22 weeks

How far along? 22 weeks, 3 days

Total weight gain/loss: +9lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes, all maternity bottoms and maternity tops here and there.

Stretch marks? No, but the belly button is starting to look odd. :) 

Sleep: This last week I have felt as though I returned to the first trimester (almost). I am sleepy ALL THE TIME but yet I do have the energy to get things done here and there (like putting up the Christmas tree!). I CANNOT watch TV without falling asleep after school. Seriously...I was almost late picking up Zoey from doggy day care because I was out.
As for nighttime sleep, it's been okay. I am very sleepy around 9, go to bed around 10, and sleep pretty soundly until about 4-5 am and then I toss and turn until my alarm goes off. Also, and this is very strange for me, I am sleeping in my summer (sleeveless) nightgown in my summer sheets (no flannel sheets, no heating blanket) and usually kick them off! Hormones do crazy things!

Best moment this week: Feeling hard baby kicks and seeing a couple from the outside of my belly!!! Brandon was not able to see it unfortunately, but, it shouldn't be long now! ANNND, Brandon's brother got engaged this week! Yay!
Also, since I was a slacker blogger, the best moment last week was putting together (okay, supervising the putting together of) the crib, dresser, and night stand. The nursery is really starting to come together now! You'll have to wait for pictures...but here's one of the room when everything was in boxes :)

We actually got to see a model of our crib in person (before it was delivered) at the Pottery Barn Kids in Chicago. That was nice, since I was going off of online pictures and reviews. It's a very sturdy crib and I love it!

And we got lots of fun things at the Land of Nod! That store is so cool...I just had to snap a couple of pictures :)

     

Have you told family and friends: Yes and everyone (on my side) will get to see the bump tomorrow for Thanksgiving!

Miss anything yet? I miss the willingness I once had for portion control!!! Hahaha! This holiday season will not be easy for me!

Movement: A few days after our ultrasound I felt a lot of rolling and ever since then I've felt pretty steady kicks. They feel a little weird, but I love them! When I saw a couple kicks from the outside of my belly I was in awe. I would press in and feel a little kick back. So cute! Once this week though, baby kicked my bladder hard a few times in a row. Not cool baby, not cool.

Food cravings: POP. And sparkling cider...which I haven't had. Well, honestly I haven't had much pop either. But it sounds good all. the. time.

Anything making you queasy or sick: I had grilled chicken this week! So that's a step back in the right direction. Honestly, the only thing (besides raw meat) that's been making me queasy this week is Bones (the TV show)....gosh that can be nasty. 

Have you started to show yet: Yes, and feeling lots of stretching/round ligament pains.

Gender prediction: Girl.

Labor signs: No

Belly button in or out? In but getting shallow.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Thanksgiving and BLACK FRIDAY!!!!

And, in honor of all of the food we will be consuming this week...I will leave you with a picture of the delicious cheesecake we enjoyed in Chicago. :)

Hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

20 Weeks and Ultrasound

How far along? 20 weeks, 5 days

Total weight gain/loss: I've gained 9 pounds total now. (Up 7 at my appointment yesterday.) The doctor said I'm right on track...that's a relief since I feel like I've been eating like a cow after school everyday. :)

Maternity clothes? Yes, mostly maternity now. Still a few regular shirts here and there, but they're starting to get too short.

Stretch marks? Nope...just a tight stomach!

Sleep: Sleep has been good this week. I am, however, beginning to get very tired at the end of the school day again. That's probably because we just started a new marking period so I have all new classes.

Best moment this week: Lots! First, our trip to Chicago was so much fun! Second, Brandon has been putting together all of the nursery furniture so I can start decorating soon! And finally, the big ultrasound! The ultrasound was on Thursday and it was SO COOL to see our little baby! From what the tech could tell, everything looks good, however, baby was SUPER camera shy (would not budge no matter how much I moved!) so we need to go for another ultrasound so the tech can finish getting measurements. I won't complain. :) She was also relieved that we didn't want to know the sex because so many people come in with gender reveal parties already planned and get quite upset if the baby is camera shy. I can't wait for the next one!

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss anything yet? I already miss the summer sunshine, but I am also enjoying the winter wonderland we are having and so is Zoey!

Movement: I don't feel very much. The ultrasound tech said that makes sense based on the way baby is positioned in me right now. I'll just have to wait for baby to get bigger, which based on the amount of food I've been eating, shouldn't be long. Haha!

Food cravings: Ice cream, milkshakes, Halloween candy....you know, everything healthy.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Still avoiding grilled/baked chicken....still.

Have you started to show yet: Yes, definitely.

Gender prediction: Girl.

Labor signs: No

Belly button in or out? In but getting shallow.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Finishing my grad class tomorrow and next month's ultrasound.

18 Weeks

18 Weeks, 3 days

How far along? 18 weeks, 6 days

Total weight gain/loss: I've gained 2 pounds as far as I know.
Maternity clothes? Still wearing maternity bottoms and a couple of maternity shirts. 
Stretch marks? Nope...just a tight stomach!
Sleep: Sleep has been okay this week. I start falling asleep on the couch around 8:30 pm but usually go to bed around 10. I've been tossing and turning this week due to a stuffy head/runny nose (which only seems to hit at night).
Best moment this week: Brandon's parents are here for the weekend so we've been having fun with them :)
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss anything yet? Long walks...I can still go quite a distance, but my back will get sore.
Movement: I definitely started feeling the baby, but nothing specific like kicking yet. I just get this strange feeling like something is rolling around inside of me. I felt lots of movement during song time at church on Sunday and during song time at AWANA. I think baby likes music. :)
Food cravings: Not really. I've been thirsty a lot this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still avoiding grilled/baked chicken.... 
Have you started to show yet: Yes, definitely.
Gender prediction: Girl.
Labor signs: No
Belly button in or out? In but beginning to stretch.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Tired happy ;)
Looking forward to: Trip to Chicago!