Bumpdate: 37 Weeks

37 weeks 

Mom and I at the baby shower

How far along are you: 37 weeks 4 days

Baby is: as big as swiss chard or winter melon (you think they'd find better comparisions...)

Stretch Marks? Just noticed them in the last couple weeks, none on my belly yet but a few on my side! Aka love handles

Movement: He has been showing off lately. My niece Royal got to feel a big kick the other day and her face lit up like a little Christmas Tree. She always asks to feel the baby now. He does a little jig when I drink cranberry apple juice too which I always find so hilarious. He dropped this last week and although it is nice to have more room to breathe and bend over, there is a lot of pressure in other places... It makes me want to pee ALL the time! Especially when he wiggles around

Work: My first week off work! (insert silent cheer here) Last week FLEW by at an alarming rate. I thought I would get so much more done but I have enjoyed treating myself to a couple baths and naps throughout the day. And not feeling guilty one little bit! Nick even got a few real meals this week haha. 

Sleep: I sleep well at night minus the nocturia but I fall right back asleep. I cant sleep in too much though because my hands fall asleep and they start to ache if I dont get up and walk around to get the circulation moving. I still love my body pillow, I think we will be inseperable from now on, pregnant or not. It's becoming more difficult to find a position that is comfortable for my belly and keeping my wrists straight.

High of the week: Being off work, another baby shower my sister-in-law Alisha threw me, how excited Nick is getting :)

Low of the week: Things are starting to hit me hard this week. I got to finally meet my cousin Crystal's little man Bentley who is a few weeks old. Just holding him I kept thinking, there's no way I am going to be in charge of a little tiny human being....

Feeling: Nervous, Tired, Excited. Nick can hardly stand it he is so excited for the baby to get here. He will talk to him and say "come out baby, I want to meet you!!" And then once Nick leaves I give baby a little lecture to stay inside for a little while longer, I am not ready for him to come yet haha. The last couple of weeks have been so special. I feel like Nick and I have grown even closer knowing this baby is going to be here soon.

Symptoms: My right hand is starting to become numb during the day now, stupid carpal tunnel. I might have to give in and just get some braces to wear. I really don't want to have to with only a few weeks left, but we'll see how much longer I can hold off. I have been bad at taking my iron supplements since I've been off work and have been feeling super tired the last couple days. One of the nurses today mentioned I looked very pale. I assured her I am just ghastly white all the time, unfortunately that's my complexion. I really need to get out in the sun. But maybe my iron is low again, you'd think I'd know better being in health care and lecturing people about taking their medications haha. Geez. My knees have been super achy this last week too, standing up is killer!

Baby necessities: Thank goodness for baby showers. For real. As a first-time mom I really had no clue what I was going to need. I have been so spoiled by my family and friends. Everytime I am in the nursery I see little bits and pieces of all the people I love so dearly. Everytime we use a toy or a blanket or some nipple cream (hehe) that we've been given, I will think of you all individually and how grateful I am for you.

Working on: I started glitz and glamming my diaper wipe case till I had a bad run in with the glue gun. I have been stearing clear of it since then. 

Nursery: My favorite part of the day is working on the nursery, washing clothes, blankets and toys. It makes me feel like I'm really accomplishing something. Although the rest of my house could use some major TLC

Currently craving: Cranberry apple juice, cheesecake, water, any food I don't have to make myself

Confession: We still don't have a name picked, I don't have my hospital bag packed and I don't have a carseat. A few things I'm getting started on first thing Monday morning. You know... "just in case" as everyone has been warning me. 18 days to go! 

 36 weeks

Quilt my mom (Grandma Orr) made for Baby J <3 I asked for a traditional country quilt. Love it!

Quilt my Grandma (Great Grandma Orr) made for Baby J. She drew those little monkeys herself and designed her own pattern, you guys should see all of the hand stitching it's pretty amazing!

