Sunday, February 19, 2017

24 Weeks

How far along: 24 weeks, 6 days
Maternity clothes: I finally got my first actual maternity church dress!  It’s super comfy.  I’m also just doing the hair tie trick for a lot of my pants.  I also got some maternity garments, and those things are definitely going to be a lifesaver for the rest of this pregnancy!
Stretch marks: Nope!  But I have felt little tingling sensations near my belly button when I move, and my sister in law said it means I’m starting to get stretch marks deep inside…ahhh I hope not!
Sleep: Pretty good.  I did wake up for the first time in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom (I know, not bad since many women deal with that for most of the pregnancy!), but it definitely sucked not being able to fall back asleep, especially on the day I work my earliest shift!
Best moment this week: Feeling her move from the outside!  I even saw her making my stomach make a twitching motion, so it’s pretty cool that she’s getting big enough for that!
Miss anything: Probably sleeping on my back.  I still will do it for a little bit, but it makes me nervous so I make myself roll onto my side.  I really need to just suck it up and buy a maternity pillow lol.
Movement: Oh yes!  I still anxiously wait for it every day, since some days she moves more than others (especially since my nurse said I should be having daily movement starting at 23 weeks).  I still don’t feel really strong kicks, but the movement I do feel is very obviously her, and she sometimes pushes out to the front of my stomach cuz it gets really hard so it’s fun to feel her so close to the surface!
Food cravings: Reese’s Puffs cereal…I literally made a trip to Wal-Mart to get just that…so worth it haha
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still no, but I am starting to get heartburn every once in a while.
Have you started to show yet: Definitely.  People are commenting at my work much more frequently now, and it’s funny cuz I always notice my bump catch their eye and they’re sometimes unsure if they should say something or not lol.
Gender prediction:  Girl!
Labor signs: None…let’s keep it that way for a while J
Belly button in or out: In, just more and more flat
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy most of the time, but I do notice I get irritable or impatient with silly things sometimes.
Looking forward to: A chiropractor visit we have scheduled in about a week.  My upper back has been really achy lately, so I’m hoping it will help! 

Monday, February 6, 2017

22 Weeks

How far along: 22 weeks, 6 days
Maternity clothes: I should probably start getting more!  I feel like I have been getting bigger a lot faster lately.  I did just buy a new church dress online, and can’t wait for it to get here!
Stretch marks: None yet…I can feel my belly stretching from the inside out though, so I hope I don’t grow too big too fast!
Sleep: Still good for the most part, but I’ve noticed my back aching a little more, and every once in a while I’ve noticed a hint of heart burn starting (seriously though…aren’t I not far enough along for this stuff yet??)
Best moment this week: Feeling her move more!  I can honestly say that last night (while watching the Bachelor of all things lol) I felt “jumping” sensations, almost like a strong muscle twitch, and so I put my hand on my stomach, and could feel her through my stomach!!  Coolest thing ever J
Miss anything: Maybe just wearing whatever I want and being comfortable in it.  It’s a little scary to realize that I am just in the beginnings of having a big belly!
Movement: Yes!  So glad it’s getting stronger and more obvious.  It’s fun to imagine her kicking and pushing around in there with her little arms and legs.  She likes to push up to one side (usually my right side), and I can definitely tell her little body is right there because it’s bigger and tight on one side, and smaller and softer on the other.
Food cravings: This past week I have specifically craved Café Rio steak tacos two different times lol
Anything making you queasy or sick: No, but I definitely don’t love how much faster I get full when eating since my stomach is getting more and more smushed in there lol
Have you started to show yet: Oh yes! And depending on the outfit, I am definitely looking for sure pregnant!
Gender prediction:  Little baby girl J
Labor signs: No…but I do get tightening and cramps sometimes, especially when I walk really fast (random) or have to go to the bathroom bad haha
Belly button in or out: Still in, and hoping it stays that way.  It feels like it’s getting tight stretched out sometimes
Wedding rings on or off: On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!  I definitely cry easier when I watch an emotional video on Facebook though haha
Looking forward to: Just getting closer and closer!  Hesston is {completely} done with school in only 3 months…so crazy…and I can’t wait to start the next phase of our life.