38 weeks

Total weight gain: Well, Halloween candy at walmart is now 50% off... lord help me. And since he's gaining weight everyday, it means I am too. Yay...

How big is baby?: Almost 7 lbs, good gracious.

Maternity clothes?: Getting to big for maternity pants makes my heart hurt a little. My behind has pretty much doubled, and since my belly is so low now a days, it's impossible to fit into any pants while also fully covering my belly with any one shirt.

Stretch marks?: Yup. Bright red swirls all around my belly button... and I've started noticing something faint on my left hip. It's time to get out before it gets worse!

Symptoms?: Braxton hicks, lots of sweating (I accidentally typed swearing at first, but we could possibly say that too), hips screaming while I sleep, swollen fingers and toes, irritability, spurts of energy followed by lots of napping.

Sleep?: Well, the restaurant is closed! So there's no setting alarms which is nice, but I'm tossing and turning every few hours to keep my hips from breaking. And when I say toss and turn, I mean, shifting my weight in 8 small movements from one hip to the other, because I can't just flip like I used to.

Best moment this week?: Closing up the restaurant. I went in for breakfast one last time and helped out (even though I'm 9 months pregnant and didn't even clock in = respect points!). It only took about an hour or so, and I was hoping it would send me into labor.... it didn't.

Movement?: Tons still. I sat and tried to do kick counts while he was napping and it freaked me out. Matt was like 'he has to sleep sometime, relax!' that's what we have husbands for. :) Also, Matt was obsessed with feeling where we could tell were feet or elbows last night, couldn't stop rubbin! It was so cute.

How far along?: 38 weeks!

Food cravings?: Nothing out of the norm, a lot of milk (even though the last 2 glasses I drank, I poured out half way through because I felt like they were tasting funny).

Labor signs?: braxton hicks, but not much real cramping yet. Except for Friday night, I cramped every hour for about 12 hours, thought it was the real thing, and it stopped while I was at work. LAME. I'm so impatient.

Belly button in or out?: so out and stretching.

What I miss: Fitting in clothes or shoes. I started to look at some jeans and then I realized it was pointless. At least for another month or so...

What I'm nervous about: Not knowing if my water breaks! Some people say it can be a slow leak, but apparently a lot of fluids are hanging around these days, so it can get confusing. I just don't want his water to run out and remain clueless! Of course, I'm sure he would stop moving, or I would feel gushes.

What I am looking forward to: Our next appointment tomorrow. Maybe I'll be more dilated?

Milestones: Well, his room has been done, the diaper bag and hospital bag have been packed for weeks, the restaurant closed... it's just waiting for the big moment! Oh! And I trick or treated as a janitor with a 'beer belly'... lol.

37 Weeks - Full Term!

Total weight gain: We are up a total of 35lbs. Over what I planned, but not out of the norm.

How big is baby?: They say he should be over 6lbs at this point! The size of a WATERMELON.

Maternity clothes?: Pretty much all of my clothes are too small, even my stretchy pants are tight. It's got to be the water retention.

Stretch marks?: still around my belly button, keeping an eye on it though. Matt kissed them last night and said 'it's for a good cause' <3

Symptoms?: My hips hate when I sleep on my sides (which is the only way I can sleep) and when I stand up, I can pretty much feel my feet widen. It might just be the weird fall weather, but I've needed chap stick like never before. I also pee about every hour or two during the day, Matt still says I need to drink more water.

Sleep?: It could be better, but I only have 3 more shifts at work, so I'm able to relax at home and not need the hours of sleep I've needed over the summer. However, we went to bed around 9 last night, and woke up at 9:30 this morning! Our nights of sleep are ever so numbered though.

Best moment this week?: This whole week has been really nice. I've had a lot of days off and Matt and I just do things around the house, cleaning, fixing up his room, rearranging our room, just spending time together. It's been very relaxing.

Movement?: I'm pretty sure I was tickling his feet this morning, it was so cute. I would wiggle my fingers where I thought his toes were and he would jump around! He loves to stretch out so his feet are poking through my right side and there's a bulge near my belly button (his butt maybe?). Otherwise he sometimes shakes a little or rolls around.

How far along?: 37 weeks!

Food cravings?: Nothing crazy recently, I really wanted Reese's when we were passing a Sonic, so we got a sonic blast, but I also got what I'm pretty sure tasted like the best freaking fast food burger I have ever had. I had to give Matt some of my tots and he said 'why? are they not so great?' and I said 'no, I just ate a whole cow is all...'



The fake promo pictures don't look as good because it's all waxy... but I can't find a decent 'real' picture that doesn't look gross.

