18 Week Update!

How far along? 18 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I was 189 at my 16w3d appointment.
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I am finally getting used to sleeping on my side so I'm getting better sleep. 
Best moment this week: I'm pretty sure that fluttering I was feeling was just gas! :) The best and not best moment this week was two people telling my I don't even look pregnant and then the HEB cashier telling me I look miserable after asking how much longer I have to go...um, I guess I need to wear makeup while I'm pregnant so I don't look totally horrible! Ryan also picked up our two dressers we had painted today so I can start organizing baby's things!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Not really!
Movement: Not sure!
Food cravings: In the last two weeks I've moved from veggie sandwiches to McDonald's french fries and a small coke. Yes, I've splurged on regular soda a few times. I know I'm not the only one!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Greasy food is still making me feel blah. Although the McDonald's french fries don't do that to me! ;) I ate a breakfast taco and the bacon made me feel yucky, my seasoned fries made me feel sick and some fried chicken made me want to puke. I guess this is a good thing!
Have you started to show yet: According to some, but others don't see it...just depends on what I'm wearing.
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: I've still been a little moody, but overall I'm happy most of the time.
Looking forward to: We have our anatomy scan on February 5th and I can't wait! I'm nervous and excited all at once! I want baby J to be healthy and I can't wait to find out the gender!

After spending a day and a half at market followed by a few hours standing at a concert the night of my 31st birthday, I had swollen ankles and feet for the first time. I guess I better start taking it easy! :)

16 Week Update!

How far along? 16 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I'll find out Thursday.
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I have slept ok...better than last week, but not great.
Best moment this week: I've still been having this fluttering feeling, but I'm not sure what it is. My app told me that I could begin to feel "quickening", which is the little flutters that you feel in the beginning, so maybe that's what it is. I'll see what my doctor says later this week!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Not really!
Movement: Not sure!
Food cravings: I'm still eating veggie sandwiches and salads. I'm glad I'm not craving bad stuff!
Anything making you queasy or sick: I don't feel great after I eat greasy food, but it doesn't really make me sick.
Have you started to show yet: According to my app I will be going through a growth spurt over the next few weeks!
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: I've been kind of moody this week. It almost feels like I've been PMSing, but I've been a little stressed out.
Looking forward to: My appt Thursday and finding out the gender in a few weeks!

15 Week Update!

This is the only pic I got in my countdown shirt. I finally wore it for the first time and I didn't even get a good pic. I was so busy all day so my mom snapped one really quick before I went upstairs to bed.

How far along? 15 weeks 2 days
Total weight gain/loss: I'll find out next week!
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I haven't slept good in a few nights. I'm still tossing and turning a lot and waking up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep. I've had sinus troubles so it's hard to breathe at night and I wake up all hours of the night to blow my nose. Poor Ryan!
Best moment this week: I'm not sure if these little flutters are just gas or the baby. At first I thought they were the baby, but now I'm thinking they're probably just gas. Either way, I'm excited to start feeling some movement! :)
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Good sleep...I guess that's nature's way of preparing me for what's to come! ;)
Movement: Not sure! I know it's probably too early, but I've felt these little flutters that I've never felt before.
Food cravings: I've def got my fill of sausage biscuits and I've moved on to veggie sandwiches from the bakery. I have to make them b/c I like them made in a certain order. Thin wheat bread with mayo, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and jalapeños! Yes, you read that right...pickles!!! This is a small miracle.
Anything making you queasy or sick: I'm finally feeling good...no more nausea and I hope it stays that way!
Have you started to show yet: My pooch is getting bigger and bigger! I feel like it popped a little more since last week.
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: I've been pretty happy! They started framing our house yesterday so I've been in a really good mood seeing the progress. I'm super anxious to find out who this little baby is though! The gender day can't come soon enough! I feel like I'd like to do something special for our parents to tell them. Nothing fancy, but maybe buy them a little surprise and give it to them the day we find out. Cupcakes with pink or blue icing would be good! ;) Maybe I can get Matthew and Jack to help me out with telling my dad and Jennifer. Since I didn't get to do anything fun when we told everyone the big news, maybe I can do it now! I can't wait!
Looking forward to: February!!!

