18 Weeks

18 Weeks!

How far along? 18 Weeks

Baby size in fruit/vegetable: Bell pepper

Total weight gain/loss: 15 pounds gained

Maternity clothes? Mostly just living in the maternity leggings. 

Stretch marks? None

Sleep: I'm finally sleeping decent! Not waking up so much during the night, but starting to get very tired throughout the day again.

Best moment this week: Christmas! Not only was it a great day with family, but it was the day that Sean was able to feel baby boy move! 

Miss Anything: Every once in a while I miss not being pregnant.

Movement: He's getting stronger! It's wild.

Food cravings: Dr. Pepper, fruit, juice, potato chips, and bacon. Still just not into sweets.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No, I'm actually feeling a lot better over all.

Bump: Getting more pointy.

Discomforts: hip/back pain, pressure on tailbone while sitting, restless feet, bleeding gums, and acid reflux ( which is getting much better!).

Labor Signs: None

Belly Button In or Out? In

Happy or Moody most of the time? I get really moody when I'm tired or hunger, but I feel pretty happy otherwise.

Looking forward to: Baby getting bigger/stronger and the next ultrasound.

Baby boy's Christmas presents--already getting spoiled!

17 Weeks

Busy week = lame board!
Using self timer to take my own pictures = pointy belly covering some of the board.

17 Weeks!

How far along: 17 Weeks

Baby size in fruit/vegetable: Turnip.

Total weight gain/loss: 14.5 pounds gained.

Maternity clothes: Nothing new.

Stretch marks? None (I'm being completely unrealistic and hoping it stays that way!)

Sleep: Sleeping better, still waking up a lot. It's impossible to stay comfortable!

Best moment this week: FEELING BABY BOY MOVE!!!!! It's so weird, but I love it.

Miss anything? My dreams. I used to have crazy vivid dreams that I would remember in extreme detail. Now that I'm pregnant I maybe remember one or two dreams a week, and just bits and pieces of them. 

Movement: A little! Mostly in the morning, late at night, and while I'm driving. I can't wait for baby boy to get bigger/stronger.

Food cravings: I rarely have a craving or even feel like anything. It makes it very hard to eat! I would much rather have extreme cravings than none at all. Still craving Dr. Pepper, fruit (why can't watermelon be in season!?), vegetables, Subway, and bacon.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Eggs. They taste fishy to me now.

Bump: Getting a tiny bit bigger.

Discomforts: Hip pain, back pain, acid reflux (getting better), restless feet at night, and bleeding gums (I do not enjoy having a crime scene in my mouth when I brush my teeth).

Labor signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Happy or Moody most of the time: Not as moody, but still more moody than happy.

Looking forward to: Baby getting stronger so Sean can feel him and CHRISTMAS!

16 Weeks

My bump looks very round in this picture....It's actually reallllly pointy looking and not as large in real life.

16 Weeks!

How far along? 16 Weeks
Baby size in fruit/vegetable: Avocado
Total weight gain/loss:13 pounds gained
Maternity clothes? Leggings and jeans still
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Sleeping a little better. I'm just SO uncomfortable all night! 
Best moment thus week: Doctors appointment! Seeing baby move and finding out baby is a boy!
Miss Anything? I REALLY miss being able to make it through the day with only peeing once or twice. Once an hour is much less convenient. 
Movement: No :/ I'm so ready to feel some!
Food Cravings: DR. PEPPER!!!! (I gave in...but only to caffeine free! It's what my mind imagines liquid gold to taste like right now, I just can't get enough! Don't worry, I have self control and can limit myself to only a little bit a day.), bacon, watermelon, fruit, cauliflower, Subway, any sandwich really, fajitas, and melted cheese anything.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Still just that acid reflux at night, making it impossible to eat anything without feeling like I have to throw up. I'm also getting more sensitive to smells, especially perfumes.
Bump: Just a little one that looks much bigger at night. I'm ready for it to start growing to the point you can definitely tell I'm prego (I'm sure I'll be eating my words in no time!)
Discomforts: Just the usuals... Hip/lower back pain, headaches, acid reflux, and restless feet at night. 
Gender: BOY!!! SO shocking! But still very exciting!
Labor signs: No
Belly button in or out? In 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody :/
Looking forward to: Feeling baby move!! 

