Week 27: The size of a head of cauliflower

Being home and blogging has turned out to be a bit more tricky than I thought it'd be.

I feel like there's always so much going on around the house.

I find myself thinking "Ok, today is the day I will update my blog!"

Then the next thought is "I'll just do that tomorrow because I need to scrub the tub today."

I'm becoming a pro procrastinator with my updates - my apologies!  

Anyway, we are nearing the end of my pregnancy!

Only 13 more weeks to go!  Time has gone by so quickly!  

HOW FAR ALONG? 27 weeks - I feel like I look like a blimp in this picture.  I'm sure the horizontal stripes don't help that look much but hey, there's a baby in there!  ;)

  

THIS WEEK, THE BABY IS THE SIZE OF A: head of cauliflower - weighing about 2 pounds and is about 14 1/2 inches long, legs extended.

 

TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS/GAIN: The dreaded scales.  At least it has been for me.  I'm now up a total of 26 pounds.  Ugh!  I sure was hoping to keep it well below that at this point.  My doc isn't worried about that at all though, which is reassuring!  I was in a bit of a panic prior to my last doc appointment.  I thought that I was going to be scolded on my jump in weight.  My eating habits have stayed the same and I've been exercising.  Doc said that sometimes it's just the way that a woman's body handles pregnancy.   As long as I'm eating right and exercising, there's not much more I can do.
 

MATERNITY CLOTHES? Yep.  Love my maternity pants.  COMFY!!!
 

SLEEP: Eh... could be better.  My back hurts pretty good lately so it's hard to find a comfy position.  Not to mention the need to pee during the night.  Oh, and the lovely pinching and pulling of my abdominal muscles (those that are low and near my pelvis) that scream at me when I decide to roll over.
 

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK: Just feeling our little guy move.  It's a comforting feeling. :)
 

MOVEMENT: Sure thing!
 

FOOD CRAVINGS: Nothing specific.  I actually find my appetite not as big as it has been.  I eat a regular meal and I feel so full.  If I have a big breakfast, I'm usually lucky to feel hungry come dinner.
 

SYMPTOMS: I consider myself lucky... I haven't really had many pregnancy symptoms up until now so I feel like I don't have room to complain.  It kind of seems that everything hit at once.  Here's the grand list:  Yes, my nose is continually stuffy still.  My back is starting to hurt regularly.  I have heartburn that is great enough to probably singe someone's hair if I am talking to them.  I can no longer see past my belly button and bending over is becoming a trick... try washing your feet in the shower!  I'm sweaty and hot all of the time.  I almost feel like there's no point in showering since I'm sticky and sweaty minutes after a shower.  My ankels swell up like balloons especially with the hot heat of summer AND I LOVE summer!  It's sort of depressing that I haven't been able to fully enjoy summer this year.  ;)  Oh, a really fun one... my poor lady parts feels sore more than not anymore, especially when I'm up and walking.  It feels like I've been kicked in the vajayjay - constantly.  I'm sure that'll just get better and better too (I hope you can sense the sarcasm there).  I'm sure there's more stuff that I could complain about but I think that's about everything that comes to mind at this particular moment.

GENDER: Boy... definitely a boy.
 

FEELINGS TOWARD PREGNANCY: It really hasn't been bad for me at all.  I have enjoyed it.  I'm getting to the point of just wanting to have our little boy in our arms though.
 

WHAT I MISS: Sleeping comfortably. 
 

WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO: Holding our little guy!

Week 23: The size of a mango!

Ok, I know I've been slacking on my weekly posts.
Turns out, being unemployed seems to have left me short of more time than I thought.
There's lots to accomplish in a day while not working.
I have a new-found appreciation for stay at home mommies!

Anyway, there's a lot to catch up on so I'll get down to the fun stuff!
PS... I definitely have a baby bump to show off now.  :D

HOW FAR ALONG? 23 weeks.  I had my scheduled anatomy ultrasound in the middle of July.  At this appointment the doctor decided that my baby is definitely ahead of what my estimated due date was.  Therefore, I've officially shaved an easy 11 days off of my pregnancy (granted baby comes on time).  They've moved my due date from December 11th to December 1st.  We are honestly hoping for an end of November baby though.  I know with a 1st time pregnancy that isn't likely but we can sure hope!

