40 Weeks

My "official" due date was February 6. I'm glad I didn't go that far, and we have our little 2 week old!

How far along? 2 weeks postpartum

Total weight gain/loss: I was up a total of 35-40 pounds by my last appointment. I am down 20 after birth
Maternity clothes? Yes still using the pants and tanks.
Stretch marks? 2 spots on either side of my belly button
Sleep: Up every 2-3 hours to pump or feed. Josh has been incredibly helpful in this field!
Best moment this week: Taking his "newborn" pictures for announcement cards. (I did them myself) 

Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything?  Sleep!!
Movement: Well yes, he's a mover and a shaker
Food cravings: I have had more cravings and aversions after pregnancy than I ever had while pregnant. Coffee is not real friendly anymore, but a bowl of cereal is my jam!!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Coffee
Have you started to show yet: I'm really surprised how fast my "belly" is going away, I am also wearing a postpartum belly band to help 
Belly Button in or out? In and slowly getting back to normal, it's still super "stretched" 
Wedding rings on or off? Off, still wearing my "fake" one. I keep trying my real band often, but so far no dice.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy he is here!
Looking forward to: Finishing his nursery (post coming soon on that) and driving myself!!! 

35 Weeks

Cat and dog (partial butt) toy photobomb

How far along? 35 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 25 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes.
Stretch marks? found 2 small sections the other night and am freaking out! I have cocoa buttered those suckers up!
Sleep: Non-existent, up almost every 2-3 hours to pee or just move and re-position
Best moment this week: Don't really have one, or can't think of one. 

Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything?  Nothing really, I'm at the point that L is "baked" enough if I want sushi or deli meat or a small taste of beer/champagne I WILL have it! 
Movement: Yes! All over the place. 
Food cravings: Nothing major, I will think of something that I would LOVE, but it usually passes
Anything making you queasy or sick: Overeating makes me queasy now, especially at bedtime
Have you started to show yet: Yes! And apparently I've started to drop 
Labor Signs: No, major Braxton Hicks though
Belly Button in or out? In-ish, it's basically flat and the top portion is kind of out, but it is still slightly concave 
Wedding rings on or off? Off. I finally had to break down and get a cheap fake "band" from kohls. Looks similar to my real one, but I miss the real deal very much!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody and cranky and tired most of the time.
Looking forward to: Holding L as a newborn!!

Not to alarm anyone (that is why there was no other news anywhere else) I had my first hospital visit. I had my normal check up appointment Wednesday, and I had higher than (my) usual blood pressure. They sent me over to the hospital to be monitored, they were worried about preeclampsia. The whole 5 hours at the hospital my blood pressure was perfect. I am technically on "light" bed rest, but because my job is mostly sedentary I can still work, but may be leaving a little early each day now, just to relax a little more. I got poked and prodded and had blood drawn twice (YUCK). 

I can tell you exactly why my blood pressure was high at the appointment: I had to see the high risk Dr I'm not the biggest fan of (I like the other dude on staff, even though his lazy eye freaks me out). They wanted to keep me another 1/2 hour longer because they wanted to monitor baby's heart (just routine), then I had to go back out into the waiting room to wait to see the OB, and all during this time I'm thinking off all the work I am missing on doing when I left, and had to get back to. Which in retrospect I didn't even make it back to work to finish everything I was working on. 

32 Weeks

No photo for this update. 

Those chalkboards take up more time that you think. 

Major props to the people that do them every week!

How far along? 32 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 20+/-
Maternity clothes? Yes.
Stretch marks? ::knock on wood:: still looking good
Sleep: Getting elusive; my night sleeping is restless, constantly tossing and turning and getting up to pee.
Best moment this week: Being told by the OB they won't let me go past 40 weeks at all.

Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything?  Sitting comfortably 
Movement: Yes! All over the place. Felt the hiccups the other day.
Food cravings: Nothing major. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Yes! I feel gi-normous! 
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but it's basically flat. Josh said it looked like a butt-hole.
Wedding rings on or off? On, but they are much much harder to get off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Still moody most of the time, but happier because there is light at the end of the tunnel
Looking forward to: The next few OB appointments, we may be talking induction dates!

Our baby shower was amazing! We had such a great time and can't thank everyone that came out to celebrate. We are overwhelmingly grateful for everyone's generosity and the great gifts we received. The nursery has really started to come together. Can't wait to have the nursery tour reveal soon.

30 Weeks- Happy Thanksgiving

How far along? 30 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 17-ish + Thanksgiving meal
Maternity clothes? Yes.
Stretch marks? I think we are still good
Sleep: Decent at night, waking up at least twice with full bladder
Best moment this week: Seeing a lot of family since the wedding, and actually getting to spend some time with them.

Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything?  Still beer and/or alcohol 
Movement: Yes! All over the place. 
Food cravings: Nothing major. Wanted sushi the other day, but it passed
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Yes! I feel gi-normous! 
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but I can feel it getting "flatter"
Wedding rings on or off? On, but they are much much harder to get off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody and cranky swings, but getting a little happier, because there is light at then end of the tunnel.
Looking forward to: My (OUR) baby shower! And getting ready for our FIRST Christmas in the new house, and out LAST Christmas as a family of 2 (well 6...with the critters)

28 Weeks

How far along? 28 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 17-ish
Maternity clothes? I have finally broke out and wear the maternity jeans on a daily basis (however the shorts in this pic are not maternity) Tanks still under my work polos, and almost any other shirt I wear, maternity or not.
Stretch marks? I don't think so. Still using Palmer's coco butter. I do however feel the skin on my stomach "stretching" more if that makes sense.
Sleep: SOOOO tired in the afternoons.
Best moment this week: Finally got carpet in the bedrooms so my nesting instinct can finally kick in and get the nursery put together. Also: This was a few weeks ago, I had to go for a fetal echocardiogram (all diabetic patients go) and the Dr there said little L's heart is text book perfect! She even said I wouldn't need to go back for the follow up in the end weeks. Another good moment: my delivery Dr and I seem to be on the same page, they basically won't let me go past 40 weeks! If everything is normal and good and I want to be/ask to be I could be induced at 39 weeks! YAY!

Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything?  Still beer and/or alcohol 
Movement: Yes! All over the place. Especially while I'm sitting at work. Josh has felt s/he move on a few occasions, but the little shit seems to know when he's there waiting and of course stops. 
Food cravings: Nothing major, other than a nice cold beer!!!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope
Have you started to show yet: Yes! I feel gi-normous! In the beginning I couldn't wait for a bigger "bump", now, I so don't want one!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but I can feel it getting "flatter"
Wedding rings on or off? On, but they are much much harder to get off
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody, but getting a little happier, because there is light at then end of the tunnel.
Looking forward to: Getting the nursery set up finally! I have it all planned in my head, just need to put it all together. 

Also: A friend tagged me in this post on Facebook. It was the most truthful thing I have read to date! My favorite part was #2 "there may not be a sudden gush of 'love'". I feel this may be the same thing as finding and picking my wedding dress. I did not have the overflow of emotions and tears when I found my dress. I did not cry and jump around happily and giggle when I found out I was pregnant. Like I've  said before, not that I didn't want this, and I will love the end result. It was so nice and reassuring that if  I don't have an overwhelming love and crying session when baby L gets here, I won't feel like a monster. I won't feel like I've failed. It would be a normal response, maybe not the majority, but still normal. 

22 Weeks

Whiskey photobomb

How far along? 22 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 13-ish pounds (I would assume)
Maternity clothes? I wear the shirts and tanks. No pants yet. Old Navy also had a sale on baby and maternity clothes. I got a few more cute tops
Stretch marks? Not yet, I did finally buy Palmer's Coco Butter and try to use it once a night. Side note: I'm not a fan of the smell or the feel of it, but to be fair, I don't really like the feel of lotion anyways. I always "wipe my hands clean" after putting some on.
Sleep: Tired in the afternoons, but kind of feel a little more like myself
Best moment this week: Got some cute baby clothes from the Old Navy sale, and it's all gender neutral. 

Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything?  A beer, and getting our Halloween costumes ready (I had them picked out for this year, but it doesn't work with a belly. I'll have to bookmark them for later years)
Movement: I still think so, I can notice them more while sitting at work, but still have to focus for the most part.
Food cravings: Been sweet stuff lately, like rice krispie treats, oreos, pumpkin anything, monkey bread
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not anymore
Have you started to show yet: A little "bump". Had the first stranger mention something today, (AFTER Josh said we were expecting) but she was nice and didn't want to say anything before to offend me, but she thought so. Guessed the month right on the head too; 5-6 months.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In, but I can feel it getting "flatter"
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody and cranky
Looking forward to: Gathering stuff for the nursery! I have picked up a few small things

**The side not on the bottom of the chalkboard says "Maybe not as big as gramps grows them" He grow newborn size papayas. Also My mom will be called "Grammie", she's been Grammie to Whiskey since we got her. My dad we haven't figured it out yet, mom and Josh like "Grumps". At this point it'll be whatever Little Bit calls him.

Today we had a very nice visit with my cousin Micheal, his wife, Nicole and their 2 boys, Brayden and Drew. Can't wait to see them again and more family in November for Thanksgiving!

I also made monkey bread to take over with us for lunch. It was very tasty and simple to make. YUM!

