Baby Bump #2: 33 Weeks

How Far Along?:  33 weeks and 6 days!
Size of Baby:  Should be around 4 pounds now! The size of a cauliflower! 
Gender:  Lil' baby boy!
Weight Gain:  According to my last appointment, I'm up about 17 pounds now.
Maternity Clothes:  Absolutely. 
Stretch Marks:  Yes... some dreaded marks have appeared on the front of my belly. Noooo! 
Movement:  This boy is definitely growing. As the days go by and we get closer to due date, I can tell he is running out of room. His moving never ceases to amaze me, though. I'm so thankful for every move he makes.
Symptoms:  Mostly normal! Just feeling YUGE these days. Walking is fun... my center of gravity is off, my hips and joints feel like those of an 80-year-old woman, and the back pain is REAL.
Sleep:  Sleeping like a log, except for this week, as big brother Jackson has decided he wants mommy in the middle of the night, every night. Then once he's back to bed, the insomnia kicks in for me. :(
Cravings:  STILL Asiago cheese bagels from Panera. And mac and cheese. And pop... so much pop. What a healthy pregnancy.
Nursery:  Baby brother's room has definitely made some progress! Crib is up and bedding is on. I was even able to wash up some clothes, blankets, and towels for the little one. Just some minor organizing left!
Belly Button in or out?:  Straight up outie these days.
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  I'm so so happy and thankful, but I'd be lying if I said the stress hasn't hit me. Two. Babes. I'm so nervous for this... and the lack of sleep I know will hit all of us. I'm worried how these little ones will affect each other's sleep schedules, life schedules. Lord, help us.
What I Miss:  I'm going to need a frozen margarita approximately 30 seconds after this child leaves my body, LOL.
Best Moment This Week:  I love the few minutes in the early morning hours when Matt says goodbye to me before leaving for work. It's 5:40 AM, with the sun just starting to rise, and I feel sometimes that's when our hearts connect the most. He rubs my belly just after a quick kiss for mama. It's so sweet and heartfelt... my eyes are tearing up just thinking about it. I love him more than words could ever say.

Baby Bump #2: 29 Weeks

How Far Along?:  29 weeks and 2 days!
Size of Baby:  Found out Thursday that our little dude is growing right on track! He's almost 3 pounds now, and is measuring about a week ahead of schedule. 
Gender:  Lil' baby boy!
Weight Gain:  Up about 12 pounds now!
Maternity Clothes:  All day, every day. 
Stretch Marks:  Just some oldies on my hips and thighs. 
Movement:  Boy is definitely a mover! And I can tell he's getting bigger just by the way he moves... these are no longer subtle jabs, but big boy punches! I'm going to have my hands full.
Symptoms:  I'm still feeling normal for the most part! Other than being hungry ALL the time and feeling some back pain here and there. Lugging around big brother Jackson is getting harder and harder the bigger we both get!
Sleep:  Sleeping pretty good for the most part. I still have my bad nights, though, mostly if I have caffeine at all during the day. 
Cravings:  My jam this pregnancy has been Asiago cheese bagels from Panera, LOL. I never turn down carbs or candy... probably not something to brag about.
Nursery:  Baby brother's room is FINALLY coming along! Daddy got it painted and has arranged the furniture. I have some clothes put away but still so much washing up and organizing to do. We also still need to put Jackson's new crib together and move his to baby brother's room. We'll get there! 10 MORE WEEKS.
Belly Button in or out?:  Starting to become an outie. :(
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Incredibly happy, with episodes of sadness here and there. I'm so excited to meet our newest little one, but slightly overwhelmed at the thought of having two babies under the age of two. I know we'll need to adjust but this is going to be a big change for all of us! Lord help us!
What I Miss:  Seriously, alcohol. Any kind.
Best Moment This Week:  Seeing little man at our ultrasound Thursday! He's doing so well. We got to see his little face, his fingers and toes, his sweet heart. I'm extremely grateful for two healthy boys. I'm just praying delivery goes just as smoothly. <3

