Pregnancy Update | 16 Weeks
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I think your balanced attitude to sharing your baby's life online is spot on...you and your family have their privacy and yet you can share moments now and again with us...my son is now seventeen and a half but watching your vids brings back to me those first days...I called him fruit and veg names (lol) as he grew within me - petit pois, little plum, peachy and so forth...have a wonderful pregnancy and thanks for sharing xx
Gracious- so many people commenting on what you "can and can not" eat. Umm what about "back in the day" when they didn't have these guidelines, and those woman and children survived!
jem miller and speaking of Tiffany D I do think that they may have had her due date wrong (she went over but I THINK she said they thought it was 'wrong') so that could be why she may seem "more advanced" in her stages of pregnancy than yours.
jem miller We now have a lot of mercury in fish, contamination from Fukushima, increased pesticides in our foods, and gmo foods. These are just a few.
I didn't feel any flutters with my first baby until 19 weeks and definitely didn't start showing until about 25 weeks. I hope you can relax and take time to enjoy your pregnancy because after you have kids it feels like life just speeds by. I have been really loving your pregnancy vlogs and I am beyond happy for you. You guys are going to be incredible parents!
I completely teared up when you played her heartbeat. That is so special and I'm so glad you got some relief from your anxiety.
Getting anxious is totally understandable, especially when you've been waiting for this for SO LONG. I think I would be the same way. We've been trying and hoping and praying for so long and are still waiting. I love seeing the joy in your heart beaming out into your videos. My heart just smiles for you and your family. Congrats again. Keep those baby (and all other) videos coming. We all love them!
Every video you've posted lately I just devour! There is so much joy inside me for you and Don's journey to parenthood. There isn't a more deserving family. Thank you so much for sharing your ups and downs throughout the whole pregnancy journey!
I completely understand the anxiety. I watched TiffanyD's pregnancy blogs and was a week behind her. I didn't really pop until 21 weeks and I was freaking out from watching her progress. My little one was and is just perfect. Plus, Tiffany's little baby was pretty big when she was born too, which makes a difference. Love these updates, so excited for you!
Welcome to Motherhood, Jen! 😊 A lot of what you are feeling is just a natural anxiety built-in for our children. It happens at conception bc life happens at conception. You are already your little girls mommy and your worry is perfectly normal. Also, it's completely understandable that you'd be a bit on edge considering the journey and length of time it's taken for you to get to this point. But it's ok. You're very right in saying that each pregnancy is so different. Not only between different mothers but even different children w the same mother. All three of my pregnancies were completely different. The books you read are "guidelines" but try not to take too too much to heart. Enjoy every moment and try not to allow your concerns steal any of your joy. 😊 You're doing awesome, girl! And we all have your back! XO
Can you include this in the next question section of your pregnancy update?
1. What books/websites have you used to get informed pre pregnancy?
2. What did you do to get your body prepared, ready and healthy for the baby?
You're going to be the sweetest mom. I think the little unicorn with the baby's heart beat is a genius idea for the anxiety you been experiencing. Good luck with this journey.
Oh my goodness! I burst into tears when I heard her heartbeat! Most precious sound in the world! Congratulations!! You guys will be amazing parents! 💕
Jen - wonderful video as always!!! And you never have to apologize for your videos being long or longer than you had intended. I love your authenticity and truly appreciate your in-depth sharing of feelings and thoughts across the various topics you cover. Thanks so much Jen for all you do!!!!!!!
I am so very happy for you and Don - you will be the best parents ever!! Enjoy your journey and don't worry - I was anxious often during both pregnancies and they both worked out very well 💞💋
I understand about worrying if everything is going well with the baby. I'm 38 weeks and I still have irrational moments when I wake up in the middle of the night and get scared because the baby isn't moving. Usually within 10 minutes of my initial panic I'll feel something and breathe a sigh of relief. Before I was able to feel our little one's kicks I was always a little on edge if everything was OK. It's totally normal and the fact that you worry means you're already a good mom. Just try not to worry too much. Stress isn't good baby either.
If hearing the babies heart beat keeps you calm and helps your anxiety it doesn't matter what it costs. Your baby girl is already so blessed having Don and yourself as parents. With the issues you had in the first trimester it's only understandable that you have anxieties. God Bless you both and extra blessing on your little bump which is so adorable.
