18 Weeks!

Time is going faster and faster each week! I swear this 1st month of the 2nd trimester FLEW by! I've been feeling so good, energy is back, and life is just GOOD!

Due date:  Sept 3, 2015

What fruit are you: Sweet Potato - again, not a fruit, but we'll take it!

How far along:  18 weeks

Next appointment:  April 17th - The BIG one!!

Gender:  Unknown but will know in 2 weeks!

Total weight gain/loss:  +/- 10 lbs 

Exercise:  same routine.. cycle on Monday nights and the gym in the AM (or middle of the night..)

Stretch marks:  None (yet!)

Swelling:  nope!

Maternity clothes: Yes, amazing! I need a few more tops, but I'm making do with what I have!

Belly button: Inny

Sleep:  Has been MUCH better this week, had a few dreams but nothing like last week! The middle of the night bathroom trips have not slowed down at all though. I'm sure they won't get any better anytime soon!

Food cravings: Pizza (we tried a new spot last week and I can NOT stop thinking about it!) Chinese food

Food aversions: Eggs, but they don't sound all that horrible right now?!
Symptoms: A little pain and stretching in my stomach, and little bits of heartburn, but nothing crazy!

Movement:  Nothing yet.. I'm patiently waiting! This week?! I hope so!

Labor signs: No

What I miss:  Sushi and more sushi! I even asked my doctor last week if I could have some! No was still the answer. Boo!

What I'm loving:  Feeling so good! The belly is rounding out and I love that!

What I'm looking forward to: Feeling this sweet thang MOVE! And gender of course!

Best moment this week: Have to say April Fool's Day! It was the happiest and most hyper I've seen K bug in quite awhile! She was so excited to tell me about the pranks she had pulled that day, and SO excited to get daddy with some! We had lots of fun that night, ate outside and topped it off with an Easter Egg hunt since we don't get her for Easter this year.
 

Milestones:  Baby is moving like crazy! Just wish I could feel him or her! Facial functions are also starting to come together, and baby can now yawn, hiccup, and swallow!

Goals: Decide on a gender reveal plan! I wasn't sold on doing one but getting prompted by my family is making me reconsider :)

 

21..errr 22 Weeks And it's a BOY!!!!

Best week ever! We had so much fun at our appointment and gender reveal party! Yay for baby BOY!

Due date:  Sept 3, 2015 , new date of Aug 27, 2015

What fruit are you: Papaya

How far along:  22 weeks

Next appointment:  May 15th

Gender:  Boy!

Total weight gain/loss:  +/- 14 lbs 

Exercise:  Same routine. I've been getting tired much faster this week though. Gotta push through!

Stretch marks:  None (yet!)

Swelling:  nope!

Maternity clothes: Yes! Daily now

Belly button: Inny

Sleep: Pretty good!

Food cravings: Donuts. Bad..

Food aversions: None
Symptoms: A few uncomfortable tummy moments this week, not nausea but pretty uncomfortable 

Movement:  Lots! It's been so fun! Especially active in the late afternoons/evenings. I felt my first kick this week! on the 21st

Labor signs: No

What I miss:  Sushi and my normal clothes

What I'm loving:  Feeling my babe move! And how excited we are that it's a little man!

What I'm looking forward to: Finding a house. The search has begun!

Best moment this week: The appointment and gender reveal party! Holding Kailee's hand and her squeezing it as the tech told us it was a baby boy! The squeals from all three of us, and then from everyone at the party when the piñata burst open with BLUE candy! SO much fun! Kailee's chatting the ENTIRE way to the hospital about her day and the appointment, Jake's excitement all week and us looking at each other smiling and saying 'we're having a boy!'
 

Milestones:  Baby boys vital organs are now developed, from this point it's packing on that healthy fat! First kick

Goals: Enjoying every second of the house hunting adventure and not letting it stress me out!

 

20 weeks and HALFWAY to baby!

Totally said this last week, but I lied, THIS week was the best yet! I've felt great and my energy levels have been up even more! Plus its blue or pink week, so that's made it extra fun!

Due date:  Sept 3, 2015

What fruit are you: Banana 10 1/2 inches long and 10 1/2 oz

How far along:  20 weeks

Next appointment:  TOMORROW!! Ahh! I can't wait! 26 hours!

Gender:  Unknown until TOMORROW!

