19 Weeks

How far along? 19 Weeks
How big is the baby? Baby is the size of a mango! 6.5 inches, 10 ounces approx.
Total weight gain: 12 pounds...EEKS!!! I gotta get that under control!
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes are my best friend!
Stretch marks? No new ones ;)
Sleep: Sleep is rough, even with my maternity pillow.  Sadly, most mornings I wake up with some soreness from sleeping the wrong way. 
Best moment this week: I got to hear my baby's heartbeat again and see the baby again.  Eric got to see and hear the baby for the first time and it was absolutely amazing! Heart rate was between 148 and 163 throughout the appointment.  Baby was moving a lot and doing things that normal babies at this stage of development don't do.  Also, the baby is 8 days bigger in size than it should be! Looks like it's taking after daddy. :)
Miss Anything?  I honestly miss motivation and miss working out. 
Movement: Starting to feel movement.  The feelings are light, but often. This is a VERY active baby. 
Food cravings: Sweetarts, cuties clementines, and chicken.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  My aversions have gone away for the most part.
Labor Signs: No, luckily not.  
Symptoms:  Feeling super fat, tired, little bit of acne, started "showing", pretty moody, round ligament pains.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Definitely moody. I get misty a lot, and angry easily. And then I get sad too. 
Looking forward to: I am looking forward to getting bigger and bigger and looking for sure pregnant! And I hope it's only my belly getting bigger and bigger, not my entire body. :)

17 Weeks

How far along? 17 Weeks
How big is the baby? Depending on the site I look at, baby is the size of an onion or a sweet potato.
Total weight gain: 6-7 pounds depending on the day
Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes are my best friend!
Stretch marks? No new ones ;)
Sleep: Sleep is hard some nights.  I tend to wake up a lot throughout the night due to being uncomfortable. 
Best moment this week: No new baby developments or anything cool. Just excited to know my baby can start hearing my voice. :)
Miss Anything?  I honestly miss motivation and miss working out. 
Movement: No movement yet. 
Food cravings: Sweetarts, cuties clementines, and chicken.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  My aversions have gone away for the most part.
Labor Signs: No, luckily not.  
Symptoms:  Feeling super fat, tired, little bit of acne, started "showing", pretty moody, round ligament pains.
Wedding rings on or off? On. In fact, thanks to the cooler weather they're actually too loose on me.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Definitely moody. I get misty a lot, and angry easily. And then I get sad too. 
Looking forward to: I want to feel movement and I cannot wait to get to see my baby again at my 19 week sonogram.

16 Weeks

How far along? 16 Weeks
How big is the baby? I believe the sites I look at say the baby is the size of an avocado right now!
Total weight gain: 6-7 pounds depending on the day
Maternity clothes? Yes definitely more comfortable in maternity now. I can still pull off some non maternity shirts, but I definitely need maternity pants.
Stretch marks? No new ones ;)
Sleep: Sleep is hard some nights.  I tend to wake up a lot throughout the night due to being uncomfortable. 
Best moment this week: Being told I finally look pregnant. By multiple people.
Miss Anything?  I miss being motivated. All I want to do is sit on the couch, watch TV and cuddle with Lexus. I honestly don't have the drive to do anything at all, and that isn't like me.
Movement: No movement yet. 
Food cravings: Sweetarts, cuties clementines, and chicken.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  My aversions have gone away for the most part.
Labor Signs: No, luckily not.  
Symptoms:  Feeling super fat, tired, little bit of acne, started "showing", pretty moody, round ligament pains.
Wedding rings on or off? On. In fact, thanks to the cooler weather they're actually too loose on me.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Definitely moody. I get misty a lot, and angry easily. And then I get sad too. 
Looking forward to: I want to feel movement and I cannot wait to get to see my baby again at my 19 week sonogram.