 Baby Shower at Alisha's House. I only have phone pictures I will post some more once I get them from Nick's sister Alanna!

 Baby Shower with my Johnson sisters

Amanda and I grabbing some 7-Eleven before the baby shower. Just 2 pregos hittin' the town!

Nautical Baby Shower

My friend Ashley threw me my first baby shower in Barnwell this weekend! It was so fun, I think Baby showers are more fun than even Bridal showers!! I had to read the packaging on basically every gift to figure out what it was haha (lots to learn apparently...). Ashley is now dubbed the Pinterest queen as I don't know that anyone could out-do her after this event. It was so sweet filling the nursery with all the special gifts from the shower. He has so many people who love him already. I am one lucky girl to have such sweet family and friends. Photo cred goes out to Bryanna Peterson for taking such awesome pictures and getting them to me the same day!

Davis is ready for Movember already

Oh Oliver always up to no good.

3 boys --> 1 out, 2 to go!!

31 and 35 weeks. Cant wait to meet these 2 cute boys!

Ashley you know I love you when I post this ginormous picture of myself because its the only one we have together. Love you girl!

Bumpdate: 35 weeks

Steph @ 31 weeks and Me @ 35 weeks!

How far along are you: 35 weeks

Baby is: as big as a honeydew melon. His head has also been down for quite a few weeks now, I hope he stays that way! I can feel his little bum on the top of my uterus so sometimes I give him little love spanks! haha

Weight gain: No clue, I prefer not to know. I don't feel like a ginormous whale [yet] so I think I'm doing okay.

Movement: I am falling more in love with this little belly. At first I found it really strange and weird. The more time we spend together the more I like his little movements. He puts on a good performance after mum has a yummy treat. More and more people have been able to feel him. I'm not a touchy feely person (...at all...) but I don't mind close friends or family feeling baby. I like seeing everyones excitement :)

Maternity clothes: I wear my maternity clothes to work obviously but as soon as I get home its pajama time. Okay okay... so I used to do that before I was pregnant too.... 

Work: I have 1 more week of work left, then a whole month off! I will tell you what though... I have been SO lucky with this pregnancy. I have been able to work the entire time without too much complaint. Just this week though I am starting to feel very tired and my body is starting to give up on these 8 hour work days. I get home from work and have to lay down in bed to give my back a break. I am excited to be at home and take some rests during the day while I try and tie some loose ends around the house. 

Sleep: I have been pretty lucky the last couple of weeks. I still get up 3-5 times to go pee in the night but I'm able to fall right back asleep. Sometimes It's a little harder to sleep if I'm having bad back pain that day but I won't complain too much!

High of the week: my Jyles finally getting home from her mission in El Salvador!!! Oh the laughs we have already had!! AND My first baby shower that Ashley Johnson threw me! I will post some pictures in my next post! It was so fun to unpack my presents today and put everything away. I will admit all of the baby stuff did make me slightly panicky that a baby is on the way and I have a LOT to learn.

Low of the week: Not getting a single thing done after work this week. I am starting to accept that nothing is gonna get done until I'm off of work.

Feeling: I went to my friend Jessica's homecoming on Sunday and it was the first time I'd seen her in 18 months. She is a little ray of sunshine folks. She was SO HAPPY. I felt lifted up and happier just being around her. Now obviously she's straight off the mission so naturally she has that missionary glow, but if you know Jessica at all she is FUN to be around. There is never a time we are together that I don't laugh hysterically. So it got me thinking that I could do so much better with that. I want to be a positive, happy mom/wife. I know I won't be all the time, (especially since I already know that about myself haha), and I know there will be lots of hard days, weeks, months... But I want to remember to TRY to be positive and TRY to be happy, and just do the best I can. I want people to feel lifted up being around me! Not dragged down by all of my complaints and negativity...