PS- is it bad that when I was googling, I could tell which fast food place it was from? I'm a fast food junkie.

Labor signs?: Lots of Braxton Hicks, even when I'm just sitting and reading, a little bit of light cramping, but nothing big yet. The pressure is bad though, it's like he's just leaning down into my pelvic bone (which I guess is a good sign).

Belly button in or out?: so out

What I miss: moving around easily. I find myself asking Matt to bring things up 'whenever he plans to come up stairs' and he just brings them up right then, sweet guy.

What I'm nervous about: Ok, so we went to my weekly doctors appointment on Wednesday, got checked out (1 cm dilated already!) and she mentioned I could have some spotting from being checked out. Well it was a lot, and then I noticed a little leaking over the next day so I called and they had us rush over to look again. We threw things into the hospital bag and got there as soon as we could. Turns out it wasn't amniotic fluid (which is great news), but she did notice I was bleeding a lot more than I should, so we cut in the line and got a quick ultrasound to make sure my placenta was still ok. It's looking pretty good, so we were in the clear for now.

What my doctor told me however was this, we most likely won't make it to 40 weeks. 36 weeks (what I was at my appointment) is a little early, we should at least make it to 37 weeks (today), but gravity is working against me at this point and he'll probably be here no later than next week or the week after (meaning this week or next!). So we're on the look out for contractions and keeping calm.

What I am looking forward to: We have another appointment on Wednesday, hopefully we'll just get closer to knowing when he's planning on arriving, or maybe I'll be another centimeter dilated? I really just can't wait to meet him.

Milestones: FULL TERM TODAY!! Which means, if he shows up today, he'll be pretty much ready for action. NO worries about lungs or being underdeveloped!


A freaking watermelon guys...

36 Weeks

Total weight gain: We'll see at our appointment tomorrow, but I'm nervous... if Matt would stop making cookies and therefore force me to eat my yogurt, maybe I wouldn't be a house...

How big is baby?: He should be at least 6 at this point. We might find out tomorrow!

Maternity clothes?: I now wear black maternity pants at work, it was about time... everyone was wondering how I was still wearing real pants, but they were like 2 sizes too big when I bought them... and then I used a hair thingy on the button to add an inch...

Stretch marks?: It's getting crazy around my belly button, I hope when it goes back in, it will take some marks with it...

Symptoms?: Achy bones. Since everything is ready to move around to fit this baby out of my pelvis, my bones have been hurting when I move them. My feet and hips especially. Heartburn, if I have it, it's horrible, but only when I eat late and then sleep or eat something really bad like salsa or green peppers.

Sleep?: I slept amazingly last night. I couldn't even feel the weight of him half the night. It was really pleasant. Our bed is so comfy... I'm really interested in a nap now that I'm thinking about it...

Best moment this week?: We went grocery shopping for the first time since summer started... since we always eat out and are never home. I completely cleaned out the fridge, freezer and pantry of all old foods and washed it all! So the deep cleaning is slowly but surely happening in our house.

Movement?: We'll confirm at the appointment, but I'm pretty sure he's facing the wrong way... not breech, but sunny side up.

This is how he is supposed to be:

This is how I think he is:

I think its happening because my belly button caves in sometimes, and also he is visibly very mobile in my belly, which leads me to believe his legs and feet are right up against my belly. The only bad thing about this is possibly having back labor, which I hear is a lot worse than regular labor, but maybe he'll turn!


How far along?: 36 weeks!

Food cravings?: WELL I had two doughnuts and 4 cookies today... so sweet treats I guess.

Labor signs?: the pressure is getting worse especially when I have to pee... and some cramping a little, but I don't know if those are contractions.

Belly button in or out?: OUT

What I miss: not being puffy looking

What I'm nervous about: getting him in the right position to get the heck on out whenever he decides.

What I am looking forward to: Our appointment! I know we'll learn a lot more about when abouts he's coming.

Milestones: None this week!

35 Weeks!

Total weight gain: I am up to 30 now as of my appointment last Wednesday... Looks like I passed my other goal too... I'm already ready to work it off (but we'll see how much energy I have once this lil' guy comes out).

How big is baby?: Over 5 for sure...

Maternity clothes?: I'm running out of clothes that will actually fit over the bump at this point... I was told today it looks like I was hiding a little basketball under my shirt, when in reality it feels like an elephant.

Stretch marks?: I'm in battle at the moment, sometimes they show up and sometimes they fade, so I'm trying to keep them at bay.

Symptoms?: Exhausted constantly. Heartburn. I'm starting to get a little puffy so I took my rings off and put them on my cross necklace. I don't like not wearing my rings though. Basically none of my shoes fit. Did I mention that my butt has pretty much doubled since I got pregnant?

