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. 

Saturday, June 25, 2016

25 Weeks

How far along? 25 weeks

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

Total weight gain/loss:  Still between 15-20.. :/

Maternity clothes? I bought two more of my favorite dresses!!

Sleep: Great!


Best moment this week: Going to the Fiddle Festival and seeing my old dance teacher and other people I haven't seen in years!

Movement: He gets his groove on at night. It's always on the right side

Food cravings:  Nope


Food Aversions: I'm good


Gender: It's a boy

Labor Signs:  No labor signs here

Pregnancy Symptoms:  Pelvic pressure

Belly Button in or out? Still in.. for now :/

What I miss:  Fitting into regular clothes

What I am looking forward to: Family reunion this weekend!

Upcoming appointments/events:  I have my next appointment in 2.5 weeks.

Milestones: I officially don't fit into any of my old shirts without my belly showing.

Saturday, June 18, 2016

24 Weeks

I suppose since I'm over halfway done with this pregnancy, I might as well start my weekly pictures!

How far along? 24 weeks

How big is baby? According to my pregnancy app, he's as long as an ear of corn.

Total weight gain/loss:  I think I'm between 15-20.. :/

Maternity clothes? Not maternity per se, but I have two dresses that I basically live in if I'm not wearing my t-shirts and leggings

Sleep: Like a rock


Best moment this week: We're at my parents house, so seeing Nixon with my parents is always a highlight to me

Movement: He moves like his brother, much more in the evenings

Food cravings:  Nope


Food Aversions: Nope but rice was a little iffy for a short minute


Gender: It's a boy

Labor Signs:  No labor signs, but definitely have more Braxton Hicks than I remember

Pregnancy Symptoms:  Pelvic pressure and much more tired

Belly Button in or out? Still in

What I miss:  Not having sacrum pain!

What I am looking forward to: Meeting up with some friends while I'm in town!

Upcoming appointments/events:  I have my next appointment in 2.5 weeks.

Milestones: I've been working out 3x a week! (That's a huge milestone for me!)