Symptoms: I have been very level-headed this 3rd trimester. No crying, no grouchy episodes (yay!!) My carpal tunnel has been okay, I have been sleeping with my wrists straight and it's helped a lot! Thirsty thirsty thirsty ALL the time day and night. Nocturia, fatigue, swollen hands and feet, achy legs, sore back, 

Baby necessities: I'm still going to Winners twice a week scoping out their baby stuff #cantstopwontstop and I found some gems this week. I found this Ergobaby carrier, I know... at WINNERS of all places. There was only one there so I wrapped my chubby little arms around it and didn't let it out of my sight until the check out. Probably saved at least 50 dollars on that (boo ya!) My friend Steph says I have a gift for finding crazy deals, but I've come to find out it's just because I am always on the hunt. As Mandi would say from Vintage Revivals "The amount of great scores is directly related to the time you invest into finding them." I also found a bebePOD baby seat which are usually around $60-70 dollars (it's basically a bumbo chair just a different brand) and I got it on clearance for $25! 

I went garage saleing last weekend with my mom and I am just not the girl I used to be. I can only stop at a few before I feel pooped! I used to hit up at least 10 in a morning. I'm thinking I only have one more weekend in me of hunting around before I will have to call it quits. Sad. What will I do Saturday mornings now?! Sleep in maybe... 

Working on: Nothing :( I need to finish the binding on a couple of quilts I've made, and I have a stack of burp cloths and baby blankets I want to sew still. I hope Mama Ju is ready for me to be at her house for the next month finishing my projects!

Nursery: Is finally coming together! I was feeling really anxious for a while when my baby room was a mess. Now that all the crap is cleared out and the baby stuff is being organized and put away I am feeling SO much better. I know the baby won't use the nursery for a long time but it is appeasing my "nesting" instincts and is making me feel loads better :) 

Currently craving:  I had the BEST diet coke at Earl's the other day. They brought it with a fresh lime and brought me a little bottle of lime juice/syrup for it too. I literally drank the rest of the lime juice it was so good haha. I am already planning my next trip to Earl's... 

Confession: Double chins are in right?? ....I can't wait to have my jaw line back.

Bumpdate: 33 weeks

How far along? 
33 Weeks

Baby is big as a: 
Honeydew melon

Bump? 
Just this week I've noticed it's harder to move this big belly around. I am tired after work! It's getting interesting rolling over in bed, or trying to get out of bed, putting my shoes on...

Sleep?
I have been having some crazy dreams which keep me in deep enough of a sleep that I don't get up as often to go pee.  One involved Chris Soules from the Bachelor trying to make a move on me while I was in LA watching a live show of Dancing With The Stars. Another one involved a world-wide tsunami erasing the human race and I had to hold on to my house for dear life as wave after wave crashed over me. Where do I come up with this stuff?

Movement?
The movements are always changing and becoming more exciting. There is definitely less room in there for him. I can feel him wiggling around while I sit at work trying to find some spare room. Sometimes I just lay back in my chair and watch my belly dance. Every once in a while he scrapes the inside of my ribs just right to make me yelp. He gets most wiggly right after I've eaten. Ever since Nick has been able to feel his little feet or limbs he likes feeling the baby more - finally!

Best moment of the week?
Working on my nursery finally! I used my long-weekend day off work to wash all the little baby clothes and blankets I have. This weekend I put some cute decals on the wall and organized his little toys in the closet. While I was putting his little clothes away it hit me that this little stinker is coming pretty quick!

Worst moment of the week?
The start of some carpel tunnel in my hands. Holy smokes it is painful!

Symptoms?
Carpel tunnel, back pain, stomach fills up super fast, swollen hands & feet, fatigue, nocturia

Food cravings?
Passion Tango Tea Lemonade from Starbucks

Food aversions?
Anything I have to get off my butt to make haha. I am trying to do better this week at cooking actual meals

What I miss?
The energy to just get things done. I have to rest more frequently which is frustrating. There are so many things I need to do still!