We added cute, blue socks before sending the picture out to family and friends.

We went in for the ultrasound yesterday, I was so nervous! I just wanted to find out the gender, and I knew there was a possibility that we wouldn't be able to. Sean and I had it set in our heads that it was a girl, along with most everyone else. I was expecting to see a girl! When we heard the heart beat and she said it was 140 I thought, "Oh, maybe it ISN'T a girl!". Yet, I was still shocked to see little boy parts. I still feel like it's wrong! I had to ask the doctor a few times if she was sure, even after seeing the little penis. I think I was a tiny bit disappointed because I was so set on it being a girl, and I've always thought I would have a girl first. But I'm thrilled about baby boy, we both are! It was so fun to see how much he (it's still so weird being able to say he!) has grown since week 10! I want to have an ultrasound every. single. day. Now I'm even more ready to feel him move! I'm not looking forward to picking a name for baby boy, I feel like boy names are so much harder than girl names. Thankfully, we've still got about 5 months to decide. I'm ready to go through EVERY boy name out there so we can pick the most perfect name for our SON!

It's definitely a boy!

It was so neat to see baby boy so active! I seriously can't wait to start feeling his movement!

15 Weeks

I'm finally done playing catch up! I feel like I'm starting to get the hang of this blogging thing, it's really not so hard after all. Now let's just hope I can stay caught up.

15 Weeks!

How far along? 15 Weeks

Baby size in fruit/vegetable: Apple/Navel Orange

Total weight gain/loss: Gained one pound back! (10 pounds gained)

Maternity clothes: Leggings and jeans

Stretch marks? No 

Sleep: HORRIBLE!! I'm hardly sleeping at all. It's awful! I can't stay asleep for more than an hour or two most of the time. I'm exhausted but feel like I've had 4 cups of coffee each night.

Best moment this week: Being able to feel where baby is. So weird, but very neat.

Miss anything? Soda, coffee, sleeping...

Movement: I wish! I'm getting so impatient. 

Food cravings: Oranges, pomegranates, juice, Subway, fajitas, fruit, and bacon. Still hating sweets and chocolate :(

Anything making you queasy or sick: Everything I eat at night! This week has been THE worst week for sickness. Feeling like I'm going to throw up/actually throwing up every night. 

Have you started to show yet? Barely....still feel like I just look bloated/like I need to hit the gym. It's so pointy! Picking out what to wear is very difficult. It's a much bigger bump at night.

Discomforts: No sleep, AWFUL headaches, achey lower back/hips, and acid reflux.

Gender prediction: Girl. Hoping we'll find out next week!

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody....still. Probably more so now from being so tired. Sorry everyone!

Looking forward to: Finding out what baby is next week and getting to see baby!

14 Weeks

14 Weeks!

How far along? 14 Weeks

Baby size in fruit/vegetable: Lemon

Total weight gain/loss: Down weight, but still 9 pounds gained.

Maternity clothes? Just the leggings and jeans still.

Stretch marks? No 

Sleep: Sleeping okay, could be better. All of a sudden VERY tired again and I need naps.

Best moment this week: Finally starting to get excited about baby.

Miss Anything? Coke, caffeine, and feta.

Movement: No

Food Cravings: Dr. Pepper, oranges, fruit, and Subway.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Any foods that I'm not craving, which is almost everything. Still really sick at night.

Have you started to show yet? A little bump, wish it were bigger! I am hating the in between stage. 

Discomforts: Hips/lower back, restless feet, and acid reflux.

Gender prediction: Still going with girl. I want to know NOW!

