18 Weeks

How Far Along: 18 weeks!


 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I'm just going to ignore this question I think :) Although, I've been doing pretty well!


How big is baby: Baby is the size of a bell pepper (Baby Center) or a sweet potato (The Bump).

Stretch Marks: Nope! Still slathering my belly daily with the Mama Bee Belly Balm from Burt's Bees. Stay away, stretchies! The belly has been super itchy lately, though, so I've been lathering up even more frequently.



Maternity Clothes: Definitely wearing maternity pants, but not rocking the tops quite yet.



Sleep: Sleep is pretty great, I can't really complain. Still waking up once or twice to go to the bathroom and/or re-adjust my sleeping position. Still dealing with achy hips and the lower back has gotten in on the game this week, too. Also, I don't know if it's my sleeping position or what, but I wake up and my ab muscles are usually screaming at me. Weird! It's not like I'm doing sit-ups in my sleep or anything :)



Gender: We'll find out on April 8th, only 9 days to go!



Movement: Yup, here and there. Can't wait until I can feel it more!




Food Cravings/Aversions: Um, 3 words for ya... Late Night Snack. The new Ben and Jerry's ice cream flavor. AMAZING!




Belly Button: Still an innie, and I still have my belly button ring in, but I can definitely tell it's not as deep as it used to be :)



Symptoms: Round ligament pain, sore lower back, hips and tail bone. And lately my abs have been aching quite a bit, so I'm assuming baby is growing like he/she is supposed to :)



What I miss: Being able to exercise regularly, sleeping on my tummy and back, and black licorice. All totally worth it though!



Looking forward to: Oh, just a little thing called an ultrasound on April 8th. That, and picking out stuff for baby's room, registering, and finding a birthing class.


 

My favorite husband quote/moment of the week:  We were talking about the baby moving, and I was telling him that as I get toward the end of the pregnancy the movements will be so strong, they'll probably hurt since being punched in the ribs probably doesn't feel too great. And Hubster's reply? "Wow, that must get really annoying! You can't even make them stop." No kidding. :)
Weekly Belly Pics:

17 Weeks

How Far Along: 17 weeks, 2 days. I need to be better about doing these on Thursdays, but my schedule has been so crazy and I wake up late, forgetting to take a picture.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: No idea this week, but I haven't been too great about watching all foods that go in my mouth. Although, I am trying to make better choices (and trying = pretty much failing right now haha!)



How big is baby: Baby is the size of a turnip or an onion this week (about 5 ounces).

Stretch Marks: Nope! Still slathering my belly daily with the Mama Bee Belly Balm from Burt's Bees. Stay away, stretchies! The belly has been super itchy lately, though, so I've been lathering up even more frequently.



Maternity Clothes: Pants for sure. No maternity tops yet, still wearing my regular shirts and bought a couple new ones that work great.


Sleep: Sleep is pretty good, although I've been waking up with really sore hips the past couple of nights, from having to sleep on my sides. I fall asleep on my right side and don't move or wake up until I have to go to the bathroom, so my body hates me in the mornings.


Gender: We'll find out on April 8th, SO excited!


Movement: Yup, here and there. So cool!




Food Cravings/Aversions: No major cravings or aversions. Working on eating more healthily,and having more options on hand while at home. There have been a couple nights where I just didn't know what sounded good and had the hardest time finding something to eat. <-- Still this.



Belly Button: Still an innie, and I still have my belly button ring in, but I can definitely tell it's not as deep as it used to be :)


Symptoms: Round ligament pain, sore lower back and hips at times,bigger boobs, and my tail bone just aches after I've been sitting for a bit, which is pretty much what I do all day at work. Gotta get up and get moving more!


What I miss: Sleeping on my back or belly, and having a body that doesn't scream at me on a daily basis :)



Looking forward to: So many things... Finding out the gender of baby, getting going on the baby's room and clearing out some stuff from the house that we just don't need.

My favorite husband quote/moment of the week:  I swear, my brain doesn't remember anything! But he's been so awesome in general. I'm so lucky to have him!

Weekly Belly Pics:

17 weeks, 1 day

Mmm... back fat.

16 Weeks

How Far Along: 16 weeks, 1 day.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Since my last appointment I've gained 5 lbs. Not bad, but not great. Gonna start calorie counting to see what I'm taking in. 5 lbs a month will add up fast if I stay at this rate!


How big is baby: Baby is the size of an avocado this week. 4.5" long and 3.5 ounces.

Stretch Marks: Nope! Still slathering my belly daily with the Mama Bee Belly Balm from Burt's Bees. Stay away, stretchies!



Maternity Clothes: Maternity pants are a must. Not rocking the maternity shirts yet though, still a while to go for that. Found some really cute summer dresses (non-maternity) that will work great when I don't want to stuff  myself into clothes this summer, though! I have a feeling dresses and skirts will be my best friends.



Sleep: Sleep is prett great, actually. Going to bed around 10pm, getting up at 6am, and only getting up once or twice a night. Enjoying it while I can :)



Gender: Ultrasound set for April 8th at 1pm! Ugh, I have to wait 3 weeks, don't know if I can!



Movement: Yes, little flutters here and there, but nothing consistent.



