27 weeks!

How far along? 27 weeks

Baby is the size of? A cucumber (15 inches!)
Total weight gain/loss: at my last appt I was up 16 pounds from my start weight... If would add back what I lost, that's 21 :) yikes... I go back again next Tuesday
Maternity clothes? Oh yes
Stretch marks?  No new ones :)
Sleep: I'm up a few times a night to change positions or go to the bathroom or get water 
Best moment this week: I feel like I'm getting a better vision of his nursery. Aunt Blair sent some printables and rachel made him a globe! Mom and I also found some cute animal heads ornaments. 
Movement: yes! He is moving non stop and I love it. He kicked Noah the other day, although Noah didn't notice, it was fun for me!
Food cravings: Reese's trees
Anything making you queasy or sick: feeling pretty good
Have you started to show yet: Yes
Gender prediction: it's a boy!
Labor Signs:  nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? A mix of both
Exercise: still no comment 
Looking forward to: our last Christmas as a family of three and preparing for Loftin's arrival!

21 weeks!

How far along? 21 weeks

Baby is the size of? A banana
Total weight gain/loss: I am sure I have gained more but won't know til I go to the doc next week
Maternity clothes? Oh yes
Stretch marks?  No new ones :)
Sleep: I've slept pretty good this week
Best moment this week: starting to plan loftin's nursery
Movement: yes! Gabe felt a tiny kick over the weekend!
Food cravings: Apple cider all the time
Anything making you queasy or sick: feeling pretty good
Have you started to show yet: Yes
Gender prediction: it's a boy!
Labor Signs:  nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? A mix of both
Exercise: still no comment 
Looking forward to: feeling more movement!

20 weeks!

How far along? 20 weeks

Baby is the size of? A mango
Total weight gain/loss: I had an initial 5 pound loss in my first trimester and as of my 18 week appt I had gained 3 of those pounds back
Maternity clothes? Oh yes
Stretch marks?  No new ones :)
Sleep: I've started waking up a few times over night. Sometimes to use the bathroom and other times because my mouth is so dry I need water :)
Best moment this week: deciding on his name! Loftin Keith! Celebrating Noah's 2nd birthday!
Movement: yes! Nothing huge yet but I feel him a lot when I'm sitting up and leaning forward. 
Food cravings: All the sweet things. This week I wanted beef for dinner every night.
Anything making you queasy or sick: feeling pretty good, getting over a cold. 
Have you started to show yet: Yes
Gender prediction: it's a boy!
Labor Signs:  nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? A mix of both
Exercise: still no comment 
Looking forward to: feeling more movement!

It's a boy!!!

We had our anatomy ultrasound yesterday and we found out we are having another boy!!! Here he is... He's so precious!

We had dinner with the Nail family after and we were spoiled with an adorable cake and his first gifts!!

17 weeks!

How far along? 17 weeks

Baby is the size of? A turnip 
Total weight gain/loss: I haven't been keeping track but I'm sure I've gained a good bit :)
Maternity clothes? Oh yes
Stretch marks?  No new ones :)
Sleep: sleeping good so far
Best moment this week: feeling the baby move more every day!
Movement: yes! Nothing huge yet but I feel movement a lot on the left side.
Food cravings: Chicago mix popcorn is my current obsession-- and anything sweet
Anything making you queasy or sick: feeling pretty good but I'm having some acid reflux after meals that is getting annoying
Have you started to show yet: Yes
Gender prediction: I think it's a girl!
Labor Signs:  nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? A mix of both
Exercise: still no comment 
Looking forward to: finding out the gender next Tuesday!!!

12 weeks!

How far along? 12 weeks

Baby is the size of? A large plum
Total weight gain/loss: I haven't been keeping track but I'm sure I've gained a little
Maternity clothes? yep, it's a must with this bump already!
Stretch marks?  No new ones :)
Sleep: sleeping good so far!
Best moment this week: Noah crawled up in my lap last night, pulled up my shirt and said "BABY!" and then kissed my belly!
Movement: nothing yet!
Food cravings: pickles!
Anything making you queasy or sick: food aversions are finally calming down and I'm starting to feel better
Have you started to show yet: Yes
Gender prediction: I think it's a girl!
Labor Signs:  nope
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? A mix of both
Exercise: blah, no comment
Looking forward to: reaching the 2nd trimester next week!

Baby Nail #2

We're at it again! Baby #2 is on the way!

Baby is due March 13, 2016!

How far along? 8 weeks

Baby is the size of? A raspberry 
Total weight gain/loss: hopefully no gain yet but I haven't been keeping track 
Maternity clothes? I was almost in immediate need of maternity clothes this time! I feel like I popped right out.
Stretch marks?  No new ones :)
Sleep: so far sleeping is the only time I feel good :/
Best moment this week: getting to see the baby at the end of last week and knowing that there is a heartbeat!
Movement: nothing yet!
Food cravings: barely liking anything but I have enjoyed fruit loops and goldfish!
Anything making you queasy or sick: lots of food aversions... Hating a lot of foods
Have you started to show yet: Yes... I think so :/
Gender prediction: I think it's a girl! 
Labor Signs:  no, thankfully
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy but easily weepy
Exercise: blah, no comment
Looking forward to: reaching the 2nd trimester and feeling better