Total weight gain/loss:  +/- 14 lbs 

Exercise:  same routine and feeling stronger, which is nice since I haven't felt that since becoming pregnant. I've really pushed myself this week (safely) and it's felt AMAZING!

Stretch marks:  None (yet!)

Swelling:  nope!

Maternity clothes: Most definitely! So comfortable! And finally got a couple of maternity workout pants. Life. Changing. :)

Belly button: Inny

Sleep: Really good the last few nights, weird dreams and nightly visits to the bathroom, but sleeping great! I really think exercise has a huge part in that!

Food cravings: Nothing too much this week. My nutrition has been better, but all the lunches and dinners with work (we've had visitors) has been killing me! Yummy, but man, not healthy! I attribute the weight gain the last couple of weeks to that! ;)

Food aversions: None that I can think of! not even eggs! Still haven't tried them, but they don't make me want to gag ;)
Symptoms: Headaches this week. Boo! But none too debilitating.

Movement:  Lots! It's been so fun! Especially active in the late afternoons/evenings.

Labor signs: No

What I miss:  Sushi and my normal clothes

What I'm loving:  Feeling my babe move! LOVE!

What I'm looking forward to: Finding out tomorrow what this sweet thing is! And Kbugs dance competition on Saturday. Love to watch her dance!

Best moment this week: Making the piñata and talking about the party with Kbug! And watching her and Jake spend SO much quality time together this past weekend and last night. He is an AMAZING dad and I've loved seeing them play!
 

Milestones:  Baby is now stretching out and not curled up. Lips and eyelashes are forming!

Goals: Enjoying every second of tomorrow and my weekend with my family!

 

19 weeks - Bumpdate!

My favorite week so far! Feeling great, energy is up and sleeping great (for the most part!)

Due date:  Sept 3, 2015

What fruit are you: Mango - 6 inches long, 8.50 oz

How far along:  19 weeks

Next appointment:  April 17th - The BIG one!!

Gender:  Unknown but will know in 8 days!

Total weight gain/loss:  +/- 12 lbs 

Exercise:  same routine.. getting a work out about 5-6x per week, this week was awesome and I got 6 workouts in!

Stretch marks:  None (yet!)

Swelling:  nope!

Maternity clothes: Loving the pants especially! Got a few new tanks that I love from H&M, not maternity but plenty long.

Belly button: Inny

Sleep: Pretty good! Last night was rough. Got up at 1:38 am to pee, and didn't go back to sleep until about 3:15. The alarm went off for our gym date at 3:30. Somehow I've made it until 9:30 feeling okay, but I'm sure come 2:00 pm, I'm going to be DEAD!

Food cravings: Nothing too much this week, other than wishing I still had a few Reese's eggs left. But, that's not really a preggo craving ;)

Food aversions: Much better, haven't had any issues this week! I am almost ready to try eggs!
Symptoms: This has been a quiet week for symptoms! I had slight nausea on Sunday, but my guess is it was from all of the Easter candy, and nothing to do with being pregnant :) Other than my stupid acne, nothing to report!

Movement:  YES! Finally, on April 4th, Jake and I were riding with Linds, Riley and Cheyenne back from a day of shopping and I felt something weird. I stopped, felt again and yelled for them to turn down the radio. It happened again and several more times since! The first few felt like true turns in my stomach, and lately it's felt more like popcorn or flutters. Seriously, BEST. FEELING. EVER!

Labor signs: No

What I miss:  Sushi and more sushi! :( I really just want a fresh roll from Yellowfinn.

What I'm loving:  Feeling my babe move! LOVE!

What I'm looking forward to: Gender reveal on the 17th and our party that night! I can't wait to find out and then share our excitement with family and friends!

Best moment this week: Kailee kissed my belly for the first time. MELT MY HEART :) She was leaving and gave me a hug and kiss, then the baby! It was the sweetest! We also got to spend a day together since she was off for Spring Break and I loved every second of it. She's going to be the best big sister! She's been talking SO much about the baby. She even said "hi baby, I'm your fairy God mother, and I'm turning you into a BOY! " she really wants a brother.. :) For funny reasons!
 

Milestones:  Baby is moving like crazy! And growing hair! Yay for hair! ;)

Goals: Planning this Gender Reveal! Now that we've decided to do one, I am SO excited!!