39 Weeks (almost!)

How far along? 38 weeks, 6 days

Total weight gain/loss: Staying at 26 lbs!

Pregnancy Symptoms: I have baby parts stuffed in my ribs.

Maternity clothes? My shirts don't fit, my pants are tight and the only thing that seems to fit right are socks. Do you think I can just walk around in undies and socks from now on?

Stretch marks? No.

Sleep: I get very little between the peeing every hour and a half and the rib pain.

Best moment this week: That will come tomorrow when we finally meet her!

Movement: She doesn't move as much as she used to. I feel hiccups a lot and she rolls a bit. But, there's really no room left for her.

Food cravings: Hot fudge sundae with mint chocolate chip ice cream. My fantabulous husband made it for me yesterday. I love him!

Gender: Girl

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

What I miss: Seeing my feet.

What I am looking forward to: Tomorrow!

Milestones: Nothing can beat meeting her tomorrow!

37 Weeks (and 3 days...)

How far along? 37 Weeks, 3 days

Total weight gain/loss: Still hanging out around 25 to 26 pounds!

Pregnancy Symptoms: I think I have them all.

Maternity clothes? Maternity clothes? They no longer fit over my belly. I spent most of my time in Rob's long sleeve tee shirts and sweats. Except for the days when I have to take my picture.

Stretch marks? No.

Sleep: My body is getting ready for the waking in the night. I get up at least every two hours to make my run to the bathroom.

Best moment this week: Getting to full term! My OB said that she can come anytime now!

Movement: She moves a lot and it's beginning to hurt. She is pretty much out of room. At all hours, she's up in my ribs and waaaaaaayyyyyy down low causing all sorts of discomfort.

Food cravings: Hot Cocoa, Raisinets, Chicken Parmesan Calzones from the local pizza house, jalapeno poppers. Hmmmm. I think that's it.

Gender: Girl

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

What I miss: The ability to walk without pain.

What I am looking forward to: Her birthday.

Milestones: Full term is a pretty big accomplishment, so I'll go with that.

36 Weeks!

How far along? 36 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 26 lbs. My weight has stayed the same for the last two weeks.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Major pelvic pain.

Maternity clothes? I bought a Maternity Support Band from Motherhood last week. It really helps hold her up. Seriously, she's really low, but you can't tell in the picture because I have the support band on.

Stretch marks? No.

Sleep: Yes. At night and naps during the day!

Best moment this week: Getting a pedicure. Now, ask me the worst moment. Getting a bikini wax. O_O Ouch!!!

Movement: She's very active. Her head is engaged, but she moves the rest of her body back and forth. Plus, elbows, knees and feet stick out in all sorts of places.

Food cravings: Seeing that we're snowed in today, I pretty much want any kind of takeout that we can't get to.

Gender: She had better still be a girl - I have a lot of cute clothes for her!

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

What I miss: Coughing without feeling like she's trying to make her way out.

What I am looking forward to: The 37 week mark next week. 6 days 'til full term!

Milestones: First trip to L&D over the weekend since I thought I was leaking amniotic fluid. Got checked out and everything's fine. Love our hospital - they were so patient with the crazy pregnant lady!

33 Weeks!

How far along? 33 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 24 lbs.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Swelling and moving like a tortoise.

Maternity clothes? Yes. I wear what fits.

Stretch marks? No.

Sleep: Love it!

Best moment this week: Getting my "nesting" on. Thanks to Rob, the house is so much more ready for baby than it was before the weekend. Oh, and we had a sizing ultrasound last Thursday. An average 32 weeker is supposed to be around 3.75 lbs. She's measuring 5lbs 2oz, give or take 3/4 lb. O_O

Movement: Yes. There's a foot sticking out of my side right now.

Food cravings: Christmas cookies - but I don't think it has anything to do with pregnancy. Tis the season!

Gender: Girl

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

What I miss: Walking without pain.

What I am looking forward to: Non-baby related - I can't wait to see M's face on Christmas morning.

Milestones: 6 weeks left! Woohoo!

31 Weeks!

How far along? 31 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 22 lbs.

Pregnancy Symptoms: lots of random aches and pains.

Maternity clothes? They are starting to not fit me. =(

Stretch marks? No.

Sleep: I'll take as much as I can get.

Best moment this week: Taking steps to feel better emotionally.

Movement: Yes. She likes to stretch out in there. Too bad she's running out of room!

Food cravings: Not really. But, I did want an ice cream sundae last night.

Gender: She's still a girl. ::whew!::

Belly Button in or out? It's in, but it's now flat. So, who knows? It might pop out one of these days. It will be the first time in my life I've had an outtie.

What I miss: Seeing my feet.

What I am looking forward to: Having her. I'm now at the point where I can't wait until the end.

Milestones: My swelling has started. Booooooo!

28 Weeks!

How far along? 28 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: According to the OB earlier this week, I'm up 18lbs.

