17

How far along: 17 weeks

Gender: GIRL!

Weight gain: 9 lb. 

Maternity clothes: All bottoms are maternity, still sneaking in a few non maternity dresses and tops! Same here. 

Baby related purchases: No purchases yet!  

Baby Gifts: A co-worker gifted me with two little outfits and my sister handed down a ton more stuff, most excitedly baby carriers… a bajorn, ergo and some wraps!   

Sleep: Still having crazy dreams… last night was a real doozie.  

Best moment this week: Spending some time with my nephews Joseph and Anthony. Not really baby related but really my best moment.  

Worst moment this week: Sciatica flare ups…  

Miss anything: Nothing too much.

Movement: I’ve got nothing… STILL

Cravings: Recently it’s been Chinese and indian style foods. All the ethnic things!  

Looking forward to: Sonogram – 12 October!

Symptoms: Sciatica is still lingering around.  

16

How far along: 16 weeks

Gender: GIRL!

Weight gain: 9 lb. 

Maternity clothes: All bottoms are maternity, still sneaking in a few non maternity dresses and tops! 

Baby related purchases: We are trying to hold off buying until after the shower. We have SO many hand me downs already. 

Baby Gifts: Aunt Danielle and the twins got Ellie a stuffed pony from their vacation in Chincoteaque and a onesie that said "My Aunt is my BFF". Love both!   

Sleep: Doing okay as long as my crazy dreams stay at bay! 

Best moment this week: Scheduling our 20 week ultrasound for our anniversary! Let the countdown begin. And having my 16 week appointment. The Mid-Wife is happy with my weight and said the baby sounded great! 

Worst moment this week: My nephew Joseph had a bumpy week with treatment, that was hard to not be able to see him because I am pregnant and cannot be around him for 48 hours. 

Miss anything: I think I've finally come to terms with not being able to have wine and beer. but I do miss runny eggs to dip toast in. 

Movement: I've got nothing. 

Cravings: Still loving all the norms. I get cravings randomly for things I see on T.V. or think of but nothing that's dire. 

Looking forward to: Sonogram - 12 October!

Symptoms: Just expanding! Other than that feeling pretty back to my normal self!

Daddy's last birthday before baby!

Baby's first opener!

 

15

How far along: 15 weeks

Gender: GIRL!

Weight gain: 9 lb. 

Maternity clothes: Hit the mall with Brian on Friday. He encouraged me to get 4 pairs of pants, two pairs of leggings and two tops from Motherhood Maternity. What a difference having something to support your belly instead of restricting it makes!!

Baby related purchases: We picked up our furniture on Friday as well and started registering! 

Baby Gifts: My sister gave her a life vest for her first summer and a co-worker Jenn bought her the sweetest shoes with Navy bows on them. Obsessed. They're so cute.  

Sleep: Slowly cathing back up on the lack of sleep from last weekend. Feeling much better!

Best moment this week: Spending the weekend with my best girl, her family and my hubby in PA! Babies first road trip into Philly. Is was so sweet to see her with a bump. Last time she still had abs! (she's still not too far from them!)

Worst moment this week: I can't think of anything. This week was a win. 

Miss anything: This weekend I think Nikki and I were both slightly envious of those drinking red wine. I know I can have one glass if I want, but I just haven't felt brave enough yet. 

Movement: Nada

Cravings: Sausage egg and cheese McGriddle (I know. TERRIBLE for me, but SOOOO yummy). Bagels and cream cheese, milk... Still on my carb and dairy kick!

Queasy or sick: Sometimes if I don't eat when I am hungry I get queasy and only a few times things haven't set with me. but not too bad!

Looking forward to: Sonogram - 12 October!

Symptoms: Just expanding! Other than that feeling pretty back to my normal self!

14

How far along: 14 weeks

Gender: GIRL!

Weight gain: 8 lb. 

Maternity clothes: Breaking out hand-me-down clothes and starting to shop

Baby related purchases: Nothing new

Baby Gifts: A onesie from Daddy's trip to New Orleans and a sweet knitted outfit from Don 

Sleep: This weekend was a loss for sleep, Brian being gone = no sleep for this momma!

Best moment this week: Having my hubby home! 

Worst moment this week: Him having been gone. 

Miss anything: Clothes. Sushi. 

Movement: Nada

Cravings: Bagels and cream cheese, milk, pizza. Nothing has changed. Give me the carbs and dairy! Chicken pot pie too!

Queasy or sick: I was sick for the first time this pregnancy last night after eating peach cobbler, not sure it set with me. 

Looking forward to: Sonogram!!!

Symptoms: Just expanding! Other than that feeling pretty back to my normal self!

13

How far along: 13 weeks

Gender: GIRL!

Weight gain: 7 lb. 

Maternity clothes: Making what's left of my flowy and lose fitting clothes work

Baby related purchases: Nothing new!

Baby Gifts: My in-laws got Ellie a onesie from their vacation to Chincoteaque 

Sleep: Sleeping okay. Not getting up as much to use the bathroom!!

Best moment this week: Just enjoying being out of the first trimester and the energy!!

Worst moment this week: Nada!

Miss anything: My wardrobe 

Movement: Nada

Cravings: Bagels and cream cheese, milk, pizza. Nothing has changed. Give me the carbs and dairy! Same still!

Queasy or sick: No sickness. Feeling VERY blessed. 

Looking forward to: Our 20 week sonogram to see our baby girl!

Symptoms: Just expanding! Other than that feeling pretty back to my normal self!

12

How far along: 12 weeks

Gender: GIRL!

Weight gain: 6 lb. 

Maternity clothes: In need. Will be shopping this weekend for more bump comfy clothes

Baby related purchases: Nothing new

Baby Gifts: My AMAZING mother in law purchased our entire bedroom furniture set for baby girl.     

Sleep: Starting to come around!! Finally having more energy this week!!

Best moment this week: Nikki announcing her pregnancy so everyone can know about us being preggo together 

Worst moment this week: Nothing so far!

Miss anything: Beer... the summer is a hard time to be beerless. 

Movement: Nada

Cravings: Bagels and cream cheese, milk, pizza. Nothing has changed. Give me the carbs and dairy!

Queasy or sick: No sickness. Feeling VERY blessed. 

Looking forward to: Our 20 week sonogram to see our baby girl!

Symptoms: Exhaustion is lightening up. Started having hip pain, doctor diagnosed me with sciatic nerve pain. and headaches every now and again. Lucky I can keep both at bay right now.