Intro-Back It Up

I guess I should intoduce myself..... :)

My name is Erica and I am married to a rockstar! No, not a real rockstar, but he is to me :)
His name is Derrick and we've been married since February 9th, 2013 but have been together since December of 2005. He is my absolute best friend and we have so much fun together. We have two, crazy Australian Shepherds, Nahla and Kohda, that absolutely adore kids so we are all excited for this new addition!

Derrick and I on our wedding day... we eloped! Couldn't take the stress of planning a real wedding with everyone's opinions involved. It was just us, his brother (Trevor), our photographer and a woman who married us. So intimate and perfect :)

Our little loves, Nahla and Kohda. They keep us active and on our feet!

And this is the whole reason why I started this blog! We call him/her Ferdinand (as a joke). We aren't finding out the sex and keeping it a surprise until birth.I am only 16 weeks and it's already driving me crazy! Hopefully, it will make labor quicker :)

Pictures from 9 weeks and 12 weeks. From week 8-14 was absolutely horrible. I had terrible morning sickness and all I could do was sleep. I am so glad that is over! Now, it's time to enjoy this pregnancy :)
 

ALMOST 16 WEEKS :)

This is the first week I started to actually feel pregnant. I could no longer suck in my "gut"
and it actually looks like somewhat of a baby bump (although I'm sure to others it
looks like all beer). I am starting to get really excited and it's starting to feel more real!!



How far along? 15 weeks 6 days

Total weight gain/loss: about 3 pounds

Maternity clothes? haven't had to wear any yet although I bought a stash already

Stretch marks? I have a few on my sides, but those are from high school, not the baby

Sleep: BAH! My favorite pass time, and it sucks in a major way! I hate sleeping on my side,
but its quickly becoming the only sensible option, and I have to have a pillow under my
stomach. Derrick wakes me up about 3 times a night because I'm on my back... whoops!

Best moment this week: seeing my belly starting to pop out

Movement: a few flutters (I think), nothing major

Food cravings: Fruit & Chili Fries <--- (don't give in to those)

Gender: keeping it a surprise!

Labor Signs: absolutely not thank you very much

Belly Button in or out? in, but a little shallower than before

Wedding rings on or off? on for now

What I miss: BEER

What I am looking forward to: regular movement that Derrick can feel

Weekly Wisdom: I don't feel all too wise yet - or at least wise enough to be sharing wisdom. 
But I will say I've learned to go to bed when tired, and even if its 7:00 thats ok, 
I'm no longer cool regardless of how I look at it!

Milestones: getting over morning sickness... HOORAY!