Sleep?: Whenever I can get it. I fall asleep on all car rides, take naps, sleep through the night, my body is getting ready to never sleep again.

Best moment this week?: We are 99% finished with his nursery. It's my favorite room in the house. I love just sitting in the rocker by the window and soaking it all in. Once I get a few final frames hung up I'll take pictures!

Movement?: I feel his foot sticking out on my right side a lot. He still hiccups at least once a day. And sometimes it hurts when he rolls over or stretches out for a moment. But like I tell Matt, I'd rather feel him too much than not enough.

How far along?: 35 weeks/ 35 days to go!!

Food cravings?: anything to keep me awake: Pepsi, lattes, sugary candies... and I really wanted some OJ the other at work, but I knew it would give me wicked heartburn. I though since he really wanted it, maybe it wouldn't, but I was so wrong, it was 2 hours of solid pain through my chest. Darn you OJ...

Labor signs?: lots of lower pressure and braxton hicks.

Belly button in or out?: it's mainly popped out like a turkey timer, but sometimes it sinks back in for some reason, and I'm not sure why.

What I miss: my rings on my hands, it makes me nervous when I'm washing them or putting on lotion or something and don't feel them. I realize I am really used to spinning them around on my fingers now that they aren't there to spin.

What I'm nervous about: Not much I don't think. I'm ready for this to start getting down to business.

What I am looking forward to: I can't wait for the restaurant to close! I have 9 more shifts (unless we go into labor before the end of the month). I'm also looking forward to my birthing class tomorrow night. Matt actually gets to go! It's all about how you shouldn't be scared about labor because it's natural and I'm so ready to get pumped about natural birth.

Milestones: Hit 35/35 this week! And finished the nursery for the most part!


Here's a picture from the wedding on Saturday!



It was tons of fun and absolutely beautiful. The Niner's would be proud of all the DIY stuff going on at this one. I also had a great time, even though I couldn't take advantage of the open bar as much as everyone else...

34 Weeks!

Total weight gain: Well, hopefully I'm only gaining baby at this point.. so I want to say 26... but I have an appointment today, so we'll see...

How big is baby?: Over 4lbs, 1 oz., maybe even 5!

Maternity clothes?: I just bought a dress from Motherhood Maternity last night for a rehearsal dinner!




Stretch marks?: thinking there may be some lines around my stretched out belly button, but it might just be part of what once was my belly button...

Symptoms? The heartburn is further between than usual which is nice, but I'm peeing about every two hours... and my hips and legs are so tired ALL the time.

Sleep?: still pretty great, thankfully!

Best moment this week?: Matt's shop closed for the winter so we are in the home stretch! He's now cleaning with his aunt since she hurt her back, so he won't be bored waiting for the baby. :)

Movement?: He has found my hips and ribs and loves to kick them or lodge his foot up against them. Also, still trying to bust out. His little movements are less, and his hiccups are less, but there's a lot less room as of late.

How far along?: 34 weeks

Food cravings?: beer (and wings maybe?)... I know... I don't even really like beer, but it's because I can't have it... still loving salt and chocolate (especially together). OH AND I was really craving a burger with lots of onions, pickles and mustard the other day.

Labor signs?: braxton hicks, the constant low pressure has started lately.

Belly button in or out?: crazy.

What I miss: not gaining weight. I can't wait to start working it off again.

What I'm nervous about: As we bought everything for him yesterday, it started to sink into my brain that I'm going to be responsible for a human for the rest of my life... and it's simply weeks away. It's really blowing my mind.

What I am looking forward to: A doctor's appointment today, hopefully we'll find out if I'm making any type of forward progress towards this guy coming out the right way. Also, we're heading up to Maryland for one of my best friends weddings!! Enter: the Bridesmaid Whale.

Milestones: We bought that amazing rocking chair we both wanted so bad!! Now we have to figure out how to put this crazy thing together... I didn't think I signed up for furniture making class when I got pregnant...

33 Weeks

Total weight gain: 25 as of my Wednesday appointment

How big is baby?: 4lbs, 1 oz.

Maternity clothes?: Jeans (got some shorts too!) and huge shirts or camis

Stretch marks?: keeping them at bay with my belly butter!

Symptoms? I was getting some pretty horrible heartburn, leg cramps are bad in the morning, braxton hicks while I'm at work, sore hips and legs while I'm walking.

Sleep?: mostly good, maybe I wake up to pee, but I'll toss and turn only a few times (but I did that before pregnancy too).

Best moment this week?: Seeing our little boy again! We found out he already has hair!! Which explains the crazy heartburn.

