19 weeks

 

How far along? 19 weeks 

Total weight gain: Closer to 7 lbs. now.
Maternity clothes? No but it's about time to start looking...

Sleep: Still sleeping hard!

Best moment this week: Having a great interview, with a great company, crossing our fingers!
Miss anything? Sleeping on my stomach.
Movement: Definitely feeling Baby C now all the time, love LOVE love it!!!
Food cravings: Same (bad stuff) forcing good stuff :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Sometimes I get queasy in the morning when brushing my teeth because I'm so hungry already.

Showing: Yes, I'm showing but I am still excited for a more pronounced bump.

Gender: Still think it's probably a boy! Been checking out manly nurseries now.
Labor signs: No
Symptoms: Nothing really to report. Feeling pretty normal with the exception of the flutters from inside the belly and feeling bigger than I normally do.
Belly button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time:HAPPY, Chris comes home on SATURDAY!!!! YAY!!

Looking forward to: Finding out the sex of the baby and seeing Chris hear the heartbeat for the first time in person.
Baby's fruit size: Baby C is the size of a large heirloom tomato (length: 6 inches, head to bottom)

Journal Entry:

Chris comes home on Saturday and me and Baby C could not be more excited! I can't wait to do all the mundane things that couples usually do together that we haven't been able to do for so long. Picking him up from the airport will be really exciting!! Work has been absolutely amazing with the news of our relocating. My boss is so supportive and I have had multiple recommendations from people which is so nice. I have also had some decent luck with the job search. One company in particular is moving full speed ahead. I have one-two more interviews but the outlook is good. I also have another interview lined up in Minneapolis. Let's keep our fingers crossed that I lock something down soon so we don't feel guilty about buying Baby C lots of presents :)

18 weeks

How far along? 18 weeks 

Total weight gain: Around the same 5-7 pounds.
Maternity clothes? No
Sleep: Still sleeping hard!

Best moment this week: Thinking that I felt the baby. Could have been mistaken but it's exciting to know I should be feeling some flutters around this time!
Miss anything? Properly fitting pants, lol
Movement: Not yet, or maybe. Hard to tell...could be!
Food cravings: Anything bad for me. Really having to fight that and throw in salads and fruit.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!
Showing: Yes, you can tell in most clothes that something is going on now, yay!

Gender: I think it's a boy now due to all the myths matching up...starting to think of boy names too!
Labor signs: No
Symptoms: More patience still and STILL leg cramps. Ugh.
Belly button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time:HAPPY, Chris comes home in 10 days! wahoo!
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby for SURE and finding out the sex AND my baby shower.
Baby's fruit size: Baby C is the length of a bell pepper and 5.5 inches head to bottom! 

Journal Entry:

This week has been much slower than last, thankfully! Work is calming down and I'm working on transitioning items to my other team members since I'll be leaving soon. Still no word on when but I'm hopeful because no matter what things are starting to take shape. I'm sad to leave NC and the people I love here (mom is already starting to have a really hard time) but I'm trying to focus on the positive. A house to call our own, living under the same roof with Chris and decorating. Plus, fall and the string of holidays that follow are well on their way. I hope it's beautiful in Minneapolis. 

17 weeks

How far along? 17 weeks
Total weight gain: According to doctor's office I was right about the 5lbs. Not sure how many now but maybe a few more.
Maternity clothes? No
Sleep: Sleeping soundly, can hardly get out of bed in the morning.
Best moment this week:Nothing as of yet...
Miss anything? I do miss the glass of wine here and there.
Movement: Not yet, but soon I HOPE!!
Food cravings: Salt. With a dash of salt.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still no queasiness.
Showing: There is a little something I can tell, others still seem to see no action.
Gender:Refocusing on either, vs. just a girl. Not sure if it's a boy or a girl but can't wait to find out!
Labor signs: No
Symptoms: Still have nightly leg cramps, but other that my patience is getting better, thankfully!
Belly button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!For reasons below in the journal entry.
Looking forward to: Seeing my husband's face and finding out the gender!
Baby's fruit size: Size of a turnip! 5 inches now, wowza :)

Journal Entry:

Work has been crazy! Which I guess in a way is a blessing because it's great distraction from everything else going on in our lives. Like a true blue Domestic Goddess that I am, I managed to land us a place to live in Minneapolis too! Move in date is October 1 and plans for Chris to move up there are coming along. I am hoping to go with him but may stick out in NC till the third week in October. I am still job searching and speaking of which, gave my notice at work. It was bittersweet. Chris gave us all a scare with surgery overseas due to a kidney stone. All in all it was one CRAZY week. I've been trying to keep calm as to not disturb Baby C!

16 weeks

How far along? 16 weeks
Total weight gain: Up to 5 pounds now according to my scale, should get a more accurate account tomorrow at the doctor's office.
Maternity clothes? No
Sleep: I'm a zombie. Haven't slept in days...
Best moment this week: I know it will be tomorrow when I get to hear the heartbeat at my 4 mo. checkup!
Miss anything? My sanity. All the moving changes and logistics has my head spinning.
Movement: Not yet, but soon I HOPE!!
Food cravings: Craving nothing in particular which is the problem. Hungry but don't know for what most of the time.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Mornings I feel a little queasy due to hunger pains. Need to have a light bedtime snack probably, baby C gets hungry!
Showing: Feel bigger but not looking noticeably pregnant
Gender: Majority of the time I still think it's a girl. Should know in 4 weeks! Can't wait!!
Labor signs: No
Symptoms: Still no patience and my legs are soooo crampy. Restless leg syndrome on steroids.
Belly button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time:Lately I've been pretty happy! Had some good leaps this week in terms of jobs and a place to live. I'm feeling positive.
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby squirm around! (still) and finding out the sex!
Baby's fruit size: Size of an avocado! (4.5 inches head to bottom) *I was wrong last week. Last week it was the size of an apple and 2.5

