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!