Movement?: he kicked a cup off my belly the other night. It sometimes feels like he's trying to bust through my skin!

How far along?: 33 weeks

Food cravings?: chocolate chips and black olives (not combined-ugh that would be gross)

Labor signs?: still just a few braxton hicks a day, which is normal.

Belly button in or out?: a mountain.

What I miss: bending over to get things without knocking the wind out of myself.

What I'm nervous about: his nursery looking good. So far, everything we have looks miss-matched, and we've already been given so many crazy colorful toys and seats that are bright and it doesn't give off the vibe I've been hoping for.

What I am looking forward to: Once we get our completion coupon for our registry we are going to shop for the rest of what we need! Maybe I'll be able to recover the room-vibe and make it more how I want it to look, I'll take progress pictures...

Milestones: 8 MONTHS THIS WEEK!!

32 Weeks

Total weight gain: We'll see at my next appointment on Wednesday!

How big is baby?: Should be about 3.5 lbs!

Maternity clothes?: Jeans and huge shirts

Stretch marks?: I think I'm getting the beginnings of one on my chest... so I ran out and bought some stretch mark cream to nip it in the bud.

Symptoms? hips, legs and feet are sore all the time from the extra weight, wicked heartburn, braxton hicks occasionally

Sleep?: Surprisingly I've slept straight through the night the last few nights, haven't even gotten up to pee.

Best moment this week?: Matt was feeling Baby's hiccups and said "I want him out now so I can see him!" me too darlin', me too.

Movement?: when you can see hiccups, you know it's serious, he's been really stretching my skin out moving around all the time. I heard when he starts getting bigger he moves less, but I don't think that's gonna happen...

How far along?: 32 weeks

Food cravings?: chocolate milk this week, like, I made Matt run out with me to 7-11 to get a big bottle of it, and I finished it in record time.

Labor signs?: a few braxton hicks a day, gadda keep an eye out and make sure there's no more than 4 an hour.

Belly button in or out?: just rediculous

What I miss: I actually have to roll out of bed... and I have to sit so much lately, if I get down on the floor, I need help getting up.

What I'm nervous about: not baby related at all, but I'm nervous about my bridesmaids dress fitting... I haven't gotten it yet and the wedding is 3 weeks away!

What I am looking forward to: Another ultrasound on wednesday!! Get to see my baby boy again!

Milestones: don't think we hit any this week...

31 Weeks

Total weight gain: As of my appointment last week, I am up to 22 (and apparently he is to be gaining about half a pound a week from here on out... so looks like my original goal of keeping it under 25lbs is out... but 30 will be in reach which is still on par for weight gain).

How big is baby?: Around 16 inches long!

Maternity clothes?: Jeans and bigger shirts that my belly now pops out of... I had to wear Matt's medium work shirt at work the other day.

Stretch marks?: not yet, but I'm nervous about getting them.

Symptoms? back aches are starting! I'm eating all the time, but that's not too new.

Sleep?: I've been waking up to pee at about 3 or 4 am every day this past week. Matt got me a Boppy Body Pillow for our anniversary (TODAY) so I am really excited to try it out!



Looks good right?


Best moment this week?: Baby shower comes in close second only because we went to Cheesecake Factory last night for our Anniversary dinner! Yummmmy

Movement?: He is getting stronger, his kicks are getting real serious. He almost busted out of my tummy yesterday when we were in the car taking a sharp turn as he was already headed that way, and he slammed more than he wanted to, but it was almost painful!

How far along?: 31 weeks

Food cravings?: everything?

Labor signs?: tight tummy (Braxton Hicks contractions) and pressure sometimes.

Belly button in or out?: popped out for sure.

What I miss: bending, moving, getting out of bed, dancing or doing anything fast at all...

What I'm nervous about: my belly has been tight all day, but he's moving around, so I guess I' just trying to stretch out?

What I am looking forward to: I have another ultrasound next week along with our other baby shower! Things are getting done around here!

Milestones: First baby shower down, one to go, and then the rest is up to us!

Only 7 more weeks until we are full term!

30 Weeks

Total weight gain: I have an appointment tomorrow, so we'll see then. I read somewhere that Baby will be gaining about half a pound a week from here on out!

How big is baby?: Around 15 inches long, and almost 3 pounds.

Maternity clothes?: Jeans and bigger shirts.

Stretch marks?: not yet, I've been changing up which lotions I use, hopefully I keep them away.

Symptoms? HEARTBURN. and bumping into everything. I'm spilling things often... and I have a hard time breathing every so often when he tries to stretch me out.

Sleep?: According to other mamas to be, I should consider myself lucky for how well I sleep at night, but that could be because I'm so tired during the day, I just become dead to the world once my head hits the pillow.

