Week 22 - Papaya

No more weekly fruits :(  I like the fruit comparisons so now we go a few weeks without having a new fruit to compare.  Maybe I'll make my own fruits up.

How far along are you? 22 weeks

Total weight gain/loss? Fairly certain I've gained somewhere between 1/2 and 1 pound
Maternity clothes? I can wear some of my pre-pregnancy shirts but they are quickly becoming a little too high to cover up the belly
Strech marks? None so far
Sleep? Still appreciate a good 8 hours of sleep a night less a few bathroom trips
Best moment this week: Feeling the baby move during worship at church - I think someone likes worship!
Movement: Like crazy!
Food Cravings: The baby doesn't care for rich foods so I need to be a little in tune to what I'm consuming
Have you started to show? I think we're about due for a new question here
Gender prediction: Still no "gut" feeling on my part
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or Moody: Happy
Weekly Wisdom: 24 ounces of water before leaving the house for work equals a pit stop to get to work so I'm drinking a little less water before I leave home

Short and sweet this week :)

Baby Bettencourt's 3rd Photo Shoot!

Week 21

Am I the only one that is slightly confused about the baby going from the size of a cantelope to that of a banana?  Okay so I understand it's the length of the baby but still very confusing for the average "Joe".  Moving on.

How far along are you? 21 weeks
Total weight gain/loss? Per my scale, I haven't gained any weight since the last Dr's appointment
Maternity clothes? Did some more shopping this weekend.  Also purchased some more appropriate work pants which are being shipped to my mom for further hemming (she just doesn't know it yet).
Strech marks? Nope. I've decided to be a little paranoid and start lotioning up the belly.
Sleep? Okay Jennifer, I read on your blog that you wake up 4-5 times a night to go to the bathroom (if not more).  Well I became VERY thankful for the 1-2 times a night that I'm up.  I'm in heaven!
Best moment this week: Seeing the baby move from outside and another ultrasound (I promise pictures are coming soon)
Movement: Completely appreciative for the relationship I have with this child that no one else has quite yet.  James gets a kick out of me laughing and watching my belly all the time.
Food Cravings: Nothing special.  But if I said Rusty Pelican's shrimp cocktails, clam chowder and garlic break, would I get more of it?  So delicious! (P.S. Happy 7 year Anniversary to us!!!)
Anything that makes you queasy/sick: Nope and I like the brief answer
Have you started to show? More and more everyday it feels like.  My brother-in-law made a comment today about the growing belly too.
Gender prediction: Well some people are jumping ship to the girl side
Wedding rings on or off: Focused on keeping the water intake up and the rings on
Happy or Moody: Happy but also a little weepy. Why must I cry at the silliest of things?
Weekly Wisdom: Buy a BBQ so your husband can start cooking dinners.  I cannot wait!!!

Half Baked?!?!?

How far along are you? 20 weeks - where has the time gone? we're at the halfway mark!
Total weight gain/loss? Eeeek.  The scale was a scary place at the Dr's office this last week.  Got me motivated to start exercising though so James and I have been walking 2-3 miles on the weekdays. Overall I've gained 2lbs - not too shabby just gained more than I expected in one month.
Maternity clothes? All my pre-pregnancy pants have taken a trip to the back of the closet
Strech marks? Nope
Sleep? Plenty of it though I'm trying to avoid sleeping on my back :(
Best moment this week: Totally unrelated to the pregnancy --- Traci is engaged!!!
Movement: I'd be lying if I didn't say that I have a little dose of sugar if I haven't felt the baby move at all in a day or so
Food Cravings: Nothing that I call a craving
Anything that makes you queasy/sick: If brushing my teeth is going to be a problem again, I might just cry
Have you started to show? I sure have
Gender prediction: Much to the disappointment of family and friends, we're holding out for the BIG surprise
Wedding rings on or off: On and hoping they stay on ... lots of water please!
Happy or Moody: Happy as ever
Weekly Wisdom: Ummmm. No clue!
Pet Peeve: A little too much belly touching. I'm all for someone touching my belly but no need to go overboard

Snap, Crackle, POP!

How far along are you? 19 weeks - baby is the size of a mango (is it terrible that all I can think is yummm)
Total weight gain/loss? I've given up on tracking my weight at home. I'll leave that up to the Dr's scale so next week I'll have an update
Maternity clothes? I paid a visit to Target on Saturday and am the official owner of 3 pairs of new pants.
Strech marks? Nope
Sleep? Plenty of it
Best moment this week: Catching another glimpse of Baby Bettencourt at our anatomy scan
Movement: Love the feeling! It's like a secret relationship I have going on with the little person inside of me. Early evening's are the busiest time.
Food Cravings: Fruit is my best friend
Anything that makes you queasy/sick: Seems like I'm extra sensitive to salty foods
Have you started to show? I feel like I've exploded
Gender prediction: No clue! We did a great job of turning our heads at the ultrasound so we can keep the sex of the baby a surprise
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or Moody: Happy as ever
Weekly Wisdom: Buy pants before you actually need them that way when you wake up one morning and nothing fits you don't end up in near tears.
...and we have a new view with pictures this week