Pregnancy Symptoms: RLP, a bit of heartburn, and 3rd tri exhaustion

Maternity clothes? I bought a new blue dress for the holidays. I think it might be in my mailbox right now!!!

Stretch marks? No.

Sleep: I've been sleeping really well. It's the "hard" kind of sleep where nothing wakes me up.

Best moment this week: Getting the nursery painted!

Movement: Yes. She's starting to reduce the kicks and do a lot more rolling around.

Food cravings: I don't know if you could consider it a food, but I'm in love with DD's decaf Gingerbreak Lattes.

Gender: Team Pink!

Belly Button in or out? Still in, and will probably stay that way.

What I miss: Having a winter coat that fits me.

What I am looking forward to: Decorating for Christmas! I just bought a bunch of Christmas things (wrapping, new lights, a new tabletop tree) and I can't wait to put them all out!

Milestones: I'm now far enough along to be going to the OB's office every two weeks!

24 Weeks!

So, it's been a while, huh? I have no excuse except that a) I've been lazy and b) I'm trying to find some new questions. These are kind of getting old. So, this will probably be the last week of these, unless I can't find anything else that's better. =)

How far along? 24 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Still haven't replaced the batteries in the scale.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Aches and pains. Round ligament pains can suck it!

Maternity clothes? I've been in mat clothes for a while now. But, I'm realizing that the shirts I used the first time aren't exactly covering my belly well. So, unless I go shopping for new stuff, I will be housebound by January and walking around in my underwear. And, that is something no one wants to see.

Stretch marks? Nada.

Sleep: M has had a couple of rough nights, but last night was the first night he slept all the way through the night. I did too. I didn't even get up to pee. Which meant I raced to the bathroom this morning!

Best moment this week: My full night's sleep.

Movement: A ton! She kicks, rolls and kicks some more. And, Rob has now felt her too.

Food cravings: Genoa Salami.

Gender: Yes, she has one.

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: A good, cold beer.

What I am looking forward to: The holidays.

Milestones: Does outgrowing my maternity clothes while I'm only in the 2nd trimester count?

And, some other pictures that I haven't uploaded until now...

23 Weeks:


My belly around 22 1/2 weeks from the top:


My belly around 22 1/2 weeks from the top, if I lean and arch my back. She's pointy!!!


My 22 week picture:

21 Weeks!

(Pic to be uploaded when I'm not sitting on my bum being lazy.)

How far along? 21 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: The scale ran out of batteries so I don't know.

Pregnancy Symptoms: I'm super emo lately.

Maternity clothes? Still need to shop.

Stretch marks? No. Let's keep it that way, oh stretch mark gods, mmmmkay?

Sleep: I love sleep.

Best moment this week: This has nothing to do with my pregnancy, but hearing M say his first full sentence was amazing!

Movement: I can feel her a lot, especially if I lay on my left side. Rob hasn't been able to feel her yet.

Food cravings: Apple Pie.

Gender: I'm pretty sure she's still a girl.

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: The fall weather - where did it go? It's 80+ degrees here today.

What I am looking forward to: Shopping for little dresses.

Milestones: I can no longer sit on the little stepstool in the bathroom. We use it to sit on while potty training M. My belly gets in the way and it hurts when I stand up.

20 Weeks!

How far along? 20 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Still right around 5 pounds.

Pregnancy Symptoms: I have a bump. =)

Maternity clothes? Yes, please. After going through all of my winter stuff, I realize that I need to go shopping. Three pairs of pants is not going to cut it until February.

Stretch marks? Nope, and I've started using my Palmer's lotion again.

Sleep: I love sleep.

Best moment this week: Having our big ultrasound...IT'S A GIRL!!!!

Movement: All the time. Seriously, she rarely stops.

Food cravings: Dunkin Donuts Cheddar Cheese Bagel Twists. I could seriously eat them every day, all day.

Gender: GIRL, GIRL, GIRL!!!!

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: My little boy! I went through all of his clothes today and I feel like I can't remember when he was so small. It makes me really sad.

What I am looking forward to: Painting the little girl's room. I can't wait to start pulling the room together for her arrival.

Milestones: We're halfway there! Woohoo!!!

19 Weeks - and welcome my guest blogger!

And tonight's special guest blogger is Rob.... Rob come-on down and take the keyboard and play our favorite game...... what is new with your expecting wife?

First thing is first... I am doing very well thank you for asking. What I have noticed the most, walking into rooms behind my pregnant wife, is nobody, I mean nobody ever asks me how I am feeling.... so for the record I am feeling happy and a bit tired, but mostly happy... thank you for asking. Now on to Terri, well we will talk about her some later. Back to me... have you ever noticed that pregnant women have massive cravings? I am seriously wondering if my wife is going to give birth to a quart of Eddy's Mint chocolate chip? And when she runs out of her ice cream she thinks nothing of eating mine. That makes me sad... bad wife... Okay now on to the questions.

How far along? 19 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: barely a pound, she looks perfect, especially from behind.

