Baby Bump: 35 Weeks

So, for obvious reasons, I definitely forgot to post last week with my 34-week baby bump update. I had the week off of work (which meant away from a computer) and then it was CHRISTMAS so naturally, I was off in my happy place spending time with family! Here's my 34-week and 35-week photos:

How Far Along?:  35 weeks, 5 days. How on earth did I get here?
Size of Baby:  Over 5 pounds now! Size of a bunch of carrots, according to one of my apps, LOL.
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Now up 29 pounds as of yesterday. Gawd.
Maternity Clothes:  All day, every day.
Stretch Marks:  A few on my hips, noooooo!
Movement:  Little guy is now more of a stretcher-outer than a mover. I can definitely tell he is running out of room. It's so funny to watch his feet stretch one side of my belly, and his booty (or head?) stretch out the other!
Symptoms:  Shortness of breath, for sure. Breathing is getting harder, as well as rolling over in bed, which takes so. much. effort.
Sleep:  Frequent wake-ups and trips to the potty!
Cravings:  Carbs. What's new?
Nursery:  Finished! Just waiting for our baby boy.
Belly Button in or out?:  More out/flush with my belly. Joy.
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  I'm feeling blissful as of late. I'm sad to see my pregnancy coming to an end, terrified of the upcoming labor and delivery, and so excited to finally meet this bouncing boy in my belly.
What I Miss:  Wine. I just want a glass of wine.
Best Moment This Week:  Dancing in the family room last night with Matt to some Harry Connick Jr. It's moments like that I'm sure I'll miss. I keep reminiscing on the fact that these are our last few weeks of life as a family of two + Bells and it's so bittersweet.
Looking Forward To:  A long, three-day weekend and a wonderful start to 2016. Happy New Year, everyone!

Baby Bump: 33 Weeks

How Far Along?:  33 weeks, 6 days, holy crap.
Size of Baby:  Over 4 pounds now, and I'm feelin' it!
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Still up 26 pounds so far.
Maternity Clothes:  All day, every day.
Stretch Marks:  There are a couple faint little guys on my hips. Joy.
Movement:  ALL the time, especially when I sit back in my work chair, or at night... ya know, when I'm trying to get some shut eye. Regardless, it's the most beautiful thing in the world to feel.
Symptoms:  Still restlessness on top of the inability to breathe and overall discomfort. :) Who is complaining? Not me.
Sleep:  Frequent wake-ups accompanied by bathroom trips.
Cravings:  This week, noodles. Any kind of noodles. I don't discriminate.
Nursery:  Basically finished! Just waiting for baby boy.
Belly Button in or out?:  More out than in, these days.
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  So happy that this beautiful babe inside me is doing so well. However, I just find myself SO MOODY lately, and I've had lots of crying episodes. But eh, I think that's normal, right?
What I Miss:  Rolling over in bed... normally... without losing my breath.
Best Moment This Week:  Hearing little guy's heartbeat at my doctor appointment yesterday. That sound is so reassuring. <3
Looking Forward To:  This weekend! Our baby class was rescheduled for Saturday, PLUS I have all next week off of work for Christmas. Just what I need.

Baby Bump: 32 Weeks

How Far Along?:  32 weeks, 6 days! Cue FREAK OUT.
Size of Baby:  Almost 4 pounds, size of a head of lettuce!
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Up 26 pounds. We'll see how much more I've gained next week at my next doctor appointment!
Maternity Clothes:  All day, every day.
Stretch Marks:  Nope!
Movement:  Little guy is still a movin' and I'm very thankful he is.
Symptoms:  Recently, it has been restlessness. I wake up frequently during the night and can't get my mind to stop racing!
Sleep:  Frequent wake-ups accompanied by bathroom trips.
Cravings:  None really this week!
Nursery:  Basically finished! Just waiting for a baby. <3
Belly Button in or out?:  Half in, half out!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Still so very content and happy. I'm feeling very sentimental lately about all that is to come.
What I Miss:  I could go for a frozen margarita or six...
Best Moment This Week:  I had such a bad Monday. I was stuck in traffic on my way home from work and it took me about an hour to get home. I was so stressed (and hormone-ridden) that I sobbed for the last 15 minutes of it. I finally walked in the door and Matt helped me take my stuff, take off my shoes, and just hugged me. It's amazing how he instantly makes me feel better without making me feel like a crazy person!
Looking Forward To:  This weekend! Baby class all day on Saturday, and maternity photos on Sunday! EEK!

