Bumpdate - 22 Weeks

So what has been going on this week? This week we had our 22 week appointment and for the first time, it was all great news! My placenta is finally fully out of the way, and they pin pointed what was causing my spotting. Little miss was showing off for the camera and wiggling all over the place. I am so ready (yet, please stay in there for awhile!) to meet her sweet little face and see those tiny parts we've fallen in love with already.

My mom also came up and I had a really good few days with her. She helped out around the house, went with me to get the cutest custom bows, looked at baby things, and ate lots of food! I love, love, love having her here. I can't wait for our little sweet pea to meet her.

Oh, and I just so happened to turn 25 on Friday. Finally hit the quarter of a century mark, oh booooy.

How far along? 22 weeks

Baby Size: Papaya

Maternity Clothes: I have a couple of pairs of pants, and a few shirts now that I can wear as I start to grow, grow, grow. I tried on a little pad thingy that adds 3 months and oh my LANTA that is just wild to think about. Can my body reaaaally stretch THAT far?! 

Movement? Yes and it is still the best thing in the entire universe. A few days she was pretty quiet, but I love whatever movement I can get. 

Food cravings/adversions? Just gimme that FOOD. 

Nausea, vomiting, or sickness? Nope nope. I've learned that Mexican and Chinese make my digestive system not so happy though. 

What I miss: Right now, nothing really. This has been a very, very good week. Okay so I may miss wine sometimes, but I'll live :) I did FINALLY figure out you can get decaf iced lattes and I may be in trouble. 

Symptoms? 

Daddy-ism of the week: Jeff in Babies-R-Us was by far one of funniest moments of the week. He was getting so excited at some of the things they had. I think he may be playing with some of the things more than she will!

Best moment this week? Oh gosh, there was a lot. The good news at the doctor, my mom staying a few days, my birthday, and every second I can feel our little princess. 

Workouts: Gosh I really need to start walking. Maybe tonight? 

Gender:  BABY GIRL!!

Sleep? Still pretty good, have to wake up to go to the bathroom but I definitely am not getting less than enough sleep. But the freaky dreams I have been having, those can slow their roll. I wake up with a heart beating 500 mph. I did have a dream I had a beer and was freaking out because in my dream I had "forgotten" I couldn't have beer and woke up feeling like this had all really happened. Good night, anxiety much?

What I'm looking forward to? Our house to be finished and no longer "under construction", starting the nursery (if I could EVER decided on a design), my niece's birthday, going to the lake, the baby shower, the list goes on and on. I have a feeling this summer is going to FLY by.

Wisdom or other thoughts? Sometimes I have to really ask myself if this is all happening to me. I cannot believe that the little blessing is ours and goodness my heart is so ready to meet her in September. I thank God everyday for choosing me to be her mom. I feel like the luckiest momma already. 

Bumpdate - 21 Weeks

So what has been going on this week? Week 21 was a BUSY, yet good week. It was the last week of school and my body and mind were so thankful for that to be finished! It was quite bittersweet though as I will start a new job as a SAHM starting in September. I know this job will also have many difficulties and challenges, but I have dreamed of being at home with my babies my whole life and I thank God (and my husband) we are able to do that right now. 

How far along? 21 weeks baby. (Sorry 20, you got skipped)

Baby girl now looks a lot like she will when she arrives, only a miniature version. I keep trying to envision what she looks like. Makes me so extremely ready to meet her. Yet, she needs to cook, cook, cook for 18 more weeks :) She can suck her thumb, yawn, and kick.  Hair is growing on her hair and her facial features are formed. She also has eyelashes and eyebrows! They are the cutest things in the world and I've never even seen them.

Baby Size: Cantaloupe 

Maternity Clothes: I finally broke down and got some maternity capris. Boy am I glad I did, they are 100 times more comfortable than hair-tied, belly banded pants. Still in the same shirts though. As of…today.

Movement? YES! My goodness this is the best thing in the whole entire universe. My favorite part of each day. I get a little spoiled though and want to feel her all of the time, but I know girl needs her beauty rest :)

Food cravings/adversions? Love me some salt. Oh, and sugar. Let's just say this upcoming week I am starting to meal plan again to give baby girl what she needs. Not what her mommas crazy tastebuds need.

Nausea, vomiting, or sickness? Nope, other than being in the heat. That kicks my bootay.

What I miss: Really this week has been pretty awesome, other than my lovely spotting still, so I don't miss too much. I do have to admit I miss my morning coffees though (I am just too dang paranoid to drink it). I need to rock out some decaf.

Symptoms? Spotting, frequent trips to the restroom, back pain, swollen face (hahaha)

Daddy-ism of the week: I don't know why I thought this was funny but randomly while sitting around the fire Jeff said he wanted to get her cute little leggings. I already know she will be daddy's little princess.

Best moment this week? Feeling her and finally getting to do something other than sit on the couch. Praying our upcoming appointment has good news on placenta movement and such!

Workouts: Still off limits. I am going to start walking in the mornings though. Now that school is out I won't be walking as much as I know that I need some sort of movement. 

