35 weeks

How far along? 35 weeks and four days

Total weight gain/loss? 24lbs+

Baby size:  Baby measured at 5lbs 10 oz (almost the size Ryan was when he was born!)

Exercise: Not so much lately

Maternity clothes? Yes, and I can't wait to get back into some normal clothes...mainly because I will have more options. I have just been wearing the same things over and over and over again....

Stretch marks? Still good here but still have some time left! eek!

Sleep: Still waking up 3 or 4 times for the bathroom. Otherwise I think I sleep like a rock and don't move an inch...seriously...rolling over is a monumental effort at this stage - it doesn't really happen in my sleep anymore.

Best moment this week: xxx

Miss anything: Being able to do things without completely 

Movement: Pretty active little baby still- mainly at night when I am trying to go to bed!

Food cravings: I have been going through grapes like nobody's business. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Yup

Gender predication: Going with boy...especially after today's sonogram pic! I think the little face shot below looks like a little brother for Ryan!

 baby profile

Labor signs: Nothing really. I feel great...pretty sure I am going to end up being induced on my due date (Sept 15) which I am actually totally ok with! I need the extra time!!!

Symptoms: Heartburn, exhaustion and the back pain has started up again.

Wedding rings on or off? Keeping them off because I am scared they are going to get stuck on my fingers and cut of circulation! haha

Belly button in or out? Out

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

34 weeks

How far along? 34 weeks and four days

Total weight gain/loss? 24lbs ... guess it's safe to say I will pass that 25lb mark!

Baby size:  Didn't measure baby this week but I am guessing at least 5lbs since it was 4lbs 11oz last week. 

Exercise: Not so much lately

Maternity clothes? Yes, although I did squeeze myself into some non-maternity clothes (shorts & a shirt) last Saturday. The shorts didn't even being to zip but thats what the ol belly band is for!

Stretch marks? None so far and hopefully none of the way....but I am already the size I was the day I had Ryan soooo I better get that stretch mark cream out!

Sleep: Still waking up 3 or 4 times for the bathroom. Otherwise I think I sleep like a rock and don't move an inch...seriously...rolling over is a monumental effort at this stage - it doesn't really happen in my sleep anymore.

Best moment this week: Celebrating Ryan's birthday AND my surprise party!

Miss anything: Sleeping on my belly...won't be long now!

Movement: Lot's of hiccups. Also lots more movement on the left side of the belly - baby's feet and hands are usually on the right side...guess baby did some rolling around. 

Food cravings: Grapes and grilled cheese sandwich

Anything making you queasy or sick: No nausea this week

Have you started to show yet: Um yes, and everyone I meet likes to tell me that I am carrying a boy.

Gender predication: ?

Labor signs: I am actually starting to think that this baby is going to take it's sweet time. At first when my doctor told me that he would induce me at 39 weeks I was like, what??? You mean my baby won't be here by then? Ha, I know he cannot predict when this baby will arrive but I have just had it in my head that it would be early. Well, now I am kinda on board with letting it cook as long as it needs too. It was difficult having a small baby - sleeping, breast feeding...just everything was a little more difficult so although I know having a larger baby won't guarantee things being easier I wouldn't mind trying. 

Symptoms: Heartburn and exhaustion. 

Wedding rings on or off? Somedays they are on and somedays they are off. It really depends on the weather...and what I have eaten (trying not to go crazy with the salt).  

Belly button in or out? Out

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

30 weeks

How far along? 30 weeks 4 days (little late posting this - pic was taken last wednesday!)

Total weight gain/loss? up 19lbs to date (yikes...I gained 3lbs in two weeks...oops!)

Baby size: Had a sonogram done on Tuesday (7/10) and baby was 3lbs 8oz which is average size. Doctor pointed out that baby was already growing hair! Doesn't surprise me - Ryan came out with a full head of hair!

Exercise: Not so much.

Maternity clothes? Starting to feel like I wear the same things A LOT...but they are comfy and that's really all that matters to me now.

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Same ol story.

Best moment this week: Getting to see baby again on a sonogram and hearing that everything is still looking great. Can't wait to meet the little bean!

Miss anything: Really wanting to sleep on belly

Movement: Yes, baby is very active. Head is down (and has been since previous appointment) but baby moves side to side because I feel kicks/hits on both sides of my belly!

Food cravings: Still on my sweets kick

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Yes

Gender predication: If you ask me I will probably say boy even though I really have no idea...but that's all I know as far as babies go. However, apparently every stranger I meet likes to tell me that I am having a boy...so I guess they know. lol. 

