29 weeks preggo - Dec. 30-Jan. 6

How far along? - 29 weeks 
Total weight gain: -Will let you know after tomorrow's appointment. I am anticipating getting another lecture but I am pretty convinced this guy is going to be a big boy! 
Maternity clothes? - Yep, thinking about going through my closet to get rid of the stuff that no longer fits and yes, I am talking maternity stuff that no longer fits.  Oh yeah, I am down to about four bras that fit comfortably. I have already bought new bras three times this pregnancy! 
Stretch marks? - Around my belly button which is looking weirder and weirder each day
Sleep: This is getting really awful for me. I wake up in the middle of the night for no reason and I am tossing and turning constantly but I really do love being pregnant! 
Best moment this week: Seeing some part of this baby poking out of my belly during my bath…I think it might have been his little bum..weird but very cool! 
Food cravings:  none that are too bad but I am hungry ALL THE TIME.
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Gender: Boy who is starting to have a really cute nursery! (Crib is up, dresser in, room painted, all the gifts put away and sorted…just need to get a changing pad, a mattress for the crib, and some artwork and storage for the room. It is starting to get real
Symptoms: Oh the BACK PAIN!  I seriously had no idea it would be like this.  Sometimes, I just want to cut off my back. It is worth it though….all that stretching and growing is taking a toll on little ole me. 
Belly button in or out: let's talk belly buttons….Mine is completely flat, bruised, and sore to the touch. I think little one likes to hang out right below it too because my stomach is often lopsided to the left of my belly button. I am starting to look like a torpedo. 
Wedding rings on or off: On, but loose…no swelling yet. 
Looking forward to: January, February, and March - HOLY CRAP!! 

28 weeks - Dec. 23-29, 2013

How far along? - 28 weeks 
Total weight gain: - Weighed myself at in-laws…was still at same weight as I was at last appointment…praying that holds true for next appointment (Dec. 31st)
Maternity clothes? - Yep…some of my maternity clothes no longer fit : ( 
Stretch marks? - I think so.
Sleep: Bad sleep…lots of pain in my hip and legs…have to constantly switch from one side to the other
Best moment this week: Finding out I don't have gestational diabetes…I just cannot handle blood draws! Also - christmas and thinking about how the holidays are going to change so much next year
Food cravings:  coffee…well that one is problematic…and beer…again, problems! 
Anything making you queasy or sick: just eating too much which I did a lot of this week! 
Gender: Boy…and I think we have settled on a FULL NAME! 
Symptoms: crazy karate kicks…earthquakes in my belly
Belly button in or out: what belly button? 
Wedding rings on or off: on when I remember to wear them
Looking forward to: the new year and more nursery planning when we get home

27 weeks - Dec. 16-22, 2013

How far along? - 27 weeks - THIRD TRIMESTER!!!
Total weight gain: - Sore subject. I weigh 142 which resulted in my doctor scolding me about weight gain. Apparently, you are only supposed to gain a total of 20-35 lbs for the whole pregnancy and I've already gained about 20 lbs, give or take. Not a good week for this. 
Maternity clothes? - Yes and yes! Except for the dress I wore at my baby shower. It was a size 6 regular and somehow it miraculously fit. 
Stretch marks? - Maybe? See previous posts
Sleep: Not good…especially at the in-laws…very hard to get comfortable
Best moment this week: Baby Shower on Saturday. It was so much fun and I appreciate all the work my mom, mother-in-law, best bud, and others put into it to make it so special.  We are so blessed 
Food cravings:  Sweets - cake, chocolate, ugh…this probably contributed to the weight gain  
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope…just car sickness on those crazy Butler County roads
Gender: Boy - and anyone who said that boys clothes are not cute did not see the stuff I got at my shower! 
Symptoms: lots of movement - I can actually see him when he moves now, tiredness but this may be from the festivities and all the traveling, a little bit of hip and leg pain - I hope this isn't sciatica.
Belly button in or out: I don't have one anymore.
Wedding rings on or off: On
Looking forward to: Christmas!!! 
Another interesting moment this week: At the same appointment I got yelled at about my weight, I had to do my glucose test for gestational diabetes.  Well, I drank the nasty sugary liquid and was fine (besides feeling like crap for the rest of the day) but when they drew my blood, I could feel my eyes getting heavy and broke out into a cold sweat.  I definitely passed out while giving blood for my test.  The technician had to lead me into a room where I laid down for a good ten minutes before I could leave.  It was a little scary and now I am worried that I have gestational diabetes since I passed out.  I guess we will find out next week. 

LOTS OF PICS! 

25-26 weeks preggo - Dec. 2-16, 2013

How far along? - 26 weeks
Total weight gain: - A LOT! Really "popped" as you will see in pics below. 
Maternity clothes? - Living in them. Keep buying more and more.  Got a pair of really comfy leggings this week. 
Stretch marks? - Maybe? But they are on my breasts not my belly? I could be wrong.
Sleep: As predicted, sleeping is not easy anymore. Tossing and turning quite a lot. Feeling very heavy
Best moment this week: Actually partying with my husband until about 12 am…record for us even when I am not pregnant
Food cravings:  cranberry juice and all the cookies that students/teachers have started to bring in
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Gender: Boy. I'm excited to get started on his nursery-we decided to do a woodland creatures theme.  
Symptoms: lots of movement, tired again, and my hair is starting to look fuller and healthier…oh yeah my belly is shrinking or growing, depending on the day
Belly button in or out: well, it's disappearing…and my husband loves to tease me about it. 
Wedding rings on or off: on
Looking forward to: spending time with my mom and sister who are here visiting from Maine for the next two weeks before we travel to PA for my baby shower and the holidays; getting nursery ready for little one's arrival; oh and the start of the third trimester. 

