Weekend Recap

Friday

Today after work I was pretty busy, first I went to motherhood maternity because I really wanted to get some maternity skinny jeans to wear with boots. Not only did I find skinny jeans but I also found another everyday pair of jeans just so I wouldn't have to figure out my days to be able to wash my one pair of maternity jeans that I had boughten before. Then I went to Costco and the Sobey's to pick up food for tomorrow's meeting at the church.

Saturday

Today we had our youth leaders meeting at the church, which I think it went really well. Unfortunately we were missing a couple of people but definitely glad that those who came did. I was in charge of the food which I have become fairly used too since Matt has been a youth leader. This really took up our whole day because after the meeting we all went out to Boston Pizza for dinner.

Sunday

Today was service and most of the youth leaders were able to stay in the city for service and didn't have to be in their own congregations in the other cities. After service though Matt was so tired and had such a bad headache that as soon as we got home he went for a nap because later this evening we were invited to the home of friends of ours. I woke Matt up with extra time before we had to go and he still wasn't feeling all the best but he still got ready and we were able to go together. Dinner was really great! Also we were given somethings for our baby that her son is too old for. Here are some of the items.

a mobile, bumper, laundry hamper and a measuring chart (not sure what else to call it)

little work station, sleeping bag/air mattress, books, puzzles Lego blocks, and those rubber mats that connect

gliding foot stool

glider/recliner rocking chair

Now we have to bring them over to my parent's house because we have no room for them at our house since our basement still has a big trench in the floor (you'll see the pictures on wednesday).

Boy or Girl? 21 Old Wives Tales That May Tell You

Boy or Girl? 21 Old Wives’ Tales That May Tell You*

1.Sleep PositionPay attention to which way you lay down in bed tonight. If you prefer sleeping on your left side, you’ll have a boy. Right side? You’re pregnant with a girl.
Well I go to bed on my left side because that is what they recommend to do, but I have always started sleeping on my left side and then before my alarm goes off in the morning I go on my right side because that is where my alram is -BOY
2.Upset StomachLittle girls aren’t always sweet. Extreme nausea means you are having a daughter.
 I have had very little nausea -BOY
3.Soft or Dry HandsIf your hands are dry during pregnancy, you are having a boy; soft—expect a girl.
My hands are very dry, I have almost been getting sores - BOY
4.Food CravingsYour favorite pregnancy foods may tell you what sex the baby is. If you’re craving citrus while pregnant, you’re having a girl.
I haven't been craving much really but I do prefer cheese or an actual meal then anything else. - BOY
5.Adult AcneIf altering hormones makes your skin break out, expect a girl.
Well this one is tough because I have had acne ever since junior high and it has never fully gone away, sometimes I will get major break outs and then nothing at all. But I wouldn't say that pregnancy really changed it that much I just can't use any acne cream medications to nip it in the bud so at times it may seem worse. So for this one I will say - NOT SURE
6.Graceful or Clumsy PregnancyIf you feel as though you’re gliding through they day, you’ll have a girl. Stumbling? It’s a boy.
I think things have been going pretty smooth so far? - GIRL
7.Face Weight GainIf your face gets fuller, it means you’re having a girl.
So far haven't noticed anything yet - BOY
8.Sugar and Spice Food Cravings
Craving salt during pregnancy? Potato chips, pretzels, and popcorn means a boy is on the way. Need a little something sweet? Ice cream, chocolate, and candy means you’re having a girl.
More salty for sure - BOY
9.Mood ChangesIf you’re experiencing pregnant mood-swings, expect a baby girl to arrive soon.
I think I have been good so far - BOY
10.High or Low Pregnant BellyIf you’re carrying the baby low on your stomach, expect a boy. If it’s high, you’re having a girl.
I think this is for those who are farther along so its hard to tell also having a long torso kind of throws me off a bit. - NOT SURE
11.Baby WeightIf you’re carrying baby in front, it’s a boy. Is the baby weight spaced all around your middle? It’s a girl.
So far I think its pretty much in front, I may not be far enough along but this is what I'm going with - BOY
12.Pendulum TestDangle a chain with a charm over your palm. If it swings back and forth: boy. In a circle: girl.
So I had to do this a few times because it would keep changing then I figured out to have it touch my hand first and then bring it up and it went back and forth - BOY
13.Model Your Hands“Show me your hands.” If you would hold your hands palms up it’s a girl. Down? You’re having a boy.
I feel its more comfortable palms up - GIRL
14.Toddler AdviceGet baby advice from a nephew or friend’s little boy. If a toddler boy shows interest in your belly, you’ll have a girl. If he ignores you, it’s a boy.
When my niece and nephews stopped by our house my niece asked me how my belly was and my nephew just looked at me from far away but I don't think he had any interest. - BOY
15.Eat GarlicGuess the baby’s sex by eating garlic. If the smell seeps out of your pores it’s a boy. If there’s no scent it’s a little girl.
Well I tried eating some garlic bread and then I asked Matt if he could smell it and he just gave me a funny look but he didn't say I smelt like garlic so - GIRL
16.Key to PregnancyIf you pick up a key by the round end, you’re having a boy. If it’s by the long end? A girl.
I always pick up my keys from the "round" end (my key is square at the top and big) - BOY
17.Even and Odd NumbersIf your age and year of conception are both even or odd, it’s girl. One even, one odd means a boy.
BOY
18.Baby’s HeartbeatIf the baby’s heart beats more than 150 times per minute, you’re pregnant with a girl. Less than 150, it’s a boy.
BOY
19.Stress TestA child tends to be of the same sex as the parent who is less stressed at the time of conception.
As far as I can remember I think I was relaxed because it was my first week of holidays and the stress really didn't come until after. - GIRL
20.Dream MeaningsIf you dream about having a girl while pregnant, you will wind up having a boy and vice versa.
I don't think I have had a dream knowing the gender NOT SURE
21.Breast SizeIf your right breast is larger than the left while pregnant, you are having a girl. If the left is larger, it’s a baby boy.
TMI for this question but I think they are pretty even - NOT SURE
* Source
My final score:
GIRL = 4
BOY = 13
NOT SURE = 4