Labor signs: No

Symptoms: Heartburn. Slight leg cramping. Swelling? (Not sure if that is pregnancy or the darn heat...probably both!) Shortness of breath and also congestion - I can't really breath through my nose which makes my breathing extremely loud through my mouth. I don't really notice it until the evening when I am sitting quietly with Kevin and he thinks I am making dramatic sighs because I am upset or something. He will stop and look at me and ask what is wrong...and I just have to remind him I can't breath. lol. 

Wedding rings on or off? On...for now. 

Belly button in or out? Out.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

28 weeks

Oh those crazy whispys! I got them last time I was pregnant too!

Wow - I can't believe this weeks marks the beginning of the third trimester! This is going wayyyy too fast!

How far along? 28 weeks 0 days

Total weight gain/loss? 13+lbs and counting...official weigh in on Friday!

Baby size: Baby weighs almost two and a quarter pounds and is about 14.8 inches long. Baby is the size of a chinese cabbage this week (Babycenter.com) 

Exercise: Still nothing but a friend was telling me about a prenatal yoga class that she loves - might check it out next Tuesday. 

Maternity clothes? Yes - and stretchy stuff like the maxi dress I wore for Kevin's birthday!

Stretch marks? So far so good!

Sleep: Same ol story - some nights I am up a few times for the bathroom and some nights I sleep all the way though. 

Best moment this week: Meeting with the builder and architect to see preliminary plans for the house! Makes it start to feel real! I love planning for our future together :)

Miss anything: Nothing much this week

Movement: Starting to feel larger movement...like an arm moving across my belly instead of just little kicks/hits

Food cravings: I finally made the Reese's Peanut butter banana bread that I found on Pinterest and it's AMAZING!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Yes

Gender predication: No strong feelings this week...undecided again.

Labor signs: No

Symptoms: Big ol belly, heartburn, back pain (but only when we went on a long walk)

Wedding rings on or off? On

Belly button in or out? Out.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

27 weeks

How far along? 27 weeks 3 days

Total weight gain/loss? 13+lbs and counting...official weigh in next Friday!
Baby size: Baby weighs almost two pounds and is about 14.5 inches long (Babycenter.com) As I mentioned last week - we already know baby M is more than two pounds so this isn't so accurate. 

Exercise: So I haven't quite made it to the gym in a while...so long that the gym actually called me and said they noticed I hadn't been in! Oops! May was a busy month and with Ryan out of MDO it has been too difficult to get over there. The one good thing I noticed is that my back hasn't been hurting either...so perhaps I will just take a break until baby comes. I don't know if the back pain and exercise are related but the other night Kevin and I went on a long walk and my back started killing me - so I kinda think it is related. Best to take it easy :)

Maternity clothes? Yes - and I actually broke down and bought a pair of maternity jean shorts the other day - even though I swore I wouldn't spend any money on maternity clothes this time. Uh oh, I guess I should never say I'm not going to buy something...because chances are, I will. 

Stretch marks? So far so good, but Kevin mentioned to me tonight that my bump seems to be bigger this time around...hope that doesn't mean we are going to hit stretch mark territory!

Sleep: Same ol story - some nights I am up a few times for the bathroom and some nights I sleep all the way though. 

Best moment this week: Celebrating Father's Day with Kevin - he is such a great dad and Ryan loves him so much!

Miss anything: Having some wine or a margarita by the pool

Movement: Busy little baby...especially after some ice cream :)

Food cravings: Still hooked on the sweets...but I just realized that I have forgot to mention my obsession with pizza. Grimaldi's pizza in particular. I am not sure how this has gotten by me but we have gone to Grimaldi's almost every week since I have been pregnant because I am so obsessed with it. In fact, as I write this I am craving it so I am going to heat up a piece leftover from our trip last night....mmm...

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Yes

Gender predication: I had a dream it was a girl. Actually in my dream Kevin and I come home from the hospital and for some reason we don't even know the gender and we really weren't all that concerned about. I am shocked by my dream personality. A friend texts me and asks and I think...hmmm that's weird that we don't know. Apparently neither of us changed a diaper in the hospital. So I think about it and decide that it must be a girl because baby didn't have a circumcision. And I was right. and that was that. So calm. So unlike how I would be in that situation. lol. 

Labor signs: No

Symptoms: Growing belly & occasional heartburn. I am also starting to notice slight leg cramping but luckily I haven't been woken up by the pain of one (like with Ryan). Oh the pain!