Jen I totally understand how you're feeling about thinking others are progressing faster. I am currently 17 weeks, 3 days FTM and I have been feeling that same anxiety/sadness/worry so please know you're not alone! We are exactly one week apart and both having baby girls! So excited to follow your journey :)
justkeepsweating Wishing you all the best on your journey :)
Jen! I love your vlogs no matter how long they may be! I wanted to reassure you that with both of my pregnancies (I have a three year old and I'm 35 weeks currently) I did not feel any flutters with either of them until 22-23 weeks. My doctor told me that was completely normal. They also said that I have an anterior placenta which means it's in front of the baby and that could make it harder for me to feel sooner. :) I am an anxiety ridden person and I know you can relate. No matter how many times someone tells you not to worry or even if you know deep down everything is ok, it's still hard to not worry. I'm right there with you. Also, I had headaches during my second tri with both pregnancies. You have so much extra blood flowing through your body and your hormones are crazy. Also your vision can somewhat change during pregnancy as well. It's smart to talk to your doc but just know it's totally normal. I even had a few bad migraines with mine but also, normal. Especially if your blood pressure isn't elevated. I'm so so happy for you and I love following someone else on this journey. Love to you and your family :)
Megan Hammarback TFS your experiences with me. It's great to hear what others have gone through.
Jen, your pregnancy videos are taking me back to my pregnancy days, and it is SO fun!!! You have so much to look forward to!!! My babies are in their 30's now!! My how time flies!! Have fun and you guys are in our prayers!! Love, Jeanie
I am also 16 weeks along and really popped this week, but this my third baby in three years. With my first, it took much longer to really show, so don't stress about it!
The same thing happened with me when I was watching Tiffany's vlogs. Her bump popped out so early! I didn't have much of a bump until I was over 19 weeks, and I didn't feel the baby move until after 20 weeks (and I think it was another 5 weeks after that until my husband could feel him move). Baby made up for the lack of movement early on by kicking me in the ribs 24/7 for the last two months. Thanks for sharing Jen, these pregnancy videos are really fun to watch!
Don't worry Jen! When my mom was pregnant with my little sister, her bump wasn't that big but now Sophia is 6 years old and healthy. Everything will be perfectly fine, I wish you all the best!
I can completely relate, I was anxious every single day up until the day I delivered my son. It never really goes away after having trouble TTC, but those little things like hearing the heartbeat and elective ultra sounds are completely worth it for some peace of mind. So happy for you Jen :)
I love and respect your views on keeping a lot of your daughter's life private. I wanted to share that I used to have the same anxiety. I used to drink orange juice and prod my stomach until I felt something! The nurses even unplugged the monitors from me when I was about to deliver! Everything turned out perfect. Sending hugs when anxiety consumes you... Hopefully you will be able to relax and enjoy.xo
i'm so happy that you took charge of your anxiety and decided to do the ultra sound. don't ever feel like maybe it's too irrational or silly. you should do whatever you need to do to feel secure and confident. i think that the unicorn with the heartbeat inside is so cute! it's your baby, and you should be able to hear her heartbeat whenever you want (: so happy and excited for you (:
Jen, I am so happy for you and Don. I don't know what you are going through because I am not a mom to be, but I do understand how stressful the unknown may be. Hang in there. We all love you and are here to support you. Thank you for being so brave to be sharing your journeys with us. You are a strong woman and I do look up to you. You are such a beautiful person inside and out. You and Don will be such wonderful parents, you already are making fantastic steps towards parenthood. Bless you.
I'm in my 28th week now and I can tell you that those little kicks and punches have been the best thing in my pregnancy so far. I felt first movements about 18th -19th week (I might have felt something before but just skipped it), my husband felt his first kick on father's day (June 23rd in my country, so about week 23rd). They were pretty irregular at the beginning, now I feel them every 3-4 hours, more often when I'm resting, when I'm moving a lot the baby is sleeping. They have become pretty strong lately, the whole belly is moving. The only thing that is bothering me is gestational diabetes which has started around week 25th. It's pretty difficult to keep the glucose on the right level, even though I measure it about 10 times a day and really watch the cards intake. Hopefully everything will be ok. I wish you all the best in your journey and look forward to the end of October to see and hug my little baby boy.
a1n9e8t4a I hope the remainder of your pregnancy is as comfortable and healthy as possible
I have truly never seen a happier mommy to be! I can't help but smile through out your whole vlogs knowing how amazingly blessed you feel.