Baby Bump #2: 25 Weeks

How Far Along?:  25 weeks exactly!
Size of Baby:  Found out Thursday that little man is weighing in at 1 pound, 11 oz!
Gender:  Lil' baby boy!
Weight Gain:  I would say about 8 pounds so far.
Maternity Clothes:  All day, every day. This bump has certainly arrived.
Stretch Marks:  Old ones on my hips, of course.
Movement:  ALL the time, and I love it! This little boy seems to be a rock n' roller. He's pretty active in there nowadays, and was being a moving little stinker for the ultrasound tech the other day!
Symptoms:  Still so much hunger. Other than that, I've had a lot of booty cramps and back pain, LOL. Wouldn't trade it for anything! About a month ago, we had a bit of a scare... found out my placenta was reeeally close to my cervix, too close for comfort... which could have caused a number of issues later (preterm labor, bleeding, etc.). Well, at my ultrasound this past Thursday, we found out my placenta moved up on its own and we no longer need to worry! Thank God!
Sleep:  Sleeping has been hit or miss... one night, I'm sleeping like a log. The next, I am up EVERY hour.
Cravings:  ALL the food. But mostly carbs and sugar. Healthy, right?
Nursery:  Is still currently a disorganized, chaotic guest room. We have at least ordered bedding, curtains, and have picked out paint! Just waiting on daddio to paint the room and then this mama can start the decorating!
Belly Button in or out?:  In! But creeping out...
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Couldn't be happier. Life is so good. Little J man is getting so big, Spring is here (warm weather!), and little baby brother is growing perfectly. <3
What I Miss:  Wiiiiiiine.
Best Moment This Week:  Seeing baby brother at the ultrasound the other day! We got some good photos of his little face and his cute little toesies. And he's growing right on track and doing well. I can't wait to meet this precious babe!

Baby Bump #2: 21 Weeks

How Far Along?:  21 weeks and 2 days!
Size of Baby:  About 7 inches, size of a banana. Or a pomegranate, depending on the app.
Gender:  We found out this past Wednesday, aaaaaaand...

It's a BOY! Yay for baby brother!

Weight Gain:  My weight has been all over the place. I'm still sitting at about a 5-pound weight gain so far. We'll see how that goes.
Maternity Clothes:  All day, err day. :)
Stretch Marks:  Some oldies making their grand reappearance.
Movement:  Yesss, feeling baby brother ALL the time now, and life is so good. It's so reassuring to feel his little movements. Makes this mama happy.
Symptoms:  Still hungry, but now am dealing with some major back pain... way more than I ever had with little J man. Butt cramps accompany, so it has been a joy. I wouldn't trade it for the world, though! At the ultrasound last week, we discovered I have a low-lying placenta... which could mean placenta previa if it doesn't move up naturally on its own. Ugh, I hope it does or else it's a c-section for me (terrifying). 
Sleep:  Sleeping really well right now! It helps that our little man sleeps 12 hours a night... he's such a champ. Hopefully baby brother follows suit!
Cravings:  Lots and lots of sweets... ice cream, cookies, candy... which isn't totally like me. I could also eat an Asiago cheese bagel from Panera EVERY DAY. 
Nursery:  ...is a big fat MESS right now! The beginning stages of clean up and purge have begun... so naturally, a huge garage sale is happening in May!
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Happy as ever. Slightly emotional and on edge, though. I know I've been irritable lately. Poor hubs. He's the best.
What I Miss:  I would LOVE a large margarita, most days...
Best Moment This Week:  Absolutely finding out this babe's gender! Of course, most of the family wanted a girl. Even Matt wanted a girl. BUT baby brother is healthy and that's all we could ever ask for. I'm even more excited for July than ever. <3

