28 Weeks - Welcome to the THIRD Trimester

How far along? 28 weeks

Total weight gain: +15lbs

Maternity clothes? oh yeah, it's getting hard to fit into my Lucky Jeans...

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: I keep waking up throughout the night...

Best moment this week: CHRISTMAS!  We have got to spend lots of time with family and friends.  Our little guy isn't even here yet and is already spoiled.

Miss Anything?  I still want a beer!

Movement: all the time and you can see it on the outside.

Food cravings: Can't think of anything this week

Anything making you queasy or sick: just bad smells

Have you started to show yet: for sure

Symptoms: leg cramps during the night and weird stretching pains...

Belly Button in or out? It's trying really hard to push out, which is making me a little sad

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: getting all of my girlfriends together for our Christmas exchange and talking Ben into finishing our registry!

27 Weeks

How far along? 27 weeks

Total weight gain: +15lbs - official doctor update today.......

Maternity clothes? oh yeah, but I can still fit into my Lucky jeans!

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: I keep waking up throughout the night, but I am loving a good mid-day nap!

Best moment this week: My Birthday :)

Miss Anything?  I really want and extremely tall Blue Moon!

Movement: all the time and you can see it on the outside.

Food cravings: Can't think of anything this week

Anything making you queasy or sick: just bad smells

Have you started to show yet: for sure

Symptoms: not too bad!

Belly Button in or out? It's trying really hard to push out, which is making me a little sad

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: It's Birthday time!! Can't believe I am 28...

 

26 Weeks

How far along? 26 weeks

Total weight gain: +12lbs

Maternity clothes? oh yeah, but I can still fit into my Lucky jeans!

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: I keep waking up throughout the night...

Best moment this week: the countdown until he is supposed to be here in under 100 days!

Miss Anything?  I have had a cold this week, so I am really missing a goodl couple shots of Nyquil before bed....

Movement: all the time and you can see it on the outside.

Food cravings: Can't think of anything this week

Anything making you queasy or sick: just bad smells

Have you started to show yet: for sure

Symptoms: not too bad!

Belly Button in or out? It's trying really hard to push out, which is making me a little sad

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: getting closer to my birthday and Christmas.  Also - I get so see some of my friends that I haven't seen in a while.

25 weeks, only 15 more to go!

How far along? 25 weeks

Total weight gain: +10lbs

Maternity clothes? oh yeah....

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: I keep waking up throughout the night...

Best moment this week: our crib was delivered

Miss Anything?  soda or anything with caffeine!

Movement: all the time

Food cravings: turkey sandwhiches

Anything making you queasy or sick: Anything really sweet.  I had a bad run-in with some hot chocolate

Have you started to show yet: for sure, horizontal stripes are the worst

Symptoms: not too bad!

Belly Button in or out? It's trying really hard to push out, which is making me a little sad

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: putting together the crib and going to get our first real Christmas tree!

24 weeks

How far along? 24 weeks

Total weight gain: +10lbs

Maternity clothes? oh yeah....

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: getting better, but I'm still pretty sleepy

Best moment this week: Ben finally got to feel the little guy kick!

Miss Anything?  soda or anything with caffeine!

Movement: He is a mover and a shaker.  Sometimes I can see my stomach move

Food cravings: turkey sandwhiches

Anything making you queasy or sick:Anything really sweet.  I had a bad run-in with some hot chocolate

Have you started to show yet: in the words of our 3 year old neice "you are getting a big belly"

Symptoms: not too bad!

Belly Button in or out? It's trying really hard to push out, which is making me a little sad

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: More decorating!  We have finally finished all of the flooring in our house!

23 Weeks - Bring on the Holidays

How far along? 23weeks

Total weight gain: It was a rough visit to the doctor this week... I am up +9.5lbs

Maternity clothes? oh yeah....

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: getting better, but I'm still pretty sleepy

Best moment this week: THANKSGIVING!  Lots of food and friends/family time.

Miss Anything?  soda or anything with caffeine!

Movement: He likes to move earlier in the day

Food cravings: nothing crazy this week

Anything making you queasy or sick:I'm doing well!

Have you started to show yet: for sure

Symptoms: not too bad!

