Baby Bump: 25 Weeks

How Far Along?:  25 weeks and 6 days!!
Size of Baby:  About a foot long and weighing about a pound and a half!
Gender:  Baby K is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  So far, I'm up about 14 pounds. I think that's good?
Maternity Clothes:  Rockin' 'em like it's my job.
Stretch Marks:  None so far!
Movement:  SO much movement, and I love it. This babe is running out of room, I can tell! I think I might have started feeling some hiccups, too.
Symptoms:  Just back probz. Can't get comfortable in most seats.
Sleep:  Sleeping well, still with 2-3 bathroom trips every night, each followed by 30 minutes of restlessness while I freak out about giving birth or taking care of a tiny human.
Cravings:  Nothing weird. Just sweets. Always.
Nursery:  ALMOST finished, minus a few things we're hoping to receive at my baby shower in a few weeks!
Belly Button in or out?:  In! But slowly creeping outward...
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Feeling great. Still having spurts of anxiety here and there. I just have to keep chugging along and thinking optimistically and I think we'll be okay.
What I Miss:  Using my somewhat-existent abs to do basic things, like rolling over in bed or getting myself up off a couch. They've disappeared.
Best Moment This Week:  Hearing little babe's heartbeat yesterday at my doctor appointment. I swear, it's so reassuring to know he's still healthy. Mommy loves you, little man.
Looking Forward To:  This weekend! Taking Friday off of work and spending all weekend with Mattycakes. We're going to a nice dinner tomorrow night and then on Saturday, my family is coming over to celebrate my birthday. It should be a great weekend!

Baby Bump: 24 Weeks

How Far Along?:  24 weeks and 5 days... say what?!
Size of Baby:  About a foot long and weighing over one pound! Baby is the size of a garden eggplant. Strange.
Gender:  Baby K is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Haven't weighed myself recently. I should probs do that. I said this last week, too.
Maternity Clothes:  Ohhh yes. Pants are damn near impossible these days. Give me all the leggings.
Stretch Marks:  None so far!
Movement:  All the time, especially in the evenings when I'm laying down cozy in bed. This is usually when I get karate-chopped. I'm so happy Matt can feel him, though. :)
Symptoms:  Still with an aching back, but I couldn't be happier about it.
Sleep:  Sleeping well with 2-3 bathroom trips every night (weirdly at 12:30 and again around 4:00). My mind has started racing, though, in the middle of the night... about having a baby and what on earth I do with him once we take him home. Anxiety and nervousness have officially set in.
Cravings:  Nothing weird, which is definitely a blessing. Just been having a sweet tooth on steroids lately.
Nursery:  Looking super cute. Matt FINALLY hung some new closet doors in babe's room so it's much, much easier getting in and out of it, and seeing everything in there all at once. He's a champ. We even hung some art and things on the wall this past weekend!
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Having spurts of anxiety and what not... just worried about everything to come. It's the unknown that scares me the most. But I'm sure every new mom goes through this, right?
What I Miss:  Haven't really been missing too much lately. Maybe just not having to worry so much about all the crap I'm eating (and yes, most of what I've been eating is crap). Ugh.
Best Moment This Week:  Last night in bed, Matt feeling my tummy and us just being in the best moods ever lately. I'll cherish these little moments for the rest of my life.
Looking Forward To:  NEXT WEEK! It's going to be a fun one. Our third anniversary, my next doctor appointment, my birthday, and then a day off on Friday to spend with Mattycakes! Absolutely cannot wait.

Baby Bump: 23 Weeks

How Far Along?:  23 weeks and 6 days!
Size of Baby:  About a foot long and weighing in just over one pound!
Gender:  Baby K is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Haven't weighed myself recently. I should probs do that.
Maternity Clothes:  Rockin' 'em like it's my job. And I love it!
Stretch Marks:  None so far, thankfully.
Movement:  Little babe is such a mover. I thank God for those little movements every day. Immediately puts a smile on my face, even on the tough days.
Symptoms:  Still a bid of mild back pain here and there, and just overall emotional. I'm getting so irritable nowadays, or I cry for no reason. Ugh.
Sleep:  Sleeping well, with 2-3 bathroom trips every night and crazy-ass dreams. My husband is the greatest and has swapped me bed sides so that I don't have to walk as far to get to our bathroom. It's the little things, really.
Cravings:  Hmm... nothing really, as of late. Veggie chips are my bff right now, though.
Nursery:  Slowly but surely coming along! Last weekend, I finished up a super cute DIY crib mobile that turned out WAY better than I expected! I'll have to post some photos once we hang it up.
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Feeling emotional and anxious this week. I get spurts of excitement, but I'm also a worry wart by heart, so I can't help but worry about every. little. thing.
What I Miss:  Not having to strategize every morning in the shower about what I'm going to wear to work. Pants are so hard, these days. Just give me all the leggings, please.
Best Moment This Week:  Definitely finishing up babe's crib mobile! I was so proud of myself. It's going to be so cute.
Looking Forward To:  All the fun things coming up this month:  the Waynesville Sauerkraut Festival, a friend's wedding, Matt and I's third anniversary, my birthday, and HALLOWEEN! P.S. tomorrow is mine and Matt's 10 year dating anniversary! Can't believe it.

Baby Bump: 22 Weeks

How Far Along?:  22 weeks and 6 days!!
Size of Baby:  About a foot long, weee!
Gender:  Baby K is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Up 11 pounds total at my last appointment, so probably more by now.
Maternity Clothes:  For SURE. Today I thought I could squeeze my ass in some non-maternity leggings and boy, am I paying for it today. They hurt.
Stretch Marks:  None so far. STAY AWAY.
Movement:  All the time. And I LOVE it.
Symptoms:  Mild back pain here and there, and hunger for days, but I'm so so happy and excited I can't even take it.
Sleep:  Sleeping pretty well, minus the few trips to the bathroom every night. And the absolutely crazy, bizarre, WTF dreams.
Cravings:  Still sweets, and Tim Horton's breakfast. Ugh.
Nursery:  Baby boy's room is still coming along. Additions this week include his mattress and crib bumper, and a super cute watercolor print from Etsy coming our way.
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  So happy for all things baby, with a little anxiety on the side.
What I Miss:  Having a full wardrobe to choose from. My belly only seems to be comfy in leggings these days.
Best Moment This Week:  Starting a fun craft for baby boy's room! If you haven't noticed before, crib mobile's are CRAY expensive and ain't nobody got time fo dat, so I'm making him one myself. :)
Looking Forward To:  This amazing, beautiful month of October, Fall, and Halloween!