Baby Bump: 31 Weeks

How Far Along?:  31 weeks, 6 days! WHAT.
Size of Baby:  About 17 inches, over 3 pounds! And growing so much more every week.
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Up a whopping 26 pounds now. Thanksgiving may or may not have thrown me over the edge (I gained 4 pounds in a week).
Maternity Clothes:  DUH.
Stretch Marks:  None yet, but my belly is getting itchier with the cold weather, so I'm keeping that belly butter handy.
Movement:  I thought he was a mover before... SHEESH. My, oh my, this boy can now keep me up at night with his moving! I'm so happy, though. I just want him to stay healthy, and I know he's running out of room, so if that means jabbing your foot in mommy's rib, well.... okay then.
Symptoms:  Still feeling the joys of what seems like hip dislocation,
Sleep:  Nightly wakings are becoming more and more frequent. This must be my body preparing me for upcoming sleepless nights...
Cravings:  This week, it's SUGAR. Probably because I've been drinking more pop than I ever have before. Bad, mommy.
Nursery:  Basically finished! Just waiting for a baby. <3
Belly Button in or out?:  Half in, half out!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  So content and so happy. I pray this babe stays healthy and in my belly until January!
What I Miss:  Rolling over in bed with ease. :)
Best Moment This Week:  Learning that my high blood pressure last week was just a random fluke. My bloodwork all came back normal so luckily, everything is still going smoothly.
Looking Forward To:  Next weekend! We have an all-day baby class on Saturday, and then maternity pictures on Sunday.

Baby Bump: 30 Weeks

How Far Along?:  30 WEEKS and 5 DAYS!!
Size of Baby:  He's over 15 inches now, at about 2.9 pounds!
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Up 22 pounds so far. AH!
Maternity Clothes:  You know it.
Stretch Marks:  Just a few oldies on my hips.
Movement:  This little guy is a mover for sure, and that makes mommy feel so much better about life. I can't tell you how thankful I am to have this little bundle and for him to join our family.
Symptoms:  Hip pain, all the way. I feel like they are breaking every time I walk! Other than that, just the joys and comforts of being uncomfortable, always.
Sleep:  Sleeping pretty well, except for when I need to pee or roll over, which takes too much effort and makes me out of breath.
Cravings:  Carbs. SURPRISE! And all of them. Good thing Thanksgiving is tomorrow.
Nursery:  Pretty much finished! All his laundry is done and put away. We made his crib up last weekend and put together our baby swing, bouncy seat, and bassinet, and now it's becoming all too real, all too fast.
Belly Button in or out?:  Half in, half out!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  So incredibly thankful for our little baby boy, and for my rock star husband who makes life 1,000% better all the time.
What I Miss:  Just being able to sit comfortably in my office chair.
Best Moment This Week:  Matt laying in bed with me the other night, feeling baby boy kick and move around. I love how much he surprises his daddy with his movements. It's so sweet.
Looking Forward To:  Thanksgiving FOOD (and family) tomorrow!

