14 Weeks (It's late. Sorry!)

See my baby bump. Haha

 

 

 

How far along? 14 Weeks

Total weight gain: Not sure yet.
Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity shorts because they are so comfy. :)
Stretch marks? none yet
Sleep:  It is hard to fall asleep at night still. I am having bad back pain still. 

 Best moment this week: Energy and no nausea!
Miss Anything? I miss working out, doing the bodybuilding workout.
Movement: Not yet.... But I can't wait.
Food cravings: Pizza. Mac n Cheese. Apples.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Dirty diapers and the litter box. yuck!
Gender: Unknown yet..
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Heart burn
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time:  I have been really happy and energetic this past week.

 Looking forward to: My next doctor visit, baby movements, and the big ultrasound.

Week 13

 The weeks are coming fast now. I know they will slow down the bigger I get.  They always do. I am in the middle of looking pregnant and looking like I ate too much food. I hate that between stage. :) I am also feeling sick this week. I am not sure if it is a cold or allergies. I feel miserable. I hope I get over it soon. 

How far along? 13 Weeks

Total weight gain: Went back down to pre-pregnancy weight.
Maternity clothes? Not yet. Getting close though.
Stretch marks? none yet
Sleep:  It is hard to fall asleep at night still. I am having bad back pain and it is getting worse. 

 Best moment this week: Reaching 2nd trimester!
Miss Anything? I miss energy some and a flatter stomach. :)
Movement: Not yet....
Food cravings: Pizza. lol I am not a huge pizza fan before either.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Dirty diapers and the litter box. yuck!
Gender: Unknown yet......
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Nausea, tired, and cramps.
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time:  I have been happier this past week.

 Looking forward to: My next doctor visit.

Sweet Baby Stokes #4 is on the way!

           After all I have been through the past eight months I never thought I would be having another baby Stokes! A miscarriage in December and surgery from an ectopic surgery in May. I had one tube left and was okay with a family of five. I was at peace with not having another child. Then without thinking about it I was suppose to start my monthly friend and hadn't yet so I took a pregnancy test. It was positive. I thought it was a joke. I pulled out a digital one I had and it read Pregnant pretty fast. I was in shock! I didn't think with one tube it would be possible or as quick. It was a month since surgery. I went straight to the doctor and they confirmed I was pregnant and they wanted to make it was in the uterus. A long and short 8 weeks later and here we are with a cute, healthy , little baby in my belly! We are excited, yet scared. :)

 12 weeks Pregnant!!! Due March 4, 2013

How far along? 12 Weeks

Total weight gain: 2 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Not yet. Getting close though.
Stretch marks? none yet
Sleep:  It is hard to fall asleep at night. I am having bad back pain. I had to take Tylenol pm the other night just to sleep. :(

 Best moment this week:  Reaching 12 weeks!
Miss Anything? I miss energy some and a flatter stomach. :)
Movement: Not yet....
Food cravings: Fruit and cherry limeades at Sonic
Anything making you queasy or sick: Dirty diapers and the litter box yuck!
Gender: Unknown yet......
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Nausea, tired, heartburn, and gassy
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time:  The last couple weeks have been a roller coaster of moods. I am getting more energy and reaching second trimester though. 

 Looking forward to: Second trimester and hearing the heart beat again!

Thankful Thursday: Family Vacation

     This Thursday I am thankful for the past opportunity of getting to go on a family vacation. As a child I did not go on many vacations at all. It was nice to get away, the kids have fun, and get closer to family I do not get to see that often.

       I was adopted when I was two by a family that was close to my biological family. My mom had passed away and my dad adopted me to this family. It was a difficult time and I do not blame him at all. I have kept in touch with Tom and he invited me and the kids to go to Florida with them for a week. Joey unfortunately had to stay and work, but I thought it would be great to get out and enjoy a vacation.

       We stayed in a beach house (the SwankyShack) in Cape Coral, Florida. It is pretty far south. We went to five beaches. My favorites were Fort Lauderdale and Fort Myers. It was nice to swim in the ocean, relax on the beach, and enjoy a cozy beach house. It was an amazing week. I grew closer to my biological family and the kids enjoyed their aunts and uncles so much. They had a blast. Bailee cried when they left our house.

        God works in mysterious ways. I am sure Tom never thought after giving me up he would get to spend time with me and then his grandchildren. It was an amazing trip and showed me how much family means to me. They are a close and strong family. The kids needed that time and God knew so did I. I am very blessed to be given new opportunities every day!


Have a Blessed Day!
Katie