Bump It Up - 18 Weeks

How far along: 18 weeks

Gender: Boy. 

Weight gain: 9 lbs.

Maternity clothes: I'm still wearing all regular clothing, but only 2 pairs of really stretchy jeans will still button. Otherwise I'm using long camisoles to cover up my unbuttoned pants. All my shirts still fit well enough though.

Stretch marks: No, but my belly has started to itch like the dickens. 

Belly button in or out: In

Work Outs: Zero. Still fending off that cold.

Sleep: I am so sore when I wake up. Ouch.

Best moment this week: Feeling strong movement.

Worst moment this week: Being sick. 

Miss anything: Beer on the patio. 

Movement: Yes! Some strong random kicks. 

Cravings: None

Queasy or sick: This whole week I've just felt crappy.

Looking forward to: Feeling him move all the time!

I Just Want to Remember

Brandon and me at a castle in Scotland.

I'm not very big yet, but I already have trouble sleeping. I get very uncomfortable and toss and turn a lot at night now. Well last night was no different, and as I was rolling around I managed to completely uncover and wake myself up. Next thing I know I feel the covers being gently pulled up around me. I had apparently woken Brandon up too and he was just tucking me back in. When I asked him about it this morning he couldn't remember a thing. I can't get over how sweet this husband of mine is.

It seemed fitting to post this right now since it's Valentines day. I always want to remember how in love I feel as we are waiting to welcome our little boy into the world. I know that a lot will change over the coming months, but I always want to prioritize my husband. I want to cover him with love and prayer. Happy Valentines lovie. 

Bump It Up - 17 Weeks

How far along: 17 weeks

Gender: Boy. 

Weight gain: 8 lbs. I was up 7 lbs last Friday, so I hope it's not 8 lbs, but I'm sure it's right around that.

Maternity clothes: I'm still wearing all regular clothing, but only 2 pairs of really stretchy jeans will still button. Otherwise I'm using long camisoles to cover up my unbuttoned pants. All my shirts still fit well enough though.

Stretch marks: No, but my belly has started to itch like the dickens. 

Belly button in or out: In

Work Outs: Only one this week, but I've been fighting off a little cold. 

Sleep: Not bad, but I hate that I wake up every time I have to roll over. 

Best moment this week: Hearing and feeling our little guy kick at our appointment. We even got it on video!

Worst moment this week: Being sick. I'm not running fever, but my nose is like a leaky faucet over here. I really just want to go back to bed.

Miss anything: I'm going to stick with the hot summer weather.

Movement: Yes! I felt his kick when he kicked the doppler for sure, and I've felt him several times since. It is awesome, but very sporadic. I can't wait to feel regular movements.

Cravings: Thai yellow curry with chicken, potatoes, and onion. Served with rice of course.

Queasy or sick: I've had a few random bouts of nausea in the last week.

Looking forward to: Feeling him move all the time!

Bump It Up - 16 Weeks

How far along: 16 weeks

Gender: Boy. 

Weight gain: 6-7 lbs. This is a guess and I will find out what my actual weight gain is on Friday. 

Maternity clothes: Still in regular clothing, but I need to buy some belly bands for my pants now. I also think I may want to seriously start looking for maternity clothing.

Stretch marks: No

Belly button in or out: In

Work Outs: Three so far this week! But I've also been eating pretty poorly this week as well. So goal for next week is three work outs and healthy eating.

Sleep: Not too shabby. 

Best moment this week: Potentially feeling our little boy move while laying in bed with Brandon.

Worst moment this week: Sore body parts from sitting in uncomfortable chairs at a conference for work.

Miss anything: The hot summer weather.

Movement: Maybe. I think I've felt our little guy move a couple of times while laying still in bed. It's really hard to tell if it is actually baby moving though. 

Cravings: Nothing this week. I think this is because I've had such and indulgent week.

Queasy or sick: I've got a sore back, but that is about it.

Looking forward to: Our doctors appointment. I hope we get to see our little guy again!