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24 Week Bump

I prayed for this child and the Lord has granted me what I asked of Him.

1 SAMUEL 1:27

These last ten weeks have flown by! Even though I know I have gotten a lot bigger, it is crazy to look back and see how things have changed in this neck of the woods.

With 16 more weeks to go before the 40-week mark, things could get really scary…and not just in the way I look. Don’t worry I will be documenting every ugly minute of it. Here is what things are looking like today:

How Far Along: 24 weeks

Total Weight Gain: 20 pounds

Food Cravings: Dang you Jason’s Deli Salad Bar! Why do you have to be so convenient and yummy? I especially love their Mini Bran Muffins and free frozen yogurt. The fact that I have eaten there three time this week shows just how out of control my cravings are.

What I Miss: Being able to drink beer while I watch football. It just really adds to the experience. I actually miss going to the games more, but that is kind of a locational problem.

Symptoms: I have been so achy this week. There is no doubt that my ligaments are growing and stretching to accommodate this big boy.

Baby Movement: The movements are noticeable a few times each day. I know the placenta placement is making it more difficult to feel all the activity going on in there, but, hopefully, as he grows I will start feeling him more regularly.

Maternity Attire: My mission is to place an order with Gap/Old Navy Maternity this week. My must buys are skinny jeans (I guess they are only skinny on bottom) and tunics. With the falling temps, it is crucial that I invest in some new pants.

Hurl Factor: There was a hidden egg yolk in my potato salad tonight, and it almost made my whole dinner come up. Yuck! Just thinking about the taste and texture makes my stomach roll.

Annoyances: My little clinger Doug, the dog, has to be on my lap at all times. First of all, there is no room for him to climb aboard. Secondly, I am a human oven right now, and I can barely stand my own body heat, let alone a small dogs.

Weekly Highlight: Trying to figure out what to register for. As clueless as I am, it is always fun to pretend shop for the little man.

Did you have a guide to help you with your baby registry?

21 Week Bump

You’re off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.

DR. SEUSS

This week has been a whirlwind! Finding out the gender and revealing it to our families and friends was so much fun, and also really great things have been happening for my friends this week. From promotions to babies, I can’t stop smiling with happiness.

It was so tough to keep our little boy a secret. I wanted Chris to have private celebrations with me just knowing that it was a boy all week. I don’t think there could have been a better fit for us. I wasn’t secretly hoping for one or the other, but I kept gravitating towards boy options. I even purchase just a boy outfit before we found out. My friend swears she just knew she was having a girl, and I think I knew deep down I was having a boy. Now the fun really begins!

How Far Along: 21 weeks and it only gets better from here!

Total Weight Gain: 16 pounds, the cookie and cake production this week didn’t help in the weight gaining department.

Food Cravings: Cold fruit (apples, grapes and raspberries)

What I Miss: My mom made margaritas for the party, and I missed getting to enjoy one of her heavenly concoctions.

Symptoms: I don’t think that this is necessarily a symptom, but I have a crazy eye twitch right now. I’m hoping it’s because of the baby and not West Nile.

Baby Movement: It still blows my mind every time I feel the baby move. Any time I am sitting still I can feel him wiggling in there.

Maternity Attire: One of my maternity shirts already doesn’t fit. How can this be possible! I thought those things were tents that fit all.

Hurl Factor: I definitely have an aversion to cleaning. The bathrooms gave me the most trouble this week.

Annoyances: My dogs are really annoying me this week, and by dogs I mean Doug. Does that count?

Weekly Highlight: Getting to buy clothes for the baby. Chris’ co-workers swore we were having a girl, since I could stop buying baby clothes. It’s a good thing it wasn’t a girl or else our budget would be in trouble.

Where is your favorite place to buy baby clothes?

20 Week Bump

What is exciting is not for one person to be stronger than the other…but for two people to have met their match and yet they are equally as stubborn, as obstinate, as passionate, as crazy as the other.

BARBARA STREISAND

I can’t believe that this journey is halfway over. It has been such an exciting week finding out the baby’s gender and getting to watch our precious little one during the ultrasound, but it is only going to get better when we can reveal it to family and friends this weekend. I’m having such a hard time keeping it a secret. Here is what what I can share:

How Far Along: 20 weeks down, 20 weeks to go.