I absolutely know, how you are feeling!! I am in week 19 right now and at the beginning of this week I felt the first flutters of the baby. And believe me, you will enjoy it very much. Do not wait for it, look forward to it. Thank you for sharing your videos with us, I really enjoy it every time.
I can completely relate to the anxiety!! You are not alone !! I had a complicated pregnancy and eventually an early deliver due to preeclampsia and baby distress. I had that underlying. Anxiety my entire pregnancy I could never shake It until she was here. Its a perfectly normal first time mom first pregnancy thing. I know telling you not to worry is useless because it's almost impossible not to worry but everything will be just fine !!!! I found your channel a few months ago and have come to really love watching you and seeing your happiness during this time is beautiful. My advice is relax, enjoy it and try your best not to worry have fun!!
Enjoying this journey with you! Such a blessing to see how things are developing. Keep us updated! I love that these videos go for 30 min or so...I just grab my cup of coffee and enjoy your chat.
Jen: I have to say I know exactly what you mean about the insecurity at this stage coming back. When I was pregnant with my first, my morning sickness faded around 10 weeks. Then from there I hardly had a bump, I had no real "pregnancy symptoms" I wasn't feeling the baby. I hadn't had an ultrasound and I started to have thoughts like, "is this real? Am I really pregnant? Why do I feel so disconnected?" What helped me was to go have an elective ultrasound at 15 weeks. I went and had a gender scan and that held me over until my 20 week anatomy scan. And by then I was feeling flutters and my bump appeared. So I want to reassure you that you're not alone in those feelings and also encourage you to maybe go have an elective (I got my drs permission first) and/or to buy a Doppler. Good luck and take care!
I don't like hearing you think your worries may be anything but normal. I have had 4 babies, and I promise you, I had the same concerns with each pregnancy (all my babies were perfect, by the way!). Every mother is different, but every pregnancy is different as well. Just try to enjoy every minute of it!
The anxiety is real. Don't let anyone tell you it's not. I've had one successful pregnancy and a few unsuccessful ones. All I can suggest is enjoy each moment. You're taking great care of yourself and keeping yourself informed. Sending positive vibes your way. I'm so excited for you and Don. You're amazing parents already!
Oh Jen, i know your anxiety about the baby all to well. Our first trimesters are very similar. I was having ultrasounds weekly since week 5 then non after week 13. It was killing me. I didn't look pregnant, I didn't feel pregnant and couldn't feel the baby yet until about 18 weeks. I was a nervous wreak. I actually didn't feel any flutters at all. At 18 almost 19 weeks i felt this little kick. It was awesome. Just take deep breathes, it will all happen so fast. Soon you will be up all night uncomfortable with a squirming baby rolling around.
I again am just so excited for you and Don. Having gone through infertility and finally getting my crazy little man I know your excitement and fears all to well.
I think you are a lot more active fitness/working out wise and Tiffanys husband is a lot taller than Don which may account for differences! I love that you are so genuine and honest in this RUclips world and applaud for you that. I also love that you can honestly express you're anxiety about life's events that everybody feels! Congrats again to you and Don -- so happy you're time has arrived!
I was close to 6 1/2 months before I felt my first baby move and I didn't get a noticeable bump until 7 months. By my third pregnancy, I was showing and feeling him at 10 weeks. There was much more anxiety for my third because I was in my late thirties and was freaking out about birth defects constantly. I let that anxiety steal my joy. Finally, I had an amniocentesis and rented a Doppler. It was the best thing I could have done for ME and my husband. It might not be right for you, but it did give me a tremendous piece of mind and put my crazy brain at bay so I could relax and enjoy my experience. What you're feeling is normal and whatever you need to do to relax, do it!!! I can't wait to hear what y'all are going to name that sweet angel.
The Path Creative Thanks for sharing your experience!
The anxiety never went away for me 4 kids later....I guess thats just being a mom...Just take a deep breath everything will be fine and you will be an amazing mom!
OMG I just saw this video and I started freaking out, I have watched your videos from the beginning and love you and Don. I have been off RUclips and this is like the best welcome back ever. I am so excited for you guys!