14 Week Update!

How far along? 14 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I weighed 191.5 at the ENT doctor today. Hopefully their scale is just way off!!!
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I've been going to be really early, and if I don't I get really sleepy! I'm tossing and turning a lot trying not to sleep on my back. I am ready for a maternity pillow!
Best moment this week: Officially being in the second trimester! Also, celebrating Christmas for the last time as a family of 2! :)
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Nothing really that I can think of. I think not worrying about sleeping in the wrong position would be nice, but I'm not complaining! :)
Movement: Not yet!
Food cravings: I've been craving sausage biscuits, but I think I got my fix after eating a few over the last week. I still want salads and after watching Get the Gringo last night I'm craving Mexican food.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really. I can't pinpoint anything in particular, but sometimes I'll eat something and it just doesn't taste good, but it doesn't make me sick.
Have you started to show yet: My pooch is a little bigger!
Gender prediction: No idea.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I've still been pretty moody.
Looking forward to: February!!!

13 Week Update!

How far along? 13 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I weighed 185...I gained 5 pounds since my last appointment!
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I've been going to be really early, and if I don't I get really sleepy!
Best moment this week: Hearing the little heartbeat on the doppler at the doctor Thursday! I also skipped acupuncture today because I think the sickness is leaving!
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? I had a sip of Ryan's Dr. Pepper the other morning so I feel pretty satisfied! :) I am missing my own home right now. Baby J got some Christmas presents and mommy has bought a few gender neutral things so I'm ready to have a place for baby's stuff. I am having a dresser painted soon that I will set up in HaHa's toy room to put baby's things! I can't wait!
Movement: Not yet!
Food cravings: Still loving my Special K and I had the best salad from Central Market after my doctor appointment Thursday. Still loving a good, fresh salad!
Anything making you queasy or sick: I think the morning sickness may be ending. I hope I haven't spoken too soon! :)
Have you started to show yet: My pooch is a little bigger!
Gender prediction: For the first time I had a dream that we went in for our special ultrasound and we found out it was a boy! I am really torn.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I've been pretty moody!
Looking forward to: February! I can't wait to find out what we're having.

Auntie Jess took some pics for us this weekend. We are so excited for 2016!

12 Week Update!

How far along? 12 weeks 1 day
Total weight gain/loss: I'll find out a more accurate number Thursday when I go back to the doctor.
Maternity clothes? Yes...still wearing my leggings and "early" maternity jeans!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleep has been better the last week.
Best moment this week: Not getting sick and making homemade chicken and dumplings for the first time! Gotta learn how to cook for my little family. :)
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? I really wanted some wine at the ugly sweater party this weekend, but I'm happy just the way I am! :)
Movement: Not yet!
Food cravings: I was craving blueberry muffins and Special K red berries. I made the muffins and got the cereal tonight for breakfast tomorrow!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still feeling pretty good thanks to the acupuncture!
Have you started to show yet: Just a little pooch.
Gender prediction: I'm still thinking girl, but who really knows!!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I was super emotional yesterday, but today was much better!
Looking forward to: My doctor appointment Thursday. I hope the doppler picks up the little heartbeat! All will be right in the world when I hear that noise. I am also getting anxious about finding out the gender. Although we aren't doing bloodwork to find out early, I should find out February 11th. I can't wait to know who is growing inside of me!

And a little humor for those who know me and my wardrobe lately...

I pretty much only wear black leggings these days and look out if they are dirty! ;)

11 Week Update!

How far along? 11 weeks 2 days
Total weight gain/loss: I weighed myself the other day, but I can't remember how much I weighed! :)
Maternity clothes? I finally bought some maternity clothes. Most importantly, the best "early" maternity jeans. I love them! They are still a little big, but I had to get a size Med! Way to make a pregnant lady feel good! :)
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I'm sleeping pretty good. I keep waking up at 3 something in the morning and have a hard time falling back asleep. It throws me off by the time it's time to get up for work.
Best moment this week: The acupuncture appointment that saved me! My last session started wearing off this past Thursday and by Sunday I was throwing up like crazy again!
Have you told family and friends: Yes! A few more people have been told this week! :)
Miss Anything? I really want a good fountain coke, but the caffeine free coke tastes amazing!
Movement: Not yet!
Food cravings: I am not really craving anything in particular, just hungry all the time. I just ate 4 slices of pizza and my stomach feels like it's growling again!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really! This acupuncture is a life saver!
Have you started to show yet: Ryan told me that my stomach is looking a little bigger. A few days earlier he had said it wasn't, but he admitted that he just wanted to make me feel better.
Gender prediction: I'm still thinking girl, but who really knows!!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: I have been feeling mostly happy with a little bitchiness thrown in here and there. ;) All the important health-related decisions make me a little crazy! I just want to make the best decision for our little one!
Looking forward to: My doctor appointment next week! Who doesn't want to hear that little heartbeat? It will make me so happy! :) I'm also looking forward to our slab being poured Friday! (yay!) They have been busting their butts on our house this week and I'm really excited. I would love to be able to bring this baby home to OUR new home!