Belly Button in or out? It's trying really hard to push out, which is making me a little sad

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: CHRISTMAS and getting lots of stuff for our little one!

22 weeks

How far along? 22weeks

Total weight gain: It sure feels like a lit.  Haven't stepped on the scale in a while though.

Maternity clothes? oh yeah....

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: getting better, but I'm still pretty sleepy

Best moment this week: a lot of people told me that my belly bump was cute :)

Miss Anything?  soda or anything with caffeine!

Movement: I think baby boy has had the hiccups a lot

Food cravings: still loving Taco Bell

Anything making you queasy or sick: sometimes bad smells.

Have you started to show yet: for sure

Symptoms: not too bad!

Belly Button in or out? in, hopefully forever

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: nursery stuff!

21 weeks

How far along? 21weeks

Total weight gain: feels like a bunch.... the doctor will let me know for sure in a week

Maternity clothes? yep, my mom hooked me up!

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: getting better, but I'm still pretty sleepy

Best moment this week: feeling more movement

Miss Anything?  soda or anything with caffeine!

Movement: some kicking and hiccups I think.

Food cravings: Taco Bell and cereal at all hours of the day

Anything making you queasy or sick: sometimes bad smells.

Have you started to show yet: I'm out there!

Symptoms: not too bad!

Belly Button in or out? in, hopefully forever

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: Ben being able to feel the little guy move around.

20 Weeks: Half Way There!

How far along? 20weeks

Total weight gain: still not too much!

Maternity clothes? yep, but trying to find them is SO hard!!

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: getting better, but I'm still pretty sleepy

Best moment this week:  telling everyone we are having a little boy!

Miss Anything?  soda or anything with caffeine!

Movement: For sure, it feels like someone is tickling me from the inside.

Food cravings: Nothing weird this week. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: sometimes bad smells.

Have you started to show yet: Strangers are congratulating me, so I guess there is no hiding it anymore.

Symptoms: not too bad!

Belly Button in or out? in, hopefully forever

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: Finishing up the house work so we can focus on the baby!! (Names, room, registry etc.)

19 Weeks!

How far along? 19 weeks

Total weight gain: so I thought this was going to be a high number, but according to the doctor's scale just .2 pounds!! This might be the only time that I have ever been excited about the doctor's scale :)

Maternity clothes? yep - Maternity jeans are so comforable - no buttons :)

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: getting better, ordering a pregnancy U-shape pillow

Best moment this week:  SEEING OUR LITTLE ONE! It was the coolest thing ever.

Miss Anything?  soda or anything with caffiene!

Movement: For sure, it feels like someone is tickling me from the inside.

Food cravings: Nothing weird this week.  Luckily I have laid off the Taco Bell!

Anything making you queasy or sick: sometimes bad smells.

Have you started to show yet: yep!

Symptoms: not too bad!

Belly Button in or out? in, hopefully forever

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: Telling all of our family and friends that baby Hale is a BOY!! I made Funfetti cupcakes that I cut out the middle and filled with blue icing.  I thing everyone will be surprised.

Isn't he the cutest little baby ever :) 

18 weeks

How far along? 18 weeks

Total weight gain: a good 4-6 pounds, will find out for sure next week
Maternity clothes? Just a couple, but I am going shopping soon
Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: I still need a nap or two (maybe 3 or 4 after this crazy week at work!)

Best moment this week:  more butterfly movement!

Miss Anything?  soda or anything with caffiene!

Movement: For sure, it feels like someone is tickling me from the inside.

Food cravings: sadly, Taco Bell.  Poor baby!

Anything making you queasy or sick: sometimes bad smells.

Have you started to show yet: yep!

Gender Prediction: I think I'm thinking girl, but I probably just jinxed myself

Symptoms: not too bad!

Belly Button in or out? in, hopefully forever

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: finding out if we are having a boy or a girl and then telling our friends and family!!! Only 5 more days!!

17 weeks

How far along? 17 weeks

Total weight gain: not sure quite sure, I'm afraid to get on the scale

Maternity clothes? I had to break down and buy some dress pants and a skirt.

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: I still need a nap or two

Best moment this week:  more butterfly movement!

Miss Anything?  soda!

