18 weeks

18 weeks
Guess I didn't take one with Emi

How far along?  18 weeks! I was measuring 2 weeks ahead at my last appointment though. 

Size of baby? The bump app says the size of a sweet potato! 

Heartbeat? 144 at last week's appointment

Total weight gain/loss? haha. Still didn't weight myself. Not really wanting to know. I guess I'll bite the bullet and do it next week. With Emi I was at zero because I had just gained back the 5 pounds I lost. Since they've given me nausea meds, I don't have as many foods I can't eat this time around. 

Maternity clothes? Yep. Finally went out and bought a few things last weekend. Some tops still fit, but it's getting to where the maternity band that's built into the pants shows and that's embarrassing! 

Stretch marks? Just the ones left over from Emi on my hip, but lots of blue veins everywhere. 

Sleep? Still very weird dreams! Last night I was on a boat and the Jaws shark was chasing us down. A man holding a baby was eaten, but he was able to throw the baby back to us. Bizarre! 

Best moment this week? We had more success with potty training this week which has made me less stressed out!

Movement? I can feel small kicks, but you still can't feel from the outside.

Food cravings? I'm still eating lots of dairy like yogurt, but I've also eaten a lot of fruit. I really wanted Chinese food last week, but I think that's just because where we've moved there's no where to get it. You always want what you can't have. 

Gender predictions? It's a boy. No names yet though, although I'm pushing for Eli. I like Thomas Eli or Eli Thomas. Anthony, so far, isn't having it. 

What I miss: Wearing an assortment of clothes. I feel like I wear the same things over and over. 

What I'm looking forward to: Getting the last of the girl clothes and girl items out of the nursery room so I can start putting it together. 

How are you feeling? The dreaded heart burn has come back! When I lay down at night, I feel like acid is creeping back up my throat! I feel like this is earlier than last time too! 

17 weeks

17 Weeks is Way bigger this time!

17 weeks with Emi

How far along?  17 weeks! Last week at the doctor we were  measuring 2 weeks ahead!

Size of baby? The bump app says the size of an onion! 

Heartbeat? 144 at last week's appointment

Total weight gain/loss? I didn't weight this morning. Didn't want to know. 

Maternity clothes? I'm going shopping this weekend for a few more pieces. Tops are getting tight and I'm not really a fan of the tight shirt look. I also need a couple dress pants that aren't black and maybe some dresses. I already feel like I'm wearing the same things over and over. 

Stretch marks? Just the ones left over from Emi on my hip.

Sleep? Really weird dreams this week!! And they're so random. Last night I was dreaming about my sister-in-law and then all of a sudden I'm in a Hunger Games arena (we're reading it in school) and then I was dreaming Emi was on the potty by herself. They feel very real, but they're random and weird. I had weird dreams with Emi too but they were more serious. I guess I was probably more nervous last time so my dreams reflected it. 

Best moment this week? We took last Friday off and went to the fair. Last weekend was the first time I had enjoyed the weekend without a nap so that was nice. 

Movement? Still feel a few flutterings, but nothing that you can feel from the outside. 

Food cravings? I drank milk by itself this week. I hate milk! I'll only drink it in cereal, but I drank this by the glass so I guess my body is craving dairy again. I also like chips and hot sauce. Got to pick up some more at the store this weekend!

Gender predictions? It's a boy. Getting serious about potty training with Emi this week has made me nervous about the idea of training a boy!! 

What I miss: This week was rough with potty training for Emi so this week I reallllly wanted a glass of wine after 2 days in a row of cleaning poop out of panties and off the floor/off me. 

What I'm looking forward to: The next doctors appointment is the anatomy one where they will confirm what the harmony test said. Last time that was the last sono I got of Emi, so I'm looking forward to getting good pictures to have for the next 20 weeks. 

How are you feeling? Still worn out at night, but sleep quality is better so that's a plus. I stayed at the fair last week from 9:45-6 and didn't need a nap so that was an improvement! 

16 weeks

16 weeks with baby boy. I definitely wasn't this big with Emi!

16 weeks with Emi

How far along?  16 weeks! At the dr. she said he's measuring 18 weeks. Yikes! Emi was as small baby and has always been tall/small, but he's apparently going to be big or early...

