Sunday, October 21, 2012

Weeks 14 through 19!



Seriously behind, but I'm back on track!

14 Weeks!
Baby Owens is the size of a peach!

How far along: 14 weeks.
Total weight gain: I'm still below my pre-pregnant weight
Maternity clothes: I'm still holding out

Sleep: It's a rollercoaster
Stretch marks: The pre-existing ones are getting a little...stretchier
Best moment of the week: There hasn't really been anything going on this week
Miss anything: Energy!
Movement: I can't tell! I feel things, but I don't know if they're baby or gas =P
Food Craving:
I mainly want salty/savory things
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still not wanting sweet things, but nothing in particular seems to set me off
Have you started to show yet: Still just looking kind of chunky
Gender: Don't know yet, and I really don't have any inclinations either way
Labor Signs: No!
Belly button in or out: Still in.
Wedding rings on or off: Same
Happy or Moody most of the time: Increasing moodiness, for sure

Looking forward to:The promised decrease in nausea and tiredness of the second trimester!


15 Weeks!

Baby Owens is the size of a pear!


How far along: 15 weeks.
Total weight gain: I feel like a cow, but I really have gained anything back yet
Maternity clothes: I ordered some leggings, but they haven
t come in yet. Still in my regular clothes.
Sleep: Not great, but not bad
Stretch marks: They
re there, but nothing too serious
Best moment of the week:
Miss anything: My memory?
Movement: Not sure
Food Craving: Nothing specific
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing in particular, but I
ve started experiencing metal mouth
Have you started to show yet: I
m feeling fluffy, but not actually showing
Gender: TBD
Labor Signs: No!
Belly button in or out: Business as usual. Still in.
Wedding rings on or off: Still on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: More and more moodiness!

Looking forward to:
The cooler weather!!



16 Weeks!

Baby Owens is the size of an avacado!

How far along: 16 weeks.
Total weight gain: I haven
t really weighed myself. I think Ive maybe gone up a pound or so from my last doctor visit
Maternity clothes: I ordered some Maternity leggings from the Gap and they are sooooo comfy!
Sleep: Kind of restless, but doing ok
Stretch marks: They
re creeping in
Best moment of the week: Singing with my little sister and choir from my high school at homecoming. So fun, but I felt so old!
Miss anything: Meh, not really.
Movement: Maybe?
Food Craving: Nothing specific. I do love food!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Just the same as usual.
Have you started to show yet: Maybe a little feelin
chunky
Gender: We
re supposed to schedule the ultrasound at our next appointment!
Labor Signs: No!
Belly button in or out: Still in.
Wedding rings on or off: Still on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Getting a little grumpier, but mainly just at work =P
Looking forward to: Our next appointment next Thursday!



17 Weeks!

Didn't get this weeks picture done, but Baby Owens is the size of a Naval Orange!


How far along: 17 weeks.
Total weight gain: I
ve gained a little of what I lost back, but still under my pre-preggo weight
Maternity clothes: My sister gave me a big bucket of them. Yay for hand-me-downs! Most of the pants are too short though =[
Sleep: Haven
t been sleeping well, but mostly because the puppy has been refusing to sleep in his cage.
Stretch marks: Seeing them a little bit more. I keep forgetting to use my lotion
Best moment of the week: Hearing baby
s heartbeat again! A strong 159! And participating in a dear friends looooong awaited wedding. A very special day =]
Miss anything: Not really right now.
Movement: I still can
t tell for sure, but I think I may be feeling little flutters
Food Craving: Really no particular cravings right now
Anything making you queasy or sick: Same old...
Have you started to show yet: I think I might kind of look like I have a little bit of a baby belly now
Gender: We should find out on Nov 3rd!
Labor Signs: No way!
Belly button in or out: In, as usual.
Wedding rings on or off: Still on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Much more irritable. I
m finding it hard to discern if its justified or just hormones.
Looking forward to: The birth of my pseudo-nephew!! My BFF is due to be induced on Wednesday!


18 Weeks!

Baby Owens is the size of a sweet potato!


How far along: 18 weeks.
Total weight gain: I
think I'm still about the same, but I haven't weighed
Maternity clothes: Incorporating some of the maternity stuff. It's comfy!
Sleep: Not a lot of comfortable sleep.

Stretch marks: I'm afraid they're inevitable
Best moment of the week:
Getting to spend some time with my best friend and meeting sweet baby Carter!
Miss anything: My "get up and go." I'm not used to not being able to run around like I used to.
Movement: I still can't tell!

Food Craving: Still the same
Anything making you queasy or sick: I'm starting to feel better, but still have my moments
Have you started to show yet: Some days more than others
Gender: Waiting (not so) patiently to find out!
Labor Signs: No way!
Belly button in or out: In, as usual.
Wedding rings on or off: Still on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Tiredness brings out the worst in me!

Looking forward to: Actually beginning to show! I don't want to rush things, but I want to look pregnant =P



19 Weeks!

Baby Owens is the size of a grapefruit! (Is it just me or does last week's sweet potato look bigger than this week's grapefruit?)

How far along: 19 weeks.
Total weight gain: I still feel about the same

Maternity clothes: Same old
Sleep: Waking up A LOT! Not fun...

Stretch marks: Not too bad, but still stretchin' away
Best moment of the week:
Sending out the invitations for our "Gender Reveal Party!" I'm so excited!
Miss anything: Energy. I thought it was supposed to come back a little bit!
Movement: I'm pretty sure I'm feeling little nudges

Food Craving: Still nothing specific
Anything making you queasy or sick: I haven't had to take my medicine in a week!
Have you started to show yet: I little bit
Gender: Only 2 weeks left!
Labor Signs: No way!
Belly button in or out: In, as usual.
Wedding rings on or off: Still on.
Happy or Moody most of the time: The moods are getting more swing-y

Looking forward to: Continuing to feel better!