26 weeks!



Obviously this has not been a weekly update. We just have so much going on that I can't find time or energy to do this every week. But at least you can actually see the progress and it's not just weeks of looking the same.

How Far Along:  26 weeks. 14 more weeks to go. Is this real life?!

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I'm not counting. I am trying to enjoy this time of my life and know that I will kick my own butt to get back in shape after baby comes. 

Maternity Clothes: Oh yes.

Stretch Marks: None. Still slathering myself in Tummy Butter and holy oil...and praying.

Sleep: A LOT of tossing and turning. I wake up multiple times a night. :o( And I always wake up feeling like I've squashed the baby in my sleep.

Best Moment This Week: Seeing him at our last appointment moving and opening and closing his little mouth. I also took the moms and my dad to another appointment to see him, for all of 1.7 seconds. This moment is tied with one night when Jordan had his hand on my belly and felt the baby completely move positions...the look on his face was photo-worthy...and not in a sweet way. Poor husby. 

I also flew wham-bam to Jersey to see one of my best friends get all married and be a grown up. It was totally worth it - she was beautiful and happy!

Miss Anything? My pre-pregnancy weight?

Movement This Week: He's quite the mover. He's been getting himself into really uncomfortable positions and then kickboxing, so that makes me feel pretty crummy until he moves again. Relish in all the room now, baby...cause things are about to get real tight for you in there!

Food Cravings: Nope. 

Anything Make You Queasy or Sick: Chinese food. This is sad for me. We'll meet again, lo-mein.

Have You Started to Show Yet: Juuust a pinch.

Gender: A little baby boy.

Symptoms: Enter acid re-flux. We are not friends. But Tums, we are best friends.

Labor Signs: NO...and let's keep it that way for a long time ;o)

Belly Button IN or OUT: Belly button is flat. It's weird. That is all.

                                                   

Wedding Rings ON or OFF: Engagement ring is on, wedding band has been substituted with a fancy new silicone ring :o)

Looking Forward To: The next couple of weeks! Finishing up our house and moving in...setting up baby's room + baptizing our little goddaughter-to-be, Smooshy Partypants + seeing our extended family for Thanksgiving.

22 weeks!

How Far Along:  22 weeks today.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Who even cares?

Maternity Clothes: Yup. And I'm never going back!

Stretch Marks: None that I can see. Still slathering myself in Tummy Butter.

Sleep: A lot of tossing and turning. I think my husband hates me.

Best Moment This Week: Jordan finally feeling him kick! :) 

Miss Anything? My pre-pregnancy weight?

Movement This Week: Baby has been doing a lot of karate, gymnastics, and swimming.

Food Cravings: None. 

Anything Make You Queasy or Sick: Thankfully, no.

Have You Started to Show Yet: Please see above photo.

Gender: B-o-y!

Symptoms: Feeling a-ok!

Labor Signs: NO...and let's keep it that way for a long time ;)

Belly Button IN or OUT: Fiiiiiiinally starting to pop out. Waaaah!

                                                   

Wedding Rings ON or OFF: Engagement ring is on, wedding band has been substituted with a fancy new silicone ring:)

Looking Forward To: My next ultrasound <3

18 week update!

How Far Along:  18 weeks, 4 days

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 13 lbs - waaaa. Started Crossfit again and it sucks just as much as it did pre-pregnancy. 

Maternity Clothes: Oh yes! I rock maternity bottoms all day, errday.

Stretch Marks: None that I can see. Still slathering myself in Tummy Butter.

Sleep: Sleeping good, no complaints.

Best Moment This Week: Feeling him moving more & more!

Miss Anything? My pre-pregnancy weight?

Movement This Week: Yep! It's bananas!

Food Cravings: None.

Anything Make You Queasy or Sick: Thankfully, no.

Have You Started to Show Yet: Um, yes. Yes, I have.

Gender: B-o-y!

Symptoms: Actually, I've started getting bouts of nausea out of nowhere this trimester. Some days were a bit rough. But no throwing up, ph-ew!

Labor Signs: NO...and let's keep it that way for a long time ;)

Belly Button IN or OUT: In.

                                                   

Wedding Rings ON or OFF: On :)

Looking Forward To: My next ultrasound next week! <3

16 Week Update

Jordan (who draws my board) has been working a lot, hence why I post every 2 weeks instead of weekly. This week I've seen him a total of 6 hours - so I edited the board myself...and it shows, haha! We'll spruce it up soon, promise!

