Half Baked (20 weeks)

How far along? 20 weeks

Baby size: Baby is the size of a mango 

Weight gain: 1 pound

Maternity clothes: Belly band and flowy shirts

Stretch marks: Nope 

Exercise: Walking...to the bathroom 20 times a day??? :)

Sleep: Great

Gender: Girl

Movement: I thought I felt her a few times this week...but still not completely confident that's what I'm feeling.

Wedding Ring: On 

Looking forward to: Warm weather and deciding on a name for this little girl! 

What I miss: Exercise and sleeping on my stomach

Food cravings:  Pizza 

Best moment this week: 2 snow days at home...relaxing! 

19 Weeks

How far along? 19 weeks 2 days

Baby size: Baby is the size of a tomato (9 oz and 7.9 in according to our doctors visit this week) 

Weight gain: I am up 1 pound as of Wednesday

Maternity clothes: Belly band on my jeans and my favorite leggings!

Stretch marks: Still lathering away. 

Exercise: Officially having to rest...at least for the next 2 months. Goodbye Zumba :(

Sleep: Great

Gender: Girl

Movement: Not yet...but we had an ultrasound this week and we got to see her moving all over the place. She's very active!! 

Wedding Ring: On 

Looking forward to: Winter being officially over! Bring on the warm weather!!!

What I miss: Not really missing much

Food cravings: I don't know if its stress or the baby...but I think I've had a Dr. Pepper almost everyday

Best moment this week: The presence of God in the midst of another trying week. Thank God its FRIDAY!!!

18 Weeks

How far along? 18 weeks 3 days

Baby size: Baby is the size of a sweet potato (6.7 oz and 5.59 in) 

Weight gain: I'm confident I have meet my starting weight...and more than likely past it :)

Maternity clothes: My stomach popped out this week, so yeah...the belly band has been my best friend.

Stretch marks: Still lathering away. 

Exercise: Hmm...does walking my dog count? 

Sleep: Starting to get used to this sleeping on my side thing. 

Gender: Girl

Movement: Not yet

Wedding Ring: On 

Looking forward to: We have an ultrasound on Wednesday! Can't wait to see her! 

What I miss: being able to stay up past 10:00

Food cravings: No cravings...but the baby told me she wanted a Dr. Pepper a few times this week, so of course I gave in

Best moment this week: A night of worship with All Sons and Daughters after the longest week ever and celebrating our first Valentine's Day as married people. 

Gender Reveal Party

Last Friday we had our Gender Reveal Party. It was so much fun and absolutely perfect. My doctor called a week before and had the results. We found out the most important part over the phone...that baby was completely healthy, and made them put the gender in an envelope. About 4-5 days later, I finally picked up the envelope and took it to my friends house. Her husband was the only one who knew and would fill the box. Can I tell you the torture of knowing someone knew what our baby was going to be for a full week before we did?!?!

My friends daughter made the cutest reveal box for us. Thank you Hanna!!! You'd never guess we kind of just threw this party together in about a weeks time. My friends are the best!

 

We asked everyone to come in blue or pink...

 Time for the big reveal....

We are so very excited about our baby girl! 

17 Weeks

How far along? 17 weeks

Baby size: Baby is the size of an onion 

Weight gain: Gained a pound...still a pound short of my starting weight, but doctor isn't worried. 

Maternity clothes: With the exception of the leggings, still in my normal clothes. I've started using the belly band...my jeans still button but this is just more comfortable sometimes

Stretch marks: Nope. 

Exercise: Zumba

Sleep: I've had a case insomnia the last few nights. Lots on my mind...

Gender: Girl

Movement: Still not feeling anything. I like to listen to her on the doppler though. She's got a great heartbeat...145 beats per minute to be exact. :)

Wedding Ring: On 

Looking forward to: Selling all the furniture in our guest room and starting this nursery! 

What I miss: Keeping my jeans buttoned all day!

Food cravings: No cravings

Best moment this week: Hearing her heartbeat and getting a great report at the doctor! 

16 Weeks

How far along? 16 weeks 4 days. 

Baby size: Baby is the size of an avocado (and now I want Chipotle chips and guacamole)

Weight gain: Not sure...but I think I might be back up to my 8 week appointment weight, thank goodness! 

Maternity clothes: With the exception of the leggings, still in my normal clothes. I've started using the belly band...my jeans still button but this is just more comfortable sometimes

Stretch marks: Nope. 

Exercise: Zumba

Sleep: Still pretty good. My stomach is no longer a sleeping option and my back won't be for long...I've got to figure out how to make this work on my sides.

Gender: It's a GIRL!!!! I was shocked! According to all the old wives tales, and the majority of my family and friends, it was for sure a boy. But I did have a dream a few weeks ago that it was a girl...so I guess the dream trumps the tales. :)

Movement: Not yet...at least not the baby. I do however feel these "growing pains" that feel like I just completed the most intense ab workout ever. I've been told its stretching pains...so that's what I'm going with. 

Wedding Ring: On and loose! 

Looking forward to: Selling all the furniture in our guest room and starting this nursery! 

What I miss:  I can't think of anything I'm really missing this week. Another great week! 

Food cravings: Still not craving a thing. 

Best moment this week: Finding out our baby is a GIRL!!! We had so much fun at our Gender Reveal Party. My friends are the best! More about the party soon. 

Now to decide a name. Only the most important decision EVER.... (well, at least this far in the game)