hosts- Help the Blog hop to grow and show some love to the hosts!
3. Spread the word- Tweet the blog hop up, include a link in your blog post or place the button below somewhere on your blog!} *The more link ups, the more new followers and friends! We will feature a new link up friend every week! We can only feature you if you have the blog hop button on your blog though!
4. Go say Hello to the blog in front and behind you!
5. Have Fun and join us every other Thursday! 

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If you would like to co-host please e-mail Anna at eversoannablog@gmail.com!
We would love to have you!!