21 Weeks

Since Scott only sees me in my pajamas during the week, we'll have to settle with this 20 wk 6 day shot when he was around to take my picture. Darn night school.

How far along are you?: 21 Weeks

Total weight gain: 15 pounds

How big is the baby?: 3/4 lb. and 10 1/2 inches long.

Maternity clothes: Yup!!!

Stretch marks?: No new ones yet.

Sleep: My reflux has subsided in the past week or so (knock on wood!). I look forward to going to bed because I'm so wiped by the end of the day, but I just wish I slept better and didn't wake up so early. I can't ever get my body to relax enough to fall back asleep after I wake up usually between  5:30 and 6:30.

Best moment this week: Spending the early evening outside my parents home watching the sunset and the kids play.

Movement: Feeling some jabs and little peanut punches. Can't wait for Harlie to feel her!

Food cravings:  Peach and berry cobbler, lemon pie, orange juice
 

Food aversions: Not so bad this week.

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: In.

What I miss: I've missing my FACTO days when I only had to go into the office 3 days a week and I could spend part of my pregnancy taking it easy and going on prego walks on my mornings off with Ali.

What I'm looking forward to:  Fall! Also, to start my new job tomorrow.


 

19 weeks - It's a GIRL and more BIG News!

Okay, this is technically me at one day shy of 19 weeks, but I can't help myself from sharing this photo of me and Mel-Dawg and our bellies! Thanks Keri!

How far along are you?: 19 Weeks, 1 Day 

Total weight gain: 12 pounds

How big is the baby?: 8 1/2 ounces and 6  inches long...about the size of an heirloom tomato.

Maternity clothes: Thanks to Keri and Mel, I now have some good basics for fall! Yay!

Stretch marks?: No new ones yet.

Sleep: I have started having terrible heartburn/reflux at night....and it sucks so bad...makes my whole chest ache unbearably. Tums is not very helpful at all. I'll have to talk to the doc about this at my next appt.

Best moment this week: Well this has been a pretty good week. As far as pregnancy goes, finally confirming that out little peanut is a girl was pretty darn exciting. Which means now we can finally call her by name, Ashlynne Marie. Gosh, I still can't believe this is happening and I'm getting so so excited!

Movement: Definitely more movement this week! Love it!

Food cravings:  Cheesecake (thanks Keri!), lemon anything, sushi, horseradish
 

Food aversions: I've had a little bit more nausea this week, and there is a god awful smell at my work. Bleh....eating at work is no fun.

Labor signs: No more Braxton Hicks this week.

Belly button in or out: In.

What I miss: I've been missing the Woolwich house A LOT lately. Especially Harlie's old room.

What I'm looking forward to:  My new J-O-B!!!!!!!

I just found out today that I was selected for the SSA position I interviewed for last week! The increase in salary will be enough to pay for Ashlynne's daycare when I go back to work and this is SUCH a huge relief! Aside from that, the job is in our Business Services Unit (facilities) and will be way more interesting than my current one. I won't be tied to desk work! Yay! AND I get to stay in the same building, just one floor up! You guys...I just cannot even tell you how exciting this is. The timing is also perfect with Aust and Harlie's b-days and Christmas coming up! Hallelujah!

18 weeks

Since I didn't take an official progress pic yesterday, I'm going to use this super flattering photo Scott took of me last night after dinner using the whole "Hey Honey!" surprise photo method. Nice guy right?  Anyway, am I the only one that forgets when they have a kiddie crown or hat on?

How far along are you?: 18 Weeks, 1 Day 

Total weight gain: So the scale says 8 pounds, which is 2 pounds down from last week...either the scale LIES or I've actually lost weight since cutting back on the 24/7 carb fest now that my morning sickness has abated. I'm thinking the scale lies.  My mind is trying not to go to "OMG the baby is shrinking!!!"

How big is the baby?: Better be 7 ounces and 5 1/2 inches long...about the size of a bell pepper.

Maternity clothes:Yes please!!

Stretch marks?: No new ones yet, but I just started the belly butter routine.

Sleep: Ack. I'm back to peeing 4-5 times a night.

Best moment this week: Finding out I probably get to keep my OB for the delivery...it's like a freakin' miracle. Things like this don't happen to me....lately.

Movement: Feeling some flutters, primarliy at night and when I first wake up.

Food cravings:  Granola, soft serve ice-cream, milk, margaritas (!), SWEETS!
 

Food aversions: I have actually worked my way back into the kitchen which pleases the crap out of me...I feel more and more like my normal food lovin' self again.

Labor signs: No! But some Braxton Hicks-like tightening....I actually kinda like the feeling...more proof there is really something going on in there!

Belly button in or out: In. I was telling Mel today I think it's gonna stay in like last time.

What I miss: I missed cocktails like crazy this weekend....

What I'm looking forward to:  Our gender scan redo on Friday and Sara's birthday brunch on Saturday!!!