Survey Sunday!

How far along? 25 weeks

Baby is the size of? Whole Cauliflower

Average size: 13.62 inches (measured from head to toe) 1.46 lb

Maternity clothes? I wore a shirt this week and felt nice and comfy!

Stretch Marks? None yet.

Sleep: It’s starting to get harder to sleep comfortably. And baby is very strong so I feel him whenever he’s awake.

Best moment this week: Having our friends here and meeting their baby!

Miss anything? Hard Cider, haha. I attempted to make an apple pop concoction but it needs some tweaking.

Movement: Doctor Waring is surprised at how much we can feel and see him from the outside because my placenta is in the front. This kid is wiggly!

Food cravings: Uhhh, nothing in particular. But the apple pop was very satisfying.

Anything make you queasy or sick? Had a queasy moment last night out of the blue.

Gender: Boy

This week’s fetal heart rate: 140

Labor signs: None

Symptoms: So sleepy! So very very sleepy.

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Emotions: Moody, intolerant, grumpy.

Looking forward to: Getting the nursery painted.

Dirty Dash on 7-14. The Dirty 'Staches.

Survey Sunday!

How far along? 24 weeks

Baby is the size of? Cantaloup

Average size: 11.81 inches (measured from head to toe) 1.32 lb

Maternity clothes? I don’t think I wore anything maternity this week.

Stretch Marks? Nope but skin is getting tight!

Sleep: During the week, I didn’t sleep very well. But this weekend I slept about 11 hours each night.

Best moment this week: Taking maternity pictures!

Miss anything? Not struggling when painting my toes.

Movement: Plenty of movement. He’s a crazy kid!

Food cravings: None but I did discover golden Oreo cookies and cream ice cream!

Anything make you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender: Boy

This week’s fetal heart rate: 148

Labor signs: None

Symptoms: itchy scalp, frequent bathroom trips, ever expanding belly, and EXHAUSTION!

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Emotions: Sort of intolerant and easily agitated.

Looking forward to: Our friends Matt and Tanisha visiting! We haven’t seen them in years!

Survey Sunday

How far along? 23 weeks

Baby is the size of? Grapefruit

Average size: 11.4 inches (measured from head to toe) 1.1 lb

Maternity clothes? Comfy but not necessary. Though I attempted to put on a pair of shorts and there was no way they were going to fit!

Stretch Marks? None

Sleep: It’s starting to get a little uncomfortable. It takes effort to switch sides or get out of bed.

Best moment this week: Getting the crib bedding, stroller, baby book, etc.

Miss anything? Easily bending down.

Movement: Wiggles galore! He hit so hard that is literally made me jump in my seat.

Food cravings: No cravings that I can think of.

Anything make you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender: Boy

This week’s fetal heart rate: His was moving between 156-160.

Labor signs: None

Symptoms: itchy scalp, frequent bathroom trips, ever expanding belly.

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Emotions: I was feeling a little overwhelmed this week. Almost a feeling like I had to get things done TODAY!

Looking forward to: Maternity pics.

And So It Begins!

We *might* have done a little shopping this week. I keep getting scolded for buying things but we bought a few needed things and a couple wanted things. Let's get to the goods!

My online purchases: I've ordered the baby book but it hasn't arrived yet. Guess what arrived today.....

The colors weren't totally what I expected (a little soft) but it's still super cute. The owl is my favorite, but that beaver has some cute teeth! I also bought some wall clings and the colors are much more vibrant, so I am probably going to base the wall colors on the colors of the clings.  This set also came with a diaper holder, valence, fitted sheet, and a dust ruffle. 

I also found this canvas art at Target hoping that it would match the bedding. Though it's a little different, I love it and I think it'll look great in baby's room.

Other purchases: the stroller/car seat=travel system!

Our neighbor turned Ben (ahem, I mean us) on to a jogging stroller. Ok so I have learned to love it too. It is a Baby Trend Expedition. 