Jen, as I watch this video I have sit & smiled & cried the entire time. But it's been a good cry. I can just see you glowing & how happy you are in your voice. Please don't apologize for your videos being too long. I love every second of them. I could sit & listen to them all day long. And I'm sure you want this all recorded for your precious little one. You are amazing & you & Don will be the absolute BEST parents ever!!! As much as I would love to see her a lot I totally understand your reasoning behind why you won't be. I don't blame you one bit. You would think I'm the aunt or grandma. I am just sooooo genuinely happy for you!!! I am praying for a wonderful pregnancy for you. I understand your worries and concerns. It took you awhile to get where you're at .........& you don't want nothing to go wrong. I am praying nothing but health, happiness, joy, & love to go along with this pregnancy. Thanks so much for sharing all that you do. I enjoy watching these so much! A few questions: Will the baby be named after a family member or friend? Have you decided on nursery colors? Have you decided on a theme for the nursery? Ex: animals, bows, teddy bears, etc......Hoping you have an amazing week!!! xxoo 💗💞💕💗
I think that the feelings on how you and Don feel about sharing your baby girl is right on. Yes we would all love to meet her and see her every now and then but should not be the center of the vlogs. Remember not everyone is going to be happy so don't worry about them. You do whats best for you and your family. Thank you for sharing your life with us up to the point!
Not only are you and Don blessed to be expecting, but SHE is absolutely blessed to be the daughter of you and Don; I already know that you are going to be an AMAZING mommy, and that Don will be an AWESOME daddy. I'm so excited for you, and I cannot wait to follow your pregnancy, and eventually watch videos of you and your baby girl once she is born!
I love that you are going to be very protective of your daughter when it comes to sharing on line etc. The more the better and I applause your decision. Also, having been an overly anxious pregnant woman, just wanted you to know there are devices for expecting couples to listen to the heartbeat at home. I was so neurotic, that at five months, I bent down to pickup something and after feeling a little twinge, I was sure I had somehow broken the baby!! I made my obgyn do an ultrasound! Pregnancy hormones make us feel different extremes.
Your bump does look a littke bigger. Some women's bumps just grow out while others tend to fill the sides before they bump out. You look gorgeous and I hope you enjoy every moment.
Love your update! I would have loved the recording of the baby's heartbeat in a stuffed animal! I recorded it on my phone and would listen to it often while I was pregnant. I think your daughter will enjoy it later too! The changes that occur in just a matter of weeks are so amazing! I know it is hard to wait but you will be feeling her wiggle and kick soon! I think I was around 17-18 weeks, but it wasn't consistent for a while after that. It is unlike anything else, you will love it! I'm glad you shared how to pronounce Aden + Anais- I don't know why I never thought to look it up, haha! Your bump looks adorable in your blog post pictures...you will find that some weeks it seems nothing changes and other weeks it will pop out of nowhere! Looking forward to Utah vlogs and seeing her nurseries come together!
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Jen, I am OVER THE MOON about this baby girl for you all!! :) I have watched your videos for years and you are just amazing! You're an amazing mommy already! My son goes off to kindergarten tomorrow, but my pregnancy details stand very clearly in my mind still. I feel your anxiety! I was the exact same way with Grant.
REQUEST!!!!!!! Can you please do a video with Don?? I'd love to hear his side of the story too, like his initial thoughts when you told him. :) Also, both of your thoughts on how y'all want to raise her, values you hope to teach her, and what each of you look forward to the most about parenthood!!
I am so happy that you like the book and humbled and ecstatic that you showed it!! When I was pregnant it took me until about 21 weeks to feel my daughter move--even then I would need to lay down very still after eating a little something in order to feel it. I'm so happy for you!
D Jones It's a wonderful story and I wish you the best of luck with it!
Every time you feel freaked out and unsure why, remember that you're pregnant. It seems so simple but it really helps. Of course you have energy buzzing all over your body and distracting you from everything- you're making a beautiful little girl in there. Stay positive and try to really center your energy with your babygirls. ♥ infinite love to you and your family during this magical time.
hippocampus243 also, thank you in advance for sharing so much of your life with us and thank you for even considering sharing your beautiful girl with us! ♥
Oh my Gosh! I burst into tears when you played her heartbeat! I just can't get over the excitement for you! These videos make me so happy! You have just blossomed! Aden and anais blankets are amazing! (Psst they have baby subscription boxes that are amazing!) Love you Jen, and soon people will be watching your videos while they are pregnant going "Phew she didn't feel flutters at this stage yet either."
