21 Weeks

21 Weeks!

It's a boy!!!

How far along: 21 weeks.  Man, I am so slacking on this. I will do better, I promise!
Total weight gain: Ummm.... not sure, I hate the scale! The last doctors appointment I went to said i was up to 161. But in my defense, i was still wearing my skater shoes and a sweatshirt, and the sun was in my eyes, and I'm pretty sure gravity was heavier that day.....  So thus far started at 150 and then lost 3 pounds. According to that, I have gained a total of 14 pounds.
Maternity clothes: Still living in maternity pants or jammie pants. Finally broke out the maternity shirts. I only wear a few of them because at this point most of them look ridiculously large on me. Besides, by the end of this ride I'm on, I will be sick of the same few shirts.
Stretch marks: nope
Sleep: I can still sleep like the dead but now I get up once between 4 and 6 because my bladder is literally about to explode! Thankfully I fall right back to sleep afterwards. Oh, I also love my body pillow, so much that when I wake up and I am lying flat on my back (not the best position for blood flow, I know) my pillow is lying right on top of me!
Best moment: By far its finding out the gender! My husband was so excited about the boys now outnumbering the girls. I count the dog so now we are even!
Movement: Feeling the little guy moving every day, especially when I'm relaxing or when my waistband is just a little too tight.
Food craving: No real cravings.... Well, that's not completely true. Fresh fruit. Like honeydew, cantaloupe and pineapple. I looked at the precut containers and almost cried because the price was too high for a onetime snack. Thankfully the whole melons were on sale so I got them even cheaper for more fruit. Woo Hoo!
Symptoms: Still congested but getting better. I find that I need to sit more frequently and get over heated quite easily. Therefore it is not uncommon for me to drag one of the kitchen chairs into the kitchen. There I am, sitting on a chair in front of the stove just cooking away.
Anything making me nauseous or sick: Not really. 
Labor signs: Not a one.
Temperament: Finally back to being just plain old me again. Feels so good to be me again. Every now and then I will get overly sad if I think I can't have something food related....

Tada! That's it for now. I will be back on Sunday with a fresh update.

Have a blessed week everyone!!

 Week 18

How far along: 18 weeks, I know, I know, I missed a week. Thanks for the reminder(s) Dad! I will do my best not to forget again.

Total weight gain: Up to 8 pounds now. I must admit i glared at the scale.

Maternity clothes: My bottom half lives in either maternity jeans or pajama pants. Top half is only in regular tops. Not quite big enough for a maternity top, they just look ridiculous on me right now.

Stretch marks: Nope, but we did start using the lotion on the tummy just in case.

Sleep: Like the dead! I am sure it has to do with my beloved body pillow. When it came out my Husband walked in our room, looked at me snuggled up on the pillow, and glared at it a little. 

Best moment: This week marks the beginning of the 5th month! I have literally been counting down the days weeks.

Movement: The first official kick occurred December 22nd. We were at church waiting on the first of four Christmas Eve services to begin when I felt it. A full on kick! Now my Husband is not so patiently waiting for his turn to feel the little one make his or her move for him.

Food craving: My Dad will enjoy this, a few days ago I had a massive craving for Roma tomatoes with salt. Oh my goodness it was good. I ate 2 and a half of those beauties. It was all we had in the house. Glad we didn't have more because I am allergic to foods with too much acidity.

Symptoms: Still with the congestion, drives me batty! Every stinkin morning, uggh....

Anything making me nauseous or sick: My Flintstones iron chew-ables... it might be all in my mind (If you know me you know how I loathe taking medicine, especially if I have to chew it or if it is a liquid). Anyways a few days ago I ate a banana, took my prenatal and the chew-able  and washed it down with some fresh iced tea. About 30 minutes later i was in the bathroom revisiting breakfast only to hear the little girl I watch inform me there was someone knocking at the door! Yeah, no time to brush the teeth before having to talk to someone..... my favorite.

Labor signs: Nothing so far.

Temperament: Still a little moody. Mainly irritable over trivial things. Kind of like being overtired all the time.

Well that's whats going on this week. Oh and by the way, we have our ultrasound scheduled for this Saturday! Please pray for a very cooperative baby, we want to know for sure with this one! 

Have a blessed week y'all!