Love, 
S

Baby Bump #2: 18 Weeks

How Far Along?:  18 weeks and 2 days.
Size of Baby:  About 5 1/2 inches, the size of a sweet, sweet potato!
Gender:  We find out TWO WEEKS from Wednesday and I cannot WAIT!
Weight Gain:  I'm up only about 5 pounds so far.
Maternity Clothes:  Oh man, I'm already there. I'm much bigger this time around than I was at this time with Jackson, so goodbye, regular pants.
Stretch Marks:  Just some oldies coming out to play.
Movement:  Feeling little bubble kicks here and there! :) With the occasional jab. Nothing consistent yet.
Symptoms:  H-U-N-G-R-Y. I seriously could eat a whole cow. Okay, maybe not (gross) but still... my appetite has certainly been noticeably different.
Sleep:  Sleeping well! Still with crazy dreams I don't seem to remember when I wake up. Matt finally agreed to trade me sides of the bed this weekend... which means this mama is closer to the bathroom. :)
Cravings:  Ahhh, food. I just had my Mexican fix over the weekend. Staple cravings seem to be cake, mac and cheese, Mexican, pasta, ya know... carbs.
Nursery:  Is currently a guest room that needs a MAJOR overhaul! As soon as we find out the gender, it's game on.
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Happy as can be. We are beyond *blessed* to be going through this journey again with another little angel babe. I can't wait to meet this little one and I love growing my family.
What I Miss:  A glass of wine does sound good every now and then...
Best Moment This Week:  Hearing little one's heartbeat again at my appointment last week. Matt took the morning off work to be there with me, so he got to hear it for the first time. Such a sweet, sweet sound.

Love, 
S

Baby Bump #2: 15 Weeks

Just a fun little bumpdate on baby number two!

How Far Along?:  15 weeks and 2 days.
Size of Baby:  About 4 inches, the size of a sweet little pear.
Gender:  Don't know yet! Doctor is making me wait until I'm 20 weeks along, so our ultrasound is scheduled for March 1st! Worst waiting game ever.
Weight Gain:  I was down about 7 pounds at my last appointment. Haven't weighed myself recently but my hunch is that I've gained at least a couple of pounds!
Maternity Clothes:  I've busted out a few maternity shirts this week. :)
Stretch Marks:  Just oldies making a comeback. Yay.
Movement:  Not yet! Patiently waiting for this. I love the constant reassurance that little babe is doing well. Praying every day.
Symptoms:  The hunger has hit me hard. I feel like I'm eating so much all the time and if I don't, I feel starving! But hey, that's part of the beauty of pregnancy. ;)
Sleep:  Sleeping really well, with vivid dreams, and nightly trips to the bathroom.
Cravings:  Pretty much anything... sweets, pizza, mac and cheese, pasta in general, Chipotle, I could go on forever!
Nursery:  Is currently a guest room that needs a MAJOR overhaul!
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Generally happy, with a touch of worry. I'm ready to feel this little one move around in my belly! Also, trying to come to terms mentally and emotionally that my baby Jackson will be one this coming weekend. :(
What I Miss:  Nothing at all right now!
Best Moment This Week:  Matt giving my belly a little rub goodbye on his way to work this morning. Love that man.

Love, 
S

Almost There!

AHHH!

