twenty-one weeks.

How Far Along? 21 weeks

Total Weight Gain: 7 pounds

Maternity Clothes? No, but I have been using a rubber band with most of my jeans

Stretch Marks? No

Sleep: Awful! Charlie horses are a nightly occurrence, my hips throb and wake me up every hour and constant bathroom breaks

Best Moment of the Week: Going baby boy shopping and buying little outfits! This little guy is going to be stylin’. The other night I was having Brady feel him kick and then we just watched my stomach and SAW the kicks…It was so crazy!

Miss Anything? A good nights sleep. Ha! This has only begun, I know, I know.

Movement: Tons! I am loving every single kick and they are getting so strong!

Food Cravings: Veggie Sandwiches, hot sauce, sugar cookies

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nada

Gender: Boy!

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Super tired, kicks, hormonal acne,tummy popping out!

Belly Button In or Out? It is an outie!

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody Most of The Time: happy, happy, happy.

Looking Forward To: Baby stuff coming in the mail that I ordered online!

twenty weeks.

How Far Along? 20 Weeks, holy cow! Halfway there!

Total Weight Gain: 6 pounds 

Maternity Clothes? No but I have to order a belly band because some of my jeans are DONE buttoning up.

Stretch Marks? No

Sleep: So bad. I am starting to dread bedtime and all I do is toss and turn and my hips just ache so bad I can’t sleep. I talked to the Doctor about it today and she said to but heat on them so I hope it helps.

Best Moment of the Week: Finding out that we are having a sweet little BOY! I could not be more excited it was one of the best experiences of my life. We are so in love with him and I feel so lucky to have my little man.

Miss Anything? A goodnight’s sleep.

Movement: Tons. We love feeling him.

Food Cravings: Sugar Cookies, veggie sandwiches, water

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope, feeling good

Gender: BOY!!!

Labor Signs: no.

Symptoms: I feel huge, sleepless nights, constant bathroom visits

Belly Button In or Out? The top is starting to poke through!

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody Most of The Time: So happy this week, and tired

Looking Forward To: baby boy shopping!

nineteen weeks.

How Far Along? 19 weeks! I seriously cannot believe we are almost halfway there!

Total Weight Gain: 6 pounds. Brady and I weighed ourselves like we owned it at the grocery store. haha According the pregnancy weight tracker I am right on track

Maternity Clothes? Nope, but I officially can’t button one of my low rise slacks and I think my time is limited in pencil skirts, they are feeling so tight. It should get interesting trying to find outfits for work really soon.

Stretch Marks? No

Sleep: Ugh, horrible. I have the worst restless legs, Charlie horses in my calves a few times a week and I always wake up every couple of hours super stiff from sleeping on my side and have to get a drink because my mouth gets so dry.

Best Moment of the Week: Dad finally felt a kick! It was so great I loved it and he loved it. We were laying on the coach watching the Olympics and I could feel the baby moving so I put his hand on my stomach and the baby gave him a great big kick!

Miss Anything? A good nights rest

Movement: Yes, lots! I think I might have even felt some good rolls

Food Cravings: Water…I am always so thirsty, pancakes and Nutella

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope, feeling great.

Gender: We find out next week. This is way worse than waiting for Christmas, this week cannot go by fast enough!

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Big growing belly, hungry all the time, thirsty all the time, tired all the time.

Belly Button In or Out? Looks like its going to be an outie, it is getting very close.

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody Most of The Time: Happy and TIRED

Looking Forward To: Next weeks ultrasound!!!!!

eighteen weeks.

How Far Along? 18 Weeks

Total Weight Gain: 4 Pounds, for the first time in pregnancy I have been ravenous! SO I am sure at our appointment it will be like 10

Maternity Clothes?  No, things are snug but still fitting OK

Stretch Marks? No

Sleep: Off and On, some nights I sleep pretty good until I have to wake up to go the bathroom and some nights I am tossing and turning trying to get comfortable. This sleeping on my left side is killing me, I always wake up with a sore left shoulder.

Best Moment of the Week: It was a pretty quiet week over here, but I am loving all the kicks that are coming more often and feeling stronger. I ate way to many tootsie rolls the other day and about ten minutes later this baby went on a crazy kickin spree, It was so funny!

Miss Anything? Clear skin, still breaking out around my mouth and jawline and I am soooo over it, I know it’s hormonal but it is so frustrating.

Movement: Oh yes! I can’t wait until Brady can feel them.

Food Cravings: We went to a seminar and they had deli sandwiches, I gave all my turkey to Brady and it was THE best veggie sandwich, I could probably eat one every day. I also have been craving salty/sweet so I am loving pretzels in Nutella for a treat.

Anything making you queasy or sick? For the first time Brady made a tuna sandwich and it didn't make me want to gag. So maybe that is passing!

Gender: AH! 2 weeks, I seriously can’t stop counting down. This has been a really exciting part of pregnancy. I am anxious for the 20 week ultrasound and announcing the gender to family. I really don’t care anymore what he/she is…I just want a healthy he/she.

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Acne, the worst symptom by far has been the crazy painful Charlie horses I have woken up with, they wake me up and I am about in tears (which freaks Brady out) and go away but then my calf is sore the next day. I HATE them.

Belly Button In or Out? It is sooooo flat. It cracks me up, it looks really weird.

Wedding Rings On or Off? ON

Happy or Moody Most of The Time: Happy and moody….emotional? I hate it and I try to keep my emotions in check but I feel so excited one minute and ready to cry the next. It is frustrating.

Looking Forward To: 2 weeks! Boy or Girl????? And more baby shopping this weekend. Yay!

seventeen weeks.

How Far Along? 17 Weeks

Total Weight Gain: 3+ pounds, my appetite is finally kicking it. I really have not been that hungry during pregnancy but I think I surprised Brady with how much I ate at the taco bus the other day-sooo good.

