Saturday, October 24, 2015

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!

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

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!!




Tuesday, October 6, 2015

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!!!

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

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!

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

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



Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Due date! 40 weeks!


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How far along? 40 weeks! We are due today!
Baby is the size of? A pumpkin
Total weight gain/loss: 34 lbs...as of last week, we'll see what they say tomorrow
Maternity clothes? living in maternity clothes but even they are getting too tight
Stretch marks?  Yes
Sleep: sleeping is getting harder and harder these days. 
Best moment this week: reaching our due date is so exciting! We are hoping he will arrive soon!
Movement: Still lots of strong movements...feeling him really low these days
Food cravings: Still loving sweets
Anything making you queasy or sick: not anymore! I will eat anything!
Have you started to show yet: Yes....it's funny to me to even have this question on here still
Gender prediction: It's a BOY!!!
Labor Signs:  not feeling anything today... Hoping to feel some contractions soon...I want this to be my last blog post without a baby!
Belly Button in or out? It's starting to poke out a little more now
Wedding rings on or off? Off 
Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy!
Exercise: still working on this but I am really inconsistent
Looking forward to: labor starting and meeting our son!

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

39 Weeks!


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How far along?  39 weeks! One more week til our due date!
Baby is the size of? Watermelon....Just getting chunkier in there :)
Total weight gain/loss: 34 lbs...as of last week, we'll see what they say tomorrow
Maternity clothes? living in maternity clothes but even they are getting too tight
Stretch marks?  Yes
Sleep: Definitely waking up a lot to go to the bathroom...also having more back pain that wakes me up
Best moment this week: Finally feeling like we are hospital ready! We've got all the bags packed and ready. I love knowing that he can arrive any time now and it won't be much longer!
Movement: Still lots of strong movements...feeling him really low these days
Food cravings: Still loving sweets
Anything making you queasy or sick: not anymore! I will eat anything!
Have you started to show yet: Yes....it's funny to me to even have this question on here still
Gender prediction: It's a BOY!!!
Labor Signs:  Sunday was an interesting day, definitely had contractions....thought he was coming early! No contractions since then, I think it was just him dropping lower.
Belly Button in or out? It's starting to poke out a little more now
Wedding rings on or off? Off 
Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy!
Exercise: still working on this but I am really inconsistent
Looking forward to: My mom coming to visit this week! I'm sure it'll be the last time I see her before Noah arrives!