Size of baby? The bump app says the size of an avacodo!

Heartbeat? 144

Total weight gain/loss? +5

Maternity clothes? I gave in this week. The pants are just much more comfortable and by the end of the day in regular pants I was in pain. I am still wearing regular tops though. I just bought some new stuff this summer that I want to get some wear out of.

Stretch marks? Just the ones left over from Emi on my hip.

Sleep? Not as bad, but still getting up 2-3 times per night.

Best moment this week? Hearing the heartbeat again. Every time we go to the dr. there's a little bit of anxiousness, so it's always a relief to hear more good news. 

Movement? Sometimes I think I feel movement, but only if I still really still. It’s usually at night.

Food cravings? Yogurt I guess. I don’t normally like yogurt, but when Anthony went to the grocery store this weekend and didn’t get yogurt, I felt pretty annoyed. Had to go back and get some on Tuesday.

Gender predictions? Boy! We got some of our plane themed baby bedding this week. So different from the frilly set my mother in law made Emi, but it’s still pretty cute!

What I miss: Energy is coming back a little bit, but still not like before. The idea of going to the Baylor games seems fun, but at the same time exhausting!

What I'm looking forward to: We're going to the fair tomorrow, so I'm looking forward to enjoying the day off with Emi and Bella and Anthony. I'm also looking forward to cooler weather. My maternity clothes that I kept are all for winter because Emi was a couple months later than this one. 

How are you feeling? Not as sick as long as I take the meds, but still very tired!

15 Weeks

15 weeks with baby boy

15 weeks with Emi. This was a ROUGH picture!!

How far along?  15 weeks!

Size of baby? The bump app says the size of an orange!!

Heartbeat? At the 12 week it was 175. Our next appointment is next Thursday!

Total weight gain/loss? +4 yikes!! It's too early for this one pound per week business!

Maternity clothes? Almost. My dress pants fit in the mornings, but by afternoon I’m unbuttoning! I can’t wear any of my old jeans, so if I wear jeans it’s maternity.
Still looking for a few dresses I can wear with boots. Eventually I’ll go to the mall, but I’m so not motivated for that right now!

Stretch marks? Just the ones left over from Emi on my hip.

Sleep? This week I went to bed before 8:00! So tired! We finally got a new bed, so that helped the quality of sleep!

Best moment this week? Getting bedding for baby boy! Navy, grey and red planes! So cute! I’m feeling motivated to paint his room, but we’ll see.

Movement? If I sit really still I feel bouncing around so I’m figuring that’s him.   

Food cravings? Water! If I don’t get enough water during the day, my body lets me know it!

Gender predictions? Boy! I’ve started purging through the clothes that I saved of Emi’s! So sad!!  But Eventually I’ll make room for the boy stuff we’ll be adding soon!

What I miss: Energy!

What I'm looking forward to: The weather cooling down so my maternity clothes work.

How are you feeling? Headaches have started. Bummer!

14 weeks

Apparently I didn't take a 14 week picture last time. 

How far along?  14 weeks!

Size of baby? The bump app says the size of a lemon!

Heartbeat? At the 12 week it was 175. We’ll find out again in a couple weeks.

Total weight gain/loss? +3. It’s a little too early to gain a pound a week!!

Maternity clothes? Jean, yes. Everything else I’m still using from regular. Some of my dress pants that button on both sides are getting difficult. I keep looking for dresses with the empire waist, but those are hard to find.

Stretch marks? Just the ones left over from Emi on my hip.

Sleep? Our bed broke (that’s a dumb story) so we’re sleeping on a mattress on the floor until I can get to a store this weekend.  I am certainly not a fan of sleeping on the floor! Especially when I have to get up 3-4 times per night!

Best moment this week? Surviving another week! I have never been more tired in my whole life!!

Movement? I don’t think so, but I do feel fluttering so maybe.  

Food cravings? Maybe yogurt. I never want yogurt, so maybe that’s a craving. I also crave water!

Gender predictions? Harmony test said BOY!! Now time to think of names. Haha! Good luck!

What I miss: My clothes fitting!