14 Weeks

How far along? 14 Weeks
How big is the baby? Depending on the site I look at, the baby is the size of a naval orange or a lemon!!
Total weight gain: 4-5 pounds depending on the day. However, I haven't weighed myself since my last doctor's appointment so it could be more by now.
Maternity clothes? Wearing my belly band but no maternity clothes yet. Things are definitely getting tighter. Started with just my work pants, but now my jeans are tighter.
Stretch marks? No new ones ;)
Sleep: Sleep is difficult. Got a snoogle to help me try to get comfortable, but it isn't quite working yet. 
Best moment this week: Officially hitting my second trimester. Knowing I hit that milestone felt really good.
Miss Anything?  I miss being motivated. All I want to do is sit on the couch, watch TV and cuddle with Lexus. I honestly don't have the drive to do anything at all, and that isn't like me.
Movement: I thought I felt some movement a few weeks ago, but haven't felt any since. I am really looking forward to feeling movement! 
Food cravings: Sweetarts, cheese fries, chicken tenders.  Those are the big contenders.  Get urges for other stuff every once in a while, but those are the major ones. Oh actually, cuties clementines and kiwi. Craving those big time.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Red meat, coffee, the smell that old cars emit...the gassy smell.
Labor Signs: Luckily no! This baby has a lot longer to cook!  
Symptoms:  Feeling super fat, tired, little bit of acne, still some nausea, still very bloated which I thought would go away by now but it hasn't, and pretty moody.
Wedding rings on or off? On. In fact, thanks to the cooler weather they're actually too loose on me.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Definitely moody. I get misty a lot, and angry easily. And then I get sad too.
Looking forward to: I want to feel movement, I want to have my belly pop, I want to finally feel like I am in the clear and this baby is healthy and safe.

12 Weeks

How far along? 12 Weeks
How big is the baby? Depending on the site I look at, the baby is the size of a peach or a large plum!!
Total weight gain: 4-5 pounds depending on the day. I guess that isn't TOO bad, but that's only if I keep that rate up the whole pregnancy...which I doubt I will.
Maternity clothes? Wearing my belly band but no maternity clothes yet
Stretch marks? No new ones ;)
Sleep: Some nights are harder to sleep through the night than others. 
Best moment this week: Feeling what I thought might be a flutter of the baby inside me! If that really was what I thought it was, wow that's amazing.  Also, REALLY looking forward to being in my second trimester in only a week!
Miss Anything?  Brain cells...I have had SO many pregnancy brain moments this week. From messing something up at work (not good AT all, but luckily it was small) to forgetting the words to Rudolph (who does that?!?!?)
Movement: I felt what I think was a flutter the other day as I was standing next to my bed. It could have been something else, but based on what I have been told, I think it was a flutter. I know this baby is moving a lot based on my ultrasound!
Food cravings: I am not sure if I am CRAVING things so much as just really want certain things at different times. I have been on a big sweetart quest. Chicken tenders and fries are still pretty much my number one addiction. And soft pretzels are still kind of on my mind all the time. But no cravings yet that would make me leave my house at 3 in the morning.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Red meat and coffee. 
Labor Signs: Luckily no! This baby has a lot longer to cook!  
Symptoms:  Feeling SO fat. Bloated/weight gain isn't fun. I want my belly to officially "pop" so I feel pregnant and not just fat. I am craving some foods, and exhaustion is probably my number one symptom. Still don't have much motivation/energy to do anything.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am happy and moody. I think it really just depends on the day. Well...actually maybe moody. I got so excited the other day thinking about Christmas that I started crying. Normal?
Looking forward to: Making this pregnancy public, being in my second trimester, getting a belly bump, omg there is just SO much I am looking forward to!

11 Weeks

How far along? 11 Weeks
How big is the baby? Depending on the site I look at, the baby is the size of a lime or a large plum!!
Total weight gain: 5 pounds so far I think.  Gotta get that under control!
Maternity clothes? Wearing my belly band but no maternity clothes yet
Stretch marks? No new ones ;)
Sleep: Some nights are harder to sleep through the night than others. 
Best moment this week: Seeing and hearing my baby! It was the most amazing sight ever to see the baby moving around and kicking. The baby's heart rate was 161 which is very good!
Miss Anything?  I miss having energy.  I feel lazy all the time. I also miss having a normal appetite. Lately I want to eat EVERYTHING in sight!
Movement: I have yet to feel any movement, but I know the baby is moving a ton! I saw it at my appointment.
Food cravings: Breakfast foods - mainly egg sandwiches. Also really still on chicken tenders with french fries. Soft pretzels are also still on my mind a lot!
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Red meat and coffee. 
Labor Signs: Luckily no! This baby has a lot longer to cook!  
Symptoms:  Luckily the nausea and exhaustion partially subsided. So now I am just bloated, emotional, have cravings, and go to the bathroom more often than usual. The acne seems to be clearing up some too. :)
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am happy and moody. I think it really just depends on the day.
Looking forward to: Finally making this pregnancy public news!