I really enjoy all you pregnancy related videos Jen. Please keep us updating. It's great to see you glowing xx
Don't worry Jen, you don't have to compare to anybody. Every pregnancy is different and your little Princess is doing OK. Enjoy this time and the baby will be there soon. xx
From a mom of three, 24, 25 & 29 ... the best advice I can give is to just use common sense ... Our generation ate fish and pineapples and my oldest is an MD/PhD ;-) ... What you are feeling is so normal ... As mom's we have that maternal instinct ... it will guide you ... and faith is believing without seeing
With my first baby I felt first flutterings at around 20 weeks. They are very faint at the beginning. I do not think my bump really showed until 22/24 weeks. I am now 27 weeks pregnant with second baby. I felt movement at around 18 weeks and had a little bump from around 20 weeks. Ideally you want the bump to grow very gradually and weight gain of 1lb per week is perfect. I have gained 15lb now at 27 weeks. Initially for me any movements were very light and fluttery and not very frequent. In time they will get stronger and more frequent but this happens gradually. For me anyway it feels like there is always something to worry about. I do not think the worry ever ends from the moment you get that positive test result. That is part of being a parent, but the baby also brings so much joy. When my son smiles up at me and says mama it is the best feeling in the world x
Stills so incredibly happy for someone i don't even know!!! We also went for that extra ultrasound and brought our family with us in the room. It was amazing to share it with them!
Jennifer, the anxiety and uncertainty is all part of the whole experience! Hope you know that you are not feeling anything that is out of the ordinary. Glad you got to see and hear her!
I didn't feel a single thing until 20 weeks with my baby girl! Don't get yourself down and worried every body and every baby is different. Feeling those first movements is worth the wait! :)
Jen, I meant to write this in your past vlog on your pregnancy diet. I also ate on a pretty regular schedule (every three hours) when I was pregnant and I don't know if this is why my baby was/is this way but ye was such a "schedule" baby. He would want to eat every three hours. My mom in law use to call him the little alarm clock. I think its good that you are eating like that because if it does influence your baby's. Eating habit's that can be very helpful for a mama because you can kinda know when to expect your baby's needs. He has also been the same way for sleeping. His sleepy and awake times are like clock work. Good luck! You'll do great!
Juana Maria Ayala-Sparks That's interesting! TFS :)
Awwww.. The unicorn with baby girl's heartbeat made me tear up. So sweet. Pretty Neat Living Jen, I'd love to watch a vlog with Don's take on your pregnancy and what the both of you expect for baby girl. You guys will be amazing parents. Hugs from Brazil.
Congratulations; wonderful news! I've been subscriber of yours for a bit but have only watched a handful of videos thus far. And they've been all over the place; some from last year, last week or three months ago. Therefore I'm certain I don't know you as well as most of your subscribers.
This video touch me because I too worried and felt anxious a number of times. I can't wait for you to feel that flutter; its the most amazing feeling you will ever have, I promise you! I have three children (all adults now) and I tell you; I STILL miss that feeling. Enjoy every last flutter and kick because it will all go by too quickly! You're in my prayers and from what I have seen, I think you will be a great mom!
You are so adorable. I wish these items were available when I was pregnant with my babies. I cannot stop smiling at your giddiness and joy on your face. I hope you don't let anyone steal your joy. Blessings to you and your family!
With my 1st pregnancy I felt no movement until after 20 weeks..... 2nd pregnancy I felt movement a lot sooner! I think getting the sono was a great idea. Anything that gives a mommy-to-be a little comfort and peace of mind is great!
There seriously needs to be a LOVE button to click on!!! SO incredibly happy for you & Don! Have you thought about getting a (not sure what to call it) machine that allows you to hear the heartbeat at home, anytime? That might comfort you even more on a daily basis! Cullen & Katie here on YT, used one (and showed it in their vlogs) and it seemed to reassure them throughout their pregnancy. And don't stop including the cute easel.... just stand it up on the bed behind you or on the nightstand!!
I didn't feel my first baby until week 22. It is so hard waiting for that moment...but it will come and you will get countless feelings after you just feel that first one. My first will be 25 in September but I remember exactly where I was and when it happened like it was yesterday! Many blessings to you & Don!!!!
