Baby Bird - 20 Weeks

Hello Everyone!

How far along? 20 Weeks

Total weight gain: Around 8 lbs.  starting to show:)

Maternity clothes? Still mostly jeans with my Bella band or leggings...tops aren't fitting too well anymore

Stretch marks? none yet…have been using Palmer's Cocoa Butter and that seems to be working nicely as a preventative measure:)

Sleep: Still restless in the early morning around 3-4am...otherwise sleeping pretty well

Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat again was nice :)

Miss Anything? Nothing really except not having heartburn 24/7

Movement: Have been feeling little wiggles

Food cravings: Not really...

Anything making you queasy or sick: No, feeling pretty good this week

Gender: Finding out tomorrow!  It is so exciting...part of me is so nervous to find out what the baby is! I'm still going back and forth on whether it is a girl or boy...my hubby is now convinced it's a boy

Labor Signs: Nope.

Symptoms: Just some joint pain and overall feeling cranky because of my heartburn.  I'm not sure if I've mentioned the reason for my heartburn - so you know I'm not just complaining!  I have a hiatal hernia, which causes heartburn pretty much all day everyday and I'm no longer able to take my daily medication so it has been very tough lately dealing with it.  On the other hand, I'm super thankful that is really the only thing bothering and I was lucky enough not to be sick! Ok...moving on :)

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: So excited for tomorrow!  Cranky at times this week...whoops

Looking forward to: Finding out the baby's gender tomorrow & can't believe Christmas is a week away!!

Check back Thursday for a video of our gender reveal party!! Can't wait!

Baby Bird - 19 Weeks

Hello!  Hope you all had a great weekend!  19 weeks & counting...

Hmmm...too tired to move the lamp?  I guess it's adding a nice glow...whoops

How far along? 19 Weeks

Total weight gain: 6 lbs. since last appointment...warning tmi: I guarantee about 5+ lbs of that is now in my bra...I mean seriously?! 

Maternity clothes? Mostly jeans with my Bella band or leggings

Stretch marks? none yet…have been using Palmer's Cocoa Butter and that seems to be working nicely as a preventative measure:)

Sleep: Restless the past week or so.  I've been waking up at 3am or 4am every morning just wide awake...so annoying!  I've also been pretty uncomfortable but pillows seem to be helping...I'm looking into a pregnancy pillow thats been recommended

Best moment this week: Decorating for Christmas and ordering our gender reveal cake!  Of course we don't know whether it will be pink or blue yet but all of the other details are set and ready to go for the 19th!

Miss Anything? Normal sleeping

Movement: Felt a few wiggles and I swear there was one little pow (kick)

Food cravings: Not really... although I am drinking enough organic milk that I should buy some stock in the farms it comes from

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really...still the brushing teeth race in the mornings...

Gender: Next week! Next week! Next week! Can't wait! 

Labor Signs: Nope.

Symptoms: Some ligament pain, which my nurse sister informed me that there was indeed nothing wrong with me and the baby wasn't pulling away from my body...

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Next week's sonogram! Christmas coming sooo soon!

This is what happens when you ask your hubby to just take the picture already...and he grabs the cat and poses her!

Baby Bird - 18 Weeks

Hello! I can't believe 18 weeks have flown by so quickly! The anticipation of knowing if the baby is a boy or girl in 14 days is killing me - I can't wait!! The house has been slowly transitioning into Christmas decorations, a fresh Christmas tree, and plenty of Christmas music!  Our board and batten is completely done and I love it!  I'm hoping to get a gallery wall of pictures up there shortly.  On to this past week's progress...just be warned belly may appear bigger in picture than in real life...also not sure why this picture is blurry

How far along? 18 Weeks

Total weight gain: 6 lbs. so far

Maternity clothes? I've been switching between my normal jeans and maternity jeans depending on the day and outfit 

Stretch marks? none yet…have been using Palmer's Cocoa Butter and that seems to be working nicely as a preventative measure:)

Sleep: Love our new mattress!  We ordered one from Macy's and it's been awesome so far...nice and supportive but plush and comfy.  Definitely having weird, vivid dreams and also waking up for an hour at a time just staring at the ceiling...that's gotta stop!

Best moment this week: Starting to feel little wiggles here and here...also getting a reindeer sippy cup for the little bambino from Target(ok so that was like two weeks ago but I just remembered it)...one can never be too prepared for next Christmas! 

Miss Anything? Not really

Movement: Felt a few wiggles...nothing too strong yet but I'm pretty sure it's the little one wiggling all around

Food cravings: Last night, my hubby came home with F'reals...milkshakes from QuickChek and it was so yummy! Other than that, just avocado whenever I can:)

Anything making you queasy or sick: Brushing my teeth has really been getting to me in the mornings...it's pretty much the how-fast-can-you-brush-without-gagging routine

Gender: Ahhh two weeks!!  I can't wait...everyone keeps saying girl but either way I won't be shocked (I say that as if it'll be a monkey)..I'm totally ok with boy or girl...although I would kind of miss headbands and tutu's...we'll see soon enough!

Labor Signs: Nope.

Symptoms: Heartburn but my headaches seemed to have gotten milder which is nice

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and super excited for Christmas! I can't believe it's only 20 days away...