Baby Bump: 37 Weeks

How Far Along?:  37 weeks, 5 days!!
Size of Baby:  Baby boy could be anywhere from 6-8 pounds at birth, according to our last ultrasound!
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Up 29 pounds total.
Maternity Clothes:  All day, every day.
Stretch Marks:  A few on my hips, of course.
Movement:  Cherishing the last couple of weeks I get to feel him move around in my belly. It's so bittersweet. I know I'll miss it.
Symptoms:  Pelvic p-r-e-s-s-u-r-e. Holy Lord! It's getting hard to walk, and my lower pelvis is just sore and aching. I think it's the beginning of the end...
Sleep:  Definitely waking up every 1-2 hours now, pretty consistently. It's so hard to roll over in bed!
Cravings:  Apples/apple sauce/apple juice first thing in the morning. During the day, I'll take anything edible, please.
Nursery:  Finished! Just waiting for our baby boy.
Belly Button in or out?:  More out/flush with my belly.
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  My nerves are starting to kick in. "Are we ready for this? How is my labor going to go? When should I stop working? Holy hell, we're having a baby."
What I Miss:  Rolling over in bed with ease, and laying on my stomach.
Best Moment This Week:  Just seeing how excited Matt is really makes my heart melt. Every day he talks about how excited and ready he is for the babe, and he's just so sweet to me, taking care of me, cleaning the house, making dinner (twice this week), and so much more. I'm without a doubt the luckiest girl in the world to have this man by my side.
Looking Forward To:  Meeting our baby boy any day now!!

Baby Bump: 36 Weeks

How Far Along?:  36 weeks, 6 days!!!
Size of Baby:  According to our ultrasound today, baby boy could be anywhere from 6-8 pounds!! He's seven pounds right now! WHAT!?
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Up 29 pounds total.
Maternity Clothes:  All day, every day.
Stretch Marks:  Just a few on my hips, luckily.
Movement:  Little guy is still a' stretchin' and starting to lower himself down...
Symptoms:  Shortness of breath, a little pelvic pressure, and heart burn for days, plus just overall carlessness. Does this mean we're closer to the end?
Sleep:  More wake-ups and bathroom trips than ever before.
Cravings:  Still carbs. Ugh.
Nursery:  Finished! Just waiting for our baby boy.
Belly Button in or out?:  More out/flush with my belly.
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  I feel so happy. I'm loving the compliments and well wishes we seem to be receiving from everyone around us. Terrified of the upcoming labor and delivery, but so excited to finally meet this bouncing boy in my belly. We're going to be parents!!!!
What I Miss:  Wine. And margaritas. And rolling over in bed without losing my breath.
Best Moment This Week:  Definitely seeing our little man at the ultrasound today. He stuck his tongue out at us! But his heart and organs and everything were absolutely perfect. He's breathing and moving well and is just doing so good.
Looking Forward To:  Meeting our baby in just a few short weeks!!!

Baby Bump: 35 Weeks

So, for obvious reasons, I definitely forgot to post last week with my 34-week baby bump update. I had the week off of work (which meant away from a computer) and then it was CHRISTMAS so naturally, I was off in my happy place spending time with family! Here's my 34-week and 35-week photos:

How Far Along?:  35 weeks, 5 days. How on earth did I get here?
Size of Baby:  Over 5 pounds now! Size of a bunch of carrots, according to one of my apps, LOL.
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Now up 29 pounds as of yesterday. Gawd.
Maternity Clothes:  All day, every day.
Stretch Marks:  A few on my hips, noooooo!
Movement:  Little guy is now more of a stretcher-outer than a mover. I can definitely tell he is running out of room. It's so funny to watch his feet stretch one side of my belly, and his booty (or head?) stretch out the other!
Symptoms:  Shortness of breath, for sure. Breathing is getting harder, as well as rolling over in bed, which takes so. much. effort.
Sleep:  Frequent wake-ups and trips to the potty!
Cravings:  Carbs. What's new?
Nursery:  Finished! Just waiting for our baby boy.
Belly Button in or out?:  More out/flush with my belly. Joy.
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  I'm feeling blissful as of late. I'm sad to see my pregnancy coming to an end, terrified of the upcoming labor and delivery, and so excited to finally meet this bouncing boy in my belly.
What I Miss:  Wine. I just want a glass of wine.
Best Moment This Week:  Dancing in the family room last night with Matt to some Harry Connick Jr. It's moments like that I'm sure I'll miss. I keep reminiscing on the fact that these are our last few weeks of life as a family of two + Bells and it's so bittersweet.
Looking Forward To:  A long, three-day weekend and a wonderful start to 2016. Happy New Year, everyone!