Though it looks big, it's not that much bigger than regular strollers we looked at (Ben even got it through a regular doorway sideways because it is so maneuverable!). I almost had a mini freak out because it seemed like I was going to have to remove the tires EVERY TIME I needed to put it in my trunk. After trying for 15 minutes in 100 degree heat, we finally figured out how to get it in to the trunk without needing to be a mechanic. 

And lastly, here is the Ben-specific purchase:

It is so much fun watching Ben get excited about baby things, let alone SHOPPING-ok so he wasn't that excited to shop! He said he's never done so much shopping in one day (unless buying a gun or vehicle). 

My baby has such an adventurous dad and will see lots of things in this baby carrier. 

I think I'm done shopping for a little while. I'm still exhausted and most of these purchases were days ago!

Survey Sunday

How far along? 22 weeks

Baby is the size of? Papaya

Average size: 10.5 inches (measured from head to toe) baby is over a pound.

Maternity clothes? Off and on

Stretch Marks? None

Sleep: Still sleeping a lot because I think I’m sick but it’s starting to be uncomfortable.

Best moment this week: The ultrasound and seeing our little boy!

Miss anything? Being able to sit comfortably

Movement: Lots of kicks, flips, smacks.

Food cravings: Nothing really this week.

Anything make you queasy or sick? Nope

Gender: Baby Boy!

This week’s fetal heart rate: They didn’t give me the  number at the ultrasound.

Labor signs: None

Symptoms: Exhaustion, itchy scalp, expanding belly ;)

Belly button in or out? Inny

Wedding rings on or off? On. The heat is making it tight though.

Emotions: I was so anxious this whole week for the ultrasound.

Looking forward to: Getting the crib bedding and baby book in the mail.

Little boy parts!

First Baby Boy Purchases!

As you all know by now, we are expecting a boy! We are beyond thrilled, words cannot even express how happy we are. Now it's time to SHOP!

You may or may not be shocked to find out that within minutes of arriving home from the ultrasound appointment, we made our first purchases. Our neighbors happened to be having a garage sale that included some baby boy clothes. And this is what we purchased:

Little overalls, a thick onesee (there are ears on the hood!) and an adorable sleeper with frogs on the feet! Ahh! So adorable! We also bought from them a really small, compact stroller for older babies.


I spent the rest of that afternoon with Danielle. We went to Lowes, which has a 10% military discount, and purchased some primer and painting accessories that I needed to start painting a dresser our neighbors gave us (I will post pictures another day). We also stopped in to Sears where I made my first retail purchase for our baby.

 I couldn't help it! The set was on sale and look at that monster on the booty! I can't wait to put him in it. Today I purchased the crib bedding and a baby book that I will show you another time.

Survey Sunday!

How far along? 21 weeks

Baby is the size of? Pomegranate

Average size: 10.5 inches (measured from head to toe) 12.7 oz

Maternity clothes? I don’t think I wore any this week.

Stretch Marks? Nope

Sleep: I’ve slept a LOT the last two nights. I have a feeling that the uncomfortable is soon to set in.

Best moment this week: Seeing the baby move on my stomach.

Miss anything? This week I actually sort of missed being able to drink (just a little twinge). I had a couple sips of champagne and it wasn’t anything too exciting so I know I’m not missing much.

Movement: Lots of activity. I think baby is really strong too.

Food cravings: On CSI (the original), a kid brought his dad some salt and vinegar chips. Needless to say, I was out the door and to the nearest convenient store to get thick cut salt and vinegar chips.

Anything make you queasy or sick? Not this week.

Gender: We find out on FRIDAY!!!

This week’s fetal heart rate: 156

Labor signs: None

Symptoms: Exhaustion, itchiness, Braxton hicks contractions, and about one night a week I get really awful sleep because it feels like someone is ripping my hips apart.

Belly button in or out? In, still no signs of outi-ness.

Wedding rings on or off? On

Emotions: Sort of crazy this week. I find myself intolerable of rude/bad drivers. And mis-interpreting things people say to me.

Looking forward to: The ultra-sound of FRIDAY!!!

21 weeks. Last wedding of the summer!