Baby Necessities? 
I have gotten some awesome garage sale finds for baby (and for when he is a little older too..) Some nice baby toys for the carseat and stroller, some second hand clothes, a floating baby canopy for the pool for next summer, baby gate, little tykes basketball hoop, some wooden building blocks/links, giant box of crayons, dinosaurs figurines... I also got a used Thule Double Chariot stroller for $80 which is my favorite thrifty purchase so far, it's in awesome condition!

Shopping?
I have been stopping by Winners once a week trying to find a cute pursey diaper bag. Haven't found a diaper bag... but I've sure found a lot of other stuff... :S

Grateful For?
How sweet Nick is to let me nap or rest or take bubble baths whenever I need.

Stretch Marks?
None that I have noticed so far

Worried about?
Bringing a brand new baby home soon and having no clue what to do! That's what moms are for right? Hope Mamma Ju is ready for this baby too hehe

Bumpdate: 31 Weeks

How far along? 
31 Weeks

Baby is big as a: 
Pineapple

Bump? 
I can see my skin starting to stretch and get tight now. I have a harder time rolling over in bed or reaching for things when I'm sitting down. This belly is getting in the way!

Sleep?
I think my body is starting to get used to bits and pieces of sleep. I sleep pretty good at night, but FORGET about taking a nap. As soon as I lie down to take a nap my mind starts thinking of all the things I should be doing or cleaning instead. I just cannot seem to relax! I take a bubble bath every single night which helps me wind down for the night and get sleepy for bed.


Movement?
Things really started changing these last couple weeks. He is getting so big!! I started to get freaked out with all the big movements but now it's starting to grow on me. Sometimes I just sit down and watch him kick and punch around in there. I can see a lot more movement on the outside and I can feel little body parts on the outside now too. I like feeling [what I think are] his little feet and pushing on them till he wiggles around. Every once in a while he sticks his feet up into my rib cage and it hurts!

Best moment of the week?
My first weekend of garage sale shopping this summer!! I got some awesome little boy clothes, a play pen, a vintage high chair, a super cute fabric Noah's Ark set, and some building blocks.

Worst moment of the week?
Having my housework looming over my head after work. I have neglected it all week...

Symptoms? 
All of a sudden my hands and my feet have gotten so swollen and fat. I have little lines around my ankles after work from my socks haha. Sometimes I get really itchy when I'm trying to fall asleep. I'm still having some anxiety and worrying, although it has subsided a bit this week :)

Food cravings?
Dr Pepper

Food aversions?
Having an aversion to sweets again lately which is a bummer. By the time I've prepared a meal it seems yucky to me and I don't want to eat it.

What I miss?
Sleeping on my stomach, or just laying around the house however I want without being uncomfortable or having a big belly in the way.

Baby Necessities? 
My coworker gave us their old crib and it is so nice! I love it. I bought a second hand city select stroller which I am super excited about too.

Grateful For?
A slow couple of weeks at work, it has seriously helped my fatigue. I can actually put my feet up every once in a while and not come home stressed or exhausted.

Stretch Marks?
None yet but my skin is definitely looking tight and stretched!

Worried about?
I've been worrying about labor recently. I think it's just fear of the unknown. I just want to get this first labor over with so I know what I'm putting on my plate for next time!

Bumpdate: 28 weeks

How far along? 
28 Weeks

Baby is big as a: 
Head of Cauliflower

Bump? 
I didn't really feel like it had gotten bigger since my last post, but then I put on a maternity shirt I hadn't worn in a couple weeks. WHAT THE?! Skin tight my friends.

Sleep?
Still hit or miss. Some nights I sleep like a dream and others are a train wreck with my back pain. A new thing has started where I get super anxious at night and my mind goes on and on worrying about the stupidest stuff and I stay up half the night trying to calm down. What's that all about?!


