Here we are at 28 weeks!

How far along: 28 weeks!

 

Baby is the size of an: eggplant

Total weight gain:  12 ish lbs

 

Maternity clothes: Yes, had to buy some maternity undies this week too.

 

Stretch marks: Just a couple, none on my belly though

 

Sleep: I can't seem to get enough!  It's like the first few weeks all over again. 

 

Best moment of this week: Finally picking out a theme for the nursery, get some Christmas shopping done, and some frozen meal planning done

 

Miss anything: being able to put my socks on standing up.  I have to sit down to put on my compression socks.  I also miss taking a nice super hot soak.  I know that I can take a bath, but I'm too nervous to do so.

 

Movement: Yes!  Between 8pm-12am there is a party in my uterus.  I get to watch my abdomen jump and dance and I know you're in there having a grand ole time!

 

Food cravings: Not really, I seem to have lost my appetite again.  Nothing really sounds good except water and Mt. Dew

 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Having an empty stomach

 

Have you started to show yet: Yes, it's fairly obvious now.  I had my first patient ask if I was pregnant last week.

 

Gender: It's a secret

 

Labor signs: Thankfully, no.

 

Belly button in or out: In

 

Wedding rings on or off: Still off

 

Happy or moody most of the time: Pretty happy with the occasional moody day thrown in there.

 

Looking forward to: Getting my hair done next week and getting a massage and pedicure the week after

26 weeks and feeling fine

How far along: 26 weeks!

 

Baby is the size of an: lettuce

Total weight gain:  9lbs

 

Maternity clothes: Yes, so comfy!

 

Stretch marks: Just a couple, none on my belly though

 

Sleep: I've been having some back pain that I wake up with, but otherwise I've been sleeping fairly well overall!

 

Best moment of this week: Getting your crib and changing table

 

Miss anything: My energy

 

Movement: Yes!  I'm learning to tell the difference between gas and you moving around in there :)

 

Food cravings: Sweetarts!

 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Being in the car when I'm not driving

 

Have you started to show yet: Yes, my belly is starting to get tight but it's so incredible to feel you move and know that you're ok in there!

 

Gender: It's a secret

 

Labor signs: Thankfully, no.

 

Belly button in or out: In

 

Wedding rings on or off: Still off

 

Happy or moody most of the time: Mostly fine

 

Looking forward to: Getting a carseat and stroller and hopefully figuring out a theme for your nursery.

24 weeks and we are viable!

How far along: 24 weeks!

 

Baby is the size of an: cantalope

Total weight gain:  9lbs

 

Maternity clothes: Yes, so comfy!

 

Stretch marks: Just a couple, none on my belly though

 

Sleep: I've become a huge fan of benedryl both for sleeping and all this post nasal drainage I've been having.

 

Best moment of this week: Feeling you kick every time you hear Daddy's voice

 

Miss anything: I miss my RA meds

 

Movement: Yes, a short period of time right away in the morning at 5ish, around 9am, a little bit at lunch time, when Matt walks in the door, and at bedtime.

 

Food cravings: Pumpkin cheesecake donuts!

 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Wearing N-95 masks

 

Have you started to show yet: Yes it's amazing to watch my belly grow and know that your little heart is beating away in there!

 

Gender: It's a secret

 

Labor signs: Thankfully, no.

 

Belly button in or out: In

 

Wedding rings on or off: Still off

 

Happy or moody most of the time: Crabby lately because I'm a terrible morning person and I've been having to work at 6:30am everyday.

 

Looking forward to: Starting my normal work schedule of 11-7:30 and working on your nursery!

22 weeks and counting!

How far along: 22 weeks!

 

Baby is the size of an: Spaghetti squash

Total weight gain: 4lbs

 

Maternity clothes: Yes!  It's the first time I've worn skinny jeans and I love them!

 

Stretch marks: Yes :(

 

Sleep: Other than getting up every couple of hours to pee I sleep pretty good!

 

Best moment of this week: Knowing I felt you move for the first time

 

Miss anything: Being able to take whatever medicine that I want.

 

Movement: Yes, mostly in the evening

 

Food cravings: Milk, cheese, cheeseburgers 

 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not anymore thankfully!

 

Have you started to show yet: Yes!

 

Gender: It's a secret

 

Labor signs: Thankfully, no.

 

Belly button in or out: In

 

Wedding rings on or off: Off and have been since about 6-7 weeks

 

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy most of the time

 

Looking forward to: More kicks and continuing to get my house in order.

20 weeks!

How far along: 20 weeks!

 

Baby is the size of an: banana

Total weight gain: 4lbs

 

Maternity clothes: Yes!  It's the first time I've worn skinny jeans and I love them!

 

Stretch marks: Yes :(

 

Sleep: Other than getting up every couple of hours to pee I sleep pretty good!

 

Best moment of this week: Finally getting a start date for my job!

 

Miss anything: Being able to take whatever medicine that I want.

 

Movement: Maybe, but nothing consistent yet

 

Food cravings: Milk, anything grape, cheese 

 

Anything making you queasy or sick: If it's been awhile since I've eaten, otherwise not really.

 

Have you started to show yet: Yes!

 

Gender: It's a secret

 

Labor signs: Thankfully, no.

 

Belly button in or out: In

 

Wedding rings on or off: Off and have been since about 6-7 weeks

 

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy most of the time

 

Looking forward to: Feeling consistent baby movement and confirming the gender this week at our anatomy scan.

18 weeks and counting!

How far along: 18 weeks 2 days

 

Baby is the size of an: sweet potato

Total weight gain: 3lbs

 

Maternity clothes: Yes!  I have a couple pairs of jeans and some maternity shirts that I like!

 

Stretch marks: Just the ones from growing when I was younger

 

Sleep: Not too bad, we've been exhausted from the move out to Washington so I've been sleeping great!

 

Best moment of this week: Having people start to notice that I'm pregnant and not just chubby

 

Miss anything: Energy!  No not really :)  I get to rest a lot which is nice!

 

Movement: Nope, not yet :(

 

Food cravings: Milk, anything grape, cheese 

 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Being hungry, anything that I don't really want to eat

 

Have you started to show yet: Yes!  I love it!

 

Gender: We are going to find out, but we will keep it a secret until the baby is born

 

Labor signs: Thankfully, no.

 

Belly button in or out: In

 

Wedding rings on or off: Off and have been since about 6-7 weeks

 

Happy or moody most of the time: Both!  It tends to be more when I'm tired that I get super moody

 

Looking forward to: Feeling the baby move!

 

Marriage

I don't claim to be a marriage expert but here is what I do know:

Don't speak poorly about your spouse in front of others...especially on facebook!  It's so hurtful and issues that you are dealing with in your marriage are just that...issues IN your marriage not outside of your marriage.  Build him up, don't tear him down.  Unless your spouse is an idiot he will reciprocate

Show your spouse that you care.  If he likes rhubarb crisp...make it for him.  If he takes his lunch to work every day pack it for him.  My husband recently got up at the same time I did to make sure that I had a piece of my birthday cake to take to work with me...because that's what I do for him!

Say thank you.  When he opens the door for you, smile and say thank you.  When he picks you up from work say thank you.  When he brings home your favorite coffee because he knows you're having a bad day...thank him.  Showing appreciation for the little things he does for you builds up your marriage.