Baby Bump: 29 Weeks

How Far Along?:  29 weeks and 4 days! WHAT?!
Size of Baby:  He's over 15 inches now, at about 2.5 pounds!
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  I'm up about 18-20 pounds and feeling good.
Maternity Clothes:  Yup and yup.
Stretch Marks:  No obvious ones, thank GOD.
Movement:  So much movement. I was just sitting here thinking about how grateful I am to be pregnant. I wanted this so badly for so long. At one point, I was scared I wouldn't ever be able to experience this. It's a blessing, a miracle. I'm so thankful.
Symptoms:  Back and hip pain is where it's at for me, lately. I feel like my hips are dislocated!
Sleep:  Sleeping pretty well lately (suprisingly). Just takes me a while to get comfy.
Cravings:  Nothing too out of the ordinary. My appetite is just off the charts.
Nursery:  Pretty much finished, other than needing to do some laundry and organizing! We finally got things put away from my baby shower (which was November 7th). It was absolutely perfect. :)
Belly Button in or out?:  In! But slowly creeping outward...
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  So thankful this week for our little baby boy.
What I Miss:  Right now, nothing. I'm enjoying this pregnancy quite a bit!
Best Moment This Week:  Even though it was about 10 days ago, I have to say my baby shower! We got a ton of amazing gifts and things we needed. We're so thankful for everyone who came.
Looking Forward To:  Our next baby class on Thursday! Woop!

Baby Bump: 28 Weeks

Soooo yeah, I've been pretty terrible about updating the blog with bumpdates! Life and work and everything have all just been so busy lately. I had an absolutely wonderful anniversary/birthday weekend with Matt and my family, and then from there, life got wild! So here are my 26 and 27-week bump photos sans update posts.

How Far Along?:  28 weeks exactly!
Size of Baby:  He's about 14 inches long now, weighing in at 2.5 pounds. Size of a coconut!
Gender:  Baby is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  So far, I'm up about 14-15 pounds. We'll find out the update next week at my next appointment.
Maternity Clothes:  All day, err day.
Stretch Marks:  I think some of my old ones on my thighs are making a reappearance...
Movement:  All the time and I love it. I'm so grateful for this healthy boy.
Symptoms:  Can't get comfortable anywhere, ever. My lower back hates me!
Sleep:  Still making those 2-3 bathroom trips every night, with one usually followed by me laying in bed for an hour with a racing mind. Ugh.
Cravings:  Not a whole lot, recently! Just carbs, carbs, carbs.
Nursery:  ALMOST finished, minus a few things we're hoping to receive at my baby shower TOMORROW!
Belly Button in or out?:  In! But slowly creeping outward... I can now see the inside of my belly button clear as day.
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Feeling great, just moody. One minute I'm high as a kite, and the next minute I'm freaking out and anxious. So many unknowns ahead of us!
What I Miss:  Fitting into normal pants. Work attire is a constant struggle. But then I look at my moving belly and find bliss because I've wanted this for so long.
Best Moment This Week:  I bed last night, I decided to start talking to little babe, just how I will when he's born. I think he enjoyed mommy talking to him.
Looking Forward To:  My baby shower tomorrow!! EEK! I'm so excited!

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!

Baby Bump: 21 Weeks

How Far Along?:  21 weeks and 6 days! Holy moly.
Size of Baby:  About 12 inches, the size of a pomegranate!
Gender:  Baby K is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Up 11 pounds total so far. Not sure if that's good or bad.
Maternity Clothes:  Yep, definitely there. Belly bands and leggings and skirts, oh my!
Stretch Marks:  None so far. STAY AWAY.
Movement:  Baby boy loves flipping around in my belly. It's the best feeling. Instantly makes me happy when I'm sad. :)
Symptoms:  Mild back pain here and there, but other than that, just a growing, bloated belly! Still hungry, always.
Sleep:  Sleeping great lately with the craziest dreams.
Cravings:  Sugar, carbs, sugar, and sugar. Ugh. Someone help me or my child will be obese.
Nursery:  Baby boy's room is adorable. Just missing a few things we'll hopefully receive at our shower. :)
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Stressed from work, but so happy for all things baby.
What I Miss:  Fitting into regular pants. Okay, only sometimes do I miss pants. However, it's starting to become a struggle trying to figure out what I'm going to wear each day!
Best Moment This Week:  Matt got to feel a strong kick from baby boy the other night when he was taking my blood pressure (nurse things). I think it surprised him, and I think it became a little more real for him, too. Heart melted.
Looking Forward To:  ALL things October and fall. <3