Looking forward to: Decorating the tree for Christmas in our new home!

Leaving you with a close up of this week's chalkboard:

Did anyone else forget to take a Christmas picture?  I did and I'm bummed...too late to order? hmmm...

Baby Bird - 17 Weeks

Hello everyone!  Hope you all had a great & yummy Thanksgiving!  A few days ago I woke up and it seemed like my belly was finally showing :)  There's definitely a difference between this week and last week.  

How far along? 17 Weeks

Total weight gain: Not sure...going tomorrow for some blood work so we'll see...

Maternity clothes? Some here and there

Stretch marks? none yet…hopefully it stays that way!

Sleep: Pretty good...got some new holiday flannel sheets from Target...I think it's helping me sleep...visions of sugar plums...:)

Best moment this week: Thanksgiving with my family...so yummy

Miss Anything? Taking a shower without getting out and having to sit on the bed afterwards because I'm lightheaded...highly attractive lol

Movement: I swear I've felt little flutters...hopefully they'll continue then I'll really know!

Food cravings: Not really...

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, still feeling good

Gender: Four more weeks and we find out...I've been leaning more towards boy this week for some reason

Labor Signs: Nope.

Symptoms: Headaches, heartburn, some dizziness

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and still enjoying the whole experience so far...definitely looking forward to the holidays!

Looking forward to: The anticipation of knowing what the baby is is killing me! I can't wait!

My hubby and I have been working on our diy board and batten in the entry way.  It's almost done and I can't wait to show pictures.  It did end yesterday when I came home from a jewelry party and my hubby had put up the boards himself and I kindly said it would drive me up the wall everyday I see it because a few of them were crooked...that led to a crowbar ripping boards off the wall around 11pm...whoops...he did a good job after all was done! Pictures coming shortly...

Hope you have a great week & thanks for reading!

Baby Bird - 16 Weeks

How far along? 16 Weeks

Total weight gain: 6-7 lbs at my drs. visit

Maternity clothes? Some here and there

Stretch marks? none yet…hopefully it stays that way!

Sleep: Finally got a humidifier...excited about that :)  Have been sleeping okay but waking up with headaches

Best moment this week: Some fun shopping dates and seeing my college roomie Teresa!!

Miss Anything? Eating salsa (or anything for that matter) without getting heartburn

Movement: Not that I can feel yet...maybe by the end of the week??

Food cravings: Not really...but really looking forward to yummy Thanksgiving food!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, still feeling good

Gender: A couple more weeks and we will know...we keep going back and forth...I'm 60% girl 40% boy

Labor Signs: Nope.

Symptoms: Headaches & heartburn

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and enjoying the whole experience so far...definitely looking forward to the holidays!

Looking forward to: Thanksgiving!!! Mmmm can't wait! 

Here's a close up of my 16 week chalkboard:

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Baby Bird - 15 Weeks

How far along? 15 Weeks

Total weight gain: Still around 4- 5 lbs. I think because for some reason my old jeans are fitting again

Maternity clothes? Not yet but prepared :)

Stretch marks? none yet…hopefully it stays that way!

Sleep: Good for the most part...definitely need to get a humidifier...my throat has been super dry and I'm consistently stuffy 

Best moment this week: Getting ready for some diy projects around the house...I see board and batten in my future

Miss Anything? Certain foods that are on the "no" list

Movement: Not that I can feel yet but one week closer to hopefully feeling something

Food cravings: Not really...but still loving hamburgers

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope feeling good this week!

Gender: A couple more weeks and we will know!

Labor Signs: Nope.

Symptoms: My back has been bothering me a lot this week

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and enjoying the whole experience so far

Looking forward to: Drs. appt on Thursday...hopefully hearing the heartbeat again

Hoping to have a diy board and batten post by the end of this week!

Baby Bird - 14 Weeks

This post is a little late for the week and as I'm writing this snow is coming down outside...I'm so not ready for the snow!! This week marks 14 weeks for Baby Bird.  Unfortunately, the chalkboard didn't photograph too well...I'll have to freshen it up with some chalkboard paint this week.

On to our 14 week picture & updates :)

How far along? 14 Weeks

Total weight gain: I'm guessing still around 5 lbs. 

Maternity clothes? No but I bought some new jeans, shirts, and sweaters which I'm excited about...jeans are a bit too big still, but my old jeans are fitting nicely with the Be Maternity Beband from Target 

Stretch marks? none yet…hopefully it stays that way!

Sleep: Good for the most part

Best moment this week: Shopping for some new clothes with my mom and sister

Miss Anything? Nope...feeling good this week

Movement: Not that I can feel yet hopefully soon

Food cravings: Anything with avocado mmmm

Anything making you queasy or sick: Yes actually and I hope my hubby reads this...frying eggs in the morning...gross-o-rama

Gender: Don’t know yet…we find out Dec. 19th...still going back and forth but I'm leaning towards girl

Labor Signs: Nope.

Symptoms: Heartburn...is laziness a symptom? :)

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy...can't believe it's already the second trimester

Looking forward to: Black Friday shopping...Christmas...Thanksgiving food...Modern Family...painting the chalkboard with some new paint...just to name a few things :)

Have a great week!