Gender:  BABY GIRL

Sleep? Pretty good. I still change sides about 50 times a night though. Starting to get up to pee too. 

What I'm looking forward to? Summer (IT'S HERE!), starting the nursery, and having my mom come up. I'm also ready to get our house out of the construction zone. We may or may not of had a flood in our kitchen and need to get new wood floors, counters, and possibly new carpet in the basement :/ There are SO many other things I look forward to but those are the closest :)

Wisdom or other thoughts? God is so insanely good.

Bumpdate- 17/18 Weeks

So what has been going on this week? Well, I guess we can say weeks because I am a slacker pants. Last week we had a sonogram and got to see our little sweet pea again. She was definitely a mover and shaker! She was doing crunches, scooting down, and waving her little hands and feet all over. Goodness do I love seeing her. Other than that it's been pretty low key. We are just trying to finish the school year! 3 weeks!

How far along? 18 weeks currently 

Baby Size: Turnip/Bell Pepper

Maternity Clothes: Still no, but am using my belly band for my work pants. I have to get some shorts/jeans though. My hips/butt/or something else (or all of the above!) is growing with my belly so I can barely get my pants on anymore.

Movement? Sometimes I think I've felt her but no "sure" signs of movement. I am ready! C'mon girl. Kick harder :) Like your momma! Haha. There was a lump on the right side of my belly the other day and Jeff could have sworn it was her. I'll go with it!

Food cravings/adversions? I want everything but things that are good for me. BUT I have been forcing myself to eat as good as I can. Chips have been something though I've been wanting nonstop. So weird.

Nausea, vomiting, or sickness? Noooope. Thank ya Lord. 

What I miss: No spotting. Coffee and my diet coke.  I'm too scared to drink them! 

Symptoms? I've had some round ligament pain and still my lovely spotting. A few others things that I won't add on here ;)

Daddy-ism of the week: I have to brag on my husband because he has been a CHAMPION during this pregnancy. I haven't really been able to do much with my placenta issues and he has seriously kicked butt and taken one for the team. He said he was nesting and that made me flipping lose it. Hilarious. I love that guy. 

Best moment this week? Last week was seeing baby girl, and this week….I'd say my favorite moment   this week was purchasing my first girly purchase for baby girl. Two bows, of course :) And 50% off, holla! 

Workouts: Still off limits.

Gender:  GIRL! :)

Sleep? Not the best but I am thankful I don't have to wake up and pee all of the time. I mostly just can't get comfortable. It could be the furry creature laid up against me though.

What I'm looking forward to? Doctor's appointment in a little over a week and SCHOOL BEING OUT!!!

Wisdom or other thoughts? Still just thankful to have this little miracle. 

Bumpdate - 16 weeks

So what has been going on this week? The BIG "going on" of the week was finding out we were having a baby GIRL! Oh my gosh that has just made everything even more awesome. Now my mind can at least half way focus. Okay not really, but it is so fun thinking of nurseries, names, clothes, etc.

We also had our families up for Easter because I'm still rocking the ol' placenta and spotting. Hopefully our appointment this Wednesday will be good news and I'll be a little more flexible. I praise God though for a healthy baby girl that is still growing away. If I have to sit on this couch for 5 more months, by golly I will do it.

Baby girl already got spoiled with an Easter basket and gifts from her grandparents. She is one lucky kid! I'll make sure to remind her that every day ;)

How far along? 16 weeks

Baby Size: Avocado

Maternity Clothes: No but I did finally get a belly band so I can still wear by work pants. It was getting a little wild wearing my pants undone all day.

Movement? I thought for a second I had felt little one move, but I must have been wrong because I haven't felt it sense. Maybe I want it so back I'm just making things up in my head? Haha. 

Food cravings/adversions? None. Still just want everything.  Mostly if someone else makes it or it's in a box…I want it. Why can't I crave broccoli and salads?

Nausea, vomiting, or sickness? Nada. 

What I miss: No spotting. 

Symptoms? Spotting is about all I've been having along with some cramps throughout the day. I get really exhausted after doing simple tasks and cramp up down my sides, so I've tried to make trips to the store as few and far between as I have to. Jeff has helped SO much pick up my slack. Gosh, thank the LORD for that husband of mine.

Best moment this week? Finding out we were having a girl!!!

And getting to see our families this weekend for Easter. Always a treat to have them and/or see them!

Workouts: Still off limits. I actually had a dream I was working out and woke up terrified I had hurt the baby. Oh dreams, why do you have to feel so real sometimes?

Gender:  GIRL!

Sleep? Sleep is good! I am pretty sure little Piper is going to have to move soon because girl sleeps right up against my stomach. It's getting uncomfortable and she gets so sad when I move her. She comes right back and tries it again. Too funny.

Daddy-isms: There really is nothing sweeter to me than hearing Jeff talk to or about our little baby. Now than I'm slowly getting a little bigger he will put his hand on my stomach and tell baby girl hello. He has been looking high and low for girl names and I don't know, just something about it makes me grin from hear to hear. She is going to have one great daddy.