 

THIS WEEK, THE BABY IS THE SIZE OF A: The size of a large mango and weighs over 1 pound now!

TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS/GAIN: I have gained a total of 16 pounds.  I'm more than half way through the pregnancy though and the doc seems OK with that so I am pleased too.  Besides, James has gained more weight this pregnancy than I have so I have something to validate my gain against!  :) 
 

MATERNITY CLOTHES? YES!  Best thing I could have done last weekend, honestly.  My pants were getting tight and uncomfortable.  I can still wear my regular jeans and do the elastic trick to hold them up but it really isn't that great compared to actual maternity pants!  I HIGHLY recommend purchasing maternity pants as soon as you think they're necessary.  Don't hold off on this!  Comfort from maternity pants is amazing when your belly starts to get big!
 

SLEEP: I've been sleeping pretty well.  I turn a lot when sleeping though and have noticed that doing so sometimes causes the sensation of a pulled muscle in my belly.  That usually wakes me up because it's a big ZING near my groin area and up the side of my belly.  Oh, and nightly bathroom breaks (at least twice these days) are necessary.
 

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK: Feeling the little guy move around so much. :)
 

MOVEMENT: Lots!  We've got a very active boy on our hands!
 

FOOD CRAVINGS: I still claim that I haven't really had any.
 

SYMPTOMS: My nose, still.  I hope that it changes after the baby is born.  Also, I have finally experience dreaded hemorrhoids.  I have NEVER had them before and honestly though I'd get away without experience this issue while pregnant.  WRONG!  They suck.  End of story.

GENDER: Most definitely a boy.  The anatomy ultrasound confirmed this for us 100%.  :)
 

FEELINGS TOWARD PREGNANCY: Everything has been great.  I have had a very pleasant experience.
 

WHAT I MISS: A glass of wine!  James bought a couple bottles this past week and it made me very jealous.  He's not even a big wine drinker so I swear he was doing it just to make me jealous.  ;) 
 

WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO: More baby shopping!  It's harder to do know that our budget it tight though.  I've just got to be creative on our budgeting.  

Week 17: the size of a turnip!

HOW FAR ALONG? 17 weeks

 

THIS WEEK, THE BABY IS THE SIZE OF A: The size of a turnip - weighs about 5 ounces and is about 5 inches long.

 

TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS/GAIN: After my doctor's visit last week, I'm up 7 pounds.  I wish it were a bit less but I don't think that's too bad for 4 months in.   
 

MATERNITY CLOTHES? Not yet, although when I sit now my pants feel a bit tighter on my belly.
 

SLEEP: Not too bad.
 

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK: I THINK I've been feeling him move a little it.  It's hard to tell though because it's pretty subtle still.   
 

MOVEMENT: Above. :)
 

FOOD CRAVINGS: I still don't think I've really had any cravings.
 

SYMPTOMS: Just my nose.  It continues to be super stuffy and I've had the pleasure of experience nose bleeds semi regularly.

GENDER: Boy.  To be confirmed in a couple of week at our official doctor ultrasound.
 

FEELINGS TOWARD PREGNANCY: I've enjoyed it so far.  Everything has been great.
 

WHAT I MISS: This week I'm missing my wine.  We're going camping this weekend and I'm making sangrias for everyone.  I'm totally jealous! 
 

WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO: Feeling more distinct movements.

As I'm sure you've noticed, I skipped last week, Week 16.  

This past week has been quite a roller coaster.

The company that I had been working for was closed last Monday.

I had been with the company for nearly 10 years now.

This was unexpected and left me and James scrambling to make sure things were in order.

We spent nearly every hour last week getting things sorted out.

Nothing like being almost half way through pregnancy and suddenly losing all health benefits and pay.

Needless to say, it put a bit of a kink in our plans.

I think we have a plan in place now and though so things will hopefully continue on as planned.

I say think because things are always subject to change at this point!

Anyhow, I should be back to my normal blogging and updates from here on out!  

Stay tuned! :)