Best moment this week?: It's been a crazy week. I saw a lot of people I loved all at once, but not under the best circumstances.

Movement?: always. rolling, poking, hiccuping, kicking. I love it all though. :)

How far along?: 30 weeks! In the home stretch now!

Food cravings?: Pumpkin flavored things and anything totally bad for me, mainly pastries...

Labor signs?: A little pressure here and there, but nothing serious.

Belly button in or out?: popped out for sure.

What I miss: not working. I'm so ready for the restaurant to close.

What I'm nervous about: 3. hour. glucose. test. tomorrow. eek.

What I am looking forward to: BABY SHOWER ON SATURDAY!! I'm so excited to start really putting things in his room and getting ready.

Milestones: Got into the 30's! 10 more to go!

29 Weeks

*someone mentioned how these look like the candy corn pumpkins and now that's all I see them as...*



Total weight gain: we'll see at my appointment next week i guess.

How big is baby?: I guess he's bigger than average because today I read he should be 2.5 pounds this week, and he was that much last week.

Maternity clothes?: Jeans and bigger shirts.

Stretch marks?: not yet, I haven't used the belly butter in a few days because a lot has been going on lately.

Symptoms? HEARTBURN. like crazy.

Sleep?: Since we evacuated from the hurricane this weekend, all we did was sleep for a few days, and now I'm tired again!

Best moment this week?: Finally getting home last night. The no power/internet/ac/water thing is really hard on a pregnant woman.

Movement?: I got jabbed in the ribs this morning! He's always all over the place, I don't know how he doesn't sleep all day, I know I would...

How far along?: 29 weeks! 7 months along!!

Food cravings?: everything... mainly Pumpkin Spice Lattes since I know they are coming up soon!! But I ate PB&Js for 3 days when the power was out, so anything other than that I'm craving.

Labor signs?: I think I've been getting Braxton Hicks? Feels like someone sitting on my chest and a tight belly for about 30 seconds. It makes me nervous that I've had so many lately... but I read it's only a problem if its more than 10 a day.

Belly button in or out?: It's pretty much out all the time.

What I miss: moving around without a waddel... or feeling sore or tired.

What I'm nervous about: These braxton hicks... and mild cramping. I don't want to go into pre-term labor! Nothing is done in the nursery!

What I am looking forward to: My baby shower is next weeeeek! Labor day is this weekend, but since the hurricane, I don't know how it will work out... it's usually the last big weekend of the summer. We'll see...

Milestone: 7 MONTHS TODAY

28 Weeks

Total weight gain: all right guys, we're up 17 lbs as of my Wedneday appointment. So usually we are on the 100-mark and she slides it down to the end, but this time... we went to the end, and it wasn't enough... and we had to CLUNK that sucker over to the 150-mark... and let me tell you, I felt that clunk in my heart for a second, but everyone has been saying how tiny I look and I know it's for the best cause in the world, so I'll stop worrying about it. :)

How big is baby?: He was 2 lbs 5 oz at the ultra sound. It also hit me that he'll never be smaller than 2 pounds in his whole life... it's not like he starts over when he pops out. This is it. I don't know why I thought that, but it's just a weird way of looking at it.

Maternity clothes?: Jeans and bigger shirts.

Stretch marks?: not yet! I keep belly buttering!

Symptoms? I've been feeling pretty good lately. Can't go up the stairs very fast, and I take care to turn over in bed really slowly.

Sleep?: I've taken two long mid-day naps this week. I think work just makes one tired, because I remember napping last year too, and this time I'm growing a human sooo, I'm allowd.

Best moment this week?: Seeing my baby boy again. Matt's mom came with me this time and she was so excited to see him. I also bought Matt a good Dad book that I learned a lot from.

Movement?: Tons. I love it. I never want it to go away, I love that I know he's ok because he's always moving.

How far along?: 28 weeks!

Food cravings?: I've loved the salt lately. French fries for sure. I really had a craving for chocolate so bad while I was shopping that I almost bought it to eat through the store, but I didn't. I've been trying to eat healthy.

Labor signs?: Nope.

Belly button in or out?: It's pretty much out all the time.

What I miss: Well, I actually went to the gym and walked on an incline for a mile and swam for about a half hour, so I feel like I got some activity in this week! So this week, I might miss beer. Matt and I tried this new restaurant and since it was a 'Pour House' Matt had some beer and I really wanted a sip, but I didn't.

