16 weeks

How far along: 16 Weeks {January 24th}

Total weight gain: 3 lbs, and my appetite is returning to normal, for now at least!

Maternity clothes: Loving my maternity slacks for work, I'm thinking I will expand the wardrobe soon!

Bump Size: I think about the same, the google says I should start popping out any week now.

Sleep: Much better than it has been, last night I slept so hard it took me the better half of the morning to wake up!

Best moment this week: I LOVE facetime-ing with my girls, thank goodness for allowing technology to be able to let us see and speak to each other even though we're miles apart!

Miss Anything: Not a whole lot, I will admit after a hard day at work I'm ready to dive into a pitcher of ice cold PBR like nobodies business...guess that will have to wait.

Movement: Waiting very impatiently for a solid kick...so exciting!

 Food cravings: They have calmed down significantly, I'm having a tendency to not be hungry in the evening (dinner time) but then STARVING as soon as I crawl into bed.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Brushing my teeth gets me 9 times out of 10. The sensation of my mouth being full of foamy toothpaste really makes me heave.

Gender: 2 weeks till we find out!

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Nothing major
Belly Button in or out: In.

Wedding rings on or off: On.

Happy or Moody most of the time: So happy!
Looking forward to: Gender reveal, nursery decorating and everything baby!

15 Weeks

How far along: 15 Weeks {January 17th}

Total weight gain: 3 lbs, and my appetite feels like it is returning to normal, so, I got that going for me

Maternity clothes: Proud owner of my first pair of maternity work pants (slacks). Being in that in between stage is not so fun. Really no need for belly support, but buttons dont at all sound appealing!

Bump Size: Same as last week, my tummy muscles feel tighter though.

Sleep: Crazy dreams this week!

Best moment this week: SNOW!

Miss Anything: Nothing much this week.

Movement: I haven't felt much lately, looking forward to the upcoming weeks!

Food cravings: I can't think of anything in particular that I'm currently in love with...

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing to mention really...

Gender: 3 weeks till we find out! Names are picked out already!

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: I was having headaches earlier in the week, but they seem to have subsided.

Belly Button in or out: In.

Wedding rings on or off: On.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Shopping for baby! & getting the nursery completed, so many DIY projects to finish!!

14 Weeks

How far along: 14 Weeks {January 10th}

Total weight gain: only up 3 lbs at my 14 week appt.

Maternity clothes: Rocking leggings 24/7, not sure what Im going to do for work clothes...

Bump Size: Getting bigger! See Bump Pic Below!

Sleep: Off and on, I actually miss the weeks when I was drop dead tired and could sleep at any time!

Best moment this week: Hearing baby A's heart beat!

Miss Anything: Bloody Marys!! I would love a bloody from Andy's right now!

Movement: Little baby flutters!

Food cravings: Nothing major this week, still loving my salt and flavored water.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not too much, smells are definitely turning me off.

Gender: 4 weeks till we find out! I've picked out paint for both boy and girl!

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Not much, I can feel my tummy streching as baby grows.

Belly Button in or out: In.

Wedding rings on or off: On.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Time at the farm! Lots of nursery projects I am hoping to get done!

13 Weeks

How far along: 13 Weeks {January 3^rd}
Total weight gain: We’ll find out the official gain next Monday at the 14^th week apt.

Maternity clothes: Still holding off, looking to do some purchasing soon!

Bump Size: A little Mole Hill, really only noticeable when I lay down
Sleep: I’ve realized I’ve become a real light sleeper, I used to sleep through anything. Now the slightest sound/movement wakes me up L

Best moment this week:  Finally getting all moved in to the new place! Nursery planning here we come!

Miss Anything: This past week I totally missed New Years Eve Parties! First year, since college, that I didn’t party it up…does this mean I’m old?
Movement: I thought I felt something, I know it is too early but I swear it wasn’t gas…

Food cravings: Salt! The Saltiest Salt man can find!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Red Meat, although I was able to shove a Taco Bell Burrito down my throat fast enough to choke a Chihuahua.
Gender: 5 more weeks to go!! Still Feeling like it’s a baby girl!
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Most symptoms have subsided for the time being! Excited to develop a bump!

 Belly Button in or out: In.

Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! 

Looking forward to: Celebrating Austin Family Christmas this weekend! & 14 week appointment!

12 Weeks

How far along: 12 Weeks {December 27^th}
Total weight gain: I am still avoiding the scale

Maternity clothes: Not yet…checked out some dandy pants on craigslist today..I will hold off for a bit longer!

Stretch marks: I smell like Cocoa Oil all day long, fighting those pesky marks off.
Sleep: Resting peacefully in our new king size!

Best moment this week:  Day dreaming about Baby’s room

Miss Anything: Baking myself in a tanning bed, and I could devour me some Sushi
Movement: Not yet, but I know baby is in there bumping to my country music

Food cravings: Sweets!

Anything making you queasy or sick: The smell of raw meat, and red meat at any stage (raw or cooked)
Gender: ?? 6 more weeks to go !!
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Am I “glowing” yet?

 Belly Button in or out: In.

Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Over the Moon Happy! 

Looking forward to: Feeling Baby move, couple more weeks! & Moving into my 2nd Trimester!

11 Weeks

{Chalk-board Art Compliments of Hubby} 

How far along: 11 Weeks {December 20^th}
Total weight gain: I’m refusing to weigh myself, between bloat, constipation and extra lbs- I will not stand for it

Maternity clothes: No, trying to figure out how I can get away with wearing leggings to work from here on out

Stretch marks: No Comment, just keep applying my miracle cream
Sleep: I’ve been having work dreams lately- the WORST!

Best moment this week:  Christmas!

Miss Anything: Nothing this week…
Movement: Not yet, but getting closer!

Food cravings: Doughnuts! Jelly Filled! YUM!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Morning sickness is definitely subsiding, thank jebus!
Gender: Thinking more and more that it’s a girl
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: As previously mentioned, bloating, constipation…all the fun stuff!

 Belly Button in or out: In.

Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! 

Looking forward to: Moving, and our 14 week appointment soon!

10 Weeks..or so I thought

Finally the countdown to my first appointment is at T-0! Cody was able to take off of work to join me and share in the excitement, thankfully- because I was close to an anxiety attack in the exam room, why do they make you wait so long in there?!  Luckily Cody kept my mind off the ultrasound by talking aimlessly to me.

Once DR. Smith joined us for the appointment we went through all the health and family history questions {BORING}. The overall process of pregnancy, and what to expect at the remaining appointments.

Then it was time, we went into a different room where the ultrasound machine was and the nerves went into overload. What I was most afraid of, was that there was going to be nothing in there. That I was just making up everything in my head, the symptoms the hunger, the cravings. All just make-believe. So when Doctor Smith placed the Doppler on my belly and we were able to see the baby for the first time, it was magical! We could see the heart fluttering and the little arms and legs moving. Doctor Smith measured the baby’s heart rate and it was a normal 177 beats per minute, relief! But when Doctor Smith measured the baby itself we discovered that I was only 9 weeks preggo, not 10 as I had originally calculated. Doctor Smith said this was common, since I don’t know exactly when I ovulated or when the egg implanted. This revelation pushed my due date back 6 days to July 10^th.

Doctor snapped a couple pictures for my file, a couple for us to take home and we were off to enjoy the rest of the day with a new outlook on life!

We have slowly been telling friends and coworkers the good news and are looking forward to the next 30.14 weeks… {OR} 211 days… {OR} 5,064 hours… But who’s counting.

How far along: 9 Weeks, again {December 6^th}
Total weight gain: Movin on up, 6 lbs

Maternity clothes: No

Stretch marks: First sightings on the ladies, that’s what they get for gaining 2 sizes
Sleep: Crazy dreams with at least one potty break

Best moment this week:  Seeing our baby for the first time!

Miss Anything: Bloody Mary’s, extra spicy
Movement: Not feeling anything, but seeing our baby move on the ultrasound monitor was amazing!

Food cravings: Everything and anything! With extra salt!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Brushing my teeth is still tough
Gender: Don’t know yet!
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: Subsiding, less tired then the first weeks.

 Belly Button in or out: In.

Wedding rings on or off: On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!  

Looking forward to: Spending next week at my mommy’s and moving into our new house at the end of the month!