10 Weeks

How far along? 10 Weeks
How big is the baby? (Depending on the site I look at) Baby is the size of a key lime or a kumquat!
Total weight gain: 3-5 pounds so far I think. To be honest though, not sure. I tend not to weigh myself.
Maternity clothes? FINALLY got a belly band! So no, not in maternity clothes yet. But I am wearing the band to make my normal clothes fit.
Stretch marks? No new ones ;)
Sleep: Been very tired and have not had too much trouble sleeping through the night. 
Best moment this week: Realizing I only had one week until my first sonogram!
Miss Anything?  I miss having energy.  I am just so lazy all the time. I especially miss having the energy to work out.
Movement: Have not felt any movement yet, but I hear that the baby is now moving. Kicking and tumbling even!
Food cravings: Breakfast foods are keeping number 1 on my cravings list. I think that will not go anywhere this pregnancy.  Whataburger chicken tenders meal, pretty much ANY chicken tenders and French fries, soft pretzels, and sweetarts.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Still can't do red meat and this week I started having an aversion to the smell of coffee. Looks like it's time to switch to tea! 
Labor Signs: Luckily no! This baby has a lot longer to cook!  
Symptoms:  Luckily the nausea and exhaustion partially subsided. So now I am just bloated, emotional, have cravings, and go to the bathroom more often than usual. The acne seems to be clearing up some too. :)
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am happy and moody. I think it really just depends on the day.
Looking forward to: Less than one week until my first sonogram!!!!

9 Weeks

Picture is from around when we first found out, but I wanted it in the blog somewhere :)

How far along? 9 Weeks
How big is the baby? Size of a prune (but not shriveled)
Total weight gain: 3-5 pounds depending on the day and depending on if I drank enough water that day. I AM going to start working out again. Can't gain this much weight already.
Maternity clothes? No, but I want to start wearing them just for how comfortable they are. Still haven't invested in a belly band, REALLY need to.
Stretch marks? No new ones ;)
Sleep: Absolutely exhausted, and luckily able to sleep most nights through the night. Except when I get up for the bathroom. :) 
Best moment this week: Telling our extended family that we're pregnant and hearing all their reactions.
Miss Anything?  I really miss having the energy to do things. Anything, like shower. I just am SO tired ALL the time.
Movement: The little nugget isn't moving yet. Just my rumbly tummy!
Food cravings: Breakfast foods are keeping number 1 on my cravings list. I think that will not go anywhere this pregnancy.  However, item of the week, sweetarts and Whataburger Chicken Tenders meal. YUM!
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Still can't do red meat. 
Labor Signs: Luckily no! This baby has a lot longer to cook!  
Symptoms:  Having to pee all day long,  super emotional, cravings, bloated, tenderness, lil bit of acne (sad day for me), some morning sickness, and exhaustion.  Nothing I can't handle! Symptoms mean it's a good pregnancy, right? :)
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I would say both again.  I am a happy/moody girl. And tired. Is tired a mood?
Looking forward to: I cannot wait until my first sonogram. It is a little over a week away. Hearing the heartbeat will be amazing.

8 Weeks

How far along? 8 Weeks
How big is the baby? Size of a grape/green olive
Total weight gain: 3-4 pounds depending on the day and depending on if I drank enough water that day. 
Maternity clothes? I DID wear maternity leggings the other day. SO comfortable! Might be investing in a belly band soon though. My pants are WAY too tight.
Stretch marks? No new ones ;)
Sleep: Exhausted most of the time, but able to sleep through the night most nights 
Best moment this week: No moments stand out to me
Miss Anything?  I miss not being able to workout hard and I miss having the energy to do things!
Movement: The little nugget isn't moving yet. Just my rumbly tummy!
Food cravings: Breakfast foods are still my number one best friend.  Most specifically eggs.  Boneless buffalo wings from Chilis also made their debut.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Brisket still, yuck. And honestly, most red meat is not getting along with me right now.
Labor Signs: Luckily no! This baby has a lot longer to cook!  
Symptoms:  Having to pee all day long,  super emotional, cravings, bloated, tenderness, lil bit of acne (sad day for me), some morning sickness, and exhaustion.  Nothing I can't handle! Symptoms mean it's a good pregnancy, right? :)
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Depends on the day. Some days I am moody, some days I am happy. Depends on what commercials come on TV.
Looking forward to: My first sonogram! I cannot wait to hear that baby's heartbeat. I am also looking forward to hitting that safety zone and be able to tell all our friends and family!

