18 Weeks and Pudgy!

How far along? 18 weeks 3 days

Total Weight Gain: 5 lbs.

Maternity Clothes: eh, depends on the day...some days I’ll rock the belly band with the unbuttoned jeans look and other days, I let it all hang out with maternity pants that always seem to require me to hike them up throughout the day.

Stretch Marks: Nope

Sleep: Beautifully!  Loving the new mattress still and the two body pillows

Best moment of this week: Feeling the little one do a complete somersault in my belly followed by a quick poke!  It was a glorious and super special moment; felt a connection for sure! 

Miss Anything? Still missing the champagne, or a nice glass of white wine at the end of the day while grading papers...

Movement: Yes!!!  Not a whole lot, but when I’m sitting still or lying down I feel some bubbles for sure :)

Food Craving: Still sweets mainly; every morning starts out with a half bagel slice slathered in cream cheese and either raspberry or strawberry jam...deliciuos!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Eggs still.  I tried to have some today and after breakfast I recalled quite vividly why I haven’t wanted eggs...blech...gross...felt sick for the rest of the day :(

Gender Prediction: I’ve been thinking this whole time that it’s a girl, however this week I had a dream that a dear friend and co-worker of mine won the coveted teacher of the year honor and low and behold she did; right after that dream I had another one that we had a baby boy, so now I’m starting to think perhaps it is a boy?

Labor Signs: Nope

Symptoms: None to report.

Belly button in or out? In and I’m starting to see the pregnancy belly line...y’all know the one I mean :)

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!  Ready for two weeks of break! 

Looking forward to: Getting past the pudgy stage!  I look like I’ve eaten an extra box of donuts and not like a pregnant woman!  Ready to “pop” as they say.  I’m also excited to start putting together the nursery essentials over break!

Thought I'd leave you with a precious picture of our other "baby" Sofia; the dog that thinks she's a human!  I am currently typing lopsided as she pushes her head onto my lap.  I think she may know her mama is preggo, b/c she's been more clingy than every lately, and I love it!  

Look at that pitiful face!  Spoiled rotten she is!

16 Weeks and Almost Popped!

How far along? 16 weeks 4 days

Total Weight Gain: 4 lbs. but I feel like it should be 10+...I guess I shouldn't be complaining!  All in due time!

Maternity Clothes: yep and loving it- so comfortable!

Stretch Marks: Nope and I'm using this Josie Maran delicious smelling oil that my awesome sister-in-law gave me!  Love that stuff!

Sleep: Amazing!  Our brand new bed has arrived and I'm sleeping like a baby (with a baby hehe) I'm cocooned in between two body pillows and it's heaven!

Best moment of this week: Think I felt the little bean move- could quite possibly be me a figment of my imagination, but it definitely felt like something was rumbling in my belly :)

Miss Anything? Sushi!  Paul went to go eat sushi with some friends while I was on student council Christmas party duty and I was green with envy!

Movement: Once, but since then nothing- really hoping to start feeling some consistent somersaults 

Food Craving: Sweets, but only in the morning...cinnamon buns, raspberry jam on a slice of panetonne, fruit, yogurt...I digress

Anything making you queasy or sick? The thought of eating eggs in the morning is enough to make me gag :(

Gender Prediction: This week, girl.  I'm definitely growing wider rather than out and the sweets craving makes me wonder, but since we're not going to find out I'm content guessing!  

Labor Signs: Nope

Symptoms: Feeling like I'm being stretched from the inside, which is exactly what's happening, but I'm  more achy and my bum hip for sure is not happy with this child inside :)  Other than the usual minor aches, really can't complain!

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!  Christmas is right around the corner and I'm feeling very blessed and overjoyed to be given this gift of life inside that will soon be in our arms.  I can't even imagine what Mary felt when she knew she was carrying the savor of the world inside her.  I feel the Christmas spirit more this year than ever before.  Now if only the weather would cooperate and bring some snow; blast this balmy weather!

Looking forward to: Going to the doctor this week and having our second sonogram!  I cannot wait to see this little bugger's face on the tele!  Here's hoping Ben, our sonogram guy, won't slip up and show the sex (who am I kidding- I wouldn't be terribly heartbroken if we were to find out ;))