Saturday, July 30, 2016

30 Weeks

I just have to say I don't find this picture flattering at all, but it's my 30 week picture, so here it is. 

How far along? 30 weeks (and measuring exactly 

How big is baby? According to my pregnancy app, he's about the size of a large cabbage.

Total weight gain/loss:  30+

Maternity clothes? Yep!

Sleep: I sleep like a rock, ask Ethan!

Best moment this week: Having a little date night out with Ethan and Nixon and getting pizza (and scoring big at the consignment!).

Movement: Elbows and knees, elbows and knees!!

Food cravings:  Nope


Food Aversions: Nope

Gender: It's a boy

Labor Signs:  Nope!

Pregnancy Symptoms:  Super strong Braxton Hicks and lots of pelvic pressure!

Belly Button in or out? It's pretty much out.

What I miss:  Waking up not in pain.

What I am looking forward to: Spending some time in the pool with Nixon.


Upcoming appointments/events:  August 17th.

Milestones: T-minus 10 weeks left!

Saturday, July 23, 2016

29 Weeks

How far along? 29 weeks

How big is baby? According to my pregnancy app, he's about the size of an butternut squash.

Total weight gain/loss:  25+

Maternity clothes? Yep, Mostly dresses.

Sleep: Depends on the day, but mostly great!

Best moment this week: Going to the temple.

Movement: Oh boy does he move!

Food cravings:  Nope


Food Aversions: Nope

Gender: It's a boy

Labor Signs:  Nope!

Pregnancy Symptoms:  I've been having Braxton Hicks like crazy!

Belly Button in or out? It's about flat, but not quite.

What I miss:  Not having pain in my sacrum. It's actually been pretty uncomfortable.

What I am looking forward to: Consignment this week!!!


Upcoming appointments/events:  August 2nd.

Milestones: Third trimester baby!!

Saturday, July 16, 2016

28 Weeks


How far along? 28 weeks

How big is baby? According to my pregnancy app, he's about the size of an eggplant.

Total weight gain/loss:  25+.

Maternity clothes? Yes. My sister gave me a pair of Gap maternity jeggings and they are amazing!!!

Sleep: Sleeping!

Best moment this week: Having Ethan feel the cluster kicks that he's been doing!

Movement: He likes to move.

Food cravings:  Nope


Food Aversions: Nope

Gender: It's a boy

Labor Signs:  Nope!

Pregnancy Symptoms:  Lots of pelvic pressure/sacrum pain!

Belly Button in or out? Flattening.

What I miss:  Sitting and walking without any pain.

What I am looking forward to: Spending some time in the pool this week. It's been so hot, and getting in the pool and feeling weightless is awesome. 


Upcoming appointments/events:  August 2nd.

Milestones: Placenta Previa has totally corrected itself, I got the RhoGam shot, and passed my glucose test. 

Saturday, July 9, 2016

27 weeks


How far along? 27 weeks

How big is baby? According to my pregnancy app, he weighs about 2 pounds and it approximately 14.5in (about the size of a head of cauliflower).

Total weight gain/loss:  About 25lbs.

Maternity clothes? Yes, and my sister gifted me almost an entire wardrobe!

Sleep: It's good!

Best moment this week: Reuniting with Ethan! Not only for me, but for Nixon too!

Movement: Yes.

Food cravings:  Nope.


Food Aversions: Nope.

Gender: It's a boy

Labor Signs:  Nope!

Pregnancy Symptoms:  Slightly more emotional than the average emotional me.

Belly Button in or out? Flattening.

What I miss:  My parents. It was fun being with them for so long.

What I am looking forward to: Getting settled back into our routine at home.

Upcoming appointments/events:  July 11th.

Milestones: I've worked out for a solid month and I'm feeling pretty good because of it. 

Saturday, July 2, 2016

26 Weeks

How far along? 26 weeks

How big is baby? According to my pregnancy app, he's as long as a green onion.

Total weight gain/loss:  20 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Yes! I think dresses are going to be my saving grace this summer!

Sleep: Sleeping great!

Best moment this week: Having Nixon watch the fireworks at the rodeo. He was awestruck, and I loved every minute.

Movement: He's a mover and a shaker.

Food cravings:  Nope.


Food Aversions: Nope.

Gender: It's a boy

Labor Signs:  Nope!

Pregnancy Symptoms:  A little swelling, but that's probably just from traveling.

Belly Button in or out? It's still in for now.

What I miss:  Eh, I'm pretty content.

What I am looking forward to: Seeing Ethan. A month is a long time without him!

Upcoming appointments/events:  July 11th.

Milestones: No big milestones that I can think of.