Movement?
I was starting to wonder if this kid was the mellowest fetus out there because he didn't really kick too much. But just this week he has been going nuts! Mostly at night when I finally lay down and relax

Best moment of the week?
Finishing moving our house, I am going to need a month now to re cooperate. It was such a HUGE weight off my shoulders when it was done. You'd think that moving from the basement to the upstairs in the same house wouldn't be that much work. Wrong. You know how many times I went up and down those stairs?!

Worst moment of the week?
When Nick and I both got the flu when we were trying to finish moving our house. I got away with 27 weeks of pregnancy without throwing up. Boo. 

Symptoms? 
I had my first leg cramp the other night. Only 1 so far phewf. I find myself wanting to stretch my arms and legs more and more and as I'm doing it I'm like oh wait!!!! and stop before the leg cramp hits. My nocturia has improved. I think because the nights I am sleeping these days I sleep quite deeply. If I sleep lightly then I pee everytime I stir awake. I have become a huge worrier too, which I think has been stressful for Nick

Food cravings?
none lately, but I am thirsty for water 24/7

Food aversions?
I'm going through another phase where nothing really sounds good to eat. I've also been super busy this last week and it has made me too lazy to eat.

Wedding Rings On/Off
On, my ring was pretty lose to start off. But I won't keep it on once it gets tight, I will learn from Nikki Duce's mistakes!!! I don't want the circulation to get cut off on my finger... hehe

What I miss?
To have a day go by without crying would be fantastic

Nursery?
Is full of random baby stuff at the moment. I am not touching that nursery anytime soon. I am tuckered out from this stupid move. My PVR and new couch awaits me

Shopping? 
none lately

Grateful For?
Bubble baths. You guys. I had the most GLORIOUS bubble bath when I was recovering from the flu. One of those baths where you actually put your head and hair under the water, even with the bubbles. And just float. Where the bath is so long and relaxing that the water starts to get cold and you actually have to put more hot water in. I am daydreaming about it now. 

Prego Comments?
It takes a long time for people to be comfortable acknowledging you're pregnant. I must have a big enough belly now that people find it safe to notice. I get way more doors held for me, people let me budge in line at stores, but no random has asked to touch my belly yet (phewf). I had one old man patient at work ask me if I'm having twins as a joke. I didn't think it was very funny.

Stretch Marks?
None so far, I'm not really doing anything special to avoid them, no cream or oil or anything. So we'll see.

Bumpdate: 25 Weeks and counting...

How far along? 
25 Weeks

Baby is big as an: 
Acorn Squash

Bump? 
Which one... I've got 2 in the front and 1 in the back. This bod is starting to get very curvaceous...

Maternity clothes? 
Are amazing. End of story. There is no shame in wearing them, they are comfy, cute and make you feel way better about your changing body! (except when one of your buttons busts open and your bra is exposed at work all day and nobody tells you)

Sleep?
Hit or miss. If I have a crazy weirdo dream I don't sleep well, or if I am having back pain that day. My body pillow has helped with my back pain a lot these last few weeks but now I can't seem to get comfortable at all even with it! I have slept on the couch a few nights because it gives me better back support. 


Movement?
I feel him more and more every day which is very exciting, both inside and outside. I felt him for the first time on the outside a couple weeks ago which I was pumped for! Nick still hasn't felt him yet. He is super random with his movements so sometimes it is hard to feel him on the outside. It's become a little game. When I do feel him I feel so successful and proud of myself and just sit there with a big grin on my face.

Best moment this week?
I made the mistake of doing some pretty labor intensive crafting this weekend while Nick was away. Apparently my body can't do all the bending over and moving around like it used to. My back seized up and was feeling really really sore so before bed I laid with a heat bag on my back. While I was laying down he was moving around the most I've ever felt it. Even though my back was so so bad he cheered me up so fast!

Symptoms? 
Nocturia 2-3x / night. Starting to feel the fatigue again, I think because it's been harder to sleep. I have had a finicky back since my car accident in Calgary a few years ago, but lately it's been consistently bad. EMOTIONAL - geez!! I said to Nick the other day "I'm sorry I'm so crazy..." normally I am not very sensitive, but I get my feelings hurt so easily now. I have been crying a lot more too...