20 Weeks

Black is a slimming color right? This picture is also about 21 weeks

How far along? 20 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 13 pounds
Maternity clothes? I bought them, but haven't worn most of them yet. The tank in the pic is maternity, I now wear it under my work polos, because they ride up way too short!
Stretch marks? Not yet, and I NEED to get some stretch cream, but luckily nothing yet (and I know I just jinxed myself)
Sleep: Still super tired in the afternoon after lunch, going to bed early
Best moment this week: Finding a corgi stuffed pillow for Baby room!!

Have you told family and friends: Yes
Miss Anything?  Nothing in particular, saw sushi in a flyer, and it looked good, but I'm ok not having it.
Movement: I think so...maybe...possibly. I know it's a wiggly little stinker because it wouldn't sit still for the last ultrasound appt. I think I finally feel those little "flutters". They feel more like little lower stomach twitches/spasms. And I have to be totally paying attention to notice, and not breathing, and not moving.
Food cravings: Nothing major
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not anymore
Have you started to show yet: A little "bump" 
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody and cranky
Looking forward to: Finishing the house painting and start gathering stuff for the nursery! 

I actually had the chalkboard done at 20 weeks, it was trying to pin down my husband to take the picture. He's been working odd days part-time back at the arena.

18 Weeks

How far along? 18 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 10-ish pounds (I have a diabetic Dr appt this Friday.)
Maternity clothes? No
Stretch marks? Not yet
Sleep: Tends to be a light sleep lately. Had some slightly abnormal dreams too
Best moment this week: Finding jean shorts that fit nicely, and are not crotch riders!!! Also yoga pants (and both on super sale). Also telling my work dudes!

Have you told family and friends: yes
Miss Anything?  Nothing in particular, but maybe a publix sub
Movement: Nope, nada, none! And I know people are just genuinely curious but the asking all the time if I "feel it yet?" and the coaching on what is might "feel like" is driving me crazy. I don't feel anything, when I do I will know.
Food cravings: nothing major
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not anymore
Have you started to show yet: A little "bump" (as the pictures shows, but that is part food baby, and part real baby)
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody and cranky
Looking forward to: Finding out the baby's gender in 20 weeks (although we are not sharing, just for Josh and I to know) sorry, I'm not sorry

16 Weeks

How far along? 16 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 8-10 pounds (my weight hasn't changed much since the first appointment)
Maternity clothes? No
Stretch marks? Not yet
Sleep: Still tired in the afternoons, and going to bed early.
Best moment this week: telling my close friends
Have you told family and friends: yes
Miss Anything?  Especially for my bday weekend, I really wish I had a cocktail
Movement: Nope, but I know its moving around in there, I went for just a basic checkup and it moved around while listening to the heartbeat
Food cravings: junk food
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Have you started to show yet: Mom and Josh said I have a "gut" now, but no discernible "bump"
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Moody, very moody
Looking forward to: Finding out the baby's gender in 20 weeks (although we are not sharing, just for Josh and I to know) sorry, I'm not sorry

PS: I foresee yoga pants and sleep shirts in pictures from now on!

14 Weeks

How far along? 14 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 8-ish pounds (haven't been weight since last appointment)
Maternity clothes? No
Stretch marks? Not yet
Sleep: In the late afternoon I get pretty tired, especially after lunch.
Best moment this week: I bought something on etsy (gender neutral) first real purchase
Have you told family and friends: yes, family only
Miss Anything?  Same as before...BEER
Movement: Nope
Food cravings: Nothing major
Anything making you queasy or sick: still just a nagging queasy feeling
Have you started to show yet: A little stomach pooch, it looks like I ate too many cupcakes
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On, but it's hard to get them off for showers
Happy or Moody most of the time: A little of both, more moody I think. I legit got cranky about throwing out (an almost full) box of cheerio's because sugar ants had gotten into it.
Looking forward to: Getting a bigger bump, instead of just looking like I'm gaining weird weight. 

12 Weeks

I've been stockpiling the updates as they happen, until we have finally told everyone.

Whiskey photobomb

How far along? 11 Weeks, 5 Days
Total weight gain/loss: 6-8 pounds
Maternity clothes? No
Stretch marks? Not yet
Sleep: In the late afternoon I get pretty tired. trying to go to bed early, already up peeing once-twice per night
Best moment this week: finally figured out a way to tell me parents, now to just wait to do it! Also seeing that there actually is a baby in there at the ultrasound
Have you told family and friends: no!
Miss Anything? Alcohol, a nice cold beer, or mixed drink!
Movement: Not yet, or not that I know of
Food cravings: very influential to food commercials, or other things people are eating. Example: if a kid at works walks in with McDonald’s, I WANT IT, but I (un) happily eat my packed lunch
Anything making you queasy or sick: nothing in particular, just a nagging queasy feeling
Have you started to show yet: A little stomach pooch.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: A little of both and nervous.
Looking forward to: Getting a bigger bump & finding out the gender! :)