16 Weeks

{11.28.2014}

How far along? 16 Weeks

Total weight gain? After our trip to Savannah and Charleston, plus Thanksgiving, I'm afraid to find out!
Maternity clothes? Not yet! But I did buy a few things on Black Friday :)
Movement? I don't think so...sometimes I think I do, but not pronounced enough to be sure
Cravings? Apple cider and fruit snacks
Anything make you queasy or sick? Nothing in particular

Sleep? Still sleeping well
Best moment this week: This was a fun and busy week! We went to Charleston and Savannah for 5 days, came home and 2 days later, left for Birmingham for Thanksgiving. Our trip was a great getaway- I felt good and it was so nice to not have to cook or clean for 5 days!! And I always love our family time in Birmingham.
Gender prediction? I have pretty much convinced myself boy, but I think it's all in my head. I still can't shake the girl feeling!
Labor signs? No
Symptoms? Nausea pretty much gone! Only pops up a few times a week. Yay!

Belly button in or out? In, but getting flatter
What I miss: It would have been nice to have a drink or 2 on our trip, but it's worth the wait!
What I am looking forward to: our ultrasound in less than 2 weeks!! And decorating for Christmas!
Weekly wisdom: When travelling, remember to get up and stretch to get the blood flowing and drink lots of water!
Milestones: On Friday the day I was 16 weeks, a stranger in Starbucks (I was getting an apple cider, ha!) asked if I was having a baby! I didn't think it was that obvious, but all that turkey and stuffing must have pushed the bump out a bit! ;)

15 Weeks

 

{11.21.2014}

How far along? 15 Weeks

Total weight gain? There is no telling...
Maternity clothes? Not yet! I wear jeans about once a week (ha) and they're tighter, but still work!
Movement? No
Cravings? Apple cider
Anything make you queasy or sick? Nothing in particular

Sleep? Good! Some nights I don't even wake up to use the bathroom (but I wake up about to burst!)
Best moment this week: celebrated J's birthday and the following day left for a 5 day trip to Savannah and Charleston! Not pregnancy related, but a good time!
Gender prediction? I'm not sure this week!
Labor signs? No
Symptoms? Same stuff, but nausea is getting so much better!! Still have some most days, but can definitely tell improvement

Belly button in or out? In
What I miss: not wondering every day what this baby is! It's driving me crazy.
What I am looking forward to: finding out the gender!! ;)
Weekly wisdom: when pregnant, eat better than I do. Haha!
Milestones: Baby is about 4 inches crown to rump. Getting pretty big in there!!

A Look Back at the First Trimester (in picture form)

So glad to be through the first trimester and hopefully onto a more energetic, less nausea-filled second trimester!

(Sorry week 9. Couldn't squeeze it in!)

As you can see, this time around I decided I'd wear the same dress from the beginning. Sometimes what you wear can make you look bigger or smaller, so I thought it would be fun to see the  bump in the same dress from week to week (and see how far it can stretch! Eek!). By the way, this dress is Liz Lange maternity from Target and, although I've only worn it for photos so far (still growing into it), I LOVE it!! Super comfy. I think it will make an appearance in our maternity pictures :) 

14 Weeks

{11.14.2014}

How far along? 14 Weeks

Total weight gain? You guys. I have gained 5lbs in the last 2 weeks! My goal is to not gain as much as I did with Claire, buuuut this isn't giving me much confidence. Dang Halloween candy.
Maternity clothes? Nope. Despite the weight gain, my jeans still fit no problem. Although I'm already thinking ahead to Thanksgiving and I will definitely be wearing leggings and all things stretchy (which I firmly believe in, pregnant or not!)
Movement? Not yet, but I'm betting it will be very soon!
Cravings? candy and fruit and white chocolate fudge covered Oreos (seriously couldn't nap one day this week bc I kept laying there thinking about them and had to get up to eat one! Ha!)
Anything make you queasy or sick? Nothing in particular, just depends on the day

Sleep? Still no complaints
Best moment this week: pretty normal week...good appointment (minus the weight gain I totally wasn't expecting!), got to hear baby's heartbeat- the doctor didn't count, but said she would guess in 130s...sooo boy maybe?! 
Gender prediction? ??? I took a gender quiz and it told me girl, went back and changed 2 answers just to see and it said, "It's a Surprise!" I didn't need a test to tell me that! Chinese calendar says girl and it was right with Claire...my mind says boy, but my "feeling" is girl. We find out in a few weeks!!!
Labor signs? No
Symptoms? Nausea- slowly, but surely getting better; occasional headaches; sometimes exhausted; breakouts; eating for "2" ;)

Belly button in or out? In
What I miss: Here is something I don't miss yet, but will soon enough so I've been enjoying it while I can! I'm a major stomach sleeper and those days are numbered, so I'm loving my tummy sleep while I don't have a bowling ball belly :)
What I am looking forward to: our next ultrasound and checking in on this baby to see how he/she is doing!
Milestones: SECOND TRIMESTER! WOOHOO!!