Baby Bump: 20 Weeks

How Far Along?:  20 weeks and 6 days! Half way there!!
Size of Baby:  About 10 inches, the size of a banana!
Gender:  Baby K is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  I haven't weighed myself very recently, but I go to the doc next week, so we shall see.
Maternity Clothes:  Yep, definitely there. Belly bands, leggings, and skirts all the way. I'm loving it.
Stretch Marks:  Nope!
Movement:  Baby boy moves all the time now! And the jabs to the belly are starting not to feel like just little bubbles anymore! He's been flipping around in there for sure.
Symptoms:  Still getting pretty tired early in the evening. Other than that, I've felt pretty good. Belly is just a growin'!
Sleep:  Sleeping great the past few nights. I hope it keeps up!
Cravings:  All the foods you're not supposed to have, including pop, cake, cheesy bread, and anything sugary or carb-loaded. :(
Nursery:  Baby's room is pretty much set to go, minus some of the things we need from our registry! He has all of his furniture though. We just got his book shelf painted and put in there so it's looking pretty cute.
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Tired, but so so happy.
What I Miss:  The only thing getting me down lately is feeling so slow and lazy! I'm not used to having to take things slow and let others help me.
Best Moment This Week:  Matt talks about baby boy all the time now. I think he's finally past his scared/nervous jitters and allowing himself to get excited. I love it.
Looking Forward To:  My doc appointment on Tuesday!

Baby Bump: 19 Weeks

How Far Along?:  19 weeks and 6 days.
Size of Baby:  About 6 inches, the size of a mango!
Gender:  Baby K is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Up about 4-5 pounds total this pregnancy, though I haven't weighed myself very recently. Plus my scale at home sucks. Womp.
Maternity Clothes:  Yep, slowly but surely. I've been pouring out of regular pants, so I've been rocking stretchy/comfy pants and leggings.
Stretch Marks:  Nope!
Movement:  Little guy is a mover for sure, and it makes me so happy. Sometimes it tickles, sometimes it catches me by surprise. Regardless, when I do feel him, it's so reassuring. Matt got to feel him move a little the other night. It's so magical.
Symptoms:  Still hungry, hungry hippos over here. Occasional headaches, and getting tired really early in the evening.
Sleep:  Been sleeping better the past few nights, and having some crazy baby dreams!
Cravings:  Still cake, sometimes. And pizza. And caesar salads. And any food, really.
Nursery:  This past weekend, we painted baby boy's room!! And put together his crib!! And picked up the greatest Craigs List find ever (a nice, white dresser) for his room! So basically it's starting to look like a real nursery and that makes everything all the more real. All we want to do is sit in there all the time. We're getting so excited! :)
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Still so incredible happy, thankful, and in love.
What I Miss:  Absolutely nothing.
Best Moment This Week:  Making babe's nursery look like a nursery. Matt and I had so much fun this past weekend doing all things baby... painting the nursery, picking up and putting together his furniture, and making our baby registry. We had such a blast together.
Looking Forward To:  Right now, I'm looking forward to fall and bundling up this bump in some of my fall maternity wear.

Baby Bump: 18 Weeks

How Far Along?:  18 weeks and 5 days.
Size of Baby:  About 6 inches, the size of a sweet potato!
Gender:  We found out this past Saturday... baby K is a BOY!!!!!
Weight Gain:  Up 4 pounds total this pregnancy, though I haven't weighed myself very recently.
Maternity Clothes:  Yep, here and there! Getting to be too big for regular pants but still to small for maternity pants. I bought some belly bands from Target that I think will help!
Stretch Marks:  Nope!
Movement:  I feel babe all the time now! In fact, I get worried now when I don't feel him move! But he's pretty active and even daddy got to feel him move just a tiny bit last night. :)
Symptoms:  Hungry which is usually hangry, and a bit of back pain. But I'm definitely not complaining. I've waited so long to be where I am now.
Sleep:  Still having crazy, vivid dreams! But my allergies have been getting me up at night pretty frequently.
Cravings:  Still cake, sometimes. And pizza. And caesar salads. And any food, really.
Nursery:  Babe's room is pretty much all cleared out now, minus a few things here and there! We bought his crib this weekend with my parents, and his car seat/stroller combo. So. Excited.
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  So happy. So thankful. So in love. My heart is already so full. We're having a BABY BOY. Shh, we both secretly preferred a boy first, but we would have been happy either way!
What I Miss:  Absolutely nothing.
Best Moment This Week:  Finding out babe's gender at our reveal party this past weekend, hands down! Although no one was surprised the cupcake filling was blue, we still had a great time.
Looking Forward To:  Painting babe's room and completing our registry, hopefully all this weekend!