Maternity Clothes? No, I did wear a pair of skinny jeans that felt more snug then usual though

Stretch Marks? No, this would be nice if it was always my answer-not counting on it!

Sleep: Good, I am getting better at sleeping on my side and it doesn't even bother me when I get up to go to the bathroom. Now it’s just part of the deal. I hope I feel this way every 2 hours in a few months!

Best Moment of the Week: Finally the first little “flicks” from baby! I had been paying more attention to everything I felt in my stomach and had noticed these little flicks for a couple of days but honestly wasn't sure. I felt them about 3 times for a couple of days around where my uterus would be and I am pretty sure that is her/him!

Miss Anything? Deli Sandwiches, I am so sick of grilled cheese.

Movement:  Yes! Finally!

Food Cravings: Still wanting that Jimmy Johns gourmet veggie sandwich with extra veggies please! And apples, the other day one of my co-workers was eating one and my mouth literally started to salivate.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Not really, just tuna

Gender: I am so excited to find out in 3 weeks! It cannot come fast enough.

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Little kicks and I really feel like my belly has popped this week, I was standing in the bathroom after my shower the other night and was like, holy cow this is no joke!

Belly Button In or Out? Flatish

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody Most of The Time: So happy, hormones are kicking in and I get all mushy and teary eyed over so much and feeling healthy this week has helped a ton.

Looking Forward To: Ordering the stroller and car seat hopefully soon!

fifteen and sixteen weeks.

How Far Along? 15 Weeks

Total Weight Gain: Dr apt coming up so we will see….

Maternity Clothes? No, but the top button on my pants feels so much better undone!

Stretch Marks? Nope.

Sleep: Ok. I have been trying to sleep more on my left side and it is not working out so well, I toss and turn all night lately and then as soon as I do fall asleep I feel like I wake up to go the bathroom.

Best Moment of the Week: It was kind of a rough week. I was sicker than a dog a couple of times and wanting to feel better.  But I do feel like I had more energy.

Miss Anything? Clear skin.

Movement: No, I am patiently waiting to feel the first flutters!!

Food Cravings: Veggies, veggie sandwiches and smoothies

Anything making you queasy or sick? Still the thought of tuna and hamburger

Gender: Still predicting girl but I am more on the fence

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Lovely acne, bigger belly

Belly Button In or Out? In.

Wedding Rings On or Off? On.

Happy or Moody Most of The Time: Happy except when feeling sick!

Looking Forward To: Doctor appointment coming up, they are so reassuring!!

How Far Along? 16 Weeks

Total Weight Gain: 3 pounds (what the?? This surprised me and honestly was a little upsetting but the doctor reassured me I am on track and it’s just fine)

Maternity Clothes? No, I don’t own any yet!

Stretch Marks? No

Sleep: Better. I am getting more comfortable on my side and having lots of crazy vivid dreams, it’s like watching a movie all night!

Best Moment of the Week: Finally getting to hear the baby’s cute little heartbeat! And also finding out that everything is good and normal, this is always a relief J

Miss Anything? No, I am starting to enjoy pregnancy more and more

Movement: Sometimes I think I may have felt a little “flutter” but then I think it is just my stomach making wild bubbles. So, I have no idea!

Food Cravings: Still veggie sandwiches from Jimmy Johns. I did have some tempura fried sushi the other day and thought I had died and gone to heaven, holy crap that was good!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Still just when Brady asks if I want a tuna fish sandwich with him

Gender: I honestly have no idea! I am really on the fence lately, which is fine with me because at our appointment we set the date for our 20 week ultrasound to find out the gender!!! I am beyond excited and counting down the days, I am sooooo happy with either boy or girl, just anxious to find out so I can start doing some planning.

Labor Signs: No, thank goodness

Symptoms: Maybe flutters?? Veggie sandwich cravings, tooting like a crazy person and nasty acne-ugh.

Belly Button In or Out? In, but defiantly starting to look a little flatter

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody Most of The Time: Happy!!

Looking Forward To: 4 weeks away when we find out the gender, feeling some good strong kicks and feeling healthier. At the doctors I told her how miserable I was last week (almost passed out, horrible stomach aches and nausea) she said I was probably pretty dehydrated and should have gotten an IV and fluids-yikes! If it happens again I have to go in and get fluids so I am drinking water like a mad woman!

twelve weeks.

December 18, 2013

How Far Along? 12 weeks

Total Weight Gain: 3 pounds

Maternity Clothes? Nope, my pants were all to big so now they just “fit”

Stretch Marks? None

Sleep: Good, I keep waking up on my back though, I have been trying to sleep on my side cause I am a back sleeper but I always end up flipping over. I might have to get one of those sleep pillows…

Best Moment of the Week: Seeing baby on the ultrasound! He/she was flipping over and rolling. It was so crazy and went from being surreal to real! I loved the feeling of seeing “our” baby J

Miss Anything? Runny yolks when I make my eggs and deli sandwiches!

Movement: No, but I think right now that is what I am most excited for!

Food Cravings: Oranges, Apricot jam,

Anything making you queasy or sick? Tuna Fish and Hamburgers (Brady doesn't appreciate this haha)

Gender: Right now Brady is predicting Boy and I can’t make up my mind

Labor Signs: No, glad I don’t have to answer this question for awhile.

Symptoms: Muffin Top of a stomach, pregnancy fuzzy brain! haha

Belly Button In or Out? In

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody Most of The Time: Happy, honestly the last few weeks were really hard for me I was just so worried something was wrong and couldn't quiet my mind. It is a good thing I married a great guy who is so reassuring!

Looking Forward To: Christmas! Going to tell the rest of the family that day!