22 Week Update!

How far along? 22 weeks 2 days

Total weight gain/loss: I was 194 at my last appt...that was exactly 4 pounds since my last appointment and I'm supposed to be gaining a pound a week so I'm exactly on track!
Maternity clothes? Yes! I've even outgrown my first two pairs of "early" maternity pants. After mom's birthday dinner last night I decided to put those away! I had to wear them unbuttoned AND unzipped the whole night!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I am still sleeping pretty good. Occasionally I've been waking up with pain in my hips from sleeping on my side, but some nights are better than others.
Best moment this week: I've been so stressed between work, our house and getting everything ready for mom's birthday dinners I have been running around a lot so I haven't noticed much movement. I decided to stay in bed all day today b/c I was feeling run down and I felt her move a lot today! No matter what's going on, feeling those movements will automatically put a smile on my face! :)
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Not at all.
Movement: Ever since that day in the recliner I've been feeling her more and more. I have a hard time noticing it if I'm busy at work or riding in a car, but when I'm sitting or laying still I can feel lots of little kicks!
Food cravings: I've been cravings chips and salsa and queso. I've also been liking sweets more than I did in the beginning. I'm kind of over the salads and veggie sandwiches.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Greasy food and anything with too much seasoning is kind of nauseating.
Have you started to show yet: Baby girl is growing and so is my tummy!
Gender prediction: Girl
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but it's starting to look a little flat. :)
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I've been having anxiety, stress and I've been in a funky mood. Anytime baby girk kicks it will put a smile on my face though! :)
Looking forward to: I can't wait until Ryan and everyone else can feel her kicks! When we are laying in bed at night and she's moving around I put Ryan's hand over my tummy to see if he can feel anything. One of these days he's going to be able to feel it so I just keep trying. My doctor said it may take a little longer for others to feel anything b/c my placenta is anterior.

20 Week Update!

How far along? 20 weeks 1 day

Total weight gain/loss: I'll find out Thursday...my guess is 195ish
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I am getting pretty good sleep overall...except when I get up to pee 20 times a night! I've been kind of sleepy this week so I haven't had too much trouble! I did wake up at 3am the morning of our anatomy scan...I was way too excited/anxious!
Best moment this week: Finding out that our little bundle of joy is a baby girl!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Not at all.
Movement: Sunday I was rocking in the recliner when I felt a kick! I stopped and it went away, but when I started rocking again I felt it again. I think that was the first time I was sure I was feeling baby girl and not just gas! :)
Food cravings: Not really...although I was craving a dessert of some sort the past couple days. I'm eating a pudding/brownie/whipped cream cup that Haha made as I type this! :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Greasy food is still not going down too good. I've been trying to stay away from it.
Have you started to show yet: Yes, there's def a little bump going on and I love to wear tighter clothes that show it off!
Gender prediction: Well, it's a girl so I was right! (most of the time!)
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but it's starting to look a little flat. :)
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I've been really happy, but I've been having some anxiety too!
Looking forward to: Hearing our little girl's heartbeat in a couple days. I saw it at the anatomy scan, but didn't hear it. It's music to my ears! :)

Baby Girl,

I cannot even begin to explain the love I have for you already. Just knowing a little more about you has made my love grow a bazillion times more. (I would feel the same even if you would have been a boy!) I cannot wait to have a little best friend and I hope you know how much you are wanted and loved! I have been dreaming about this moment ever since I was a little girl and I know God sent you to me at the perfect time! I pray that you will always be happy and protected and feel all the love we have for you. I have been crying happy tears every day since I found out you are a girl! Your daddy told me that if you were a girl he would take you hunting while I stayed at home to bake. You will have him wrapped around your little finger! I can't wait to meet you and I can only imagine how much more my love for you will grow! I think I feel you moving as I type this! :)

Love,

Mommy

You're halfway there, baby girl!

Here's mommy at 19 weeks 1 day!