Food cravings?
Would I call these cravings?? Nah. I'm a food lover. But recently these things have been hitting the spot! Homemade orange julius, water, strawberries, mozzarella cheese, plain betty crocker chocolate cake, Dr Pepper big gulps, Warhead freezies, Popsicles

Food aversions?
Sandwiches... :( Which has been so sad for me because sandwiches are my favorite food. For some reason they are really grossing me out

Names?
As time goes on I am becoming less and less picky about names, mostly because we only have 1 that we both really really like. I would like a few more options

What I miss?
Sleeping on my stomach

Nursery?
We are moving upstairs in our house next week so I can't wait to get my hands on this nursery. Hopefully my back will cooperate!

Shopping? 
I have been pretty good not to do too much unnecessary shopping. I did go to the Gap Factory Store a couple weekends ago during a huge sale and basically bought one of everything there. It's hard to find cute boy clothes! I am of course waiting for garage sales to start this summer. I will thrift as much stuff as I can! Perfect opportunity to feed my garage sale obsession...

Grateful For?
All of my other friends who are prego too! It's been so fun talking to everyone and comparing notes. We are all first-timers and it's nice to have someone going through the same thing as you. It's been so exciting hearing what everyone is having too! Boy or Girl! Can't wait to meet everyone's little babes :)

2nd Trimester Confessions

Snuggling my body pillow at night

Just can't get enough H20

Baby must be going through some kind of "growth spurt"

When you've misplaced your phone for the 900th time

Trying to dress my new addition

When someone mentions how big your belly has gotten

When you're watching The Voice and none of the judges turn around

When you're watching The Voice and one of the judges does turn around

When you are grouchy and everyone is being super annoying

Nick asks is something wrong hunny?


then he tries to make you feel better

taking a bubble bath before bed

waking up for work everyday

trying to get your vegetables in


leaving me alone with the mini eggs however...


I should probably go to the gym...


Have I shaved my legs this trimester? or last trimester?


I should probably straighten my hair now and again too

20 Weeks!! Half Way

How far along? 
20 Weeks

Baby is big as a: 
Small Cantaloupe

Bump? 
It's here you guys. I didn't think I would be self conscious at all of having a belly, since you have a pretty good excuse... but I am! It's really hard to dress this thing, I'm still at an awkward stage.

Total weight gain/loss?
Its a mystery

Maternity clothes? 
Glorious glorious maternity clothes... how I love you!! I feel comfortable and can still feel cute when I want to go out.

Sleep?
Some nights I sleep AMAZING, and other nights I toss and turn all night and wonder if I have gotten any sleep at all. I don't mind the nocturia, I can usually fall back asleep pretty easily. I have pretty wacky dreams some nights too.


Movement?
I have been feeling the little butterflies for a while now but just this week I have started maybe feeling some tiny kicks. It's so hard to tell what they are! Is that my stomach? digestion? gas? baby? But just this morning at work I could definitely feel little kicks inside!

Best moment this week? 
Feeling little kicks finally today!

Symptoms? 
I still get tired if I overdo it at home after working a full day. For the most part I am feeling really good though :) I have been starting lots of new projects! Smells can make me queasy so fast. Especially at work. There was one specific instance during work that I almost threw up in the middle of treating a patient because of a strong smell :S Closest I've come to throwing up during this pregnancy.

Food cravings?
Nothing really these days. I am super thirsty all day, I love me a nice cold water bottle. 

Food aversions?
Sometimes it is hard to find something that sounds appealing to eat. I can't eat the same thing more than once in a week. 

