25 weeks & growing.

How far along? 25 weeks
Total weight gain: As of last Thursday, I have gained 18 lbs.

Maternity clothes? buying things I can wear now and after pregnancy, but still a lot of maternity shirts and pants
Stretch marks? I am using Palmer's Stretch Mark Lotion, Massage Cream AND Body Butter..if I do, I am going to be M.A.D!

Sleep: it's starting to get uncomfortable...I wake up with sore shoulders and hips from laying on my side.

Best moment this week: hearing her sweet heartbeat (was @ 151!)

Miss anything? a good night's sleep...on my stomach!

Movement: so much of it! She is really moving a lot when I lay down for bed

Food cravings: pretty much anything, especially yogurt! :)
Gender: Girl!
Labor signs: nope
Symptoms: nothing lately...

Belly button in or out? who knows what it is doing...

Wedding rings on or off? on, but tight!
Happy or moody most of the time? Couldn't be happier!
Looking forward to: my next appointment on April 19th (and it's my last 4 week appointment, then we start eveyr 3 weeks! Ekkk...), and then my 4D ultrasound on April 26th (and get this, my husband, dad & father-in-law don't want to see what she looks like! How am I going to keep this to myself?? My Mom and mother-in-law are going though! We aren't that patient :) )

What I am NOT looking forward to: I thought I would throw this in there because at my next appointment (which I know it says above I am looking forward to) I have my glucose test :( I'm pretty nervous about this...I think I just might fail!

Below is a picture of what will be Blakeley's first church dress. My mother-in-law has been looking for the perfect dress and when she saw this, I saw her eyes fill up with tears! It is SO sweet! it is from Gap.

And...the sweetest thing of all! I have ordered this from Etsy.com and this will be one of Blakeley's newborn picture outfits.

Until next week....

24 weeks & almost complete nursery!

How far along? 24 weeks
Total weight gain: I haven't weighed this week but I go to the doctor Thursday, so next week I'll have an accurate number...
Maternity clothes? buying things I can wear now and after pregnancy, but still a lot of maternity shirts and pants
Stretch marks? nope (Thank you, Lord!)
Sleep: it's great!
Best moment this week: seeing my belly move all over the place! and doing a lot in her nursery.
Miss anything? I can't wait for the day I get to sleep on my stomach again!
Movement: she's a VERY active little girl :)
Food cravings: pretty much anything, especially yogurt! :)
Gender: Girl!
Labor signs: nope
Symptoms: still having some rib pain
Belly button in or out? it's at a very akward stage...not sure what it is?!?
Wedding rings on or off? on, but tight!
Happy or moody most of the time? Couldn't be happier!
Looking forward to: getting her changing table refinished. Mom & I went to a consignment sale on Saturday and got a STEAL on a very expensive changing table for $30! It's white, and I want it black since the rest of my furniture is black, so hopefully it will be done soon!

*Below are lots of updated pictures of her nursery! In about 16 weeks, she will be here and she will get to enjoy it as much as her mommy is :)

She will have lots of bows added to this :)

                               

Can't wait to see it in black!

                                               

My husband and Dad did a great job with this!

                               

The complete look!

                                                                    



23 weeks...& French Toast

23 weeks....that means only 17 weeks (give or take) ekkkk...I admit. I am scared.to.death.

How far along? 23 weeks
Total weight gain: I weighted yesterday & I'm at 141...I'm up about 16 lbs. from my pre-pregnancy weight of 125
Maternity clothes? Still fitting into a few non-maternity things but I think I love my maternity blue jeans more than my regular ones..
Stretch marks? nope
Sleep: is good!...but starting around 5, I wake up a lot
Best moment this week: seeing her move so much more from the outside...it's so amazing!
Miss anything? I can't wait for the day I get to sleep on my stomach again!
Movement: LOTS of it!
Food cravings: well, let's just say it's not safe for me to watch Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives...I ended up going to the store for the things to make Capt'n Crunch French Toast (picture below)...and yes, it was as delicious as it looks!
Gender: Girl!
Labor signs: nope
Symptoms: having some rib pain
Belly button in or out? it will be out any day now...
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or moody most of the time? Couldn't be happier!
Looking forward to: getting her letters hung up in her room and my appt. next Thursday!

*Here are a few pictures of her room so far*(and the french toast)

until next week....



22 weeks!

Really? I've over HALF way there?

 

 

 

 

How far along? 22 weeks
Total weight gain: At my appt last week, I've gained 14 lbs., so I'm now 139 (but I'm sure after celebrating mom's birthday this past weekend, it's increased!)

Maternity clothes? Still some regular shirts, but pants are out of the question.

Stretch marks? no, but keep getting weekly update emails that say they are coming soon :/

Sleep: it's been better...waking up on my back and that freaks me out.

Best moment this week: Got her letters in for her room! (picture below)

Miss anything? breathing normal...being able to see my legs when I shave them. (this is only going to get worse)

Movement: So much! It's so fun to just sit and watch my stomach move :)

Food cravings: a.n.y.t.h.i.n.g!

Gender: GIRL

Labor signs: nope
Belly button in or out? still funny looking

Wedding rings on or off? on..but snug.
Happy or moody most of the time? very happy!!
Looking forward to: working on her nursery...I have got to get busy!

I got her letters in for her room! They are absolutely adorable! I can't wait for hubby to paint them and get them put up! Here is a picture!..they will be painted with with a white frame around it.

I also got a cute basket to put dirty burp cloths in at Garden Ridge this weekend, and a cute little white wicker basket to put on top of the changing table for her lotions, powders, q-tips, etc. I will post pics of that later once they are in place!