17 Weeks!

Wow, I really need to clean that mirror, huh?


How far along? 17 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 3 pounds according to the doctor's office last week.

Pregnancy Symptoms: I think I might be in the 2nd trimester honeymoon phase! No morning sickness. I'm just really affected by heat right now. And, that stinks since we're in the middle of a heat wave.

Maternity clothes? Yeah. I'm ready for some cooler weather since I have far more cold weather clothes than I do for the summer. Although, I did just buy this the other day. I got it in blue, though. Cute, huh?

Stretch marks? Still hoping to avoid them.

Sleep: This last week has been tough for sleep. It seems like inside baby is a bit nocturnal. So, if I wake up, it's hard to get back to sleep in the middle of the night.

Best moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat with the doppler at the doctor's office. ::whew::

Movement: All the time. I'm not sure if this baby ever sleeps. Or if it does, it's a very active sleeper. Which would make baby just like big brother!

Food cravings: Ice cream has been my friend this week. And, I've been having a bit of a love affair with portobello mushrooms as of late.

Gender: Two more weeks until we find out.

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: A glass of wine.

What I am looking forward to: The dog days of summer giving way to the cooler days of fall.

Milestones: Heartbeat on the doppler and consistent, daily movement.

16 Weeks!

How far along? 16 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I think I gained a few pounds this last week.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Ummm. I want to eat. Finally. Yay!

Maternity clothes? Yes. And, it's so cold today that I had to bust out a long sleeved tee.

Stretch marks? No, and I started using some lotion on my belly (and other places that are growing). Not that I think it helps a ton, but the Old Wives' Tale makes me feel better.

Sleep: Since M has been sleeping a bit better, so have I.

Best moment this week: Being able to feel my uterus from the outside. I didn't do this with my first pregnancy since I didn't know what I was looking for. Very cool stuff.

Movement: Yes, especially when I have orange juice.

Food cravings: It really changes with the day.

Gender: Yes, the baby has one. =D

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: Being consistent in how I feel. I don't know day to day how I'm going to feel and it's a very frustrating feeling.

What I am looking forward to: Our OB appointment tomorrow.

Milestones: I'm 4 months now...I think. Haha.

15 Weeks!

How far along? 15 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Even! Woohoo! I can't wait to brag to the doctor about it next week! haha

Pregnancy Symptoms: I thought throwing up ended near the 2nd trimester???

Maternity clothes? Yes. Did you know that horizontal stripes are not flattering? Huh? Didja know???

Stretch marks? Nada

Sleep: When I don't have really strange dreams, I love my sleep!

Best moment this week: My super long nap on Sunday. ::Thanks, Rob!::

Movement: Feeling flutters daily now.

Food cravings: Nothing really. But, kudos to my husband for going out and getting me ice cream without me even asking! Love that man!

Gender: We find out in 4 weeks. Rob thinks boy. I think girl.

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: Belly sleeping.

What I am looking forward to: Doing nothing. Seriously, between vacation and our trip to St. Louis, I'm e.x.h.a.u.s.t.e.d!!!

Milestones: Nothing new! Just counting the weeks.

14 Weeks!

So, before I answer my weekly questions, I have to apologize. I wasn't here for week 13. We were on vacation with my in-laws down the Cape. We had a great time and M loved the beach and the water. We didn't get eaten by any of the sharks nearby either. Win-win situation!

How far along? 14 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I'm still down one pound from pre-pregnancy. If this keeps up, I'll have to mention it to the doctor.

Pregnancy Symptoms: If I don't have orange juice every morning, I feel hungover for the whole day.

Maternity clothes? Definitely.

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: Yes. Usually 8-10 hours a night, plus a nap if I can sneak one in.

Best moment this week: Getting home from vacation. We had a great time, but it's nice to be back in our own beds, with our own routine. Even if for just a few days.

Movement: Last Thursday (13w2d), I was playing cards with Rob and his parents. I felt a little flutter right where the baby is. I'm pretty sure it was him/her saying 'Hi'.

Food cravings: I guess you could count orange juice.

Gender: I still think girl.

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: Beer

What I am looking forward to: Totally not baby-related, but I'm looking forward to going to St. Louis this week to see Rob's cousin graduate from boot camp. Yay, Mark!

Milestones: Feeling the bean move was pretty cool. But, HELLO!? I'm in the 2nd Trimester!!!

::clinks champagne glass::
::realizes I can't drink it::
::pours it over my belly::

I hope you all have a fantabulous week. xoxo!

12 Weeks!

How far along? 12 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I'm now down one pound from pre-pregnancy weight. I can't figure out why. I'm pretty sure I gained three in each breast alone already!

Pregnancy Symptoms: I've been getting a little sick to my stomach. But, other than that, just the fatigue still.

Maternity clothes? Mat clothes from here on out!

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: Only when M lets me. Lately, he's been up a couple times a night and I'm like a zombie during the day.

Best moment this week: When I took the bean to see Bon Jovi! I have to expose this child to good music early.

Movement: No movement that I can feel from the inside. But, I'm pretty sure I could feel my uterus from the outside this morning. It was very cool and I made Rob feel it too.

Food cravings: I just crave food in general.

Gender: I'm starting to feel girl.

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: Coffee

What I am looking forward to: Our NT scan is on Thursday of this week. I'm really looking forward to the long ultrasound so we can just watch the bean for a while.

Milestones: Not much.

11 Weeks!

How far along? 11 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I'm back down to my weight from before this pregnancy.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Well, last night, I had my first bout of true morning sickness. After a fantastic dinner at a nice steakhouse, I lost my dinner in a parking lot on the way home. =(

Maternity clothes? Yes. I wore my new Motherhood Maternity top to dinner last night. It's from the Heidi Klum collection and it's so comfy.

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: I've started sleeping with my Snoogle again. It's like the Berlin Wall in our bed, but it helps me sleep so soundly.

Best moment this week: When Rob took M to his mom's to swim and I had a few hours to myself on Sunday.

Movement: I still think it's too early. But, I'd swear that I felt some movement last week while lying on the couch.

Food cravings: None really.

Gender: I still don't have a feeling either way. Rob thinks it's another boy.

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: Pinot Noir.

What I am looking forward to: Getting out of the 1st Trimester.

Milestones: Nothing major this week...other than the morning sickness.

10 Weeks!

How far along? 10 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Still at one pound

Pregnancy Symptoms: Pregnant brain and headaches. I wonder if one has to do with the other.

Maternity clothes? Yep! Haven't bought anything new but am considering another pair of shorts. Only having two means much, much more laundry for me.

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: I love sleep. Especially when M lets me have it.

Best moment this week: Not one particular moment, but I'm starting to relax a little with this pregnancy and not worry so much.

Movement: Too early.

Food cravings: Ice cream

Gender: I have no idea.

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: My friend, Hunter, (and her kiddies) who left after spending a long weekend with us.

What I am looking forward to: Our next appointment. It's just paperwork, but I just feel like I want everything in order.

Milestones: 1/4 of the way through today! Woohoo!