23 Weeks Pregnant

I'm 23 weeks pregnant!  Seems like this pregnancy is flying by. I am sure the second half won't feel like that!!

How far along: 23 weeks

Size of baby: As big as an eggplant

Total weight gained: 10 lbs

Maternity clothes: Maternity clothes all the way.

Gender: Its a sweet GIRL!!

Name: I think we have decided on first and middle name.

Movement: She is moving a lot. 

Sleep: I am not napping anymore. I am falling asleep easily. I am sleeping well.

What I miss: Not having a lot of clothes to choose from to wear. I have 1 pair of jeans, 1 pair of pants, 1 skirt, 6 shorts and about 10 tops.  If you see me in the same clothes over and over that would be why.

Cravings: Still those sweets and water!

Best Moments this week: Chandler referring to her baby sister by name. And her just talking about the baby more and more.

22 Weeks Pregnant

I'm 22 weeks pregnant!!

How far along: 22 weeks

Size of baby: size of a Papaya

Total weight gained: 8 lbs

Maternity clothes: Maternity clothes all the way.

Gender: Its a sweet GIRL!!

Name: We have decided on a first name. I think we have decided on a middle name too.

Movement: She is starting to move more and more. Sometimes it is gentle and sometimes it feels like she is practicing karate in there!

Sleep: I am sleeping pretty well.

What I miss: Being able to bend over easily and without pain and discomfort!

Best Moments this week: Jeremy feeling our baby girl kick!

21 Weeks Pregnant

I'm happy to say I am over half way there.  I am 21 weeks pregnant!

How far along: 21 weeks. More than halfway!

Size of baby: Similar to a Cantaloupe

Total weight gained: 8 lbs.

Maternity clothes: Maternity clothes all the way. 

Gender: Its a sweet GIRL!!

Name: I think we have it narrowed down.

Movement: She is starting to move more. I feel her the most at night.

Sleep: I am sleeping well. I am waking up early in the morning like 6:30 and not able to go back to sleep. I am not napping anymore.

What I miss: Being able to pick up Chandler and hold her.

Cravings: Sweets!! Thankfully I went to the dentist this week and he told me my teeth looked great! No cavities!!

Best Moment this week: Chandler talking more and more about the baby and being a big sister!

Halfway There Baby!!

I'm 20 weeks pregnant, which means I am halfway there. I really can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going. Hard to believe I am halfway done!

How far along: 20 weeks. Half way, yay!!

Size of baby: She is as long as a banana

Total weight gained: 6 lbs

Maternity clothes: Maternity clothes all the way. I'm even beginning to notice that some of my shoes are not as comfortable anymore.

Gender: Its a sweet GIRL!!

Name: We are still discussing them. But i think we are getting close to picking one.

Movement: She is starting to move more. I feel her the most at night.

Sleep: I am having a hard time falling asleep at night. Now that school is out of the summer I have not been able to take as many naps. But I am not too tired during the day.

What I miss: Caffeine. My Dr says 1 a day is okay but I am still trying not to drink it often.

Cravings: Peanut butter and chocolate.

Best Moments this week: I went to tuck C in one night and she gave me a kiss and hug and then I turned to leave. She told me to wait and then she kissed all over my belly. She said "I don't know where her head is so i just kissed your whole belly!"

Everyone is starting to get really excited about this baby. I know I am only halfway there but I can not wait to meet this miracle baby!!