14 WEEKS

How far along:
14 weeks

Baby growth:
Baby is 9 cms long and according to the internet the size of a lemon! :)

Symptoms:
I have been taking maxalon and feeling a little better. It does come and go though!

Total weight gain/loss:
I went to the hospital for my check in appt this week and I was weighed and I am up to 73.9kg, so 5.9kg up! So not too happy with those scales! I am aiming for 10-15kg all up, so have to start pulling back on my excess food and start walking a bit more.

Maternity clothes?
Wearing them non stop as well as old bigger clothes. Nice and comfortable!

Stretch marks?
See previous weeks comments - since it's baby no. 4 no chance of escaping!

Sleep:
Finding it really hard to sleep at the moment... very tired!

What I miss:
Smoked Salmon and poached eggs... they used to be my weekend breakfast!

Movement:
I have felt little "bubbles" which upon researching appears to be baby movement.. I am just waiting to feel that first little kick! Hopefully in a few weeks!

Exercise this week:
I did a few times this week - but not as much as I would like!

Food cravings:
Bacon and Subway.. and hot chocolate! I have been eating a fair bit of fruit which is good and helps to take my sweet cravings away.

Have you started to show yet:
Definitely!

Gender:
No idea - will know at our next scan which has been changed to 24 September, I can't wait!

Questions or concerns this weeks:
Nothing!

Baby Buys:
The big kids and I went shopping to Target today and I put on a big baby lay-by and it included:

2 x newborn cream swaddles which I love - as my babies are always houdinis.. so this should prevent that!!

This playmat was a bargain at only $59! :-) It's super cute and has everything I was looking for in a playmat.

Rainforest Vibrating Bouncer - I had similar with the other 3 kids and they loved them, so hope it will be as good. I am also going to get a swing as well.

Video Monitor - I have been sussing these out and thought this was a pretty good price at $149.

Newborn bath support - always need these for when bubs is little!

I also included in the lay-by some bamboo face washers, a few hooded towels and some plain white singlets and bodysuits.

I have been playing with my new pram (which is a Bugaboo Cameleon which my lovely friend Katrina has had for 2 kids and is in as new condition!) which I picked up yesterday and I am loving figuring out all the intricacies of it. I am researching which capsule to get for it. I am also still researching cots and change tables / cot changing tops, as we are not sure yet what we are going to do. I do know I want all white furniture so will keep searching! Today at Target I just loved looking at all the little baby clothes, and Isabel was desperate to buy some girl baby clothes but I reminded her it could be a boy and we weren't buying anything pink or blue until we know!

13 WEEKS

How far along:
13 weeks

Baby growth:
Baby is 7 cms long and the same size as a peach! :)

Symptoms:
I went to the GP this week and was prescribed Maxalon. It has been amazing and my nausea has gone, and I am now feeling great.

Total weight gain/loss:
4.5kg - 500g this week which isn't too bad considering I have been eating quite poorly. Now I am feeling better I am going to start eating a lot better!

Maternity clothes?
I started wearing my work maternity uniform today which is ultra comfortable. I am generally in maternity clothes all the time or my looser comfy clothes.

Stretch marks?
Unfortunately inevitable after having twins first up, but no new ones yet!

Sleep:
I'm getting lots of sleep!

What I miss:
Running! I have had a bit of pain low in my stomach so can't keep running. I have been walking which is great and am going to keep at it. I am going to try to jog a bit tomorrow at the gym on the treadmill so I will see how I go.

Movement:
None so far.

Exercise this week:
Nothing this week so far. Planning on gyming of a morning at 6am for the next few days.

Food cravings:
Chips, chocolate etc - naughty! I also crave grapes and strawberries which I just love!

Have you started to show yet:
Definitely!

Gender:
No idea - will know at our next scan which is set for 19 September, I can't wait!

Questions or concerns this weeks:
Nothing!

Baby Buys:
I bought a Bugaboo Cameleon off a friend. I absolutely love it! Here's a photo I found off the internet of it:

I absolutely love the custom canopy and bassinet covers that you can get from ETSY.. like here: ETSY Link
As soon as I know the sex of the baby I will be ordering one. :)

12 WEEK SCAN

Seeing our little bubba on screen was just incredible.

I was so incredibly nervous so was holding my breath when the technician started scanning.. I needn't have worried - as soon as he put the wand on my belly the baby showed up straight away with the heart beating away.

My date didn't change at all and I am still due on February 22, 2015.

The cheeky little monkey was spinning around and doing gymnastics - very active, just like his/her siblings.

WE ARE PREGNANT

Guess what?!

We are pregnant!

It was a big shock as we definitely were not planning on having another.. We are getting used to the idea and I am getting quite excited with starting to make plans! :)

How far along:
12 weeks

Baby growth:
Baby was 5.5 cms long on the scan and measuring perfectly.
Baby is the same size as a ripe plum! :)

Symptoms:
I am constantly tired and have all day nausea. I have been ill a few times this week - hopefully it's on its way out.

Total weight gain/loss:
I've gained around 4kg. I am trying to limit the gain from now on by doing more exercise and eating better. So will see how I go! :)

Maternity clothes?
I have bought a batch of clothes from Target and ASOS. ASOS I love especially.
I am still in most of my regular clothes - but it's all getting tighter. I think I'll swap to looser shorts and singlets and go for the comfort factor. My work uniform is pretty tight and I will be in the maternity version in the next few weeks.

Stretch marks?
Unfortunately inevitable after having twins first up, but no new ones yet!

Sleep:
I have been sleeping ok once I get to sleep! Some nights I lie awake til midnight and end up reading! :) On the weekends I have been enjoying lots of naps.

What I miss:
Poached eggs! Saying that the thought of it makes me feel sick but I do love them!

Movement:
None so far.

Exercise this week:
Not as much as I'd like. Planning on walking/running 5-7km in the morning from Tuesday to Friday, and then jogging/walking Park Run with my little man Keenan on Saturday morning.

Food cravings:
Lots of Fruit - bananas, berries, grapes. Also have been eating a fair bit of avocado on toast which I just love. I could eat that constantly! :)

Have you started to show yet:
Yes, there is definitely a bump and people have noticed for sure.. Before announcing I just mentioned I had been eating a bit of chocolate lol and not exercising as much - since I was exercising like a maniac before!.

Gender:
No idea - will know at our next scan which will be towards the end of September, can't wait!

Questions or concerns this weeks:
Nothing!

Baby Buys:
I did buy these gorgeous little girl baby outfits as they were cheap ($4 each). If I happen to have a boy I will give them to a friend who is having a girl a little before me! :) I did call into a local baby shop today to have a look and will be heading back on the weekend with Isabel to put on a big lay-by.

Thanks for visiting! :)