Baby Bump: 17 Weeks

How Far Along?:  17 weeks and 5 days.
Size of Baby:  About 5 inches, size of an onion! We also found out yesterday that baby's heart is almost the size of a quarter, which is pretty cool.
Gender:  We find out SATURDAY!! We had our anatomy ultrasound yesterday and babe did so well! They were able to get all the measurements they needed despite me being a tad early for this kind of ultrasound, and even showed off whether babe is a HE or SHE. Of course, it was so hard not finding out!! We're waiting until our reveal party this Saturday. :)
Weight Gain:  Up 4 pounds total this pregnancy.
Maternity Clothes:  Yep. Shamelessly beginning to wear maternity clothes because my belly is getting too round for regular clothes. Just need to make it through the warm weather!
Stretch Marks:  Nope! And hopefully they stay away.
Movement:  Definitely been feeling movement... the sensations I felt last week were exactly what I thought they were! I feel babe all the time now! Feels like little bubbles popping in my belly, and sometimes I get a strong jab here and there. God is so good.
Symptoms:  Hungry. Hungry. Hippo.
Sleep:  Been sleeping pretty well the last few nights with super vivid dreams that make no sense.
Cravings:  Mostly sweets, but a little saltiness is making its way to my craving list.
Nursery:  Baby's closet is ready! Once we find out the gender this weekend, it's paint pickin' time!!
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  So so happy. So so thankful. Matt and I were just so high on life after the ultrasound yesterday. We're finally allowing ourselves to get knee-deep in this and so excited.
What I Miss:  Nothing at all.
Best Moment This Week:  The ULTRASOUND, duh! It was so great. Babe was moving all over the place, even opened his/her mouth! I'm just so thankful for a healthy baby and pregnancy, so far.

Monster babe

Looking Forward To:  SATURDAY! Gender reveal party! AHHH!

Baby Bump: 16 Weeks

How Far Along?:  16 weeks and 6 days.
Size of Baby:  About 4.5 inches, size of an avocado!
Gender:  We find out NEXT WEEK!
Weight Gain:  Up a couple of pounds this week. Finally!
Maternity Clothes:  Wore my first maternity shirt the other day, and I was way too excited about it. Aaaand now I have an addiction to Zulily.
Stretch Marks:  Nope! And hopefully they stay away.
Movement:  I've been feeling a few little sensations in my belly, but it's hard to pinpoint what exactly it is! Could it be baby?
Symptoms:  Headaches almost every day this week. Other than that, I'm hungry! Always hungry!
Sleep:  Still waking up a few times during the night to pee. My dreams are still pretty vivid, too (and super bizarre).
Cravings:  Still sweets, but I've been more conscious about my sugar intake.
Nursery:  The only thing right now that's ready for baby is the closet! And we have our glider. But as soon as we find out the gender of this babe, BOOM. It's on.
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Feeling so happy and thankful.
What I Miss:  Nothing too much, this week. I'm feeling pretty good overall, and just getting excited for things to come.
Best Moment This Week:  A couple of coworkers have noticed and commented on the bump this week! I promise I'm not just getting fat! To be honest, I'm kinda excited for the bump to be more pronounced. :)
Looking Forward To:  Our ultrasound on Tuesday, and then our gender reveal party next Saturday! AHHH!