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out? In

Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody 

Looking forward to: Feeling baby move! I want to know baby is okay.

13 Weeks

I swear this picture makes me look bigger than I am.

13 Weeks!

How far along? 13 weeks
Baby size in fruit/vegetable: Peach
Total weight gain/loss: Lost two pounds since last week ( still up 9 pounds from the beginning) 
Maternity clothes? Yes :/ Maternity leggings from Gap, and two pairs of maternity jeans that Sean bought for me.
Stretch Marks? Nope. 
Sleep: Sleeping horrible. I'm so tired, but am up all night.
Best moment this week: Getting maternity jeans and a nice baby carrier from Sean!
Miss Anything? Coke and coffee! (I'm NOT giving in)
Movement: Not feeling any yet.
Food Cravings: NOTHING! It's making it very hard to eat. Oranges are the only thing I crave and they make me so sick.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing specific, just sick at night still. Damn you, acid reflux.
Have you started to show yet: A little bump, mostly just look bloated still.
Discomforts: Acid reflux and hips/lower back.
Gender prediction: Still think it's a girl!
Labor signs: No
Belly button in or out? In
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody
Looking forward to: The holidays and finding out what little baby is!

It took me four hours to do the board this week! Oh you bet my hips and back
 were aching. I started using soft pastels, so many more color options!

11 & 12 Weeks

My pictures for weeks 11 and 12 are TERRIBLE quality. I'm kicking myself for not noticing in time to take another picture. Lesson learned. We spent hours making the chalk boards, at least I have decent pictures of those.

11 weeks!

How far along? 11 weeks
Baby size in fruit/vegetable: Lime
Total weight gain/loss: 10 pounds gained
Maternity clothes? About ready for maternity leggings/jeans! Still just lots of leggings, jeggings, and sweats.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Still very tired, but don't have to rely on those morning naps! Beginning of the week, sleeping through the night was impossible, way too sick. Now sleeping through the night is coming a bit easier.
Best moment this week: Finally having most everyone around me/close to me know.
Miss Anything? Coke, coffee, hot dogs, and sandwiches!
Movement: None yet.
Food cravings: Potatoes, cheese, pancakes/waffles, cereal, CHEETOS!, hot dogs, oranges, and juice.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Almost EVERYTHING made me sick/queasy this week. Most definitely the worst week yet for sickness.
Have you started to show yet? Starting to sport a nice, little beer gut! Looking like I need to hit the gym :(
Discomforts: Lower back/hip bone pain and aches. Restless feet at night.
Gender prediction: Girl
Labor Sings: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Happy or Moody most of the time? Moody
Looking forward to: Feeling better and find out gender in a few weeks!

12 Weeks!

How far along? 12 weeks
Baby size in fruit/vegetable: Plum
Total weight gain/loss: 11 pounds gained
Maternity clothes? Not yet. Upgraded to size "small" panties though. (Feels SOO much better!)
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping better most nights. Not needing so many naps.
Best moment this week: Doctors appointment--hearing the heart beat (160) and being reassured little baby is okay. Also, eating a subway sandwich :)
Miss Anything? Wearing my jeans!
Movement: Not feeling any. Can't wait until I do!
Food cravings: Cafe Rio port burritos, Subway (finally got it!!), fruit, juice, cherry/lime sprite, McDonald's egg mcmuffins. NO sweets!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Anything that gives me heartburn.
Have you started to show yet: Beer gut has actually gone down.
Discomforts: Sciatic nerve is killing! As well as hips and lower back. Uterus stretching isn't comfortable either.
Gender prediction: Gender pee test says GIRL.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Happy or Moody most of the time? Moody
Looking forward to: Thanksgiving and feeling baby move!

A friend from work got me this gender test. You pee on it and if it turns pink,
you're supposedly having a girl and blue, a boy. It was definitely
more on the pink side. Guess we'll find out in a few weeks if it's accurate!