We are having a .... ???

My cousin Rita sent me the Chinese Prediction calendar last week. I don't put to much thought in to its accuracy mainly because several of my friends tried it before they knew what they were having and it came up wrong.

But heck, let's give it a whirl. So I put in my birthday, and THREE possible conception dates and they all said BOY. Let's not all run out and buy blue stuff just yet.

Many friends who have tried it and put in dates, they came up completely WRONG. But what kind of freaked me out on this particular website that Rita sent, I put in THREE different dates, and they all said BOY. Weird.

Either way we will be thrilled. I know Mikie is captain of Team BLUE, but aren't all men? Many of my friends husbands were all cheering for a boy, and many of them came up with a girl and are so in love. I am praying for a healthy baby. I could care less if it was a boy or girl. 10 fingers 10 toes and a great heart beat and healthy baby.

14 Weeks

From the Bump.com: Baby's now the size of a lemon!
Your adorable little fetus is busy with thumb sucking, toe wiggling, (not so cute but equally amazing) making urine, and breathing amniotic fluid as the liver, kidneys, and spleen continue to develop. Lanugo (thin, downy hair) is growing all over her body for warmth.



Time is flying by! I am thrilled that we are at 14 weeks. We have told most of our closest friends and family, but there are a few people that still don't know. Coach Nancy, Skyra and my Chipotle managers don't know yet! We plan to tell the managers on Cinco De Mayo! After that, we'll probably go public on facebook.

This morning before Mike left for work he said bye to "Baby Lemon" that is what we call the baby. Each week it is the size of a fruit and this week happens to be lemon. I also read it could be as big as the size of your fist!

I guess the major thing to report is that I get up to pee at least three times at night. This is something I am totally not used too! I feel good and the morning sickness has subsided. Aversions are still here and I still don't want chicken.
All else is well!

No Computer on Tummy

Last night Mike turns to me and says, don't put the computer on your tummy. I just don't think that could be good for the baby. What? I have never read this? Where is the scientific proof?

Basically I have come to the conclusion that if he doesn't feel that it is good in his gut, than I don't need either. So from here on out, no computer on tummy. :)

END OF FIRST TRIMESTER.

Yesterday I threw a shower for Shannon and after I was exhausted. I never get tired to the point that I typically admit that I am tired, but yesterday I was T-I-R-E-D. I came home and rested and took a nap for about two hours. Woke up and hung out for a while, before returning to bed. I think my legs hurt because I wore an old pair of sandals. Today, I had to wake up way earlier than normal and head to USF for a guacamole demonstration. This lasted about six hours. I came home and took a nap for a half hour and worked about three more hours. I am trying to listen to my body and rest when needed. Tomorrow I go to Gainesville.

Yes, today is the end of the first trimester. How exciting is that!

*The fetus has grown to about 3 inches (8cm) long.
*Weight approximately 1 ounce (25 grams).
*Bone is beginning to replace cartilage and the ribs are appearing.
*The nose and chin are well defined.
Movements can be measured.
*The child will begin to learn to suck its thumb.
*The child can open and close its mouth.
*The external genitalia are well defined making it is possible to determine the baby's gender.

Shannon Shower for Baby Zander

Today I hosted a shower for Shannon and Baby Zander! It was quite the party with 1905 salad, cuban sandwiches, black beans and rice and of course Shannon's favorite red velvet cake with cream cheese icing. Here are few photos from the party!

Baby and Buster

They say animals have an instinct and if so, Buster's instinct has told him about Baby Higgins. In the first few weeks that I was pregnant, especially weeks 6-8 when I was feeling nauseous, Buster clinged to me. If I was lying down, he would lay right on top. If he was in bed, he would snuggle close to me, not Mike. Lately, he won't leave my side. He needs to be close. Buster has always been more Mike's special friend rather than me. He loves Mike and even when we first got him they were buds. But lately, Buster has really turned a paged and really grown close. I am not sure if dogs truly understand that we are pregnant, but he knows something is up.

Take right now, for example. I am sitting in the recliner chair. He is at my feet, lying directly underneath me on the rug. If I were to move over to the couch, I would put a $100 that he would move and snuggle right next to me.

I can't wait to see Baby Higgins in a roller saucer chasing Buster around. If didn't get the picture then, he soon will.

Today, I am 13 weeks and Baby Higgins is the size of a peach. Feeling great I also had one of my sealants fixed. There was a slight hole and the dentist wanted to patch it up. He said he would give me a shot that he typically gives pregnant women that is OK to have, but I refused it. He said I could just tough it out and not get any Novocain. I chose to tough it out. He drilled in to remove the old sealant, patched it up and I did it all with out being numbed. Who's tough now?

Best Drink Ever

This is the single best thing in my world. Ginger Ale. It helped me get through weeks 6-8. It is so refreshing. I love the ginger in it which is suppose to aid in morning sickness. It is good stuff. I now know why it has thrived over the years.... pregnant women. Today I had two of them. I typically try to limit myself to one, but I had to have another for dinner. Delicious.

How far along? 12 Weeks and 6 days

Weight gain/loss: I am about 225, I have lost four pounds since I have been pregnant thanks to morning sickness.

Maternity clothes? None. Everything fits better than it did before.

Stretch marks? They have been there forever. So no new ones that I can tell.

Sleep? Great. Crazy dream last night about me losing my cell phone at a vegas casino.

Best moment this week? Telling my co-workers

Food cravings: M & M's are great.

Gender: Dreamed the other day had a 'baby' no gender specified in dream.

Belly button in or out? In

Movement? nope, too early

What I miss? Feta Cheese

What I'm looking forward to: throwing Shannon's shower this weekend for baby Zander

Weekly wisdom: Al is well.

Milestones: bathroom breaks in the middle of the night. I always slept through the night, since I have been preggers, I get up at least once, and sometimes twice.