Week 21

{ Week 21 }

How Far Along? 21 weeks.. 1 day. 10.5 inches long and 3/4lb! 132 days to go!
Maternity Clothes? Nothing new really.. I did buy a belly band, tried it out today with some work pants - and just feel awkward. I'd rather be in leggins :)
Weight Gain? So.. I found out last Wednesday that I am up 11 pounds total.. I'm sure by now that has changed again... thanks to the 1,000 rice krispy treats and mexican food that I've been eating!
Stretch Marks? Nope!
Gender? All girl!!!!! & I'm already in love!
Sleep? .. so so. let's just say it could be much better! I'm uncomfortable way more than not.
Food Cravings? Cereal, rice krispy treats, veggie hot dogs.. which now that I'm thinking about it - I may go get one for dinner! Hooters Fried Pickles.
What I Miss? Stomach sleeping.. red wine.. going out on a nice sunny day for a beer.
Symptoms? This growing belly! My stomach feeling like it will literally rip open when I eat.. its this weird stretching feeling on the sides.. its not very nice! EMOTIONS. Yall, I think I cry maybe 3 out of 7 days in the week!!! Poor B just has to say one tiny thing in the slightest wrong way and I break down! I actually prefer my crying sessions.. when I can feel myself getting angry at someone its worse - I hate that feeling and I usually just make myself walk away. Example. The pedicure chair started to leak last weekend... my very very expensive leather Cole Haan purse was on the ground and got soaked. NOT GOOD. I didn't hurt anyone - and I didn't cuss. It took everything in me.. and guess what! My bag ended up drying out good as new, thankfully.

Best Moment of the Week? Last Wednesday going in for our 20-week scan and being told that everything is going exactly as it should be! Our baby girl is growing like a weed and I couldn't be more excited!!!!!

Guess what?!

It's a girl!!!

We had our 20-week doctor's visit on Wednesday and they confirmed that we are having a girl!!! She's beautiful, has all of her necessary organs and fingers, and is growing away right on schedule!!

It was wonderful to see that everything is still going as it should be - I'm always worried before these visits!

I bought this frame for B for Christmas!!

I know ultrasound pictures are weird to most people.. they used to be REALLY weird to me.. until now :)

This is our little baby girl! I think she's smiling!!

It's wild to me that B and I will have been together FIVE years come August!! We are so so blessed to be on this journey together and I can't not even begin to imagine how much fun this summer will be! A baby truly changes everything!

I'm sure come June we will have way less pictures of us - and 1,000's of our baby girl! I can't freaking WAIT!!!
We've got a full weekend planned! Tomorrow B & I are hosting a Sip and See Baby Shower for my friend Adri - she had her baby boy in November - and has since moved back to Nashville! It will be great because everyone can meet baby Brodie - and shower Adri with gifts to complete her registry!!! We have been planning out our Brunch Menu for a few weeks and I can't wait to get it all together tomorrow!!

After the Shower I've got 2 showings at our condo that we are trying to lease out.. and then its EVERYTHING BABY!!! Brent hasn't had a chance to go to any stores with me - so he has a full day planned!!

We need to go down to the USA Baby in Franklin for one last look at furniture.. so far I've really only found something at Pottery Barn Kids - exciting to see what USA Baby has!

.. & then SUNDAY its the big registry day!

I'm so excited!! We fought through most of our wedding registry.. him saying we didn't need China.. and me saying we didn't need 8 set's of Rock Glasses. This baby stuff should be much more fun!!!

oxox

20 Weeks!!!

How Far Along? 20 weeks!! HALF WAY THERE!!
Baby P is the size of a cantaloupe!! 6.5 inches and 10.5 ounces!
Maternity Clothes? Today I'm buying my baby bag!! Couldn't be more excited!!! I feel like I've looked forever for the right bag - ... coming from a huge bag snob - it was a hard task! Although 90% of me wanted to just use the LV Neverfull - I know that it isn't practical.. Not from a price standpoint - I can always skip lunches out and save up for a new LV! No, I wanted a bag that was made for baby!! One with compartments and pockets made to hold all of the stuff baby p will need! I found the PERFECT BAG!!! I love the color, the functions, and the price!!!

Weight Gain? I go to the doctor this Wednesday - so I'll get an exact.. but I think I'm up 8lbs total. 3 since last week.. which is a big jump!! This cantaloupe is getting heavy!

Stretch Marks? Nope! But - good news!! I talked to my mom and she says she didn't get any! Thank goodness.. almost everything I read says that if your mom got them - you will too! Fingers crossed!

Gender? We get to see Baby P again this Wednesday - I cannot wait!!!! Hopefully we can see all of the important parts and get a better idea of the sex! I'm getting worried about the 90% that we've been told so far - If that changes for any reason.. I'll have a LOT of returns to do! Baby Gap had a large increase in sales this weekend... mom and I found a ton of goodies!