 The rest of these are holiday decor pics…we got our Christmas tree and I went a little nuts decorating.

24 weeks preggo cont. -Nov. 25-29, 2013

How far along? - 24 weeks 
Total weight gain: - Lots - thanks to Thanksgiving dinner and a really bad week of delicious food! 
Maternity clothes? - Yep…actually have to wear different night clothes now too. Belly is getting bigger and bigger 
Stretch marks? - Not yet.  Started using cocoa butter but as husband says, it makes me smell like cocoa crispies
Sleep: Not too bad although sleeping at the cabin on a twin bed was a little challenging…lots of tossing and turning. I have a feeling this is about to get much worse.  Third trimester is right around the corner.
Best moment this week: Spending time with in-laws at our cabin in Central PA and eating Thanksgiving dinner of course. My husband brined the turkey this year and the results were delicious. 
Food cravings:  Anything anyone else has at the moment ; ) 
Anything making you queasy or sick: just long car rides
Gender: Boy. It was fun to mess with in-laws about the name which we have but are not revealing until birth.  Some of their guesses were downright awful! 
Symptoms: Lots of kicking, mother-in-law got to feel. Also, really sore after long car ride. One afternoon we went on a drive in the snow and ice and the bumpy road really got to me. I was in tears because it hurt so much : ( 
Belly button in or out: In but starting to look weird
Wedding rings on or off: on
Looking forward to: the holidays and starting third trimester, family coming to visit, baby shower…lots to look forward to!  

22-24 weeks preggo -Nov. 11-25, 2013

How far along? - 24 weeks - V DAY! 
Total weight gain: - Still in normal range, according to doctor but I am definitely getting bigger
Maternity clothes? - Yep! Starting to fit into those maternity shirts too…oh and bras. I'm up a full cup size now. How did that happen?! 
Stretch marks? - No
Sleep: Feeling a little heavier when I roll over but still sleeping through the night
Best moment this week: Learning that 24 weeks is V day - which means viability day. Basically if baby was born at this point, he could survive with medical help. Don't want that to happen though!! Also - spending time in Philly with my husband for my 29th bday! 
Food cravings:  well, those chiles rellenos and fish tacos at La Calaca Feliz were pretty tasty…wouldn't mind some more of those
Anything making you queasy or sick: just car rides
Gender: Boy!! 
Symptoms: Got winded and sore while walking around Philly, also started to get very moody when I haven't eaten.  
Belly button in or out: In but shallow
Wedding rings on or off: On.
Looking forward to: Thanksgiving at the cabin and DELICIOUS food…bring on the turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes please! 

Some pics from the week:

21 weeks -Nov.4-11, 2013

How far along? - 21 weeks 
Total weight gain: - Starting to get real….broke the 130 range. It's all downhill from here. 
Maternity clothes? - A mix of maternity and non-maternity but I am loving leggings. I never thought I would say that! 
Stretch marks? - No.  Just an expanding belly…so they are probably coming soon.
Sleep: Not bad. Need to use two body pillows and two pillows for my head but I can still sleep through the night and I don't have to wake up to pee (yet). 
Best moment this week: Going to Waterfowl festival with my husband, eating crab soup in a bread bowl…yes this was truly a highlight of my week! 
Food cravings:  none of note 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope. I finally feel like myself again. 
Gender: It's a boy! So, why is he making my face break out!? haha
Symptoms: more movement…and not just flutters, getting tired more often, a little tightness and stretching in my abdomen
Belly button in or out: In and no line nigra yet either
Wedding rings on or off: On..but loose? 
Looking forward to: spending the weekend with my husband on an adventure in Philadelphia. Might be one of our last trips as just the two of us without a schedule. 

Pics...

Just wanted to point out…this dress is NOT maternity…it does me no favors.

Still don't look pregnant from the front

But, it's a different story from the side.

 We got new countertops this week!!

It looks so much better.

 I had to sneak this one in…isn't he adorable? I think he is giving his opinion on the upcoming arrival.

 At the waterfowl festival in Easton

 Wow! Check out that belly.

                       

19-20 weeks preggo -Oct. 21-Nov. 1, 2013

I've got a lot to catch up on…currently 29 weeks preggo but wanted to finally get around to updating the blog.  So here goes nothing.


How far along? - 20 weeks 
Total weight gain: - probably around 7-8 pounds 
Maternity clothes? - Yep. Pants but not shirts yet 
Stretch marks? - None yet 
Sleep: Good except for the nights I was anticipating finding out gender or little one 
Best moment this week: Finding out the gender of our baby!  
Food cravings:  Chocolate - blame it on Halloween 
Anything making you queasy or sick: finally started to get rid of this symptom 
Gender: Big reveal below!  
Symptoms: honeymoon period of 2nd trimester - symptoms were pretty mild at this time : ) 
Belly button in or out: we're still in
Wedding rings on or off: on 
Looking forward to: telling family and friends the gender of baby! Starting to feel legitimate kicks 

Alright, here are some pics including our gender reveal.  You have to look carefully 

                                    It's a BOY!!! I am so excited : )