Baby Bump: 15 Weeks

How Far Along?:  15 weeks and 6 days.
Size of Baby:  About 4 inches, size of a pear!
Gender:  Don't know yet, but we'll (hopefully) find out at our next ultrasound AUGUST 25th!!
Weight Gain:  Not much so far.
Maternity Clothes:  Not yet! But my collection is pretty well stacked, if I do say so myself.
Stretch Marks:  Nope! And hopefully they stay away.
Movement:  Not yet. Waiting any day now for this!
Symptoms:  Feelin' good! Energy is back, and appetite is WAY back, woah nelly. I'm finding it hard to get into a swing of eating more when I'm not used to eating as much (thanks Metformin).
Sleep:  Still waking up a few times during the night to pee. Always. Other than that, my dreams have been pretty vivid this week, but I've been sleeping much better overall.
Cravings:  Sweets, sweets, sweets.
Nursery:  Making SLOW progress. The only thing right now that's ready for baby is the closet! But, we did order our nursery glider on Wayfair and I can't wait until it gets here!!
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Feeling happy!
What I Miss:  Nothing too much, this week. I'm feeling pretty good overall, and just getting excited for things to come.
Best Moment This Week:  Announcing to the world that we're expecting. :) We got such an outpouring of love from everyone we know, and we're so grateful.
Looking Forward To:  Our next ultrasound August 25th! And our Gender Reveal barbecue August 29th!

Baby Bump: 14 Weeks

How Far Along?:  14 weeks and 4 days.
Size of Baby:  About 3.4 inches, size of a large lemon! Or the size of your fist.
Gender:  Don't know yet, but we'll (hopefully) find out at our next ultrasound AUGUST 25th!!
Weight Gain:  None so far. Lost another pound this week. :/
Maternity Clothes:  Not yet!
Stretch Marks:  Nope! And hopefully they stay away.
Movement:  Not yet. Waiting any day now for this!
Symptoms:  I've actually been feeling really good lately! My energy seems to be back (knock on wood) and I've started taking my prenatal vitamin at night so no more nausea with that. Other than that, it's just been mild round ligament pains.
Sleep:  Still waking up a few times during the night with thoughts taking over my brain. We still need to do this. When are we going to do that. I feel like these next few months are going to fly!
Cravings:  Lately, it has been all sugar (great). Cake, coke icees, give me all the sweets.
Nursery:  Making progress! Finally emptied out the closet and hung a few of my premature baby-clothes purchases. :) Our coat closet will hopefully be built this month so I can empty out the room. I'm ready to nest, damn it!
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Feeling happy!
What I Miss:  Lately, I've been telling Matt that I always feel like a lazy blob, just because he and my whole family have been, "don't lift that, just rest," etc. Matt says that's how I'm supposed to feel and so that makes me feel better. I just need to sit back, relax, and enjoy this time.
Best Moment This Week:  On Friday, we had another check up and got to hear Peanut's heartbeat again. :) That's always reassuring for me. I've considered buying an at-home doppler but just haven't bitten the bullet yet. Keep on growing, sweet pea! Also, we scheduled out next ultrasound and have a Gender Reveal barbecue in the works!
Looking Forward To:  Our next ultrasound August 25th! And of course our Gender Reveal barbecue August 29th! :)

Baby Bump: 13 Weeks

How Far Along?:  13 weeks and 4 days! End of the first trimester is here!
Size of Baby:  About 2.9 inches, size of a peach!
Gender:  We still. Don't. Know. Sometimes, I feel like we'll NEVER get to know! Getting impatient over here!
Weight Gain:  Well, it's looking like I haven't gained much weight in my first trimester, probably because my appetite has been so down in the dumps. Luckily, it's picking back up.
Maternity Clothes:  Not yet. Made a few Zulily purchases this week, though.
Stretch Marks:  Nope! Still using Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion.
Movement:  Not yet. Waiting any day now for this!
Symptoms:  I'm so thankful my energy is almost back to normal! I still get tired in the early evenings, but my lunchtime naps have halted. I've been a little moody lately, though... crying a lot and just being a biotch to Matt. Sorry, hubs!
Sleep:  Much better. So thankful for that damn Snoogle, which I've been calling the Floogle. HA! I even caught Bells snuggling up to it one morning.
Cravings:  This week, I need Doritos. And you know what? Meijer was OUT of the regular nacho flavor over the weekend. Thanks, Meijer.
Nursery:  The garage sale this weekend was a huge success! Sold all kinds of junk we've been hanging onto. However, now we're in the process of building a large coat closet in our back living room to accommodate all the CRAP still in the baby's room. Cue pregnancy anxiety.
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Better, after a weekend of moodiness. I'm pretty content this week.
What I Miss:  Not too much.
Best Moment This Week:  Matt and I seemed to pick at each other all weekend due to my moodiness, but of course, the making up is the best part. Last night, while he was at work (he works nights now), he sent me a goodnight text that melted my heart. Love that man. Also, we got the call yesterday about my blood work from the nuchal translucency test. All is fantastic! Everything was normal and it looks like Peanut is as healthy as can be.
Looking Forward To:  Doctor appointment on Friday!