Gender?
Baby Boy! We have another ultrasound this Wednesday that my friend Kennedy is doing! I am really excited about it

Names?
Zero. Like Zippo names you guys. A MILLION girl names but zero boy names. We have a list going on right now but nothing that really screams out at us. Nick and I like totally different names too so this is going to be hard. Sometimes he will suggest a name and I think he is joking but he is being serious.

Belly button in or out?
In

What I miss?
Sleeping on my stomach

What I'm looking forward to? 
Feeling more kicks and Nick feeling the baby move for the first time

Strech Marks?
Plenty of time for those. 

Feeling?
More excited. Things are starting to get a little more real. My mom said to me the other day "It's really weird that you are pregnant. Doesn't feel like this is happening" She stole the words right out of my mouth. I'm going to be a mom??? Huh??

Working On?
I will admit I have 3 quilts nearly finished... with ideas for a 4th. My mom asked me how many quilts this baby needs, I told her he will have to share with the other kids because there's no way I will have time ever again to make quilts like I do now. And of course he will be getting one from Grandma Julie! I have a few baby blankets ready to sew as well, with a large pinterest board of projects I want to start haha. 20 weeks left to finish my projects!

Nursery?
We are moving upstairs April 1st so I will start the nursery then, I am SO excited for that! As a side note I am also excited for a dishwasher upstairs. I think I am going to do teal and navy colors. I am trying to go simple. I have a few things stashed away already. The main thing I want still is a big dresser I can redo that I can use as a change table. 

Shopping? 
Honestly I haven't done much. I bought a few onesies on sale at Superstore. I also bought the most adorable Hudson's Bay baby blanket which I am obsessed with. Grandma Julie however has done quite a bit of shopping since we found out baby is a boy!! Thank goodness for Grandmas!

Grateful For?
The new bras I bought last week. Long overdue, and glorious!! My back feels way better already!

The Baby Post

Okay you guys. Here it is. The baby post. I have been holding off talking about this whole ordeal, I don't know why. I am shy I guess haha!!!

How far along? 
16 Weeks

Baby is big as a:
Avocado

Bump?
Not really :( I just feel a little pudgy around the middle

Total weight gain/loss? 
Ya.. I don't let the nurse tell me. I like to be in the dark on that one :S 

Maternity clothes? 
Tons. I bought some at target, old navy, gap and www.motherhoodmaternitycanada.com (they have the cutest stuff!) I am slowly packing away all of my old clothes and filling up my maternity closet. I don't want to stretch out or wreck any of my prebaby clothes. I wanted to still feel pretty and confident, its hard for me to wear my old clothes when they don't fit the same. I figure after the baby I can pack away these maternity clothes to save for my next pregnancy. 

Sleep?
I already wake up at least 2 if not 3 times a night to go pee. Normally I can zombie my way back to bed without waking up too much, but some nights I have trouble getting back to sleep or getting comfortable.


Movement?
My placenta is very inferior which has allowed me to feel tiny movements already. Only if I am lying down and paying attention :)

Best moment this week? 
When I came home from work and Nick had cleaned the house

Symptoms? 
Most of my symptoms have gone away now that I'm in my 2nd trimester. I am still pretty tired but not near as bad at my 1st trimester!

Food cravings? 
Potato Chips, Sour Soothers, Water, Ground Beef, Flaming Hot Cheetos.... Oh ya and tons of salad and veggies and fruits and all that healthy stuff too ;)

Food aversions? 
Normally I am a HUGE sweet tooth but I am not in the mood for sweets these days. I also usually love leftovers and don't mind eating the same thing over and over. Now, however, I don't like eating the same thing twice. Such a bummer for making dinners and lunches!

Gender? 
Its a boy! Nick has been so much more interested in my pregnancy and excited since we found out the gender. I was dead set on doing a surprise, but I caved... and I don't regret it!

Belly button in or out? 
In

What I miss?
Having energy to sew and do all of my crafts. Straightening my hair, I am so lazy.

What I'm looking forward to? 
Nick being able to feel the baby and getting a real baby bump!