What I'm looking forward to: Getting the rest of Emi’s clothes out of the room so I can start organizing what I have and setting up for a boy!

How are you feeling? Stomach wise- good. Energy- not so good!!

13 weeks!

Baby Boy

13 weeks with Emi

This time I decided to take pics in the morning so I don't look like I've been through a marathon like I do at the end of the day! 

How far along?  13 weeks! Yay 2nd trimester!

Size of baby? The bump app says the size of a peach!

Heartbeat? At the 12 week it was 175 which confirmed my belief that I was carrying a girl. 

Total weight gain/loss? +2, but since I was down 2 last week I guess I gained 4! Yikes! I guess that's what happens when you stop puking or being so sick at night!

Maternity clothes? I was hoping to hold out until 15 weeks, but I'm not sure I'm going to make it. I've been internet shopping for some dresses because I just hate the idea of those stupid bands and even the high rise stretchy stuff built into pants. I just want to wear dresses and boots all fall, but maternity dresses are hard to come by! I can't find any that aren't Kim Kardashian tight and I can't wear that even when I'm not pregnant!!

Stretch marks? Just the ones left over from Emi on my hip. Lots of veins popping up again though. 

Sleep? I have stopped waking up so much now. Now it's just 2-3 times per night. I'm trying not to drink many liquids past 7:30 though. 

Best moment this week? Finding out the gender. The nurse called Wednesday to give us the results of our Harmony test. Everything came back normal so that was a relief!!

Movement? Not yet. Things feel like they're moving, but I don't think that's baby. I think that's just my body saying it doesn't like the changes! 

Food cravings? Not really cravings. I like yogurt again and I wasn't really a fan for a while so I guess maybe that counts. Been eating a lot of fruit, but I think that's because I'm trying not to snack so much. I'm hungry ALL the time though!!

Gender predictions? Harmony test said BOY!! I was completely surprised because I was certain this was a girl. I had Anthony convinced he was a girl factory! He texted people that it turns out he's not a girl factory after all! haha!

What I miss: Not being so tired. I wish I could enjoy the afternoons and go outside, but I just count down minutes until bed time! It doesn't help that Emi isn't napping at school and it beyond cranky at home after school!

What I'm looking forward to: Really I'm just looking forward to enjoying the fall with Emi before there's another person to take the attention. I can't wait to take her to Baylor games and fall festivals and Thanksgiving. I want to spend as much time with Bella and Emi before another baby takes over. I'm super excited about the baby, but I know it'll change the dynamic that we have and it makes me a little sad. 
Of course I'm excited about finding boy stuff to add to our house too. I already have ideas for a nursery and colors and clothes. Those things are always exciting. 

How are you feeling? Not as nauseous thankfully. Still taking my anti-nausea meds though because whenever I don't I feel awful the entire day. Very happy and relieved that all of our tests and appointments have come back positive because it's been a little bit of a roller coaster with this pregnancy. I didn't experience any complications with Emi, and after losing one last Spring, I've been worried with all the excitement! 

12 weeks

How far along?  12 weeks

Size of baby? The bump app says the size of a plum

Heartbeat? 175- I totally think it's a girl. At this point Emi's was 172. 

Total weight gain/loss? -2 But everything is a little tighter! My jeans are the worst!

Maternity clothes? Not yet. I’m trying to hold out as long as possible, but some of my pants and shorts are too tight. And I HATE the belly band!

Stretch marks? Just the ones left over from Emi on my hip.

Sleep? I get up about every 2 hours to go to the bathroom.

Best moment this week? Taking gender reveal pics with Emi. She didn't exactly cooperate, but they were still cute. 

Movement? Not yet, but lots of little flutterings. 

Food cravings? No cravings yet, but at night I can’t really eat much, especially meats! 

Gender predictions? The heartbeat is fast and I’m sick at night like I was with Emi, so I’m guessing girl. We did the genetic testing this time so we should know next week.

What I miss: Wine! :(

What I'm looking forward to: Finding out the gender and telling people. 

How are you feeling? TIRED!!! Way more tired than I was with Emi! Plus there's been a lot of ups and downs with this one. We had a few scares, but everything seems to have leveled out.