Baby Bump: 12 Weeks

How Far Along?:  12 weeks and 3 days!
Size of Baby:  2.1 inches, about the size of a clementine.
Gender:  Patiently awaiting! My doctor doesn't tell the gender until the 20-week anatomy scan. BRB while I go cry.
Weight Gain:  My weight is completely all over the place. I actually lost a couple of pounds between doc appointments, but I don't think it's too concerning.
Maternity Clothes:  Nope, not yet... but I've been racking up a super cute maternity wardrobe for fall!
Stretch Marks:  Nope! I've started a regimen of Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion, though.
Movement:  Nothing yet. I'm hoping soon!
Symptoms:  I can feel my energy slowly coming back, wahoo! I still hate that darn prenatal vitamin, though. Makes me so nauseous.
Sleep:  Bit the bullet and bought the most amazing pregnancy pillow ever, the Leachco Snoogle Total Body Pillow. Let me tell you... it's SO worth it. Sleeping at night has gotten better and better.
Cravings:  Still cake. Someone go buy this girl a cake.
Nursery:  We've totally done some overhaul this week to the baby's room. Got rid of furniture and other things we don't need anymore. Having a garage sale this coming weekend!
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Better than last week, I think. After today, I'm happier than ever. :)
What I Miss:  Not too much.
Best Moment This Week:  Today, Matt and I had an ultrasound for the baby's nuchal translucency test, which tests the babe for things like Down Syndrome, Trisomy 18, etc. Everything on the ultrasound was absolutely perfect. I turned into a bawl bag once I saw our sweet babe kicking his/her little feet... oh my gosh. This is real. And our squirmy peanut is doing so well. This was such a special moment for us. :) I'll never forget it. After the appointment, we went to breakfast to celebrate, and then back to work for me.

Lil' peanut

Looking Forward To:  Another doc appointment next week!

Baby Bump: 11 Weeks

How Far Along?:  11 weeks and 4 days :)
Size of Baby:  About 1.6 inches long, size of a lime.
Gender:  Still unknown. I had a feeling it was a girl at first, but now I really don't know! (Let's be honest... I never really knew anyway).
Weight Gain:  I haven't gained or lost this week, but I also don't think my scale is correct! I had a screening at work last week that indicated I had gained about 12-15 pounds. What is going on?! Someone's scale is off!
Maternity Clothes:  Nope, not yet... still in the norm.
Stretch Marks:  Nope! I've started a regimen of Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion, though.
Movement:  Nothing yet.
Symptoms:  STILL. So. Tired. Still napping every day at lunch. Still passing out by 9 PM. Where is my energy?
Sleep:  Been waking up at midnight every night for a pee break, and then a few other times throughout the night. I've been having trouble getting comfortable. Tomorrow, a pregnancy pillow is being ordered!
Cravings:  Lately, I've been craving more salty foods... but cake is always a good option!
Nursery:  Is currently still a craft room. We have some major organizing to do.
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Better than last week, I think. Yesterday, I felt a little more depressed than normal... mostly because it was rainy and I was so tired and didn't want to be at work. Hrmph.
What I Miss:  Not too much... still wanting that frozen marg, though. ;)
Best Moment This Week:  Matt and I took an experimental trip to Babies 'R' Us last weekend and it was so much fun! We looked at all the gadgets we have no clue how to use, and checked out some super awesome baby furniture and gliders. Even got Matt to chuckle at some cute baby clothes. It was a good day.
Looking Forward To:  Second doctor appointment tomorrow! Eeeeee!