Belly button in or out? Out. Ryan likes to poke it back in...which I am not a huge fan of. 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

26 weeks

How far along? 26 weeks 5 days

Total weight gain/loss? Nothing official this week
Baby size: Baby now measures 14 inches and weighs around a pound and a two-thirds says babycenter. Although since I went to the doctor this week I know baby is already 2lbs 2oz (which is 54th percentile). 

Maternity clothes? Yes please. It's hot outside so dresses and stretchy stuff work best. I finally got my Gap tank dresses out and love them just as much as I did my first pregnancy. I wish Gap would make them again...I'd seriously buy them in EVERY color. 

Stretch marks? So far so good.

Sleep: This week sleep was a little rough but that was because of my little pooch. Luckily things are looking good for him so I am back to getting rest!

Best moment this week: Seeing baby at our sonogram appointment and hearing that everything was looking great AND finally hearing the vet say that Bob was going to make it!

Miss anything: Nothing this week

Movement: Baby moves a lot - especially at night!

Food cravings: Still hooked on the sweets...

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Yup

Gender predication: Maybe thinking possibly a girl (after the sono pics)...I honestly have no idea

Labor signs: No

Symptoms: Ummm just the growing belly 

Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Let's go with emotional. Let's just say a pregnant woman shouldn't have to deal with the near death of her little dog!

25 weeks

Yup - consider me officially lazy. I took the easy route and photoshopped my sign instead of doing it by hand...and I might keep doing it! When I started with the chalkboard idea I had no idea how time consuming it would be - this was so much easier. We will see how it goes each week....this week I was running out of time so I just needed to get a pic taken!


How far along? 25 weeks 5 days

Total weight gain/loss? Trying to eat better now that we are not on vacation...but I just can't give up those sweets!
Baby size: Baby now measures 13.5 inches and weighs around a pound and a half.  (babycenter)

Maternity clothes? Wearing lots of stretchy things...and the options in my closet have narrowed significantly. 

Exercise: yeah...not so much. 

Stretch marks? Nope.

Sleep: Some nights I don't get up...but most I do. I easily fall back asleep though. 

Best moment this week: Seeing Ryan so excited to see his daddy after our week long trip down in Houston - it was so cute!

Miss anything:  Nothing in particular this week...

Movement:  Lots and lots

Food cravings: I bought Ryan those new peanut butter cheerios...and well I have been eating most of them! They are YUM!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Have you started to show yet: Yup

Gender predication: ?

Labor signs: No

Symptoms: Back pain hasn't been too bad this week - yay!

Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

24 weeks

How far along? 24 weeks 1 day

Total weight gain/loss? Wowzers, I went to my 24 week appointment and found out that I have gained 7.5lbs over the last month! I blame all the vacation eating...oh well! So that's a total of 13lbs so far. Let's hope I slow that monthly weight gain down...
Baby size: Baby weighs just over a pound and is over a foot long (picture and ear of corn).  (babycenter)

Maternity clothes? I brought a bunch of dresses on vacation and realized that I couldn't wear most of them because my bump made them very short! Oops! Good thing I tend to over pack!

Exercise: I did one cardio and one weight lifting...and then lots of horrible eating in Key West

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Lot's of wonderful amazing sleep on vacation...actually was able to sleep in! 

Best moment this week: Celebrating our four year anniversary and vacationing with amazing friends!

Miss anything:  Having some drinks with friends on vacation...although I did not miss the hangovers that some of them had :)

Movement:  Yup - lots and lots of kicks. Mostly at night when I am headed to bed. 

Food cravings: Sweets - just like with Ryan!

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Have you started to show yet: Yup!

Gender predication: ?boy?

Labor signs: No

Symptoms: Still have the horrible lower back pain. Oh and I have noticed some heartburn as well. 

Belly button in or out? Out

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

23 weeks

How far along? 23 weeks 5 days

Total weight gain/loss? eek...I have been eating horribly so I am a little scared for my next visit
Baby size: Baby is more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound. (babycenter)

Maternity clothes? Regular tops still work and I have been able to wear all my shorts still....but pants are an entirely different story. However, I generally live in shorts/tanks or workout clothes. 

Exercise: Two weight lifting workouts

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Still waking up for the bathroom a couple of times a night, but easily fall back asleep. 

Best moment this week: Ryan loves to kiss baby - he lifts my shirt and kisses my belly. So Sweet!