Baby Bump: 33 Weeks

How Far Along?:  33 weeks, 6 days, holy crap.
Size of Baby:  Over 4 pounds now, and I'm feelin' it!
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Still up 26 pounds so far.
Maternity Clothes:  All day, every day.
Stretch Marks:  There are a couple faint little guys on my hips. Joy.
Movement:  ALL the time, especially when I sit back in my work chair, or at night... ya know, when I'm trying to get some shut eye. Regardless, it's the most beautiful thing in the world to feel.
Symptoms:  Still restlessness on top of the inability to breathe and overall discomfort. :) Who is complaining? Not me.
Sleep:  Frequent wake-ups accompanied by bathroom trips.
Cravings:  This week, noodles. Any kind of noodles. I don't discriminate.
Nursery:  Basically finished! Just waiting for baby boy.
Belly Button in or out?:  More out than in, these days.
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  So happy that this beautiful babe inside me is doing so well. However, I just find myself SO MOODY lately, and I've had lots of crying episodes. But eh, I think that's normal, right?
What I Miss:  Rolling over in bed... normally... without losing my breath.
Best Moment This Week:  Hearing little guy's heartbeat at my doctor appointment yesterday. That sound is so reassuring. <3
Looking Forward To:  This weekend! Our baby class was rescheduled for Saturday, PLUS I have all next week off of work for Christmas. Just what I need.

Baby Bump: 32 Weeks

How Far Along?:  32 weeks, 6 days! Cue FREAK OUT.
Size of Baby:  Almost 4 pounds, size of a head of lettuce!
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Up 26 pounds. We'll see how much more I've gained next week at my next doctor appointment!
Maternity Clothes:  All day, every day.
Stretch Marks:  Nope!
Movement:  Little guy is still a movin' and I'm very thankful he is.
Symptoms:  Recently, it has been restlessness. I wake up frequently during the night and can't get my mind to stop racing!
Sleep:  Frequent wake-ups accompanied by bathroom trips.
Cravings:  None really this week!
Nursery:  Basically finished! Just waiting for a baby. <3
Belly Button in or out?:  Half in, half out!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Still so very content and happy. I'm feeling very sentimental lately about all that is to come.
What I Miss:  I could go for a frozen margarita or six...
Best Moment This Week:  I had such a bad Monday. I was stuck in traffic on my way home from work and it took me about an hour to get home. I was so stressed (and hormone-ridden) that I sobbed for the last 15 minutes of it. I finally walked in the door and Matt helped me take my stuff, take off my shoes, and just hugged me. It's amazing how he instantly makes me feel better without making me feel like a crazy person!
Looking Forward To:  This weekend! Baby class all day on Saturday, and maternity photos on Sunday! EEK!

Baby Bump: 31 Weeks

How Far Along?:  31 weeks, 6 days! WHAT.
Size of Baby:  About 17 inches, over 3 pounds! And growing so much more every week.
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Up a whopping 26 pounds now. Thanksgiving may or may not have thrown me over the edge (I gained 4 pounds in a week).
Maternity Clothes:  DUH.
Stretch Marks:  None yet, but my belly is getting itchier with the cold weather, so I'm keeping that belly butter handy.
Movement:  I thought he was a mover before... SHEESH. My, oh my, this boy can now keep me up at night with his moving! I'm so happy, though. I just want him to stay healthy, and I know he's running out of room, so if that means jabbing your foot in mommy's rib, well.... okay then.
Symptoms:  Still feeling the joys of what seems like hip dislocation,
Sleep:  Nightly wakings are becoming more and more frequent. This must be my body preparing me for upcoming sleepless nights...
Cravings:  This week, it's SUGAR. Probably because I've been drinking more pop than I ever have before. Bad, mommy.
Nursery:  Basically finished! Just waiting for a baby. <3
Belly Button in or out?:  Half in, half out!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  So content and so happy. I pray this babe stays healthy and in my belly until January!
What I Miss:  Rolling over in bed with ease. :)
Best Moment This Week:  Learning that my high blood pressure last week was just a random fluke. My bloodwork all came back normal so luckily, everything is still going smoothly.
Looking Forward To:  Next weekend! We have an all-day baby class on Saturday, and then maternity pictures on Sunday.