Baby Bump: 10 Weeks

Hi friends! It has been a while. A lot has been going on since February, including something VERY special that Matt and I have been hoping for for a little while now. We got the news in May and have since kept really quiet, taken a vacation with family to Hilton Head, SC, and enjoyed the majority of our summer! We're so incredible happy to (now) announce that we're expecting a little bundle of joy in January 2016!

So, without further ado, and because I want to remember this whole, beautiful, crazy, blessed, difficult, rewarding process, I'll be doing a weekly update, mostly for my own account. Enjoy, or don't. :)

How Far Along?:  10 weeks and 4 days!
Size of Baby:  About 1.5 inches long, size of a prune!
Gender:  Who knows!
Weight Gain:  Every week it fluctuates. This week, I haven't gained or lost.
Maternity Clothes:  Nope, not yet. But, mom has already stocked me up on a few cute dresses for fall.
Stretch Marks:  Nope! Stay away!
Movement:  Nothing yet.
Symptoms:  So. Tired. I somehow make it to my car every day on my lunch break for a nap, and I'm in bed by 9. And I have never been a napper.
Sleep:  Still sleeping well, besides waking up a time or two.
Cravings:  Today, it's cake... but a lot of foods still don't sound good to me like they used to. :/
Nursery:  Is currently a craft room that desperately needs some attention! Cleaning and purging needs to start ASAP.
Belly Button in or out?:  In!
Wedding rings on or off?:  On!
Mood:  Such a moody biotch this week. I've been quick-tempered and easily irritated this week, so I'm sorry to you all that had to feel my wrath.
What I Miss:  Nothing really right now! Though with this moodiness I feel like I could use a frozen margarita.
Best Moment This Week:  Taking our first belly photo at 10 weeks!
Looking Forward To:  Second doctor appointment next week!

Gallery Wall on the Cheap

Last weekend, Matt and I FINALLY were able to put up our gallery wall, and I love the way it turned out! This family room of ours has been needing some sprucing up since we moved in back in August, and yeah, it's about time. I'm definitely not the best at creating super artsy/cute photo collages, but I like the pieces I picked and I think it came together really well! Plus I did it on the cheap, so who can argue with that?

Check it out!

Wall Clock - already had at home
Cross - Hobby Lobby (got it on sale for $6.99)
'K' Initial - Hobby Lobby (around $2.99 unfinished)
Geometric Wall Hang - Hobby Lobby (on clearance for $5)
Square Mirror - Goodwill ($1.99)
Grapevine Wall Hang - already had at home

All the other photo frames are from thrift stores (and all under $3) that I already had at the house (we used them for our wedding). Woop woop for cheap decor!

Lately...

No better time than the almost-end of January to post my first blog of 2015!

Sorry for the hiatus, friends. If you weren't able to tell from my previous post, things were certainly not well for me at the end of 2014. However, I've put my big girl boots back on and am ready to move on from the experience. I hope one day I'll be ready to share what happened but that day is not today and that's okay. I'm movin' on, movin' up, pushing forward.

Our good friends Josiah and Kendal got married on New Year's Eve and their wedding was so much fun! Here are a few photos to recap:

Look at my handsome groomsman of a hub.

I also got to see my beautiful cousin Marisa during our Christmas-On-New-Years-Day extravaganza at my mamaw's house! It has been a few years since I've seen her. She just moved up north from Texas so it was great to see her and spend time with her. We were total bffs as kids. :)

Girly cousins

After all of the craziness of the holidays finally passed, it was refreshing to move on and get back into the swing of things. Last weekend, we celebrated my mama's birthday by taking her out to Smokey Bones for dinner, followed by some delicious cake. Other than that, Matt and I have just been working and hibernating this January, trying to get through winter and on to spring, which I'm already totally excited about. Lots of yard work and home improvement will be coming our way!

One of my goals for 2015 is to blog more often, so stay tuned for some more life, home, craft, etc. updates and such!