Looks like for me, there’s a definite trend.

There’s also the Chinese Gender Chart which some people swear by, but I’ve seen several different versions of it and I don’t know which version is the real one: this one or this one. They both gave me the same result of which was a BOY.

I have always thought my first baby would be a boy, but really the only one that truely knows right now is God and I guess we will just have to wait to find out. I might still be able to convince Matt to change his mind about finding out sooner. However I don't really want to say it but I think I am starting to kind of be ok with not knowing. But we will see how things go as time goes one it may change again.

Bumpdate

How far along?  17weeks

How big is baby? The baby is almost 5 and a half inches long from crown to rump and weighs approximately 5 ounces.

Gender? too early to know, but Matt is wanting it to be a surprise so we may not be finding out

Total Weight Gain?  About 7 pounds now

Maternity Clothes? yes I have maternity pants and skirts, its a lot easier sitting with out having your pants dig in to you. And still regular shirts.

Symptoms? My gag reflex has been kind of bugging me this week just when having to take my vitamins at night, it takes me a while to get them down.

Food Cravings? I guess you can say it changes daily because I will smell something or see something and then want it, but I still haven't had the "need" to have it.

Food Aversions? Nothing has been bugging me so I'm all good on this one.

What I miss? At the moment I am good.

Sleep? Sleep is still good it was better when I had my huge body pillow on the bed, but Matt made me put it away because he didn't have any room on the bed, sigh :(

Movement? Can't feel any movement yet, probably not until 20 weeks, they said my placenta is at the front so that kind of hides the "early" movement.

Stretch marks? None yet. I have been putting lotion on before I go to bed. I am the type of person where I never put lotion on my body except for my legs sometimes. So this putting lotion on thing is hard for me to get used to.

Belly button? Still seems normal

Milestones? Making it to 17 weeks

Best moment of the week? Just being pregnant

What I am looking forward to? Going to our next ultrasound in a few weeks.

Pregnancy moments with Matt: Matt was in the office and asked me to come in there to look at some things he was working on on the computer, I see him looking at me and ask him "What is that big grin for?"
He says "You have a cute belly"
Belly Photo:

Weekend Recap

Friday

Today Matt flew out to Ontario for a District youth leaders meeting for the weekend. I will miss him all weekend until he comes back!
So today was a little bit stressful for a bit. I left work early because I had a doctor's appointment in the afternoon at 2:20pm. I got to the ctrain platform downtown at about 1:40pm. There were a lot of people on the platform which only means one thing, the ctrains are having problems and they are not running. Last time this happened they got everyone to go to the end of the line and catch the ctrain there. Well the only problem with that was when I got to the end there still weren't any trains.
I was messaging my brother's girlfriend Megan at the time and she works really close to downtown so she said she would come and pick me up. Literally 3 minutes later she was there. By this time though I was already late for my appointment but I had called earlier to let them know there were problems with the ctrains downtown and I was downtown. They were totally fine with it which was great however I was so anxious since I am never late for a doctor's appointment.
Megan drove me to my car at the ctrain station I was parked at and I headed for my doctor's appointment. They got me in right away which never happens usually and they did all the stuff they had to do. Then after my appointment I went home because I was going to be meeting Rachel there so we could go shopping for boots.
We went to the mall and went to every shoes store or at least just about every shoe store. I hate it when walking around the mall and you can't find what you are looking for in the stores but everyone else is wearing what you want. Its crazy, everyone had nice boots on and we were having such a hard time finding any. Well at the end of the shopping trip Rachel found some boots and ordered them. I still however did not find any yet, but I wont give up.

Saturday

Today was a stay at home, didn't shower, stay in my pj's all day kind of day. Since Matt wasn't around I was able to get a few things done around the house. I also went online to look for boots as well. I have had some luck before when shopping online at Aldo, so I went to their website first. Low and behold, I found boots, not only did I find boots but they were in the clearance section for only $45 only left in my size. To me that is meant to be. Sorry no picture but I will take one when I get them, should be this week hopefully.

Sunday

Today I went to church and we had a choir practise afterwards as well. After that I went to the mall to check for a few items. I did get one thing that I wanted but it wasn't for me. Matt had also texted me and told me he forgot his phone charger in Toronto and that if I could pick him up one while I was at the mall.
I had gone to the mall close to my parent's house so I went to their house afterwards. I ended up staying there until I had to leave to pick Matt up at the airport. It was a really nice afternoon/evening, I always get fed so well when I am over there, it was awesome.