Wednesday, January 27, 2016

20 Weeks

Beige Sweater, Express Factory Outlet LOCATIONS HERE
How far along? 20 Weeks
Fruit Size: Banana
Nickname this week: Banana Smoothie
Total weight gain/loss: +7 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes, minus a few pieces like the sweater above.  
Stretch marks? Yes
Belly button in or out? Half in half out, gosh this midway point hurts.
Sleep: Amazing this week.
Favorite thing this week: Lots & lots of movement in there <3
Miss anything? Easily painting my toes, it took me a half hour of funny looking yoga to get them done this week.
Movement: 1-2 dozen times a day, though hubs still can't feel anything yet.
Food Cravings: Cupcakes, A L L  T H E  T I M E.  I went into our favorite sweet spot, Sugar Bakery last Thursday to grab a Friday date night treat & welled up with happy tears as soon as the yummy cupcake smells hit.
Pregnancy Symptoms: All sorts of hungry. 
Have you started to show? Yes
Gender: Boy
Happy or moody? Happy, but being completely honest- a bit more sensitive than usual.
Looking forward to: Gathering up nursery furniture (including the cradle I used as a baby) from wonderful family.

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

19 Weeks

Maternity Denim Tunic HERE // Yoga Pants SIMILAR HERE
How far along? 19 Weeks
Fruit Size: Mango
Nickname this week: Mango Salsa
Total weight gain/loss: +7 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes, minus a couple around the house pieces I wear while painting.   
Stretch marks? Yes (sigh)
Sleep: A fabulous mix of amazing and horrible.
Favorite thing this week: Seeing our sweet baby yawn & suck his thumb on the ultrasound, in love with this little guy <3
Miss anything? When running errands didn't make me tired, I swear it takes an hour off how long I can stay up at night to go to the pharmacy and grocery store.
Movement: Yes, & it seems like more every few days now.
Food Cravings: Still bbq chips, yum-o.
Pregnancy Symptoms: Leg Cramps 
Have you started to show? Yes
Gender: It's a Boy!!
Happy or moody? Lots of Happy
Looking forward to: Brainstorming about the nursery now that we know baby's gender.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

18 Weeks

Penguin Sweater HERE // Maternity Jeans HERE
How far along? 18 Weeks
Heart Rate: 157
Fruit Size: Sweet Potato
Nickname this week: Tater Tot
Total weight gain/loss: +7 lbs
Maternity clothes? 50/50 
Stretch marks? No (knock on wood again)
Sleep: Not so good the past couple nights, I'm learning really quick which foods cause indigestion though.
Favorite thing this week: Feeling baby's kicks for the first time <3
Miss anything? Cocktails, more specifically this organic cucumber vodka mix at Eli's on the Hill here in Branford.
Movement: Yes, finally!
Food Cravings: Spicy
Pregnancy Symptoms: Acne, ugh. 
Have you started to show? Yes
Gender: TBD...
Happy or moody? Happy
Looking forward to: Our next ultrasound!

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

17 Weeks

Maternity Top was a Gift // Yoga Pants SIMILAR HERE
How far along? 17 Weeks
Heart Rate: 142 (on 1/4/16)
Fruit Size: Onion
Nickname this week: Blooming Onion
Total weight gain/loss: +7 lbs
Maternity clothes? It's getting so chilly this week I started mixing maternity/regular clothes with hubby's sweatshirts & one of his winter coats.  I can't do more than the top button on my FAVORITE red peacoat anymore!  
Stretch marks? No (knock on wood again)
Sleep: I've accepted that between 2-3+ bathroom runs a night & a new baby come spring I will not sleep through the night again for who knows how long.  
Favorite thing this week: Comfy leggings & soft sweaters <3
Miss anything? Marinara Sauce (see Pregnancy Symptoms for the reason on that one)
Movement: Nothing Yet
Food Cravings: BBQ Chips are the most delicious thing in the world right now.
Pregnancy Symptoms: Acid reflex, is that a symptom?  I've had it a handful of times in my entire life & as of this week anything with red sauce is an absolute nightmare.  
Have you started to show? Yes
Gender: We find out in 1 week!!!! (fingers crossed baby cooperates)
Happy or moody? Sleepy
Looking forward to: Finding out baby's gender this month (yayayayay)

Sunday, January 3, 2016

Hello Baby! 16 Weeks

Maternity Top HERE // Yoga Pants HERE
How far along? 16 weeks (as of 12/24, blaming the holidays for this belated post.)
Fruit Size: Avocado
Nickname this week: Guac (our favorite nickname so far!)
Total weight gain/loss: +6 lbs (eek)
Maternity clothes? 50/50 right now, Mom took me maternity shopping as an early Christmas present & she had the AMAZING idea to buy a couple pairs of yoga pants & flip the top up so they'd work with my stomach.
Stretch marks? No (knock on wood)
Sleep: Good, minus 2-3 bathroom runs a night.
Favorite thing this week: Knowing there are clothes in my closet that fit (thanks Mom!).
Miss anything? Wine on Christmas Eve
Movement: Nada
Food Cravings: Nothing in particular, but I have been adding more spices/herbs to our regular recipes when cooking.  The stronger the flavor the better!
Pregnancy Symptoms: Tired & super sore feet/ankles after standing for too long.
Have you started to show? Hubs & I could see a difference after just a couple months but the bump officially went on display starting in December.
Gender: Still guessing...
Happy or moody? Happy Happy Joy Joy
Looking forward to: Relaxing a bit post holidays :)