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My Pregnancy Journey- 16 Weeks

November 29, 2015

My Pregnancy Journey- 16 Weeks

Thanksgiving week! What a great time to be a) pregnant and b) in the second trimester! Lately, I have been getting morning sickness basically every day which is weird cause I didn’t have that the first trimester. So it has been a pain trying to figure out what to eat for breakfast. Heartburn has also been an issue with me lately and nothing seems to work very well. But I did enjoy avacadoThanksgiving feasting on all of the food and not feeling guilty about it!

What’s the Baby up to This Week:
• Baby is as big as a Avocado
• Baby’s listening to your voice, thanks to tiny bones forming in his or her ears.
• Baby’s growing hair, lashes and eyebrows.
• And baby’s forming taste buds

 

 

I’ve also started to do my baby registry. I found a great website called Babylist that allows you to link or incorporate everything you want from multiple website including Etsy! Here are some of the things that I have added to my registry:

The Deluxe dock is the ultimate docking station for your baby ages 0-8 months old. Multifunctional and multitasking, the Dockatot™ Deluxe offers a safe and comfy spot that lets baby rest, lounge, play, cuddle, do tummy time and get diaper changes. Deluxe docks are lightweight and portable, allowing for easy travel. Additional covers are available for purchase to match your mood, room and style.

The MILK SNOB™ Cover was designed with you and your baby in mind. – Use as nursing cover, car seat cover or shopping cart cover. – Offers 360 coverage. – The stylish way to protect your child against harsh sunlight, wind and unwanted onlookers when used as a car seat cover. – Modern and super easy to use. – Amazingly soft and airy. – 4 way stretch allows for a custom fit on any infant car seat. – New Moms love to receive it as a baby shower gift.

Diaper Clutch, Herringbone Fabric, Aqua, Small Diaper Bag, Modern Print

Gray & White Elephants Travel Changing Pad for Babies

Sup Cuz Bodysuit or Tee

Two Gender Neutral Mint Baby Burp Cloths in Arrow and Minky, Baby Arrow Burp Cloth by BizyBelle

With natural colors, textures and forms, the mimijumi baby bottle provides the perfect complement to breastfeeding and the best possible transition to bottle feeding. The innovative nipple design replicates a mother’s breast, creating a natural feeding and latching experience for a happier and healthier bottle fed baby. Bold colors and soft textures are combined to give the Very Hungry bottle a distinctive, eye-catching appearance.

 

Pregnancy

My Pregnancy Journey – 14/15 Weeks

November 21, 2015
15 weeks baby bump

My Pregnancy Journey – 14/15 Weeks

I had to write these two weeks together because I was sick with the stomach bug and a cold. So these two weeks have been pretty rough to say the least. However, I did get to go to the doctor and got to listen to the heartbeat. The doctor said it was a strong 140 bpm. I was also worried cause it was hurting me to lay on my side when I was sleeping and I didn’t want to hurt the baby. The doctor reassured me that it was still safe to me to sleep on my back. She said by the time that it was unsafe it would most likely be uncomfortable.

Of course, statistically speaking they say 120-140 is a boy and 140-160 is a girl. Our baby is making it about impossible to predict the sex until we see the baby’s face around May 6th.

Gender determination prenatal heartbeatGender determination prenatal heartbeat

Gender determination prenatal heartbeat

After the attacks on Pairs, I decided to make sure my baby bump picture the French flag.

Now, I’m not gonna explain my pregnancy symptoms this week because I was sick and so don’t want to confuse the difference.
15 weeks baby bump

14 weeks pregnant

14 weeks pregnant

Baby at 14 Weeks:

• Baby is as big as a lemon
• Baby’s probably thumb sucking and wiggling his or her toes in there!
• Baby’s kidneys are making urine, and the liver and spleen are doing their jobs too.
• And Baby’s growing lanugo, a thin, peach-fuzz-like hair, all over – it’ll help keep the body warm!

 

 

 

15 weeks pregnant

15 weeks pregnant

Baby at 15 Weeks:
• Baby is as big as an orange
• You probably can’t feel it yet, but baby’s squirming a ton!
• Baby might even be hiccuping in there
• Baby’s making lots of progress: the joints and limbs can all move now

 

Pregnancy

My Pregnancy Journey – 13 Weeks

November 9, 2015
13 Weeks Pregnant

My Pregnancy Journey- 13 Weeks

Last week of the 1st trimester!! Can’t wait to meet this little nugget. Josh and I are still on the path to not find out what the baby will be until Baby Ackerman is born! Luckily the nausea has gone down. But I still get hungry all the time and I don’t want to eat ANYTHING. For someone who used to love food this is very hard, especially when I know I have to eat. Side note: I do eat, a lot. It is just hard process.