Miss anything:  Nothing this week...

Movement:  Lots! You can see little flutters from outside...but Kevin still hasn't seen/felt. 

Food cravings: Sweets - just like with Ryan!

Anything making you queasy or sick: No

Have you started to show yet: Yup!

Gender predication: ?boy?

Labor signs: No

Symptoms: Still have the horrible lower back pain. Went for a prenatal massage which helped a tad...

Belly button in or out? Still flat-ish

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

22 weeks

How far along? 22 weeks 1 Days

Total weight gain/loss? I probably gained 5lbs while on vacation so who knows at this point! lol!
Baby size: Baby weighs approximately one pound and is around 11 inches (babycenter.com)

Maternity clothes? Still mostly regular clothes but they are starting to get really uncomfortable

Exercise: No official workouts, but we did a lot of bike riding and walking...oh and stair climbing while in Rosemary.

Stretch marks? Apparently this is the week when stretch marks could start...so far so good. 

Sleep: Didn't sleep that great in Rosemary, but that might have just been because it wasn't home.

Best moment this week: Our entire vacation. Ryan LOVED the beach...just like his momma! So fun to see him playing in the sand and loving the ocean. 

Miss anything:  A drink on the beach...drinking on vacation in general...this summer is going to be LONG

Movement:  Lots and lots of baby kicks

Food cravings: Reece's Peanut butter cups....and ice cream. My sweet tooth has definitely kicked it up a notch.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Thankfully no!

Have you started to show yet: Yup!

Gender predication: ?

Labor signs: No

Symptoms: Lot of lower back pain...and I think carrying Ryan around does not help this at all. 

Belly button in or out? Well it's no longer in, but it's not sticking out...we will go with "flat"

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Dr. appointment this Tuesday to see little bug #2

20 weeks

How far along? 20 weeks 0 Days

Total weight gain/loss? no weigh in this week
Baby size: Baby is the length of a banana - 6.5 inches form head to bottom and 10 inches from head to heel. Baby is about 10.5 ounces.  

Maternity clothes? No official maternity clothes but I am a huge fan of all the stretchy stuff I own

Exercise: Yes, finally back! I did cardio twice and weights once PLUS we walked the Katy Trail on Saturday...lots of exercise this week. Feels great!

Stretch marks? So far so good!

Sleep: Sleeping a little better but usually still wake up a couple times

Best moment this week:  Feeling baby kick LOTS. Also getting to see my parents - they are in town from Jakarta,Indonesia. Ryan loves his Yia yia and Papu

Miss anything:  Nothing this week

Movement: Yup

Food cravings: Goodness...it really changes daily (as you can tell). Huge fan of ice cream popsicles - the BlueBell sort. Also still digging sandwiches...I really wish Jimmy Johns delivered to our house.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Thankfully no!

Have you started to show yet: Yes and I also had my first stranger ask me if I was preggo. It was at the Houston airport and after he asked he had that look on his face of " oh shoot...I probably shouldn't have asked that", but luckily I was so it was ok.  Then I also had a mommy of one of Ryan's classmates ask me on Thursday...so I guess it's becoming fairly obvious!

Gender predication: ?

Labor signs: No

Belly button in or out? Goodness. When I am full my little belly button sticks out (but it's still in, if that makes sense). It's like an outie innie. I am sure it will pop soon. 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

19 weeks

How far along? 19 weeks

Baby Size: Baby is the size of a mango - about 6 inches long and 8.5ounces (source: The Bump)

Total weight gain/loss? no weigh in this week

Maternity clothes? Really holding out on this one! With Ryan I jumped into maternity clothes as fast as I could - I was so excited to wear them. This time around I don't have the same feelings about them. It's amazing how long you can go in regular clothes...

Exercise: Oops - didn't make it to the gym this week...I have been pretty bad about it lately but hope to get better because I think the weight is about to start packing on

Stretch marks? So far so good!

Sleep: Sleeping a little better but usually still wake up a couple times

Best moment this week:  Seeing the little baby on the sonogram

Miss anything:  Nothing this week

Movement: Yes at least once  a day...can't wait for it to be more consistent

Food cravings: hmmm craving meats/cheese. With this little bug I want to eat like a European - really digging bread/brie/prosciutto for breakfast. yum!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Thankfully no!

Have you started to show yet: Yup

Gender predication: ?
Symptoms: Occasional round ligament pain (especially when I get up too quickly); lower back pain

Labor signs: No

Belly button in or out? In but working on coming out

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!