Baby Bump: 30 Weeks

How Far Along?:  30 WEEKS and 5 DAYS!!
Size of Baby:  He's over 15 inches now, at about 2.9 pounds!
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Up 22 pounds so far. AH!
Maternity Clothes:  You know it.
Stretch Marks:  Just a few oldies on my hips.
Movement:  This little guy is a mover for sure, and that makes mommy feel so much better about life. I can't tell you how thankful I am to have this little bundle and for him to join our family.
Symptoms:  Hip pain, all the way. I feel like they are breaking every time I walk! Other than that, just the joys and comforts of being uncomfortable, always.
Sleep:  Sleeping pretty well, except for when I need to pee or roll over, which takes too much effort and makes me out of breath.
Cravings:  Carbs. SURPRISE! And all of them. Good thing Thanksgiving is tomorrow.
Nursery:  Pretty much finished! All his laundry is done and put away. We made his crib up last weekend and put together our baby swing, bouncy seat, and bassinet, and now it's becoming all too real, all too fast.
Belly Button in or out?:  Half in, half out!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  So incredibly thankful for our little baby boy, and for my rock star husband who makes life 1,000% better all the time.
What I Miss:  Just being able to sit comfortably in my office chair.
Best Moment This Week:  Matt laying in bed with me the other night, feeling baby boy kick and move around. I love how much he surprises his daddy with his movements. It's so sweet.
Looking Forward To:  Thanksgiving FOOD (and family) tomorrow!

Baby Bump: 29 Weeks

How Far Along?:  29 weeks and 4 days! WHAT?!
Size of Baby:  He's over 15 inches now, at about 2.5 pounds!
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  I'm up about 18-20 pounds and feeling good.
Maternity Clothes:  Yup and yup.
Stretch Marks:  No obvious ones, thank GOD.
Movement:  So much movement. I was just sitting here thinking about how grateful I am to be pregnant. I wanted this so badly for so long. At one point, I was scared I wouldn't ever be able to experience this. It's a blessing, a miracle. I'm so thankful.
Symptoms:  Back and hip pain is where it's at for me, lately. I feel like my hips are dislocated!
Sleep:  Sleeping pretty well lately (suprisingly). Just takes me a while to get comfy.
Cravings:  Nothing too out of the ordinary. My appetite is just off the charts.
Nursery:  Pretty much finished, other than needing to do some laundry and organizing! We finally got things put away from my baby shower (which was November 7th). It was absolutely perfect. :)
Belly Button in or out?:  In! But slowly creeping outward...
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  So thankful this week for our little baby boy.
What I Miss:  Right now, nothing. I'm enjoying this pregnancy quite a bit!
Best Moment This Week:  Even though it was about 10 days ago, I have to say my baby shower! We got a ton of amazing gifts and things we needed. We're so thankful for everyone who came.
Looking Forward To:  Our next baby class on Thursday! Woop!

Baby Bump: 28 Weeks

Soooo yeah, I've been pretty terrible about updating the blog with bumpdates! Life and work and everything have all just been so busy lately. I had an absolutely wonderful anniversary/birthday weekend with Matt and my family, and then from there, life got wild! So here are my 26 and 27-week bump photos sans update posts.