Food Cravings/Aversions: No major cravings or aversions. Working on eating more healthily,and having more options on hand while at home. There have been a couple nights where I just didn't know what sounded good and had the hardest time finding something to eat.



Belly Button: Still an innie, and I still have my belly button ring in, but I can definitely tell it's not as deep as it used to be :)


Symptoms: Round ligament pain, sore lower back and hips at times,bigger boobs, and still! The freaking pregnancy acne!



What I miss: Not much right now, besides feeling cute in my clothes :)



Looking forward to: Oh, just a little something called an ultrasound ha ha!

My favorite husband quote/moment of the week:  Nothing too out of the ordinary this week. He's still cute with all the belly rubs and such though :)


Weekly Belly Pics:

16 weeks

15 Weeks

How Far Along: 15 weeks! Wow.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I'm scared to find out what I've gained since our last appointment. Let's just say, for the next week I'll be eating LOTS of veggies and fruits, instead of muffins, bread, cookies, potatoes... Let's hope I can stick to the plan.


How big is baby: Baby is the size of an apple this week!

Stretch Marks: Nope! Still slathering my belly daily with the Mama Bee Belly Balm from Burt's Bees. Stay away, stretchies!



Maternity Clothes: Pants, yes. Shirts, still rocking non-maternity wear. I am having to add longer tank tops under the shirts though, to make sure I'm covered.



Sleep: Sleep is glorious! Still getting up once or twice a night to go to the bathroom, but I can't complain since I don't think I fully wake up for that!

Gender: Our 16 week appointment is next week, and we'll set our ultrasound appointment then. Can't wait! I mean literally can't wait. I hope they don't make us wait too long for the ultrasound.


Movement: Still trying to decipher if it's baby or gas that I'm feeling lol!


Food Cravings/Aversions: Still craving squash and  roasted asparagus, but also mexican food and almost anything not good for me :) No aversions to speak of!

Belly Button: Still an innie, and I still have my belly button ring in, but I can definitely tell it's not as deep as it used to be :)


Symptoms: The waistline is definitely expanding, still fighting with acne, and some round ligament pain.



What I miss: My feet not hurting when I wear heels :) But, I will wear them as long as I can! A short girl's gotta do what a short girl's gotta do!

Looking forward to: Our 16 week appointment!

My favorite husband quote/moment of the week:  I was telling him about my first awkward belly rub that happened last week, and how it didn't make me mad or anything, but it was just weird because I don't feel like it's big enough for that since it still feels like mostly bloat. A couple days later we were standing in the kitchen and he started rubbing my belly and said:

"It's still okay if I do it, right? You don't mind?"

I said, "Of course I don't mind, it's your kid, too!" I love that he was thoughtful enough to ask me though, and I even more love the fact that he's trying to stay connected through this whole pregnancy process. I can't imagine how it must be for the men, to be so detached from it all physically!



Weekly Belly Pics:

14 Weeks

How Far Along: 14 weeks! The weeks are moving along quickly now.

 

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Not sure, but I'm trying really hard to make sure I don't gain another 12 lbs by our next appointment on the 18th. Sure, I still splurge (rocky road ice cream? Sure!), but I'm really trying to get more protein into my diet, as well as veggies, and not so many carbs. Yeah, that's still a work in progress.

How big is baby: When life hands you lemons :)

Stretch Marks: Nope, and I hope to keep it that way. I just bought a new belly balm and I like it so much better than what I'd been using. You can just feel how moisturizing it is, even hours after it was first applied. This is what I've been using:

Seriously, great stuff.

 

Maternity Clothes: Pants, yes. Shirts, still rocking non-maternity wear!



Sleep: I have been sleeping so. hard. Other than getting up a couple of times a night to use the bathroom, I really can't complain.


Gender: Hoping to find out soon! We go in for our 16 week appointment on the 18th and we'll set the appointment for our ultrasound then. Can't wait!

Movement: Not distinguishable movement, no. I think I feel something, but each time when I do I stop what I'm doing and wait to feel it again, and nothing. Wishful thinking, perhaps.

Food Cravings/Aversions: I have been craving squash and asparagus like crazy! I bought a bunch of each this past weekend and I'm thinking an all veggie dinner is sounding mighty good tonight :) Also, I've been drinking more water. If you know me you'd know that that's pretty rare, I am not a water fan. But lately? I have been sort of craving it. Sort of.


Belly Button: Still an innie, and I still have my belly button ring in, but I can definitely tell it's not as deep as it used to be :)


Symptoms: Bad skin, weight gain, nothing exciting :)

What I miss: Not much right now! I'm enjoying feeling great, having more energy, and being in a good mood. Actually, I miss dance classes! With my new work schedule and choreographing "Grease", I can't get to the studio like I'd like. Gonna work on that!


Looking forward to: Our next appointment, setting our ultrasound date, and finding out what the gender is!

My favorite husband quote/moment of the week:  Nothing specific that I can think of, I really need to start writing what he says down while I'm thinking of it because I get to this weekly survey and my mind goes blank! But this week he has just been so super supportive, making me laugh and feel good, just being an all around great guy. He makes me so happy, and I find myself so lucky to have him each and every day. Love you, Hubster!

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