7 Weeks

Excited little nephew!!!

Despite his face, he is actually very excited about being a big cousin

How far along? 7 Weeks
Total weight gain: 3 pounds so far total, but I assume that is mainly due to bloating seeing as how my baby is the size of a raspberry 
Maternity clothes? Not in maternity clothes yet, but wondering if I should invest in a belly band. This bloating is making a belt and pants that clasp SUPER uncomfortable!
Stretch marks? No new ones ;)
Sleep: Exhausted most of the time, but able to sleep through the night most nights 
Best moment this week: Learning that our baby has grown to be the size of a raspberry and is growing his/her little fingers and toes!
Miss Anything?  Still missing not being able to get my HR over 160! Also, I miss not looking like a swollen blueberry
Movement: The little nugget isn't moving yet. Just my rumbly tummy!
Food cravings: Breakfast foods are still my number one best friend.  Most specifically eggs.  I am also really enjoying Chick-Fil-A chicken biscuits! They soothe my stomach.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Brisket. BLEH!
Labor Signs: Luckily no! This baby has a lot longer to cook!  
Symptoms:  Having to pee all day long,  super emotional, cravings, bloated, tenderness, lil bit of acne (sad day for me), some morning sickness, and exhaustion.  Nothing I can't handle! Symptoms mean it's a good pregnancy, right? :)
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Can I be happy AND moody? I would say this week I am a little more moody than previous weeks, but that's just because I am stressed and have a lot on my plate. No big deal!
Looking forward to: My first sonogram! I cannot wait to hear that baby's heartbeat. I am also looking forward to hitting that safety zone and be able to tell all our friends and family!

5 Weeks 5 Days

I am just head over heels excited to be pregnant.  I have waited a long time for this, and it's finally happening and everything is falling into place. I start a new job Monday which makes me anxious, but excited to be able to provide for my growing family!  It's still too early to make it public, I guess I'm superstitious in that way, but I want to document this journey so I have started my blog up once again! The blog used to be about wedding, then recipes/working out, and now it will be about my family. My exciting, growing family of three (maybe more, we won't know that for quite awhile!)

Happy couple pre-baby/pregnancy

By the time I actually post this blog, I'll be further along, but I am sure some people will want to read through old posts and look at them.  So many people have adorable pregnancy/maternity blogs and such cute photo shoots. So I am going to attempt to document everything as well, but there are just so many different forums to do it on, it will be very hard. I will, however, thank Pinterest for giving me LOTS of motivation for this!


How far along? 5 Weeks 5 daysTotal weight gain: 3 pounds so far, but I assume that is mainly due to bloating seeing as how my baby is the size of a sweet pea Maternity clothes? Not in maternity clothes yet. Wore a pair of maternity leggings though just because they were the only leggings I had, and they felt AMAZING! So much freedom :)Stretch marks? No new ones ;)Sleep: Exhausted all the time, yet can't get a solid night's sleep a single night. Best moment this week:  Best moment so far would just be going everyday knowing we're pregnant and getting closer to when we can tell everyone and are in the "safety" zone!Miss Anything?  I miss being able to get my HR over 160!        Movement: The only thing moving is my belly and rumbly tummy!Food cravings: For being not far along at all, I am getting some intense cravings! Breakfast foods (eggs specifically) and shrimp tacos are two things I cannot seem to get enough of! Subway flatbread turkey is also something I keep wanting. My ideal day would be eggs for breakfast, Subway turkey flatbread for lunch and shrimp tacos for dinner! YUMMM!Anything making you queasy or sick:  Feeling a tad sick by some strong food smells in places like cafeterias. Also got a bout of nausea from grilled veggies (weird) and when our kitchen filled with smoke. Little baby bridge did NOT like the kitchen on fire!Labor Signs: Luckily no! This baby has a lot longer to cook!  Symptoms:  Having to pee all day long,  super emotional, cravings, bloated, tenderness, and exhaustion.  Wedding rings on or off? OnHappy or Moody most of the time: I would say mostly happy, but I do randomly get tear-y eyed at the most random things. Stressed and nervous though. Being pregnant and starting a new job makes for a stressful mama!Looking forward to: Pretty much the whole experience. I cannot wait for our first sonogram. I am so excited to start showing! We are so early on in the pregnancy that really I look forward to everything and it's hard to narrow it down to just a few things.