Sleep? Sleep was miz last week. I even went into work late on Thursday because I just couldn't function on the 3 hours that I got. I had better luck the rest of the weekend.. thankfully!

Food Cravings? Nothing unusual. Food in general!! I've been letting myself snack a little more - maybe a snack or 2 while I'm at work and then a snack after dinner.

What I Miss? Not much!! Maybe.. sleep!

Symptoms? Larger stomach!!! No sleep!! Best Moment of the Week? Feeling baby p move around!!! Brent even was able to feel her this week!!! It is the coolest - and strangest thing EVER!!!

{ mom and I this morning! She wasn't exactly thrilled that I wanted a picture with her.. before she put on make-up and brushed her hair.. BUT we didn't take any pictures this weekend.. and I had to have at least one!! }
{ Friday night we went out for Mexican and Bowling with 2 of our couple friends! SO MUCH FUN! I'm so happy with the amazing group of friends what we made while playing kickball!! Some we knew - but several couples are new friends! We have the absolute best time with this group!! }



{ the girls!! Alissa, Jordan & me!.. my camera is pretty much worthless.. I wish I knew how to use my D-40 - I know I could get some better pictures with that.. this Canon Powershot doesn't ever impress me. Although, I'm sure its just a user error... }
I hope this week goes by fast! I'm so ready for our 20 week visit!! AND this Saturday I'm hosting a Sip and See - Baby Shower at my house for my sweet friend Adri!! Busy busy fun week!!!

xoxo

We are hoarders.

Anyone else obsessed with Costco?

We go usually twice a month - and its like our big weekend date!

I'm giddy just thinking about Costco, lame!

We are what you would call "hoarders".. except our issue isn't harmful... yet.

We have an issue over-buying house supplies.. dishwasher gel packs, laundry detergent, paper products, ziplocks - you name it.

{who needs 200 gel packs? }

{ k-cups.. why do we have hundreds? .. there are even some still in boxes in the pantry }

{ just seeing that I'm down to maybe 24 rolls of toilet paper is stressing me out! ... & these are double rolls.. I believe we would be set until 2014 }


{ all Big Kitty cares about is if we have enough "poopie pebbles" (that's what he calls his kitty litter).. and plenty of food! .. yes, biggie, you are covered. }

{ Max is having a pretty good day! He got to wear his new prong collar cover from 3 Pooches on etsy! It is a 'dog'berry pattern - he loves it! Now he doesn't look like some big scary pitbull with his prong collar.. he looks more like a Green Hills lab! }

xoxo

Week 19

* oh my! This hair. Its huge... I didn't really feel like making B take another picture tomorrow morning - so this one will have to do! Look at Max in the background trying to act like he didn't realize it was picture taking time!

This is my usual work uniform! Ann Taylor Loft dresses - black leggins.. boots. Done & Done! I always feel very work appropriate - but VERY comfortable! We are allowed to wear jeans too - so typically I'll throw in some jeans 2 days a week. .. I still can't get over that hair!

How Far Along? 19 weeks.. 147 days to go!Size of baby? 6 inches.. 8.5 ounces! About the size of a MANGO!

Maternity Clothes? Nothing new to report!

Weight Gain? goodness no! I'm actually down a tad from my last weeks doctor's weight. I wonder what she'll say at my appt next week? So far I'm around 5lbs gained - I just feel like that should be more - but I guess its good that it isn't! I'm trying to eat when I'm hungry - and thinking WAY less about calories.. dressings, sauces, etc.

Stretch Marks? Nope!

Gender? Find out for sure on the 25th! My pinterest gives away what I'm planning for!

Sleep? Sleep was ok last week - The Snoogle is a lifesaver though!

Food Cravings? Nothing really.. maybe cereal at night.. which is always something like Lucky Charms!

What I Miss? Stomach sleeping.. red wine..

Symptoms? Nothing new to report! I feel like I was showing more last week - if that makes any sense!
Best Moment of the Week? Working on my Pregnancy Book given to me by a sweet friend! It goes week by week and you write how things are going - it also has places for pictures! I had a lot of fun Friday night cutting and gluing all of my past "week" pictures in the book! I love filling it out and it will be so fun to look back on one day!

My mom is coming to Nashville this weekend!! We don't have a single thing on the agenda - which I am SO excited about! We are planning to do tons of looking in baby stores! I won't make any major decisions until our 20 week visit - but I would like to be as prepared as I can!

We usually do a ton of eating out when mom comes - but this time I am excited to stay in and cook! I need her to make some of the awesome things she made when I was growing up :)

We are also planning to go shoot our pistols at the range! Reminds me.. I need to make sure the sound won't be too loud for baby p! It gets SOOOO loud in the range.. I can hardly stand it!