Still driving home at 5pm (for my 1 hr commute) is very HARD. I get nauseous during that hour and by the time I get home I do not want to eat anything.

I’m already feeling in the “Nesting” mode and want to have the nursery all ready and done, but got to wait patiently on my slow husband! lol

What is happening to Baby Ackerman at 13 weeks: Peach
• Baby is as big as a Peach!
• Baby is forming vocal cords and teeth!
• Baby is still tiny but has fingerprints!
• Baby’s intestines are moving from the umbilical cord to their more permanent place,  in the tummy.
• Baby is 2.9″ long and weighs .81 oz.

Pregnancy

Meet Baby Matthew Scott Gilpin Jr. (aka MJ)

August 1, 2015
Newborn Baby MJ

Meet Baby Matthew Scott Gilpin Jr. (aka MJ)

Seems like my family is just popping out babies lately! My sister, Jessica who has been supplying the Baby Bump photos went into labor 2 weeks early on Thursday, July 30th. Matthew Scott Gilpin Jr. was born at 7:35am weighing in at 6lbs 11 oz and is 20″ long.

After getting to spend a lot of time with baby MJ, we have discovered that he is super duper strong! Also, if he’s upset and you give him back to his momma he calms down!

We are very blessed to have another baby to love!

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Pregnancy

Baby Bump- 38 Weeks

July 29, 2015
Baby Bump 38 Weeks Chalkboard Sign

Baby Bump- 38 Weeks


Baby Bump 38 Weeks Chalkboard Sign
Happy Bump Day and a special bump day shout out to my mom, Heather Cooper Carlomagno, cuz it’s her buuurfday!!! Sorry mom, looks like MJ isn’t budging today frown emoticon But as of Monday I was 80% effaced so that’s close right?! Now that I got my issue taken care of last week, I’m not really miserable…but I do want to see my little man soon, so he can come whenever he wants!! On the agenda for today and tomorrow…cleaning (yuck!!) – Jessica Campbell

Pregnancy

Baby Bump – 37 Weeks

July 22, 2015
Baby Bump 37 Weeks Chalkboard Sign

Baby Bump – 37 Weeks

Happy Bump Day!! If you ask me how I’m feeling, the response will be this…miserable. I’m miserable. Basically everything that can hurt does hurt. With that being said, whenever you want to come out and play MJ, mommy is ready for you (even though I know it’s better for you to stay in for a bit more…I’m having a hard time convincing myself of this lately). – Jessica

 

Pregnancy

Baby Bump – 35 Weeks

July 8, 2015
Baby Bump 35 Weeks Chalkboard Sign

Baby Bump – 35 Weeks

Bump Day!! So last weekend’s to do list didn’t get accomplished lol so I’m gonna do it this weekend! So, car seat, hospital bag (suitcase), and there was something else but I forgot lol I will add setting up the baby monitor to that though! But basically, I’m counting down the days until my maternity leave – Jessica

Pregnancy

Baby Bump- 34 Weeks

July 1, 2015
Baby Bump 34 Weeks Chalkboard Sign

Baby Bump- 34 Weeks

Well my bump days are hopefully dwindling down!! But 1st off…I know I spelled “cantaloupe” wrong, but I was already finished with the board when I noticed it and said screw it hahah So what’s going on in pregnancy land…not much! Got a waterproof mattress pad just in case 🙂 going to pack our hospital bag (suitcase lol) this weekend and hopefully gonna install the car seat this weekend too! Getting more tired and lazy each and everyday but I’m trucking along! Until next week!

Pregnancy

Baby Bump- 33 Weeks

June 28, 2015
Baby Bump 33 Weeks Chalkboard Sign

Baby Bump- 33 Weeks

Hump day bump day!! 33 weeks down…7 to go! While I love little man and I love feeling him all the time (and yes he moves all day long lol), I’m ready for him to be here! Heartburn/indigestion is my constant companion, I’m exhausted, and getting out of bed in the morning is about the hardest thing to do. I have no motivation to do anything. I just want to watch TV all day long and that’s it. Have a Dr appointment on Monday to check on little MJ, hopefully the doctor will see me, think I’m too big, and get me an ultrasound lol wishful thinking!! Have a great day!

Pregnancy

Bump Day- 32 Weeks

June 27, 2015
Baby Bump 32 Weeks Sign

Bump Day- 32 Weeks

Happy Bump Day!! This sign is oh so true…I don’t feel like doing anything except getting the nursery/baby stuff done. After that, I wouldn’t mind being on bed rest for the rest of the pregnancy! Poor Matt is gonna be the one to suffer from my laziness…Good thing he is a good sport and amazing smile emoticon That’s really all I have for today. Have a great Wednesday!