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!!

Week 22

Week 22

How far along: 22 weeks and 4 days

Estimated size of baby: Papaya (8 in, 1.2 lbs.)

Total weight gain/loss: +10 total I am starting to see it in my face and other areas.

Maternity clothes? Bought a really cute dress, but I need it to warm up a little. I am about to wear yoga pants full time =)

Stretch marks? No

Sleep:  Not sleeping well the last 3-4 days. Between the crazy dreams, back pain, and having too pee I wake up a lot!

Miss Anything? I really want to sleep on my belly =(  and all of the clothes I put up the other day because it will be awhile before I can fit them again.

Movement: A lot of movement! She is getting so strong!!

Food cravings: I broke down and ate peeps. Yummmm!! No other strong craving this week.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, doing well.

Have you started to show? Oh yeah! I think it is starting to show a little bit of everywhere now!

Gender prediction: No longer a prediction! We know it is a GIRL!!

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

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

Best moment this week: Waking up to Stephen's hand on my belly and our little girl kicking it. He was sleeping so hard he didn't even know she was kicking. It made me smile.:)

Weekly Wisdom: Drink a lot of water to prevent becoming dizzy/dehydrated and do yoga to help relieve back pain.

Looking forward to: Getting our little girls room in order!

A VT fan from the beginning!

Before we found out she was a girl we had VT gear! She will be so ready for football season thanks in part to her awesome family!! Now we just need some maroon and orange bows.

I think Zoe was afraid I was going to put her in these outfits! Haha!!

Now we need to find some Falcons and Bears gear for her!!Do they make half Falcons half Bears Onesies???? Hmmm, might have to start sewing :)

Shopping

Just wanted to share a few of the cute things we bought!

You always need a "little black dress" in your closet! ;)

Oldies but Goodies!

Can't wait to dress her up! The only thing missing is a pink tutu!

First pair of shoes!! I hope they fit!