Pregnancy Must Haves, round 1.

1. The most perfect leggings for those prego mama's who are starting to see their little baby bump. I wore these so much during my pregnancy. You have a choice of black or grey. I couldn't stand having anything snug around my belly so I ordered these leggings from Gap and they were a life saver!

2. Rejuvenating lip balm for those cracked dry lips. I'm not one to use chapstick but while I was pregnant I loved this stuff. I kept it next to my bed because for some reason I would always wake up with dry lips.

3. Blooming Beautiful Because we are all terrified of stretch marks... I used the Blooming Beautiful skincare on my belly during my pregnancy and I promise you, it saved my skin! It's insane how far your skin can stretch and my belly was LARGE while pregnant with my son. For those of you who don't believe you can prevent stretch marks, think again.

4. Drink that water! Your body is going through so much during pregnancy and it's so important to remember your water!!! I was always on the go while pregnant so I went out and bought a nice water bottle to help remind me to drink and also to keep that water cool since my pregnancy went through the hot dreadful summer ice cold water was always refreshing.

5. Coolmax Pregnancy Pillow. Do your self a favor and buy a NICE (because there are some awful ones) pregnancy pillow. By the end of the day you will be glad you did. These things are GLORIOUS to sleep with and when you're pregnant you are taking extra naps and sleeping more during the night. This is a MUST!

6. Ballet Flats. I don't know about you but my feet went through a lot while pregnant. Buying a nice pair of flats for those tired feet that are a little shocked from carrying around some extra weight is a good idea.

27 weeks.

How far along? 27 weeks & 2 days
Total weight gain: 13 pounds
Maternity clothes? nope just stretchy comfy stuff
Stretch marks? still no stretch marks! 
Sleep: better now. It was horrible but my mom got us a Novaform gel memory mattress topper and we LOVE it! It is truly amazing and you can buy them at Costco :) I sleep like a little baby now. 
Best moment this week: Probably seeing my husband Saturday night after he had spent the night away from me in Idaho helping his dad. That was the first time i've ever been without him so I was a little emotional haha. Also, my best friend and i went to get pedis/manis on saturday and she also got engaged! And luckily her wedding date is a month and a half after I have the baby. few! 
Miss Anything? Just the usual. I miss my energetic body. I'm getting to that point where I can't move as easily as i'd like :) I guess you could call it the "waddle" stage.
Movement: Yes this baby loves to move. They say that this far along he is sleeping and waking at regular intervals. I feel like I've got his little schedule DOWN! :) He is so playful! If there is anything against my belly he will kick or punch it. He likes his space. I am in the Nursery at my church and this sunday I held a little girl who had been asleep for 2 hours and he just kicked her the whole time. I think he was offended.
Food cravings: fruit fruit fruit and hawaiian punch
Anything make you queasy or sick? Just my back pain when it gets so bad I get a little nauseas or light headed.
Gender: boy
Labor Signs: nope
Symptoms: Severe back pain, feet and hands swelling, lots of trips to the bathroom and Braxton Hicks(which i do not enjoy). Oh and not to mention the growing belly! It amazes me how different it looks everyday. He likes his room!
Belly Button in or out? completely flat!
Wedding rings on or off? on 
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and anxious! 
Looking forward to: Figuring out his bedroom. I can't wait to get the stuff for his nursery!

dear baby.

Today you weigh a pound and two-thirds and measure at about 14 inches from your head to your little feetsies! you are growing stronger each day and mommy and daddy couldn't be more excited for your arrival. We are starting to learn your personality, along with your funny sleep schedule, and it makes our hearts melt getting to know how sweet and special you are already. Mama doesn't need her alarm clock anymore because you like to nudge her to wake up at around 4:30am and then again at about 7 when your dad gets up to get ready for work. I think you can sense that he's not next to us anymore because it happens almost every morning now :). Baby boy, you've given your mommy the giggles. I giggle at everything and anything and I'm sure it disturbs your sleep most of the time, just know I'm very happy. You are becoming more playful when it comes to mine or your dads touch. We get an instant kick from you when you are talked to or poked at. Sweet baby boy, you are big enough now that I can feel your little bum poking up on my belly and your little head nestled all snug inside. Your new favorite thing that I might not be a fan of is your little kicks when It's bed time, especially when you choose to kick mamas bladder making her take several trips to the bathroom before she finally falls asleep.  Daddy is very protective of you and I. He makes sure we are both healthy and strong and that we get enough sleep. He doesn't like it when people(or I) poke at you too much, he thinks you might get hurt or woken up ;) silly daddy, he loves you! Something I can't get enough of is following your long legs as they move across my stomach. Your mommy loves that and I can't wait to kiss those little toesies when you get here. What a blessing you are to us.

you are very loved, little one.

25 weeks.

