21 Weeks

How far along: 21 weeks

Total weight gain: 18 lbs.....

Maternity clothes: yep
Stretch Marks: nope
Sleep: 1/2 and 1/2
Best moment this week: feeling Baby G through the day
Have you told friends and family: YES!
Miss anything: Margaritas, subway and sushi
Movement: yes ma'am

Food cravings: fresh fruit.. which is a little tough since most are no longer in season.

Anything making you sick/queasy: nothing right now.

Have you started to show: Yes

Gender prediction: I don't know anymore... I thought girl, but now I'm unsure.

Labor pains: nope

Wedding ring on or off: on

Belly button in or out: in

Mood most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: Starting the nursery

Next appointment: Nov. 19
Any new symptoms: the round ligament pain is BACK!  I actually had to start wearing a support band this week.... It hurt to walk or more especially on my right side.

Baby G's 20 week appt~

I went to the doctor last Friday for my monthly check up... all is well.. YAY!!  We got to see Baby G during the sonogram, which was wonderful!  We were probably back there for about 30 to 45 minutes.. this appt they took all kinds of measurements and images of all the different anatomy parts.  making sure everything looked good... we passed with flying colors!

 

 

side view of Baby G's profile... and little arm sticking up

 

Baby G's whole leg.... thigh, calf and foot.

Self portrait taken while in Dallas... I've put on a total of 18 lbs....

Family Time!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE spending time with my family.  Honestly, nothing makes me happier than getting to spend time and make memories with them.  This past weekend I went to Dallas to see my cousins and my parents ( my parents drove in from Oklahoma).... FABULOUS  time!  I got there kind of late Friday since I had a doctor's appt for Baby G...( I'll tell you more about that in a sec and post pics), but it was still a great night.  We spent the evening by the pool ( yes late October and we had a pool party.... heated pool) laughing and catching up.

Saturday was spent in my favorite way.... vegging out.... We ordered pizza, my parents got there that morning, my other cousins came over with their two kid's... I met the youngest one Saturday for the first time...

 Baby Gabe- 6 months old ( my dad holding him.... freshening up before Baby G gets here)

 

And we laid out by the pool all day... FABULOUS DAY!!!

 

 

I finally gave in and borrowed a bathing suit from my cousin and joined the fun.... however.. Let me warn you...You can still get a sun burn in October!

 

 

No bueno!!!!

 

 

The worst part of the whole weekend ( aside from my lovely sunburn....) I had to go home on Sunday.  I tried to make the most out of the 7 1/2 hour drive home, but lets me honest... it sucked!  This trip made me realize that being prego definitely makes going on a road trip 10 x's harder... a couple of people tried to talk me out of going because I was going alone ( but of course I wouldn't listen.... ) they were right.  I actually stayed home from work yesterday because I was hurting so much.  Between the sun burn, my back hurting and I had a little more than usual cramping... not fun.  I spent all day drinking TONS of water ( pretty sure I was dehydrated) and I soaked multiple times in a vinegar bath... yes they do work. 

 

 

 





20 Weeks

How far along: 20 weeks, 2 days

Total weight gain: 15 lbs.....I'll let you know Friday after my doctor appointment.

Maternity clothes: yep
Stretch Marks: nope
Sleep: 1/2 and 1/2
Best moment this week: feeling Baby G through the day
Have you told friends and family: YES!
Miss anything: Margaritas, subway and sushi
Movement: yes ma'am

Food cravings: fresh fruit.  I'm loving fresh cut pineapple... thanks hubby!

Anything making you sick/queasy: nothing right now.

Have you started to show: Yes

Gender prediction: Girl... Alston thinks boy

Labor pains: nope

Wedding ring on or off: on

Belly button in or out: in

Mood most of the time: Happy.... but find myself being VERY distracted and detached

Looking forward to: Seeing Baby G Friday.

Next appointment: Oct 19.... I'll get to have a sonogram!!!
Any new symptoms: shortness of breath.

19 weeks

How far along: 19 weeks, 4 days

Total weight gain: 15 lbs.....have not weight this week

Maternity clothes: yep... wore my first pair of maternity leggings: I'm in LOVE!
Stretch Marks: nope
Sleep: pretty good
Best moment this week: feeling Baby G REALLY kick
Have you told friends and family: YES!
Miss anything: Margaritas
Movement: yes ma'am

Food cravings: cold cut sandwish

Anything making you sick/queasy: nothing right now.

Have you started to show: Yes

Gender prediction: Girl... Alston thinks boy

Labor pains: nope

Wedding ring on or off: on

Belly button in or out: in

Mood most of the time: Happy.... but find myself being VERY distracted and detached 

Looking forward to: Seeing Baby G next week.

Next appointment: Oct 19.... I'll get to have a sonogram!!!
Any new symptoms: Nothing new this week thank the Lord.

18 weeks

 

How far along: 18 weeks, 3 days

Total weight gain: drum roll please..... 15 lbs
Maternity clothes: pants
Stretch Marks: nope
Sleep: pretty crappy this week
Best moment this week: I finally am getting some movement this week.
Have you told friends and family: YES!
Miss anything: Margaritas
Movement: nope

Food cravings: cold cut sandwish

Anything making you sick/queasy: I don't enjoy chicken or broccoli right now.

Have you started to show: Yes....the bump is here.

Gender prediction: Girl... Alston thinks boy

Labor pains: nope

Wedding ring on or off: on

Belly button in or out: in

Mood most of the time: Happy....still pretty emotional at times.

Looking forward to: feeling the baby kick

Next appointment: Oct 19.... I'll get to have a sonogram!!!
Any new symptoms: round ligament pain as they call it.... i.e. growing pains in the belly.