13 Weeks

{11.7.2014}

How far along? 13 weeks

Total weight gain? Will find out this Thursday...
Maternity clothes? Not yet! My regular jeans still fit just fine. Although I'm surprised, because my belly is definitely growing!
Movement? Not yet...sometimes I think I feel a little pop, but I'm probably just imagining it.
Cravings? Hamburger and French fries and candy! Halloween didn't help with that last one ;)
Anything make you queasy or sick? Nothing in particular

Sleep? Pretty good! Get a nice nap during the day and about 8 hours each night.
Best moment this week: Getting to celebrate one of my closest friends and her little guy on the way! We can't wait to meet Harrison in about one month!!
Gender prediction? Not sure! It's driving me crazy! 

Labor signs? No
Symptoms? Nausea (but it's getting better everyday!! Afternoons and evenings are typically much better), occasional heartburn (started a few weeks ago- too early!), breaking out more than usual

Belly button in or out? In
What I miss: I guess I most miss feeling "normal"
What I am looking forward to: Feeling more "normal" ;)

How many people can say Princess Anna showed up for their weekly bump picture!?

12 Weeks

{10.31.2014}

How far along? 12 weeks

Total weight gain? 1.5lbs. I kind of wish I had kept up with this with Claire to compare. I gained a LOT with her...
Maternity clothes? Not yet! But the fact that I pretty much live in leggings and yoga pants helps :)
Movement? No
Cravings? This week I really wanted cereal. I haven't had cereal in a long, long time! Got some Honey Nut Cheerios and almond. Yum! And apples.
Anything make you queasy or sick? Being awake. Ha!

Sleep? No complaints. Sleeping well with one bathroom wake up each night
Best moment this week: Had a doctor appointment and she was able to find the heartbeat right away!
Gender prediction? Most days I feel like it's a girl, but prior to getting pregnant I had convinced myself we'd have a boy, so I'm having a hard time shaking that!
Labor signs? No
Symptoms? Nausea, little energy, occasional headaches

Belly button in or out? In
What I miss: It's nice having the option to nap during the day, but I miss that time I used to have to do stuff around the house, read, or catch up on my shows. Hoping the 2nd trimester treats me a little better
What I am looking forward to: finding out the gender! I'm feeling super impatient about this!!
Weekly wisdom: Not really wisdom,  but all the nausea relief things I've tried really only help WHILE I'm doing it. Drinking lemon water, ginger ale, etc. Comes right back when I'm done :(
Milestones:12 weeks helps me breathe a sigh of relief! Never totally in the clear, but definitely feel better.

11 Weeks

{10.24.2014}

How far along? 11 weeks

Total weight gain? My next appointment is the 30th, so I'll find out then...
Maternity clothes? Not necessary...yet! Belly is already looking like I'm eating very well, so it may not be too long ;)
Movement? No
Cravings? I think about warm, out of the oven chocolate chunk brownies with vanilla ice cream everyday, but haven't made any yet. But I mean, who doesn't crave that!? ;)
Anything make you queasy or sick?A better question would be, what doesn't? I am having some good days mixed in and have been able to tell a difference in the severity of the nausea, so I'm very grateful for that!

Sleep? No complaints
Best moment this week: J and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary at the 10 week mark! We had a great weekend and celebrated with dinner at Lockeland Table where I was so excited to feel well enough to eat and enjoy it!!
Gender prediction? I can't decide! I got back and forth daily.
Labor signs? No
Symptoms? Same ole. Nausea, little energy at times...

Belly button in or out? In! Thinking it will be for a while!
What I miss: Eating dinner after 5/5:30...ha!
What I am looking forward to: My appointment Thursday! Looking forward to checking in on this bebe and making sure everything still looks good.
Weekly wisdom: Sleep as much as possible :)
Milestones: Baby is a fetus! Go baby go! (or grow baby grow, I should say)

Claire decided to make an appearance this week :)