How Far Along?:  28 weeks exactly!
Size of Baby:  He's about 14 inches long now, weighing in at 2.5 pounds. Size of a coconut!
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  So far, I'm up about 14-15 pounds. We'll find out the update next week at my next appointment.
Maternity Clothes:  All day, err day.
Stretch Marks:  I think some of my old ones on my thighs are making a reappearance...
Movement:  All the time and I love it. I'm so grateful for this healthy boy.
Symptoms:  Can't get comfortable anywhere, ever. My lower back hates me!
Sleep:  Still making those 2-3 bathroom trips every night, with one usually followed by me laying in bed for an hour with a racing mind. Ugh.
Cravings:  Not a whole lot, recently! Just carbs, carbs, carbs.
Nursery:  ALMOST finished, minus a few things we're hoping to receive at my baby shower TOMORROW!
Belly Button in or out?:  In! But slowly creeping outward... I can now see the inside of my belly button clear as day.
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Feeling great, just moody. One minute I'm high as a kite, and the next minute I'm freaking out and anxious. So many unknowns ahead of us!
What I Miss:  Fitting into normal pants. Work attire is a constant struggle. But then I look at my moving belly and find bliss because I've wanted this for so long.
Best Moment This Week:  I bed last night, I decided to start talking to little babe, just how I will when he's born. I think he enjoyed mommy talking to him.
Looking Forward To:  My baby shower tomorrow!! EEK! I'm so excited!

Baby Bump: 25 Weeks

How Far Along?:  25 weeks and 6 days!!
Size of Baby:  About a foot long and weighing about a pound and a half!
Gender:  Baby K is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  So far, I'm up about 14 pounds. I think that's good?
Maternity Clothes:  Rockin' 'em like it's my job.
Stretch Marks:  None so far!
Movement:  SO much movement, and I love it. This babe is running out of room, I can tell! I think I might have started feeling some hiccups, too.
Symptoms:  Just back probz. Can't get comfortable in most seats.
Sleep:  Sleeping well, still with 2-3 bathroom trips every night, each followed by 30 minutes of restlessness while I freak out about giving birth or taking care of a tiny human.
Cravings:  Nothing weird. Just sweets. Always.
Nursery:  ALMOST finished, minus a few things we're hoping to receive at my baby shower in a few weeks!
Belly Button in or out?:  In! But slowly creeping outward...
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Feeling great. Still having spurts of anxiety here and there. I just have to keep chugging along and thinking optimistically and I think we'll be okay.
What I Miss:  Using my somewhat-existent abs to do basic things, like rolling over in bed or getting myself up off a couch. They've disappeared.
Best Moment This Week:  Hearing little babe's heartbeat yesterday at my doctor appointment. I swear, it's so reassuring to know he's still healthy. Mommy loves you, little man.
Looking Forward To:  This weekend! Taking Friday off of work and spending all weekend with Mattycakes. We're going to a nice dinner tomorrow night and then on Saturday, my family is coming over to celebrate my birthday. It should be a great weekend!

Baby Bump: 24 Weeks

How Far Along?:  24 weeks and 5 days... say what?!
Size of Baby:  About a foot long and weighing over one pound! Baby is the size of a garden eggplant. Strange.
Gender:  Baby K is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Haven't weighed myself recently. I should probs do that. I said this last week, too.
Maternity Clothes:  Ohhh yes. Pants are damn near impossible these days. Give me all the leggings.
Stretch Marks:  None so far!
Movement:  All the time, especially in the evenings when I'm laying down cozy in bed. This is usually when I get karate-chopped. I'm so happy Matt can feel him, though. :)
Symptoms:  Still with an aching back, but I couldn't be happier about it.
Sleep:  Sleeping well with 2-3 bathroom trips every night (weirdly at 12:30 and again around 4:00). My mind has started racing, though, in the middle of the night... about having a baby and what on earth I do with him once we take him home. Anxiety and nervousness have officially set in.
Cravings:  Nothing weird, which is definitely a blessing. Just been having a sweet tooth on steroids lately.
Nursery:  Looking super cute. Matt FINALLY hung some new closet doors in babe's room so it's much, much easier getting in and out of it, and seeing everything in there all at once. He's a champ. We even hung some art and things on the wall this past weekend!
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Having spurts of anxiety and what not... just worried about everything to come. It's the unknown that scares me the most. But I'm sure every new mom goes through this, right?
What I Miss:  Haven't really been missing too much lately. Maybe just not having to worry so much about all the crap I'm eating (and yes, most of what I've been eating is crap). Ugh.
Best Moment This Week:  Last night in bed, Matt feeling my tummy and us just being in the best moods ever lately. I'll cherish these little moments for the rest of my life.
Looking Forward To:  NEXT WEEK! It's going to be a fun one. Our third anniversary, my next doctor appointment, my birthday, and then a day off on Friday to spend with Mattycakes! Absolutely cannot wait.