Did you know that on Amazon they have all sorts of at home "fetal heart monitors" (dopplers). My daughter bought one and it really relieved a lot of her anxiety. She could listen to her baby any time of day or night.
You look Beautiful!!!! I heard that this is the year for people who had trouble getting pregnant, they will get pregnant. My sister was trying for a long time and she is pregnant too! Even my coworkers who have tried for so many years are now pregnant. I think I heard this during Chinese New Years. Love you Jen!
Don't worry about feeling the flutters too much; I felt them late also - 22 to 23 weeks or so. It's very dependent on your placental placement. I had an anterior placenta and even at the end of my pregnancy, sometimes my son would go completely "quiet" for a day or two depending on how he had turned. It made me so anxious that my midwife suggested I do weekly non-stress tests to ease my mind, and he was always doing swimmingly upon testing. :) I now have a very active and healthy 14 month old. So over the moon for you and Don. You'll make such doting lovely parents.
I'm almost 21 weeks and about the same time you are I got really anxious as well. Time just seems to stand still. I felt his flutters not too long after 16 weeks so keep your head up! It also took me forever to get my bump! You should get one of those hand held dopplers. It had saved me so much peace of mind! ♥
Most people don't start feeling the baby move until around 18-20 weeks. also, being as this is your first, it takes a while to show. I was so anxious to wear maternity but couldn't even begin to even fit into pregnant clothes until after 20 weeks. Don't worry, you'll grow soon enough !!
Glad you're feeling well Jen! Don't worry about justifying the anxiety. Any first time mom remembers exactly what it feels like to be where you are and trust me once you start feeling those regular kicks you'll feel a lot better. With my first I felt the first flutters around 18 weeks so you've got some time yet. And if your placenta is in the front it may take a little longer because of that buffer. She's growing and swimming and she will be just perfect when she comes into the world! You're doing everything just fine.
I think the heartbeat stuff unicorn is such a good thing! It's what beginning mothers need when their worried. Genius idea!
I love the unicorn! I think its a cute idea. And if it gives you comfort right now, thats important. Plus, once baby girl is a little older, she can hear what she sounded like in mommys tummy!
I'm almost 18 weeks and I just started to feel my baby girl move. It's an amazing feeling, just be patient even though it's so hard. I have anxiety also, but stay relaxed, it's better for you and baby! :)
With my first pregnancy I didn't feel anything until around 20 weeks. With my subsequent pregnancies I felt it much sooner. It's totally normal that you haven't felt your sweet girl yet. Hugsxxxx
I'm beyond excited to follow you and Don on this journey!!
I was 17 weeks when I felt movement but didn't realize it was movement. It felt almost like a rumbly stomach at first.
considering i've been born and raised in your area i'm sooooo excited to see how you raise your child! she's in amazing hands, i'm so excited for you!
Thank you for sharing so much and being so open about your fears and feelings. It's an honor & so enjoyable to see your family grow.
I had horrible migraines every week throughout my entire 2 trimester during both of my pregnancies. When I got into my 3rd, they subsided. Also, I was having major anxiety during both my pregnancies. I was constantly worried about the development of my babies. Also, i was getting anxiety about my husband and what would happen if I lost him and the fear of raising a child on my own. Crazy and irrational, I know, but pregnancy hormones do crazy stuff to you. I'm really enjoying all of your pregnancy videos. My youngest in 15 months so its till pretty fresh in my mind. I can totally relate to what you are going through. God bless you!
I didn't feel the 'flutters' or much of anything until 25 weeks but as soon as I passed that period, my baby went to full force punching and kicking! I am now 32+4 days and my baby literally NEVER stops moving! It will all come when it's ready. Apparently it means that my abs stayed in tact a bit longer, and also, because this is my first baby, I wasn't sure what I was looking out for.
You might want to consider asking your doctor about the placement of your placenta. That has a huge influence on when you will be able to feel the baby. The placenta might act like a cushion and make it harder to feel anything.
lagrima308 I plan on discussing that at my next visit.
Love that little unicorn with her heartbeat! Glad you scheduled the ultrasound and got peace of mind over the weekend. Definitely worth it in my opinion too!
Blessings to you and your husband. Never worry about calling your doctor with questions or your concerns. A little reassurance goes a long way for your peace of mind. Take care and I look forward to following you throughout your wonderful pregnancy.