How far along? 25 WEEKS! 15 more weeks to go (or a little earlier)
Total weight gain: 10 pounds
Maternity clothes? none. just more loose clothing
Stretch marks? nope! I'm pretty sure my 'bump butter' is the best thing ever and making my belly glow!
Sleep: sleeping is getting harder and harder. My belly is getting bigger and I think I'm a little more worried about rolling on my tummy and squishing him since that's how I normally sleep. He also likes to wake me up early in the morning with his little jabs, twists and turns. I think it's his morning stretches :)
Best moment this week: hearing my baby boys heartbeat so strong and feeling super excited about the time getting so close. We also got his carseat this week and it is so stink in'  cute!
Miss Anything? still the whole sleeping on my tummy. it's been really hard but lately I've been realizing how attached I am to my pregnant belly and I'm scared for it to be gone in 15 weeks!
Movement: yes our baby boy loves to kick and punch. His daddy loves to feel him too! He is so strong you can see my whole belly move when he kicks me. He moves around most of the day and sometimes you can see a bulge on my tummy of his bum or head. He moves when we play music or any time i'm laying down. We like to play music on my belly with our big headphones and that always gets his attention.
Food cravings: I'm pretty sure my whole pregnancy food craving will always be fruit. fresh yummy fruit from Harmons.
Anything make you queasy or sick? I think I'm having a lot of acid problems due to heartburn so because of that my back pain is so horrible. It is so bad that I got an ultrasound of my gallbladder thinking I might need surgery. They found nothing wrong with my gallbladder thank goodness so if I still have this problem after pregnancy I'll be getting an MRI of my stomach and back. Also, eating gluten is still a big NO NO for me. I will instantly get sick and throw up.
Gender: boy
Labor Signs: nope
Symptoms: like i said above, I think heartburn. This little guy just might have a full head of hair when he arrives :)
Belly Button in or out? getting a little flat haha it makes us laugh
Wedding rings on or off? on and getting loose which is weird.
Happy or Moody most of the time: we are so happy and excited! I can't believe he'll be here in less than 100 days! 
Looking forward to: I'm excited to start my hypnobirthing classes soon and just getting ready to move.

20 weeks.

How far along? 20 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain: 5
Maternity clothes? Maternity leggings but usually my own clothing.
Stretch marks? none
Sleep: I toss and turn a lot.
Best moment this week: Well last friday we had our 20 week ultrasound so it was a happy moment being able to see him and his progress. He's gotten so much bigger! and he still loves moving around and kicking his long legs. He's very stretched out so I think i'll be getting a pretty big belly.
Miss Anything? I really miss being able to sleep on my tummy and back. I think that's why I toss and turn so much.
Movement: yes I feel a lot of movement. He likes to let his mama know that he's there, healthy and happy.
Food cravings: Oh my, i've had such an increase in appetite let me just tell you! I feel constantly hungry and get hypoglycemic very easily.
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope, just if I wait too long to eat i'll puke but i'm usually okay.
Gender: boy
Labor Signs: nope
Symptoms: super hungry all the time, pretty tired, back pain and hard time sleeping
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: very happy that its spring time and I'm past my halfway mark!
Looking forward to: our little vacation before the baby comes

18 weeks!

How far along? 18 weeks

Total weight gain: 2 pounds
Maternity clothes? nope! just comfy stuff
Stretch marks? none 
Sleep: most nights i toss and turn a lot. or some nights i wake up thinking about baby.
Best moment this week: going to babies r us with my husband and getting so excited! also, waking up every morning feeling my baby bump getting bigger each day.
Miss Anything? i miss sushi so so much!
Movement: not too much this week. hoping to feel a lot soon!
Food cravings: sushi like i said above. or fruit still. I've been eating a lot of strawberries and cream and peaches and cream.
Anything making you queasy or sick: this has been the best week since before Christmas! I'm so happy :)
Gender: boy
Labor Signs: not for a while!
Symptoms: tired, constant stuffy nose, feeling off balance and trouble sleeping.
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: so happy to be feeling more like myself lately.
Looking forward to: our 20 week ultrasound is coming up here pretty soon! I love seeing him on the ultrasound kicking and moving around. especially when he sucks his thumb. It makes me a happy mama to see my baby boy every chance i get!

16 weeks!

How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain: nothing yet
Maternity clothes? Not yet but I would love some maternity leggings. I hear they are the best and my tummy doesn't like anything snug right now.  But I'm still wearing my normal size 3 jeans.
Stretch marks? none and hoping it stays that way :S
Sleep: sleeping fine but I wish I could sleep in everyday!
Best moment this week: hearing our baby's heartbeat for the first time, having two ultrasounds and finding out the gender!
Miss Anything? I miss my energy and NOT throwing up.
Movement: Starting to feel the flutters of my little boy moving around. on the ultrasound he was VERY active! He also responded a lot to the ultrasound tech pushing down on my tummy. I can tell he's not going to want to stop kicking his mommy.
Food cravings: I crave the fattening gluten vinegar food that I CAN'T eat. Its hard but it's for the best to stay away! I do love fresh fruit and orange juice though. Or i love a bowl of sweet cream ice cream with strawberries on top with chocolate syrup. YUM!
Anything making you queasy or sick: I get queasy and sick very easily. I don't like a lot of smells or tastes. If I wait too long to eat and drink juice i'll throw up or if I eat something with too many spices or garlic i'll get sick. If I eat ANY gluten on accident I get way sick too.
Gender: boy
Labor Signs: not for a while!
Symptoms: yes many
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: his daddy says happy :) but i know i can get a little moody too. especially if i can't find something to eat.
Looking forward to: when my belly finally sticks out and feeling him move more and more!