Baby Bump: 23 Weeks

How Far Along?:  23 weeks and 6 days!
Size of Baby:  About a foot long and weighing in just over one pound!
Gender:  Baby K is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Haven't weighed myself recently. I should probs do that.
Maternity Clothes:  Rockin' 'em like it's my job. And I love it!
Stretch Marks:  None so far, thankfully.
Movement:  Little babe is such a mover. I thank God for those little movements every day. Immediately puts a smile on my face, even on the tough days.
Symptoms:  Still a bid of mild back pain here and there, and just overall emotional. I'm getting so irritable nowadays, or I cry for no reason. Ugh.
Sleep:  Sleeping well, with 2-3 bathroom trips every night and crazy-ass dreams. My husband is the greatest and has swapped me bed sides so that I don't have to walk as far to get to our bathroom. It's the little things, really.
Cravings:  Hmm... nothing really, as of late. Veggie chips are my bff right now, though.
Nursery:  Slowly but surely coming along! Last weekend, I finished up a super cute DIY crib mobile that turned out WAY better than I expected! I'll have to post some photos once we hang it up.
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Feeling emotional and anxious this week. I get spurts of excitement, but I'm also a worry wart by heart, so I can't help but worry about every. little. thing.
What I Miss:  Not having to strategize every morning in the shower about what I'm going to wear to work. Pants are so hard, these days. Just give me all the leggings, please.
Best Moment This Week:  Definitely finishing up babe's crib mobile! I was so proud of myself. It's going to be so cute.
Looking Forward To:  All the fun things coming up this month:  the Waynesville Sauerkraut Festival, a friend's wedding, Matt and I's third anniversary, my birthday, and HALLOWEEN! P.S. tomorrow is mine and Matt's 10 year dating anniversary! Can't believe it.

Baby Bump: 22 Weeks

How Far Along?:  22 weeks and 6 days!!
Size of Baby:  About a foot long, weee!
Gender:  Baby K is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Up 11 pounds total at my last appointment, so probably more by now.
Maternity Clothes:  For SURE. Today I thought I could squeeze my ass in some non-maternity leggings and boy, am I paying for it today. They hurt.
Stretch Marks:  None so far. STAY AWAY.
Movement:  All the time. And I LOVE it.
Symptoms:  Mild back pain here and there, and hunger for days, but I'm so so happy and excited I can't even take it.
Sleep:  Sleeping pretty well, minus the few trips to the bathroom every night. And the absolutely crazy, bizarre, WTF dreams.
Cravings:  Still sweets, and Tim Horton's breakfast. Ugh.
Nursery:  Baby boy's room is still coming along. Additions this week include his mattress and crib bumper, and a super cute watercolor print from Etsy coming our way.
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  So happy for all things baby, with a little anxiety on the side.
What I Miss:  Having a full wardrobe to choose from. My belly only seems to be comfy in leggings these days.
Best Moment This Week:  Starting a fun craft for baby boy's room! If you haven't noticed before, crib mobile's are CRAY expensive and ain't nobody got time fo dat, so I'm making him one myself. :)
Looking Forward To:  This amazing, beautiful month of October, Fall, and Halloween!