Is there any chance that you will be doing a month of vlogging while you are pregnant? it would be so nice to see and experience what you go through on a day to day basis. I have another question. This may be too early, but are you planning on wanting to do cloth diapers or disposable diapers? The honest company has a cool bundle that you can do with diapers, wipes and all that good stuff. I have some friends that use them and love it.
You're looking lovely Jen! I'm still so excited for you! 💗
If you were not anxious especially with the first baby I would be surprised. And I remember with my Daughter being worried why I was not showing much for quite awhile. She was my second child. It seemed I put more weight on my whole body with her. So the "Bump" did not seem to show so much. My Son..my first child...oh my word. He was not just a bump he was the "Great Pumpkin" in no time! lol And I do agree with you about showing your Baby on the internet. I would do just as you are. As much as I would love to see lots of her I certainly do not blame you. We have to protect our kids. The unicorn idea is so great!!! I wish they would have had that back in the day. To have just any way to be in touch with your baby has to be a great thing. Big hugs. Looking forward the your next update!! :D
I had the same anxiety with my children, so I got a SONOLINE B FETAL DOPPLER. Every time I had that feeling or they weren't moving a lot, I could hear their heart beat and know everything was ok.
You probably are getting flutters of movement, but being your first pregnancy, you don't recognize because you don't know what to expect. I didn't feel my first child move until 4 1/2 months, my 2nd I felt at 3 months. Don't get stressed over "bump" growth. Each pregnancy is so different. With my daughter I was huge, with my son, I could have worn regular clothes.
Wow jen what a fab video, im so so happy for you and your hubby, loving these weekly vides about your pregnancy journey, your looking so well, and your not silly at all about being nervous what expectant mum wouldn't be, thankyou for sharing your journey xxxx
Taking some peace of mind to Utah with you is the best gift.. along with the unicorn of course. So happy you are enjoying your pregnancy..can't wait for the next update.
So excited for you and Don. I also struggle with anxiety and felt it heavily throughout my pregnancies. Try to remember that each day is special and it will go by soo quickly, when the pregnancy is over you will most likely miss it! Use this time to pamper yourself and spend quality time with Don. After baby is born, you will enter a new stage of life and this stage will be a memory, try to make those memories the best they can be. Treat your anxiety like a hater and tell it where to go! Haha
You are doing great but I hope you can relax. I think everything will go well and she will be perfect. Just relax and enjoy your pregnancy. I agree about sharing her and we will be happy with anything you share. I'm very happy for you guys.
I love the unicorn with baby's heart beat, how incredibly sweet. 💕
So glad you got some piece of mind when you did the ultrasound - that stuffed unicorn is adorable! I would have done the same thing and agree that it would definitely be worth the money!
You are absolutely fine to eat shrimp, papaya, & pineapple. You will find out that once you get pregnant everybody is eager to give you unsolicited advice. I imagine it'll be worse since you are a youtuber. Always just listen to your doctor & try not to let everyones opinions drive you crazy or make you worry. Good job Jen!
I remember having quite the bump before feeling flutter, so probably around 24-25 weeks? If your worry affects your life, please buy a doppler. But of course, always using it may affect your life, too.. Anyway, your little pea is doing what she can to be born. Doppler or no doppler. Best wishes, your mama's heart is growing quickly, I believe 😘
I cant get enough of these baby update videos. Im so happy for you and Don. You have truly been blessed. Please keep the videos coming. Also, any baby name picked out yet?????
Okay well I had paused it & went back to your video and wow you did was I was telling you about :) congrats! So happy for you.
I can't believe all the changes in being pregnant from when I was. It never even crossed my mind what I should eat or not eat, I ate anything that didn't give me heartburn. But then again, that was 38 years ago :)
The stuffed animal is NOT stupid at all. I would give anything to have a stuffed animal with my little Skylar's heartbeat. I lost him at 15 weeks. I pray that you have a healthy baby, but either way, that little unicorn will be a treasure for you.
jen i was looking at your ultrasound pics. i agree with an ultrasound tech, you seem to have an anterior placenta which means, the placenta is attached to the front side of the uterus which can make it harder to feel kicks or flutters in the beginning because it acts as a barrier or a cushion. i work in Radiology and from the pics i can see, it is completely normal to have anterior placenta attachment.oh and placenta moves up as uterus expands.
Chani Kaur Thanks for sharing your expertise. I'll definitely bring this up with my doctor at my next visit.