Week 26

How far along: 26 weeks 5 days

Estimated size of baby: Cucumber (15 in, 2.2 lbs.)

Total weight gain/loss: +20 Whoa momma!!

Maternity clothes? I got to wear my maternity dress the other day. It was soooo comfortable!! I also bought 2 non maternity skirts from Target that are made out of the same material as my yoga pants!! They fit so comfortably.

Stretch marks? None yet! I butter up anytime I feel a slight itch.

Sleep:  I am sleeping pretty good lately and still using a lot of pillows.

Miss Anything? Nothing really this week other than my disappearing waistline. :) 

Movement:She likes to move throughout the day especially if I am sitting still for  awhile. She also likes to move a lot for about a 15 minute period of time somewhere between 7:30 and 8:30 at night.

Food cravings: I don't have any strong cravings for anything in particular.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope :)

Have you started to show? Yes everywhere!! I feel like it anyway!

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? Still in

Wedding rings on or off? On, still drinking the lemon water to keep the swelling at Bay.

Mood: Neutral

Best moment this week: Getting my new camera so I can take all kinds of pictures of our little bunny :)


Looking forward to: Learning to use my camera really well! Say Cheese!!!

Week 25

How far along: 25 weeks 5 days

Estimated size of baby: Eggplant (9.2 in, 2 lbs.)

Total weight gain/loss: +17!!
Maternity clothes? I am wearing what maternity clothes I already had bought and what still fits me in my closet.

Stretch marks? Nope, but I am getting paranoid about them haha! I swore there was one the other day but then it wasn't there later soooo, I guess it was where my shirt pushed on my belly. hahahaaha! Time for some more belly butter!!!
Sleep:  5 pillows and a body pillow create a very comfortable angle to sleep at! I know it seems like a lot but it keeps my back from hurting and the heartburn away.  :)

Miss Anything? A special green drink on St. Patty's Day! 

Movement: I am starting to feel more kicks to the ribs this week.  

Food cravings: Still fruit and sweets.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope :)

Have you started to show? Wednesday I went with Mom and Katie to register for baby stuff and on Thursday I feel like my belly really popped out there. I think she got all excited about the things we registered for and decided she needed to grow quickly so she could fit in all of it!

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? Still in

Wedding rings on or off? On, thanks to drinking lemon water everyday. It really keeps the swelling down! (Thanks Jen) I can tell a difference on the days I do not drink it or drink as much as I should.

Mood: Happy and tired!

Best moment this week: Registering for baby stuff! I am excited but not sure all this baby stuff will fit in our house! ;)

Weekly Wisdom: No rant this week! HaHa! I know I will enjoy looking back at this blog one day, but what was I thinking updating it every week! Shewwww!
Looking forward to: Putting the crib together and shopping for nursery decor. I now have an idea of what I want it to look like!!!! Time to go shopping :)

Week 24

How far along: 24 weeks 4 days

Estimated size of baby: Eggplant (9 in, 1.7 lbs.)

Total weight gain/loss: +14 Shew!! I guess it could be worse, but the scale shock is becoming hard!

Maternity clothes? I got a few shirts and a bathing suit top from my sister. I got out all of my spring/summer clothes over the weekend and I think I should be able to make it until June without having to buy anymore maternity clothes. That is if I can keep from gaining too much weight. It was sad to put away about 75 % of my clothes that won't fit me again until after I get some baby weight off after she is born. :( 

Stretch marks? Not yet, but I am waiting on them. I keep putting belly butter on like crazy!!

Sleep:  I am managing to find ways to be comfortable :)

Miss Anything? I miss moving around like I used too! Bending, picking things up, and sitting with my legs bent up against me are just not as easy as they used to be.

Movement: Soo much movement! She moves a lot if I try to sit with my legs bent up against me just to remind me I am squishing her. She also moves a lot at night between 6-8 or just as I am trying to relax and unwind for the night.

Food cravings: Fruit!! I want watermelon, bananas, strawberries..... I can't wait until everything is in season. It just doesn't taste the same right now.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope :)

Have you started to show? Oh yeah! I love my little belly because I know she is growing and getting strong. I just don't love the scale shock!

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? Still in

Wedding rings on or off? On for now, but my right hand ring is getting snugly on some days.

Mood: Happy/excited/motivated most days! Unmotivated and tired on others.

Best moment this week: Hearing our little girls heartbeat at the doctor on Thursday.

Weekly Wisdom: Just take deep breaths and keep cool when people tell you, "just wait, you will see one day" or "if I were you", because they mean well or just want to make conversation. They don't really mean anything by it and do not know when I am feeling hormonal. If I let the hormones take over I may just say something like "if your idiot ass can do it then I sure as hell can too" or "If you were me you would want to choke someone right now". I am not sure why people want to make parenting such a daunting task! It should be exciting!! Breath 123 Breath...


Looking forward to: Our  ultrasound next month. Can't wait to get more pictures of her and see if the placenta previa has corrected itself.

Week 23

How far along: 23 weeks and 4 days

Estimated size of baby: Ear of corn (8.5 in, 1.5 lbs.)

Total weight gain/loss: +12 total I am starting to see it in my face and other areas.

Maternity clothes? Nothing new this week!

Stretch marks? No

Sleep:  Some nights I sleep really well, but others are a struggle to get comfortable. I really appreciate the good nights. On nights the back pain is bad I use about 5 pillows to sleep in a seated position. Never thought this would be soooo comfortable.

Miss Anything? I miss how easy it was to put on my shoes. It is getting more and more difficult. I can't wait for flip flop weather :) I miss having a brain!! Pregnancy brain DOES exist and it is not fun, but at least you can get a good laugh out of my ignorance. I hope it comes back after I have this little one.

Movement: Some days she moves so much and others she rests a lot. It seems like the more physically active I am during the day the more she moves around. The kick/hits sometimes take my breath or make me cringe (In a good way)

Food cravings: Chocolate

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show? Oh yeah!  The weight is definitely showing on the scale!

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? Still in, but I am not sure for how long :)

Wedding rings on or off? On, but they do get a little tight by the end of the night sometimes.

Mood: Still Laid back/happy/excited this week, but starting to hit the nesting (everything has to get clean and organized) phase.

Best moment this week: Finding a good deal on a Pink GT Mustang walker at the WeeCycle. I love it!!!

Weekly Wisdom: Pregnancy Brain can be dangerous!!

Drinking water with lemon helps reduce swelling (Thanks Jen!)

Looking forward to: nursery decorating!!