Here are some pictures.. since I'm so behind!

{ Mom and I on Christmas Eve! See that art in the background? I made it!!! I just used some really awesome fabric and canvas! I'm so happy with the way they turned out! I wanted something that would blend in, and these do just that! You see them.. without actually looking. }

{ B and I on our way to the Dominican Republic.. in 1st First Class!! Hooray for upgrades! }

{ This is our windblown family after dinner on vaca! }

{ Beach Shot!! My 17 week belly doesn't look very big in this picture!! But my thighs.. that's another story. Maybe baby p is hiding in one! }


{ Range Day with my parents!!! We all had the BEST time! Brent got to shoot his new Glock - which he was super excited about! Look how happy my dad looks!! This his usual smile! }

I hope everyone has a great week!!

xoxo

Week 18 ... almost halfway!

{ these are my super fun maternity jeans! I love them more than anyone should :) }

How Far Along? 18 weeks 1 day ... 153 days to go!
Size of baby? 5.6 inches, 6.7 oz.
Maternity Clothes? Hooray!!! I finally bought some Hudson Maternity Jeans - and they are amazing!!!! Like... changed my life! I bought 3 tops too at A Pea in the Pod - loving the sale right now!
Weight Gain? .. so, I weighed last night and almost passed out!! I need to re-weigh in the morning, like usual.. I forgot today... hoping last night was wrong!!
Stretch Marks? Nope!
Gender? Find out for sure on the 25th!
Sleep? ... has been pretty awful. I've had a sinus infection since we got home from vacation.. it has been so bad! I can't sleep - and when I do - I hurt all over! My Snoogle is helping though, thankful for that!
Food Cravings? No real cravings.. besides yesterday! Something told me that I needed a Grilled Veggie Dog for lunch.. 2 actually. Of course I listened! I made a quick call-in order to The Dog of Nashville for 2 dogs, tater tots, and coleslaw! I felt like a man - but I ate every bite of those 2 dogs - and it was glorious.
What I Miss? Stomach sleeping.. not having this sinus infection.. the scale in the 120's.
Symptoms? Thanks to Clinique Moisture Surge - I think I've gotten rid of that dry skin spell!!! No other symptoms - this freaking sinus infection is just annoying - but no fever so my doctor won't give me an antibiotic.. which sucks.
Best Moment of the Week? Starting to shop for baby p's nursery!! I'm going off the hint that both ultrasound tech's gave us - and I must say.. I'm not going to have any problem shopping for this gender :)

17 Weeks!

How Far Along? 17 weeks & 3 days

Size of baby? an onion! 5.1 inches

Maternity Clothes? None yet - I'm thinking about buying some jeans this month though. Mine all still fit - but I was in need of new jeans anyway.. and I'm over mine! SO.. why not splurge on a new nice pair - that are also comfortable!
Weight Gain? 6 pounds total.. freaking out a tad.

Stretch Marks? Nope!

Gender? We still don't have a 100% answer - but we've got a good idea.. will be for sure on the 25th at our 20 week appointment.
Sleep? This week has been tough.. the past 2 nights sleeping on my stomach has been impossible - it just doesn't feel good.. I'm exclusively a stomach sleeper.. so this should be interesting. I ordered the Snoogle pillow yesterday - and it arrived today, thank goodness! Hopefully that helps some. I've been dealing with a slight sinus infection.. so I'm up all night miserable anyway.. it hasn't been fun! Going to bed at 7p is taking a toll on my chores at home.. hopefully I can shake this sickness asap!

Food Cravings? We were on vacation in the Dominican Republic all of my week 16 - .... and the food was HORRID at our resort. So.. I had a zillion cravings. I feel like I was an awful mom - I didn't eat anything fresh and good for me.. I survived on Toblerone candy bars, Nachos with hot cheese and guacamole... and vanilla muffins. I swear - that's all I had. I feel so bad about it too - I'm typically a pretty good eater.. fresh veggies and fruit make up at least 60% of my diet. Oh well, I'm back home now and have been making up for lost time! I went to Publix yesterday and had an entire cart full from the produce section!

What I Miss? The usual.. social drinks :)

Symptoms? My skin :( My poor poor face has so many dry patches - and then red patches.. and its ultra sensitive. Like.. washing it burns, lotion burns.. everything burns. Today I came to work with zero foundation, which I've never done! I talked to my doctor at my appointment this morning and she said it was pretty normal.. pregnancy skin does all sorts of weird things. I'm just going to be extra careful and hope it clears up. I recently changed my face wash - and scrub.. and wore sunscreen everyday on vacation.. so all of those changes didn't help.

Best Moment of the Week? Today I got to hear the heartbeat - can't get enough of that! & that I'm starting to look pregnant!

I still need to do a 16 week post.. talk about Christmas.. and tell you all about our vacation! One day :)

xo