15 weeks

How far along? 15 weeks
Total weight gain: Still around 3 pounds
Maternity clothes? No
Sleep: Sleeping like a rock again and it's great!
Best moment this week: Getting flowers from Chris all the way from Germany!
Miss anything? I am still really missing sushi...
Movement: Not yet, but soon I hear!
Food cravings: Still loving things that are salty. I also love protein at every meal.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not queasy but lately it's been hard to choke down vegetables.
Showing: still not showing in clothes really and I think last week I may have jumped the gun a bit on what I was seeing. I think any "bump" I was feeling was more my dinner not yet digested. :(
Gender: Starting to doubt myself that it's a girl. Have to stop looking up myths!
Labor signs: No
Symptoms: I've found myself having a lot less patience than usual, which if you know me, was not much to begin with. I try to swallow it as I know it's hormones.
Belly button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time: I've had a positive attitude lately and feel that I'm getting better and adjusting to our transitional period. I've learned to believe that everything will work out in the end.
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby squirm around!
Baby's fruit size: Size of a turnip! (5 inches head to bottom)

Journal Entry:

Nothing much new to report. In fact I'm starting to think this blog is getting rather boring. Status Quo is all I really have to report it seems. I have been running again and it still feels great. Still keeping it at around 2 miles to not overdo it, but it's been good to mix with yoga as well. I think that being active during my pregnancy has helped keep my energy up. I am still a little night owl, falling asleep anywhere between 12 and 12:30 at night. Work is crazy busy but the big news this week is Chris is half way done with his Germany trip! I also have a feeling that the latter half is going to go faster. Over the weekend he bought the baby a sweet lamb blanket that I can't wait to put in little Baby C's crib from his or her dad's trip to Germany.  :) So thoughtful!

14 weeks

How far along? 14 weeks
Total weight gain: 3 lbs. since check-up according to my scale
Maternity clothes? No
Sleep: Now I can fall asleep but I can't STAY asleep to save my life, toss & turn!
Best moment this week: Getting back to running! I'm starting slow but it feels great.
Miss anything? Chris as usual :)
Movement: Not yet
Food cravings: Anything salty. Ice-cream? No thanks, I'll take a baked potato.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Showing: not really in day clothes but there is definitely something starting now...clothes are much more snug than they have been feeling. I feel like I'm entering that awkward phase where I just feel and look like I ate too much!
Gender: Still convinced it's a girl.
Labor signs: No
Symptoms: Nothing really to report.
Belly button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time: it flops back & forth ;) Some days I'm stressed w/ all our transitions.
Looking forward to: Hitting the half way point and finding out the gender.
Baby's fruit size:Back to normal fruit...a lemon! (3.5 inches from head to bottom!)

Journal Entry:

I feel like things are starting to look up. I'm getting accustomed to my new commute from my mom's house and have my weekly routine down to a nice science. Only altering it to do different things with friends to help fill the time while Chris is still in Germany training. I'm very thankful we can communicate like we do, but going into our fourth week is rough, knowing we are almost just half way through. I'll feel better when it's on the downward slope and the countdown can begin. I think we're solidifying some decisions that have been up in the air regarding our future and that puts me at ease to have somewhat of a plan. I'm also really excited about Fall! I can't wait for some cooler weather, clothing layers, crock pot recipes, football back on the TV and warm drinks like hot chocolate! My birthday is also not too far away and this year being pregnant makes that all the more special.

13 weeks

How far along? 13 weeks
Total weight gain: 0 lbs. at last check-up
Maternity clothes? No
Sleep: Haven't been able to fall asleep the last few days to save my life!
Best moment this week: Getting a pair of TOMS!
Miss anything? Wine.
Movement: Not yet.
Food cravings: No strong cravings.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Showing: not reallllly, pants still fit fine :(
Gender: I have a feeling it's a girl
Labor signs: No
Symptoms: not too much to report
Belly button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time: happy :)
Looking forward to: Putting together cute maternity outfits
Baby's fruit size:size of a medium shrimp. Which is perplexing since last week it was a lime...hmm.

Journal Entry:

This week has been pretty uneventful with the exception that I had to make a visit to the dentist. I wanted to make sure I had a healthy mouth as they say it can effect the baby. Turns out I needed a root canal (ouch!) and another cavity filled. I took care of that on Wednesday and my teeth are still sore. Other than that, I'm excited to relax over the weekend and to try a few new yoga class's. I usually always go to Vinyasa but I'm going to try my first prenatal class on Friday, wahoo!

12 weeks

How far along? 12 weeks
Total weight gain: 0 lbs.
Maternity clothes? No
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Pretty good lately
Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat on my tummy!
Miss anything? Sushi!
Movement: Not yet.
Food cravings: No strong cravings.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Showing: Feeling "thicker" in the tummy area, no one can really tell as of yet...
Gender: Still waiting patiently for our mid-pregnancy ultrasound
Labor signs: No
Symptoms: sometimes feel my uterus stretching!
Belly button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time: This has been a happy week!
Looking forward to: Showing!
Baby's fruit size: Lime

Journal Entry:


This week was a good week. Work has been busy and they upgraded my cubicle to a manager's cube! I'm loving the new space and being occupied. It makes it a little easier since Chris is still in Germany. Good news there...he's going into his third week and for some reason that makes me feel like we are making progress. :) Hearing the heartbeat on my tummy was also really cool, it took her a minute to find it and it scared me to death. But our doctor assured me it was because he or she is just so tiny still. I've done a little crib searching and I think I'm leaning towards white, boy or girl.