Movement: For sure, it feels like someone is tickling me from the inside.

Food cravings: sadly, Taco Bell.  Poor baby!

Anything making you queasy or sick: sometimes bad smells.

Have you started to show yet: yeah.... strangers are starting to congratulate me.

Gender Prediction: I think I'm thinking girl, but I probably just jinxed myself

Symptoms: not too bad!

Belly Button in or out? in, hopefully forever

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: our ultrasound is almost a week away and Kira is coming to visit, so we are going to look at baby stuff!

16 Weeks

How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain: not sure the number, but the bump is starting to grow

Maternity clothes? not yet, but since I can't wear any of my dress pants, I am thinking it's time.

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: I still need a nap or two

Best moment this week:  more butterfly movement!

Miss Anything? Not really

Movement: I think so. 

Food cravings: I always seem to want some mac n cheese and I can't get enough fruit

Anything making you queasy or sick: not really too much anymore!

Have you started to show yet: kind of, it really depends on which shirt I am wearing

Gender Prediction: I think I'm thinking girl, but I probably just jinxed myself

Symptoms: not too bad!

Belly Button in or out? in, hopefully forever

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: our ultrasound, getting our house ready for the little one and looking a baby stuff!

15 down, 25 to go!

How far along? 15 weeks

Total weight gain: probably at least one pound, but since we finally moved into our house, I can’t find where the scale is packed!

Maternity clothes? not yet, but I am thinking soon.

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: still as much as I can get, but it's getting a little better

Best moment this week:  I think I felt something!

Miss Anything? Not really

Movement: I think so.  I was nervous at first because I had no idea what was going on.

Food cravings: nope but I am really hungry all of a sudden

Anything making you queasy or sick: it all depends

Have you started to show yet: kind of, it really depends on which shirt I am wearing

Gender Prediction: still no clue!

Symptoms: just really tired and queasy

Belly Button in or out? in, hopefully forever

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: our ultrasound, getting our house ready for the little one and looking a baby stuff!

14 Weeks

How far along? 14 weeks

Total weight gain: exact same as last doctor’s appointment

Maternity clothes? not yet

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: still as much as I can get, but it's getting a little better

Best moment this week:  We got to hear the baby’s heartbeat again and scheduled our ultrasound where we will finally get to see him or her!

Miss Anything? Not really

Movement: not yet

Food cravings: nope but I am really hungry all of a sudden

Anything making you queasy or sick: it all depends

Have you started to show yet: kind of, it really depends on which shirt I am wearing

Gender Prediction: still no clue!

Symptoms: just really tired and queasy

Belly Button in or out? in, hopefully forever

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: our ultrasound and seeing if we are having a little boy or girl!

13 Weeks - Saying goodbye to the first trimester

We hit the 13 week mark today.  Next week starts the second trimester!

 

How far along? 13 weeks

Total weight gain: none so far

Maternity clothes? not yet

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: still as much as I can get, but it's getting a little better

Best moment this week: telling more people and seeing how excited everyone is to hear the news

Have you told family and friends: Ben was able to tell work people

Miss Anything? coffee, I need some caffeine

Movement: not yet

Food cravings: nope, I am lucky to have an appetite

Anything making you queasy or sick: it all depends

Have you started to show yet: not really, starting to look like I eat too many cupcakes

Gender Prediction: still no clue!

Symptoms: just really tired and queasy

Belly Button in or out? in, hopefully forever

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: the 2nd trimester and maybe some movement soon!

12 Weeks

How far along? 12 weeks

Total weight gain: none so far

Maternity clothes? not yet

Stretch marks? hopefully never! (wishful thinking I'm sure)

Sleep: still as much as I can get

Best moment this week: telling more people and seeing how excited everyone is to hear the news

Have you told family and friends: I was able to tell work people

Miss Anything? having a beer while watching football

Movement: not yet

Food cravings: nope, I am lucky to have an appetite

Anything making you queasy or sick: standing up too quickly and sometimes orange juice

Have you started to show yet: nope

Gender Prediction: still no clue!

Symptoms: just really tired and queasy

Belly Button in or out? in, hopefully forever

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy :)

Looking forward to: everyone knowing and saying goodbye to the first trimester!