Pregnancy Symptoms: ummm has baby in uterus... just saying that is clearly a symptom.

Maternity clothes? I spare no expense for my wife, I have taken down the curtains and begun to tailor them into a mumu... because if you saw her the last few weeks of her first preganancy you would know I am just planning ahead.

Stretch marks? None that I have seen... and I peak when she isn't looking. But then again I am easily distracted, damm those things are big.

Sleep: I sleep just fine so how the heck would I know... seriously, when my wife is pregnant she is CRAZY when she sleeps. She has attacked me, digging her newly sharpened nails/claws into the back of my head, for reason unknown to this author. But that was last pregnancy. So far this time, we have a lot of talking and babbling nonsense in the middle of the night. I am still waiting for it to get weird again. But in truth she doesn't sleep nearly as much this pregnancy. Of course, she slept 8 of the 9 months lst time.

Best moment this week: When the Pats won Sunday. As for Terri her best moment happens every morning waking up realizing she married so well... oh and I guess when Maddux said I blahlablh you mommy. In Maddux talk that means I love you mommy.

Movement: Nope she stays on the couch... but the babys seems to be kicking like crazy.

Food cravings: I have bought stock in Eddys; Haagen Daz and Ben and Jerry's and I am cleaning up.

Gender: I am a man dammit. These are just silly questions. Ohhh and I think the baby she is carrying is a boy.

Belly Button in or out? Lets be honest when I get to look at her without her shirt... I definitely don't notice the belly button. Dang those things are big. Again I get easily distracted.

What I miss: My wife sans mood swings... for the record I think those pregnant hormones might just be the cause.

What I am looking forward to: the world series... sorry just one of these questions has to be about me.

Milestones: My wife can still cook raw meats so far so good. This is great news, as I still light a candle for turkey meatloaf past.

Any other comments: Well I am guessing this will be my first and last post... just saying I doubt my wife will think this was a good idea, but hey you never know. But don't worry, when she isn't looking, I might just sneak back on.

update... I could be invited back after reading this. I think she pee'd her pants laughing... and yes I mean that literally and it wouldn't be the first time

18 Weeks!

How far along? 18 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Around 5 pounds gained.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Not much really.

Maternity clothes? I'm on the hunt for a new pair of maternity jeans that will last me for the next 5-6 months. I have two pairs from when I was pregnant with M, but one is uncomfortable and the other is falling apart. I'm a fan of the full belly panels so if you have any suggestions, feel free to comment or email me.

Stretch marks? Nada

Sleep: I'm definitely sleeping harder than usual. It's getting more and more difficult to drag myself out of bed in the morning - even when I hear the "Mommy! Mooooommmmmmmyyyyyyyy" from the other room.

Best moment this week: Getting my c-section date. February 1, 2011 is our official eviction date! That's also our exact 39 week mark. So, the baby will be out on or before then.

Movement: It's getting stronger and stronger. I thought that it was strong enough for Rob to feel the other night, but he still can't feel it yet.

Food cravings: Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream. Mmmmmmmmm...........

Gender: Next week is our big ultrasound.

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: Wine - same as last week.

What I am looking forward to: All the fun things we plan to do with M this fall - apple picking and Santa's Village to name a few.

Milestones: Is having a c-section date a milestone?

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!

9 Weeks!

How far along? 9 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Still at one pound

Pregnancy Symptoms: Pregnant brain. It's bad. Very, very bad.

Maternity clothes? Oh yes. Definitely can't fit into regular clothes anymore.

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: Would love it.

Best moment this week: Starting my 3rd month. I'm so relieved and excited since we haven't gotten this far since M came along.

Movement: Too early.

Food cravings: Ice cream

Gender: I still don't have a feeling one way or another. But, the girls at the Early Intervention parent group did the "ring on a string" thing and it came out as girl.

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: A nice cold beer on a super hot day.

What I am looking forward to: Shopping for this baby. I already have some things in mind that I want to get but until we know the gender, I don't think we'll be doing any of that.

Milestones: Nothing new in the way of milestones. Just trying to enjoy every day of this pregnancy. Last night, I realized that I'll be a quarter of the way through this pregnancy next week. It's flying by!

8 Weeks!

How far along? 8 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Still just one pound.

Pregnancy Symptoms: Still have fatigue, pregnant brain, sensitive sniffer. But, add to that the "gray period."

Maternity clothes? Yes. I haven't bought anything new. But, I've been spending a lot of time in my maternity swimsuit that I got at Target when I was pregnant the first time.

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: I could easily take two naps a day.

Best moment this week: Sleeping as much as I wanted this past weekend.

Movement: Too early.

Food cravings: Not really craving anything right now. I just have to eat every 2-3 hours so I don't feel sick.

Gender: No idea.

Belly Button in or out? In

What I miss: Coffee.

What I am looking forward to: I have my first appointment with the OB on Friday this week. I'm really anxious to go into that office and have a "good news" appointment. I haven't had one of those in SO long!

Milestones: Nothing new!