What I'm nervous about: Ok, so guys. I failed my 1 hour glucose test. Bum bum bummmmmm. I was super depressed about it for about two days, thinking I've been careless about my eating habits (even though I haven't been), thinking I've done something wrong and it's all my fault. But I was reassured that a lot of people fail the first one, and there's nothing I could have done better, if I have gestational diabetes, then I have it. I'm nervous for my 3-hour though... coming up in a few weeks.

What I am looking forward to: My baby shower is also in a few weeks, so I really can't wait for that. Not too much happening this week.

Milestone: We're still in month 6... even though I thought I was at 24 weeks... so I feel like I've been 6 months along for. ever.

27 Weeks

Total weight gain: We'll find out at my appointment on Wednesday

How big is baby?: an eggplant this whole month, I can't wait to know exactly at our appointment next week.

Maternity clothes?: Jeans and mostly bigger shirts.

Stretch marks?: not yet!

Symptoms? My nose has been running all week, I don't know how I could possibly have so much snot in my nose...

Sleep?: I'm starting to have problems getting comfortable.

Best moment this week?: We bought two thirty-one bags! One is the utility tote I think it's called, it's got a million pockets. And the other is some kind of square storage bin that we'll use for his laundry (and toys later on).

Movement?: You can watch my belly move.

How far along?: 27 weeks!

Food cravings?: Pretty much anything bad for me...

Labor signs?: Nope. But I do get a few round ligament pains if I move too fast, I don't think those are Braxton-Hicks though... I'm still anxiously awaiting those.

Belly button in or out?: It's pretty much out all the time.

What I miss: Doing things at a normal pace. Lately I have to be so slow at everything I do!

What I'm nervous about: I'm nervous about my glucose test on wednesday...

What I am looking forward to: ...but I'm looking forward to seeing him on wednesday! And for having 3 days off this week!

Milestone: Officially in the THIRD TRIMESTER. The very last. 13 weeks to go. omg.

26 Weeks

Total weight gain: Not sure if I've changed at all... since he's gaining by the week, I'm gonna say yes... but by how much I dunno.

How big is baby?: an eggplant this whole month, I can't wait to know exactly at our appointment next week.

Maternity clothes?: I'm in yoga pants and a cami today.

Stretch marks?: not yet!

Symptoms? WELL I'm fighting off some dumb throat thing thats going around... but I'm starting to need to prop my belly at night and the waddling...

Sleep?: Not getting enough ever, I nap whenever I can.

Best moment this week?: We panited his room a lovely mint color, and moved a lot of stuff around, so it's starting to feel like we have room for him.

Movement?: He is rolling and punching all the time, I love it.

How far along?: 26 weeks!

Food cravings?: I've been all about the salty things lately. I've been wanting popcorn so bad... but I put a lot more salt on things this week than normal.

Labor signs?: Nope.

Belly button in or out?: It pops after I've eaten.

What I miss: running again... there was a marathon on sunday I was hoping to run earlier in the year, maybe next year...

What I'm nervous about: I keep wishing I could help everyone move and lift heavy things... but I really don't like to worry myself for hours after.

What I am looking forward to: my days off... my appointment next week!!

Milestone: Painted the nursery!

25 weeks

Total weight gain: I'm not sure if its more than last week, I don't weigh myself between appointments.

How big is baby?: an eggplant this week!

Maternity clothes?: I'm starting to be limited to bigger shirts... my belly pops out of some of my usual shirts.

Stretch marks?: not yet!

Symptoms? I sort of waddle now... heartburn, tailbone pain, it's only gonna get crazier.

Sleep?: Great, I would love to sleep all the time. I just never get to...

Best moment this week?: I went to the beach like 4 times!

Movement?: bunches and bunches!

How far along?: 25 weeks! 6 months officially!

Food cravings?: sweets. all the time. i wish it were something healthier.

Labor signs?: Nope.

Belly button in or out?: I've got some sort of belly button cliff...

What I miss: SLEEP. I've been staying up with company and not taking naps and working, but tomorrow is my Friday, so I'm really excited to catch up.

What I'm nervous about: I need to drink a lot more water, but I always feel so full and sloshy in my belly, and no matter how much I drink, I feel the need to pee always.

What I am looking forward to: Next week we move onto the THIRD TRIMESTER. whaaat?!

Milestone: 6 months!!

24 Weeks

Total weight gain: I gained 6 from my last appointment, but I'm only up 9 for the whole pregnancy (i guess it's all over the place).

How big is baby?: well my belly measured 25cm and they say its generally a cm per week, so a little bigger, but right on track.

Maternity clothes?: jeans and stretching out my regular camis and shirts.

Stretch marks?: not yet!

Symptoms? The heartburn is crazy. And if I sit for a while, my tailbone hurts pretty bad. Itchy belly too.