Total Weight Gain: 14 pounds and baby weights one pound!

Food Cravings: This week I was all about salads, especially Jason’s Deli salad bar. I couldn’t resist eating there two days in a row. The free frozen yogurt didn’t hurt.

What I Miss: Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and my favorite Red Truck blend. I miss it so much that I am tempted to start drinking sparkling grape juice.

Symptoms: Heartburn has become a regular part of my day. I keep wondering if the old wives’ tale is true and this baby has a full head of hair.

Baby Movement: It is unmistakable that I can finally feel the baby moving. During our ultrasound this week, the tech had a hard time getting the little one to settle down.

Maternity Attire: I finally bought three maternity shirts at Target that were on clearance. Big belly here I come!

Hurl Factor: I finally hit the point where I couldn’t keep it down. While trying to clean up some dog puke, I ended up visiting the toilet five times. Then it happened again while doing dishes. I think I might have an aversion to cleaning.

Annoyances: My appetite is back in full force. I’m constantly hungry. Trying to stick to smaller meals to keep the heartburn at bay.

Weekly Highlight: I have a huge secret to keep until our gender reveal party Saturday, which falls on our five year anniversary. I can’t stop smiling.

What do you think we’re having?

19 Week Bump

If you have good thoughts they will shine out of your face like sunbeams and you will always look lovely.

ROALD DAHL

It seems like this baby should be cooked by now, so it’s hard to believe I still am not halfway through this miraculous journey. My husband already thinks that I have had every symptom in the book, so I can’t imagine how the next 20 weeks are going to go. At least I will have some pictures to document my humongo transformation!

 

How Far Along: 19 weeks with one more week until the big gender reveal

Total Weight Gain: 12 pounds and steadily increasing

Food Cravings: Pizza! Pizza! Pizza! My favorite is by far Papa Murphy’s Gourmet Veggie Pizza. I’m like the Cookie Monster with pizza.

What I Miss: Soft cheeses for sure. My brother and I hit up Whole Foods yesterday, and I passed on all the heavenly samples, including a triple crème that was calling my name.

Symptoms: Headaches like it’s nobody’s business, but it is since they increase my grumpiness. Sorry hubby my hormones have jacked my body for the next five months.

Baby Movement: Still nothing. How can I not feel a grapefruit-sized baby moving in there?

Maternity Attire: I couldn’t resist a colorful dress at Target, but I’m still just buying regular clothes in larger sizes.

Hurl Factor: I pass a dog food factory on my way to work everyday, and it always makes me what to hurl. I don’t even want to think about what’s going on in there.

Annoyances: My new hombre hairstyle is making me cringe with anticipation of a lighter hairdo.

Weekly Highlight: I finalized my baby room mood board after picking up two crucial pieces this week, and I can’t wait to get started.

Did you design your baby room gender specific or more neutral?

Week 18 Bump

Promise me you will always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

CHRISTOPHER ROBIN

How Far Along: 18 weeks and baby is growing like a weed!

Total Weight Gain: 11 pounds and well into my second trimester a.k.a. grow time

Food Cravings: Typical kid food is all I crave. As much peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, and vegetarian hot dogs (only 50 calories a dog) as I can eat.

What I Miss: Caffeinated coffee on a regular basis. I miss my go-to pick me up. I have had a few glasses under the recommended 200 milligrams, but I always feel so guilty. I decided just to avoid it all together, and I am really missing it.

Symptoms: This week, all of a sudden, I have a much heartier appetite. I’m thinking this could spell trouble.

Baby Movement: The baby is definitely moving, but I am not feeling much. The doctor had trouble hearing the heartbeat over all the movement going on in my belly. This baby likes to dance!

Maternity Attire: You would have thought that tax-free weekend would have promoted me to buy some new maternity clothes, but nope, just sticking to my dress uniform.

Hurl Factor: My allergies are uncontrollable. After a four minute sneezing fit, I didn’t know if I should run to the bathroom for more Kleenex or to throw up.

Annoyances: It looks like I might be retiring the wedding ring to our safety deposit box. With the 110-degree weather, my fingers are starting to resemble thick sausages.

Weekly Highlight: Getting to hear the heart beat and scheduling my gender ultrasound in two weeks!

Did you find out your baby’s gender beforehand?

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