28 Weeks

How far along: 28 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I don't even know.  I didn't think I was doing bad last time, then I got weighed.  The answer is, a lot..

Maternity clothes: All the time.

Stretch marks: Starting to get more, methinks. 

Sleep: I'm really, really sleepy. I toss and turn a lot, but when I'm asleep, it's a hard sleep. 

Best moment this week: Hmm.  Maybe today when I ordered a baby fez for the newborn shots I'm planning :)

Miss anything:  Craft beer!! and Med Rare Steak.

Movement: A LOT of movement, and it's awesome.  Jared finally gets to feel her sometimes, and it's magic.

Food cravings: ICE!! This week I can't get enough ice to chew on! I've never in my life liked chewing on ice, now I can't stop.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No, only gross smells.

Have you started to show yet: I'm getting huge..  Today, I was told I'm going to have a big baby. I replied, "No, I'm just fat".

Sex: Girl, aka Team Leia

Belly button in or out: Still in. But very, very close to not being.

Wedding rings on or off: Band on, diamond off. 

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!  And still so tired. 

Labor signs: Not for another 12 weeks at least, I hope. 

Looking forward to: Taking a week off in June so I can clean the house, set up the nursery and relax a little before baby comes.

25 Weeks

Holy Crap I'm getting big!

How far along: 25 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: It might be tapering off a little.. or at least it was until I went to a family thing last weekend and ate a LOT of yummy homecooked foods.

Maternity clothes: All the time.

Stretch marks: Starting to get more, methinks. 

Sleep: Interrupted, but okay.  Apparently I've been snoring a lot :) 

Best moment this week: The surprise baby shower that my in-laws threw for me!  So many adorable outfits and diapers.

Miss anything:  Cold Turkey and Roast Beef, and craft beer now that it's warming up.  

Movement: A LOT of movement, and it's awesome.  Finally felt her from the outside last Thursday, and feeling her everyday!  Poor Jared still hasn't felt her yet, but he will.

Food cravings: Fries and chips, and sweets.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No, only gross smells.

Have you started to show yet: I'm getting huge..  People keep telling me "Wow, you look really pregnant!"

Sex: Girl, aka Team Leia

Belly button in or out: In, for now.  It's getting more and more shallow.

Wedding rings on or off: Band on, diamond off. 

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!  And still so tired. 

Labor signs: Not for another 15 weeks at least, I hope. 

Looking forward to: My mom is coming up on Sunday to visit and she's bringing the crib!! Can't wait to have my nursery all set up!  The painting was finished when Jared was off work, and we're slowly going through all of the gifts and getting them washed and sorted, whee!

Awesomesauce

Thursday night was fantastic, as I finally felt the baby move from the outside!!  I was sitting on the couch reading, when all of a sudden, my hand moved up on its own.  I immediately put my hand back and could feel her kicking against it! That is seriously the coolest feeling in the world.  Kind of makes me wish I could feel that forever.  But not really, because being pregnant is a lot of work.

Easter weekend was great, spent some time with my in-law family out in Andrews, and was given my first little baby shower.  It was a total surprise, and so very sweet.  We received some adorable clothes, toys, and most importantly, a whole lot of diapers!

I love my extended family!

22 Weeks (I'm a slacker!)

I haven't blogged in a while and I have NO EXCUSE!  Things have been pretty great lately.   I'm no longer nauseated, my headaches have backed off, and heartburn is tolerable.  My only problems are that I am already uncomfortable, and I have a lot of pain under my boob, but I've always had that.

How far along: 22 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Eh.. more gain than I'd like.  Time to lay off the sweets. I ate a LOT of jelly beans in the last few weeks (darn Easter), and I had joked that this little girl was going to come out smelling like a jelly bean.  But it's time to quit that!

Maternity clothes: Well, I was good when it was cold.   Now that it's warming up I'm going to have to buy a few more pieces.