Sleep?: Pretty great still, I even just slept on the floor the other night at a friends house and was fine.

Best moment this week?: The Bridal shower was a success and there was a lot of good food and fun people.

Movement?: This little guy is all over the place all the time.

How far along?: 24 Weeks!! I'm pretty sure I'm at 6 months, but it's not 6 months by the bumps standards until next week...

Food cravings?: Reeses. mmm but I always loved them.

Labor signs?: Nope.

Belly button in or out?: flat. almost sticking out...

What I miss: SUSHI. I want to go to our local hibatchi place for lunch, and I used to get sushi but I can't this time :/

What I'm nervous about: My midwife was a little more concerned about my low placenta than my doctor was, but we're not gonna panic until we see how it's moving at my next appointment.

What I am looking forward to: Eating soon... I'm really hungry... but as far as the baby goes, I think we're painting the nursery walls this week!

Milestone: 6 month mark? Maybe next week?

23 Weeks

I almost forgot about posting this weeks survey! Here it is!

Same sized fruit as last week.




Total weight gain: We'll see if I'm gaining that pound a week at this appointment coming up on friday...

How big is baby?: a freaking pound and some change... isn't that crazy?!

Maternity clothes?: the amazing jeans, and my belly pops out of my regular shirts...

Stretch marks?: not yet! *knocks on wood*

Symptoms? I'm having a bit of pregnancy brain... and the dropsies here and there.. both things you don't really want to have as a waitress. Heartburn is still come and go. Belly itches. My back is starting to hurt easier than usual.

Sleep?: Ugh I've been so tired since the midnight showing of Deathly Hallows pt 2 and I haven't really caught up yet... but I have a day off on Wednesday!!

Best moment this week?: Matt felt the baby kick as he was falling asleep, I was already asleep, so they bonded. How cute.

Movement?: The little bumps and thumps are starting to feel like real kicks lately.

How far along?: 23 weeks, 6 months next week, omg.

Food cravings?: BBQ fritoes have been my guilty pleasure. And doughnuts make me really happy. I do wish the little guy would start craving salad or fruit again...

Labor signs?: Nope.

Belly button in or out?: flat. as. can. be.

What I miss: I was watching So You Think You Can Dance, and it really made me aware at how limited my moving has become lately. I hardly move too fast or bend too much in any direction. These guys were amazing by the way, so this week, I really miss dancing (like real dancing, not club dancing guys...)

What I'm nervous about: Being a fatty with my eating habbits this week... :/

What I am looking forward to: Another belly check up on friday and a short trip to MD to shmooze at a bridal shower!

Milestone: I had to do the 'pregnant lady' version of getting off the couch the other day... I'm starting to really feel big, even though I don't look nearly as big as I feel...

OH ok, so I just finished my rough mood board for how I want his nursery to look like, and you guys get an exclusive peek (even before Matt because he's at work).



Kind of like baby nautica meets pottery barn?

22 Weeks

Total weight gain: 10 lbs up as of this mornings nutrition appointment, on track for gaining about 1 a week from here on out.

How big is baby?: The size of a papaya, almost a pound!

Maternity clothes?: jeans, all of my shirts are starting to come up a bit in the front. I wore one of my 'not really maternity, but bought with the belly in mind' shirts last night and I didn't look fat in it!

Stretch marks?: Let's keep them away! I'm still belly buttering every night.

Symptoms? The heartburn set in a bit this week. Other than that I'm pretty good.

Sleep?: I go from having a lot of energy some days to being exausted the next. It mostly has to do with how busy work is, when I get to bed, and how hot it is outside.

Best moment this week?: Matt came home from work late one night and asked how his babies were doing and fell asleep holding my belly. <3

Movement?: A lot. Mostly rolling and a few thumps every few hours.

How far along?: 22 weeks! 5 and a half months!!

Food cravings?: nothing has really hit me hard this week about NEEDING to have it, but I had a dozen cookies in two days... and the ice cream didn't last too long in the freezer...

Labor signs?: Nope.

Belly button in or out?: flat.

What I miss: running again. My nutritionist was pleased with my eating habbits and I told her I usually try to make healthy decisions because I use to run. She was impressed. I love seeing people run on the side of the road, I want to be like "good for you!!!"

What I'm nervous about: Trying to be healthy and keeping my weight where it should be. I add a lot of sweets and snacks to my healthy diet and I'm still at the very lowest point for being on track with gaining. I just hope I'm doing everything right for Baby B.

What I am looking forward to: UM HARRY FREAKING POTTER MIDNIGHT SHOW ON THURSDAY. The very. last. one. guys. I'm gonna be a mess. I'm schedueled to work the next morning... aka a few hours after the movie ends... we'll see how that goes.

