25 Weeks

Baby is the size of: a head of cauliflower.

How I'm feeling: Still have some lower back pain and foot pain but other than that I feel amazing!

Sleeping: For some reason I started waking up for 2-3 hours in the middle of the night this past week. It's really annoying!

Craving: I really wanted a milkshake earlier this week and I still haven't had one! But like I said, I've always had a sweet tooth.

Missing: Nothing! I'm actually really enjoying being pregnant right now.

Maternity clothes: Dresses like this green one (not maternity) have been extra comfy lately. I kind of wish I had invested in 20 of these at the beginning of my pregnancy.

Wedding ring: Still too nervous to try to put it back on my finger so I'm wearing it on a necklace.

Movement: Baby girl is a mover and a shaker! I feel her at all hours of the day. She had my whole belly moving this morning when I first woke up. 

Showing: I would say definitely!

Signs of labor: No.

Looking forward to: Getting her nursery set up! This weekend we're going to start turning the guest room into the nursery. I'm so excited!

24 Weeks

Baby is the size of: a canteloupe.

How I'm feeling: I had one day of nausea this week but other than that I'm feeling pretty fantastic!

Sleeping: I still wish I could sleep on my stomach but I'm sleeping a lot better lately.

Craving: If I had to pick something I would probably say I'm craving sweets but anyone who knows me knows that I have always had a sweet tooth. Still waiting on those crazy pregnancy cravings!

Missing: Sometimes I miss the social aspect of not being pregnant. I can't really go out with my friends because who wants to be the pregnant girl at the bar? Not me.

Maternity clothes: Surprisingly I still fit in a few pieces of my regular clothes but not many.

Wedding ring: Now lives on a chain around my neck. It got stuck on my finger one day this week and now I'm too scared to try to put it back on.

Movement: I'm starting to notice her sleep cycles. I can tell what times of the day she's awake because she moves around A LOT!

Showing: Yes! I think I look pretty big but my doctor said I'm exactly where I should be.

Signs of labor: Nope.

Looking forward to: Making onesies with my friend Amanda (who is also pregnant) hopefully sometime this weekend!

23 Weeks

Baby is the size of : a grapefruit.

How I'm feeling: Except for some foot and lower back pain, I'm feeling pretty good. I do wish I had a little more energy but that's nothing new!

Sleeping: Like a baby :)

Craving: I feel kind of cheated because I haven't really had any cravings yet. 

Missing: There are some days when I could definitely use multiple caffeinated beverages!

Maternity clothes: The last couple times I've actually bought clothes I've picked non-maternity clothes that will still fit over a growing belly. (Like the red dress I'm wearing in this picture.) Otherwise, I'm pretty much wearing only maternity clothes with just a few exceptions.

Wedding ring: I probably shouldn't be wearing it anymore because it's leaving an indent on my finger when I take it off, but I hate the thought of not wearing my wedding ring. I might try to find a necklace to hang my ring from so I can at least wear it around my neck.

Movement: Although I can feel her moving pretty much at all times of the day, I still feel her mostly when I'm sitting still. Someone told me that the reason babies move around less while mommy is moving around is because a mother's movement feels like rocking. I'm basically rocking her to sleep while I'm moving around so she's more likely to be awake while I'm sitting still!

Showing: I would say yes, I'm definitely showing. But the other day at work, some people were surprised to find out I was pregnant! They said they couldn't tell by looking at me! Really?!

Signs of labor: Nope.

Best moment this week: I started making something for her nursery! I'll post pictures when I'm done!

22 Weeks

* Please excuse my crazy hair in this picture. Also, I got bored with the black shirt.

Baby is the size of: a papaya.

How I'm feeling: Worn out! Even the smallest chore takes the energy right out of me. 

Sleeping: I finally broke down and bought one of those C-shaped maternity pillows. It's really comfortable and supportive and has been helping me fall asleep a little faster.

Craving: Still waiting for those crazy pregnancy cravings to show up!

Missing: Being able to get more done in a day. I need to take a lot more breaks so I don't get too worn out.

Maternity clothes: The stack of regular clothes that I still fit in is dwindling down to almost nothing. 

Wedding ring: Starting to have a little bit of trouble getting it off.

Movement: Lots of movement going on this week. The past few weeks I mostly felt her when I was lying down but now I feel her even when I'm up and moving around.

Showing: For sure!

Signs of labor: Nope.

Best moment this week: We started talking about names! I think we have one picked out but we're not 100% sure yet.

21 Weeks

Baby is the size of: a pomegranate.

How I'm feeling: My feet hurt! It probably doesn't help that I basically live in sandals which offer NO support, but if I'm on my feet for any extended amount of time (work, shopping....) I want to cry by the time bedtime rolls around. I guess it's time to start asking the hubby for a foot rub!

Sleeping: The baby moves around a lot between 6 and 8 AM so I've been waking up a bit earlier this week which means I'm ready for a nap by early afternoon. But I don't mind.

Craving: Still no real cravings but I was pretty darn hungry this week. I guess our little baby girl is really growing!

Missing: Having energy! 

Maternity clothes: They've been my friend for a few weeks now and there's no way of going back until November.

Wedding ring: Getting a bit tight.

Movement: I feel her move everyday! Usually really early in the morning or late at night. I was laying on the couch one night this week and the whole right side of my belly shook. I told Anthony to come put his hand on my belly and he felt her! That was a really special moment.

Showing: Definitely!

Signs of labor: Not yet.

Best moment of the week: There were so many.....finding out we were having a girl, Anthony telling me I was gonna be a great mommy whether we were having a girl or a boy, mom taking me shopping for PINK, my work friends bringing me PINK cupcakes and PINK balloons, registering for baby stuff..... It was a really happy week!

It's a .......

We're so excited! Isn't she already so cute?! In the first picture you can see the profile of her face. Look at that tiny nose! In the second picture she has her little hand up near her mouth!