How Far Along:  16 weeks (4 whole months)

Total Weight Gain/Loss: 10 lbs - waaaa. Started Crossfit and it sucks just as much as it did pre-pregnancy.

Maternity Clothes: Bought a bunch of maternity clothes last week and I am so HAPPY! I was walking around with my pants unbuttoned for a whole month. Maternity jeans are sent from Heaven. 

Stretch Marks: Nope. Slathering my Tummy Butter twice a day and trying not to scratch when my belly itches.

Sleep: I have started waking up for a few minutes once or twice a night, but fall right back asleep. Getting up in the mornings has become tough again, though.

Best Moment This Week: Going for my 15 week ultrasound, confirming that baby has boy's parts (!!), and seeing him opening and closing his mouth <3

Miss Anything? Wine, cocktails, beer, and sushi. I'm allowing myself that one cup of coffee a day. I can't do without caffeine...not while being a teacher!

Movement This Week: I feel like I have been feeling movement...but I'm tired of hearing that it's gas, so I keep it mostly to myself. I'll report back when I feel him using my bladder as a trampoline.

Food Cravings: None.

Anything Make You Queasy or Sick: Thankfully, no.

Have You Started to Show Yet: See photo above.

Gender: B-o-y!

Symptoms: A few little breakouts. Some times I feel a tiny wave of nausea, but it never gets terrible. I have been feeling little aches, but nothing to complain much about.

Labor Signs: NO...and let's keep it that way for a long time ;)

Belly Button IN or OUT: In.

                                                   

Wedding Rings ON or OFF: On. :)

Looking Forward To: My next ultrasound in 4 weeks <3

14 Week Update

How Far Along:  14 weeks

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Probably 8 lbs. Starting Crossfit again this week.

Maternity Clothes: A few pieces, just because buttoning my pants just doesn't feel comfortable anymore.

Stretch Marks: Nope. Slathering my Tummy Butter from head to toe!

Sleep: Sleeping like a rock!

Best Moment This Week: Getting good news in our house hunt search.

Miss Anything? Wine, cocktails, beer, and caffeine. Just being honest.                                         

Movement This Week: Nothing yet. I can’t wait to start feeling movement, though!

Food Cravings: Still haven't really had any. 

Anything Make You Queasy or Sick: Thankfully, no.

Have You Started to Show Yet: A little. I feel like it pops out more at night. Mostly I just feel fat...ha!

Gender: B-o-y!

Symptoms: A few little breakouts, but otherwise, nothing!

Labor Signs: NO...and let's keep it that way for a long time ;)

Belly Button IN or OUT: In.

                                                   

Wedding Rings ON or OFF: On. :)

Looking Forward To: My next appointment, on September 3rd.

13th Week Update!

We are in the middle of moving - so packing, navigating through teaching high school for the first time, and my second job have all consumed me. Without further delay...the 13 week update!!

How Far Along:  13 weeks

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Probably 8 lbs. Definitely going back to Crossfit this week. Not off to a good start.

Maternity Clothes: A few pieces, just because buttoning my pants just doesn't feel comfortable anymore.

Stretch Marks: Nope. 

Sleep: I have been sleeping primarily on my side and back, and have been sleeping well…except for the fact that I wake up in the middle of the night, every night, to pee. 

Best Moment This Week: Finding out Baby E is a boy! I still can't believe it. I feel like I need it confirmed.

Miss Anything? Wine, cocktails, beer, and caffeine. Just being honest.                                         

Movement This Week: Nothing yet. I can’t wait to start feeling movement, though!

Food Cravings: Haven't really had any. 

Anything Make You Queasy or Sick: Thankfully, no.

Have You Started to Show Yet: A little. I feel like it pops out more at night. Mostly I just feel fat...ha!

Gender: B-o-y!

Symptoms: Had one night last week where I got sick in the middle of the night out of nowhere. Feeling a little hormonal - but having to move and pack up your life into cardboard boxes is enough to stress anyone out, pregnant or not. Very emotional weekend.

Labor Signs: NO...and let's keep it that way for a long time ;)

Belly Button IN or OUT: In.

                                                   

Wedding Rings ON or OFF: On. :)

Looking Forward To: My next vacation. Rough week, yo.