Stretch marks: No new ones, I guess.  I'm so used to having them that I don't pay attention to new ones. 

Sleep: Interrupted, but okay.  Apparently I've been snoring a lot :) 

Best moment this week: Hmm..  My OB appointment today was fun, I always love to hear her heart beat.

Miss anything:  Cold Turkey and Roast Beef, and craft beer now that it's warming up.  

Movement: A LOT of movement, and it's awesome.  Still can't feel from the outside, but it's nice to know she's in there and moving around.

Food cravings: Fries and chips, and sweets.

Anything making you queasy or sick: No, only gross smells.

Have you started to show yet: I'm getting huge..  People keep telling me "Wow, you look really pregnant!"

Sex: Girl, aka Team Leia

Belly button in or out: In.

Wedding rings on or off: Band on, diamond off. 

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!  And still so tired. 

Labor signs: Not for another 18 weeks at least, I hope. 

Looking forward to: My husband is off work next week and we are going to finally Paint the nursery!  It will be so pretty.   The bottom half will be pewter, and the top half a plum purple.  Then, I'm going to paint some stenciled stars on the purple with the pewter.  Squee!

Well It's Official!

We are:

Now, to start actually trying to picture myself with a daughter, something I have never done.  All of my life, I've pictured myself with a son.  Just have to change my mindset!  At least a girl means one great thing:  Jared and I don't have to fight over a name.  We are pretty confident in the name we've got picked out.

Now, to finally set up the nursery!  I'm thinking a star theme would be cool :)

18 Weeks.. Feeling HUGE

I must really love that shirt, haha.  I think I have officially popped into a big pregnant lady! 

We are going for the anatomy scan tomorrow and will find out the sex! So excited. 

How far along: 18 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Not sure, I'll find out tomorrow.

Maternity clothes: I've got a lot of essential pieces now.  I may hit up Goodwill for fun pieces.

Stretch marks: No new ones, I guess.  I'm so used to having them that I don't pay attention to new ones. 

Sleep: Interrupted.  A LOT of tossing and turning.  And Freaky Azz dreams. Some REALLY good dreams...  

Best moment this week: I got a new phone, woohoo!  Feeling more movement, but sporadically.

Miss anything:  Cold Turkey and Roast Beef.  

Movement: I'm definitely feeling Stormageddon move now.  A lot of flutters and pokes.  Not as much as last week, but still.

Food cravings: Fries and chips. Pizza. Chinese food :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not much this week, thankfully.

Have you started to show yet:  I'm just huge right now..

Sex: One more day!

Belly button in or out: In.

Wedding rings on or off: Band on, diamond off. 

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!  And still so tired. 

Labor signs: Not for another 22 weeks at least, I hope. 

17 weeks, wow

How far along: 17 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 2 Pounds total, I believe.  I don't keep a scale at home, so I'll find out at my Anatomy Scan next week.

Maternity clothes: I've got a lot of essential pieces now.  I may hit up Goodwill for fun pieces.

Stretch marks: No new ones, I guess.  I'm so used to having them that I don't pay attention to new ones. 

Sleep: Interrupted.  A LOT of tossing and turning.  AND Freaky Azz dreams. Last night I had one that gives me the heeby jeebies.  

Best moment this week: Last night Jared and I went to a Duke basketball game, and that was a lot of fun :)

Miss anything:  Cold Turkey and Roast Beef.  

Movement: I'm definitely feeling Stormageddon move now.  A lot of flutters and pokes.  He (or she) apparently really loves Duke basketball.

Food cravings: Fries and chips.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not much this week, thankfully.

Have you started to show yet: Most definitely.  My old lady coworker keeps telling me how BIG I'm getting..

Sex: One more week!

Belly button in or out: In.

Wedding rings on or off: Band on, diamond off. 

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!!  And still so tired. 

Labor signs: Not for another 23 weeks at least, I hope. 

Looking forward to: Next Thursday, Anatomy Scan.