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!

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!