Week 26

How far along? 26 weeks and 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: 17ish  
Maternity clothes? just some shirts
Stretch marks? none
Sleep: it comes and goes
Best moment this week: hearing her heartbeat today at the doctors :)
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything? sleep
Movement: <3 it!
Food cravings: skinny cow ice cream sandwiches!
Anything making you queasy or sick:  no
Have you started to show yet: yes

Gender prediction: GIRL!
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: happy 

Weekly Wisdom: rest when you can

Looking forward to: seeing my friends and family at the baby shower! 41 days!! :)

Not much happened this past week.  First full week with Jerry back from Vegas.  Both of us were pretty busy with work last week.  The weekend couldn't come soon enough for each of us.  We bought a mirror for the nursery, but we haven't put it up yet.  Putting a temporary halt on decorating and getting the nursery ready. As soon as I know I'll fill everyone in on why! ; )  Winston got a new dog bed, so I was going to wash his old one and let Nala use it; however, I left it in the dryer too long and part of it melted! WHOOPS! Pregnancy brain is real people! lol I'm constantly forgetting things or asking Jerry a question and forgetting what he said 5 minutes later! lol ... or it's just the lack of sleep! Trying to keep up with the cleaning so it's not too terrible when I finally get to that "nesting" stage.  I'm going to be calling and registering us for childbirth classes! Can't wait to start that process!  Doctor said she would prefer us to be done with the class by 35 weeks so we need to start this week or next week in order to be done before the baby shower!  My nephew will be staying with us for 3 weeks after the shower so we won't be able to do it after that.  Baby girl moves A LOT! And I love every minute of it! :) except maybe when she's kicking my bladder! lol  ... I drink so much water a day some times I feel like a huge water balloon! haha but it helps curb my appetite; and helps with feet swelling so I'm gonna keep at yet! :) I drink anywhere from 4 to 6 liters of water a day!! WOW! lol 

13 weeks and 3 days to go!! <3 

Week 25 }|{

How far along? 25 weeks and 3 days
Total weight gain/loss: 17ish  
Maternity clothes? some.. this green dress was a gift from my mom when she came to visit
Stretch marks? none
Sleep: better now the hubby is home
Best moment this week: Hubby coming home from Vegas! :)
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything? sleep
Movement: <3 it!
Food cravings: cake!
Anything making you queasy or sick:  no
Have you started to show yet: yes

Gender prediction: GIRL!
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: half and half 

Weekly Wisdom: listen to your body and REST 

Looking forward to: The baby shower and for August to get here! 

I don't even know where to start with this post.  This has been THE longest week EVER!  Jerry was out of town all week for work; left Sunday and came back Friday night.  So that left me at home by myself taking care of the dogs and the house and working.  Needless to say... I was exhausted!   Our four year anniversary was Thursday, while he was gone, so on Saturday we finally got to go out and celebrate.  So glad it was nice out that day! I got to wear my new maternity sundress my mom got me from Target :) ... We went and saw the movie "The Lucky One" and then we went to a Japanese steakhouse.  It was so good! I surprised him with a cake when he got home so I've been chowing down! :X  I go to the doctors again in a week and I'm sure she'll have something smart to say about my weight again, unfortunately :(.. Trying not to let her get to me though since I truly and honestly am jogging and walking as much as possible :) ...  

So thankful that Jerry has tomorrow off.  Well, he has an online training course but either way he'll still be home! :) ... Then it's back to the grind again UGH! 

14 weeks and 4 days to go! <3 

Week 24

How far along? 24 weeks and 2 days
Total weight gain/loss: ugh almost 17 dang Easter candy! 
Maternity clothes? bought some, haven't worn any yet  
Stretch marks? nope
Sleep: so/so
Best moment this week: watching baby girl move around!
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything? sleep
Movement: <3 it!
Food cravings: CANDY! : X
Anything making you queasy or sick:  no
Have you started to show yet: yes

Gender prediction: GIRL!
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: half emotional half happy :) 

Weekly Wisdom: and again! stop stressing over your weight! :)

Looking forward to: our anniversary next week! :) 

Not much happened this week.  Baby sure is moving around a lot more and we love feeling/watching her move.  This week felt like it was never going to end.  I don't think we're doing much this weekend except for some house cleaning; we need a mental/physical recovery weekend from everything we've been doing the past week I think (lol).  We took the picture in front of the new curtains mom got us for the nursery; sneak peak!! ;) Eventually I will make another post to show everyone the whole nursery.  We have the dresser and crib all set up along with the curtains obviously.  Only thing pretty much left to do is the decor!!  Baby shower is in 2 months and I can not wait to finally finish her nursery afterwards and get everything ready for her arrival :) 

15 weeks and 5 days to go!! <3 

Week 23 }|{

How far along? 23 weeks and 3 days
Total weight gain/loss: uhhh plead the fifth lol
Maternity clothes? bought a few shirts, a sundress and a pair of khaki shorts :)  
Stretch marks? nope
Sleep: so/so
Best moment this week: parents came down for the weekend and we got the nursery all set up! and getting everything ready for the shower :)
Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything? sleep
Movement: <3 it!
Food cravings: finally get to eat my candy again!! AHH lol
Anything making you queasy or sick:  not lately 
Have you started to show yet: yes

Gender prediction: GIRL!
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: half emotional half happy :) 

Weekly Wisdom: again... try not to stress over your weight 
Looking forward to: the baby shower now :) 

So this past weekend my parents came over from Ohio to visit for the weekend, help set up the nursery and for Easter :) ... Dad and Jerry got the nursery ceiling painted and even painted the bedroom door! It looks GREAT! They got the new closet doors put up and just need to put the handles on.  They got new blinds put up and mom bought us the other two curtains and valance to hang up too, it's starting to be my favorite room in the house! Only thing left to do in there is hang up some decor and a mirror; then of course fill the closet with clothes ;) and her of course!  Dad and Jerry also worked a lot outside and got a few tress cut down with a bunch of branches; one of which fell and hit my hood and put a small dent in it :( .. oh well though... 

Mom and I got all of the invitations made and put together! :) Just need to wait and then mail them out in a few weeks.  I bought a few new lamps for two of the bedrooms so now all our rooms have a light that goes to the switches! It's the simple things! lol... Had WAY too much food this weekend but it was totally worth it!  We never get all the yummy food with just the two of us; but once they leave I'm gonna have to crack down and really watch what I eat and make sure I'm getting my jogs/walks in :)... 

Our dogs especially enjoyed mamma and pappap here this weekend because they got to be outside for most of the weekend.  Although the bath that I just gave them and killed my back over last week is totally worthless now, but I'm glad they got to have fun and see their grandparents :) ... They're leaving in the morning and then it's back to normal life :( lol... but I think we might be going home again in about a month for mothers day possibly :) .. Hubby and I still have a lot to do but so glad our parents got to come and help us get a lot of it done.  Jerry leaves next Sunday for a week in Vegas for a training course :( ... week by myself = no bueno lol... but he'll be back in time for us to celebrate our Anniversary... I'm sure I'm missing something we did this weekend but we all had fun!!

16 weeks and 4 days to go!!

<3 8/2