Milestone: I don't think I hit any this week... except for maybe hitting the 10 lb mark, but I don't know how I feel about that...



oh my god you guys. this is freaking it. accio tissues.

21 Weeks

Total weight gain: 6 lbs at the last appointment, most likely 7 by now.

How big is baby?: The size of a banana!

Maternity clothes?: jeans and camis pretty much this whole week since it's been hot as butt and those are stretchy tops.

Stretch marks?: Let's keep them away!

Symptoms? My back/tail bone is starting to ache a little after a busy day at work. Other than that, I chalked my breakfast tasting weird on brushing my teeth, despite my co-workers blaming it on my baby changing what I like to eat...

Sleep?: whenever I can. Matt has been working like crazy and we take naps during the day before he leaves for work and after I get home. As far as nightly sleeping, it's going well. I just need to prop my belly on a pillow sometimes.

Best moment this week?: The family got to feel Baby B moving yesterday. I felt like he got squished a lot, but he's ok.

Movement?: All the time! As long as I'm not working too hard, I can feel him rolling around, I'm getting so good kicks every so often too.

How far along?: 21 weeks, more cooked than not!

Food cravings?: well, I had 3 doughnuts today and as I passed Dairy Queen something in me really wanted a milkshake... but I was so over sweets, I'm blaming Baby B on my massive calorie intake today.

Labor signs?: Nope.

Belly button in or out?: flat.

What I miss: Wine. I had a tiny sip of red last night with our steak dinner and it was glorious.

What I'm nervous about: I had to pee 4 times at work this morning! I'm nervous that the next 4 months of work are going to be increasingly difficult...

What I am looking forward to: I'm already looking forward to my next appointment, but thats in 2 and a half weeks. Oh and I'm looking forward to my friend Jo coming down for the next few weeks!

Milestone: Matt felt the baby kick last night. :) It was really cute. He was like 'woah was that it!?' and I said yeah! And he thought it was the coolest thing. Beacause it is. :)

20 weeks!

Total weight gain: 6 lbs... not too bad for half way, but I'm keeping an eye on it.

How big is baby?: The size of a cantaloupe. He was 8 inches long at the doctors on Thursday.

Maternity clothes?: jeans and regular shirts... which are getting tight....

Stretch marks?: Nope- the belly butter is amazing. I'm slathering it on every night.

Symptoms? I was feeling some tail bone pain, and the doctor said it was because my pelvic bone was widening (awesome). Apparently I'm beginning to grow milk so that explains those pains. The break outs come and go.

Sleep?: still the same

Best moment this week?: Seeing our little BOY and finding out that he was a BOY.

Movement?: Every day! Especially when I'm still or lying down. Some good little kicks starting up. Matt still can't feel.

How far along?: 20 WEEKS. HALF WAY!

Food cravings?: FRUIT and salad. I wouldn't toss sweets out of bed either...

Labor signs?: Nope.

Belly button in or out?: In and if I push around it it can pop out! Weird!

What I miss: I miss running again this week. A lot of beer and wine was had this week, not by me though. I had juice in a cool glass. Oh, and I miss Matt... he's working a ton.

What I'm nervous about: Now that we've had a great doctors appointment, I'm less nervous. I was told to go ahead and work as I normally do, without too much heavy lifting.

What I am looking forward to: making a registry sometime soon now that we know what to get and of course, doing some shopping myself.

Milestone: Baby B is half baked!

19 Weeks

Total weight gain: We'll see at the doctors appointment because I don't look between visits.

How big is baby?: The size of a MANGO!

Maternity clothes?: jeans and regular shirts... which are getting tight....

Stretch marks?: Nope- I just bought some Belly Butter and I love how it smells!

Symptoms? A little heartburn at the moment, now that I think about it... I'm starting to actually just feel pregnant sometimes because the baby has weight now.

Sleep?: the same so far

Best moment this week?: My mom left our house, so we got to clean and make it our houe again!!

Movement?: Pretty much every day now. Still swimmy feelings, no real kicks yet.

How far along?: 19 weeks! Almost half wayyyy.

Food cravings?: FRUIT. Cantelope mostly.

Labor signs?: Nope.

Belly button in or out?: In, but flattening.

What I miss: not peeing every 20 minutes... but i can only imagine how bad its gonna get...

What I'm nervous about: When I don't feel swimmies, I want to shake it up and push on my belly to feel it.

What I am looking forward to: ANATOMY SCAN ON THURSDAY!! Gah. I'm so excited I can't wait to see Baby B again and to hopefully find out PINK OR BLUE! Yay!

Milestone: don't think we hit one this week again...