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



Week 18

How far along are you? 18weeks
Total weight gain/loss? Not trusting my scale so I'll wait till the Dr's visit to see where I'm at.  Can't be too good though - we've been visiting all of our favorite O.C. restaurants with friends in town from Jersey.
Maternity clothes? My to-do list includes clothes shopping
Strech marks? Nope
Sleep? Sleeping like a rock but having some crazy dreams
Best moment this week: Feeling the baby move AND scheduling a baby shower date :)
Movement: Yes!  Apparently marshmallows wire this baby! Friday night we had a bonfire which included s'mores. Either the baby loves sugar or it was a little too much sugar. Regardless it makes for a happy Mama!
Food Cravings: Still loving all sorts of fruit
Anything that makes you queasy/sick: Not queasy or sick but apparently Mexican food is going to give me heartburn. Not nice since it's my favorite!
Have you started to show? A little bump
Gender prediction: I had a dream - a very strange dream - but I was disappointed that I didn't sneak a peek at whether the baby is a boy or girl. Oh well!
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or Moody: Happy :)
Weekly Wisdom: Naps are still my best friend!

Surprises?!?!

What kind of person are you at Christmas or your birthday?  Do you search for clues of your gifts - maybe playing 20 questions, shaking boxes, analyzing the size and shape of packages?  Or do you nearly forget about the gifts waiting for you?  James and I have decided to go with the "ultimate" surprise and not find out the sex of our baby until the big "labor" day.  Pure torture but I know that when the time comes it will be well worth the wait!

James is the person that could wait 5 days after his birthday or a holiday to open a gift while I'm itching to open "just one" gift a day or two or three early.  So while our anatomy ultrasound is just a few days away, I know that I won't be able to convince him to sneak a peek at whether we're expecting a boy or girl.  On the other hand, I am very excited at such a huge surprise in this experience.  Thank goodness I have James to hold me to the surprise.

Week 17 - Lovin' our onion

How far along are you? 17 weeks
Total weight gain/loss? Feels like I'm gaining weight by the day but my scale is inconsistent so I'm not really sure where I'm at
Maternity clothes? I've retired a pair of jeans which means the time is quickly approaching
Strech marks? Nope
Sleep? Plenty of sleep though it's been recommended I invest in a pregnancy pillow
Best moment this week: Kim bringing me a Baby cookbook. Very excited about all the possibilities!
Movement: Nothing yet ... waiting impatiently
Food Cravings: Fruit, fruit and more fruit. I just get tired of prepping it - if only my Dad were here to spoil me rotten.
Anything that makes you queasy/sick: Eating too much.
Have you started to show? Well I sure can't "suck it in" anymore.  Ha ha ha.
Gender prediction: Starting to have a increase in girl predictions. Still don't have a strong feeling one way or the other myself.
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or Moody: Happy :)
Weekly Wisdom: Working on the decision of a new car purchase. So we're doing lots of research.

Holy Guacamole!

How far along are you? 16 weeks
Total weight gain/loss? Well last week I thought I had gained weight but the Dr tells me I lost another 1.5 pounds. No clue where I'm at this week - we just got home from Vegas and I highly doubt the scale would be my friend so I'm not going to look.
Maternity clothes? Not yet. I keep telling myself soon.
Strech marks? Nope
Sleep? Very excited that I can make it to 10pm and not be passed out. Maybe it's time to start watching my favorite tv shows again?  Still love my lunch time naps.
Best moment this week: Vegas! My love for drag racing has been reignited
Movement: Not that I recognize as movement
Food Cravings: Crab legs!  Ha ha ha. Well not a craving but I was able to have them twice while in Vegas
Anything that makes you queasy/sick: No! Actually I was able to brush my tongue without gagging
Have you started to show? Just what I notice to be a difference
Gender prediction: The majority still go with boy
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or Moody: Happy, happy, happy
Weekly Wisdom: Eat lots of small meals/snacks so I don't get grumpy