What I'm looking forward to? Doctor's appointment Wednesday to check on baby girl and feeling baby girl move around!

Wisdom or other thoughts? I'm just praying one of these days my spotting goes away so I can go through one day without being nervous or scared. I'm so ready for school to be out so I am not up and walking often throughout the day. Gotta keep this girl in there for another 5 months! 

Other than that, I am so in love with this child I can't hardly stand it. I thank God every day for blessing us and am so thankful he trusted us with one of his children. I look forward to feeling little one so I know she is save and sound in there :)

It's a…...

We are so, so, so thrilled to announce…….

This took ALL that I had to get even this picture. Poor girl was terrified of that sign.

Now my mind is spinning with nursery ideas, baby names (hopefully we will pick one soon), and all things baby girl! I think I need to learn how to start making bows :)

Ahhh, we just cannot wait to meet baby girl in September!! Feeling extremly blessed, whichever gender it may have been. And now we all know momma was right ;)

Bumpdate - 15 weeks

So what has been going on this week? Same ol', same ol' Which I can't really complain too much about that. I went to the doctor on Wednesday and finally got to meet our doctor for the first time. Thankfully now I will know him before we deliver ;) Plus he was a KU fan so I was instantly hooked. All I know is this spotting and cramping can BE GONE with it's bad self. 

How far along? 15 weeks

Baby Size: Orange or Peach

Maternity Clothes: None, but after getting poked by a safety pin in my work pants three times today...I'd say it is time. 

Movement? Nada but I cannot WAIT to feel little one kicking all around. 

Food cravings/adversions? Still wanting juuuust about everything. I'm hungry all.of.the.time. I even have to eat in front of my kids in class I get so dang hungry. 

Nausea, vomiting, or sickness? Negative. Thankful for that!!

What I miss: Just not being scared about all of this spotting business. 

Symptoms?  Spotting, gas (yeehaw), and still pretty dang tired all of the time

Best moment this week? Meeting with our doctor and hearing the little heart beat again. We've been staying around the 150s and this time it was 158.

I also love how excited my students are about me having a baby. I was so surprised by their interest. They ask my literally every day something about baby. Now they are just ready for me to find out the gender so I can bring them cookies. Most are guessing a baby boy, one kid told me because there are just more boys in the world.  

Another little girl told me she could tell there was a baby in my stomach. She said, "It's just a tiny little bump…but I can tell." Haha. Oh goodness.  Oh and I cannot forget that when I was getting after them how one student told me that couldn't be good on the baby. Right on brotha,  so stop your  chatting! :)

Workouts: Off limits…hopefully not for the rest of the pregnancy. But I guess this is the first time I've ever had a real excuse. 

Gender:  Still thinking girl. We find out on MONDAY! Well, hopefully. We will wait to spread the news though until we tell our families. What do you all think?!

Sleep? Not too bad this week. I've been pretty sore if I sleep on my left side though. Not sure what's up with that. 

What I'm looking forward to? GENDER SONOGRAM! A few more days!!

Bumpdate - Week 14

Dang, I am still a week behind but maybe I'll get some energy back and get caught up this week? We can only hope!

So as of this very day, I am actually 15 weeks.

Let's back track to good ol' week 14 shall we?

So what has been going on this week? Well the week actually started off pretty uneventful. It was actually a nice little change! I was feeling confident and finally relaxed a little bit. 

Then the spotting started again and the doctor called me in to have another sonogram to check things out. Not going to lie, it was very scary and stressful but there was nothing like seeing our little sweet pea doing crunches and moving all around. 

This week our little one also got to celebrate my grandma's 80th birthday party. We got all sorts of wild. ;)

How far along? 14 weeks - To some, this was the start of 2nd trimester. Either way, WE MADE IT!

Baby Size: Apple

Maternity Clothes: Now that my work pants have decided not to fit, I think I'm going to have to invest in a bellaband. Some days I swear I wake up back to normal though. Craziest thing!

Movement? No siree. I LOVED being able to little one moving all around on the sonogram though. Hopefully in a few short weeks I will feel it. 

Food cravings/adversions? No aversions really. I want anything and everything in relation to food though! And I mean anything…haha

Nausea, vomiting, or sickness? Nada. 

What I miss: Still my energy and the days where I wasn't scared every day.

Symptoms?  Same as last week. Spotting and very, very tired. 

Best moment this week? Seeing our little kicker on the sonogram. Can't wait to do it again at 16 weeks!

Last week I also got this print from the one and only Shay and I am obsessed!  If you need a watercolor print, hit her UP! I can't wait until we get started on the baby's room so we can put this up.

Workouts: Doc said off limits, so I guess I better stop eating sour patch kids and chips. Whoops.

Gender: I'm getting so confused. I still think girl but ahhh I just don't know. C'mon April 14th!

Sleep? Sleep is good!

What I'm looking forward to? Our doctor's appointment this upcoming week where we get to finally meet our doctor. Then off course the gender sonogram. Pink or blue?! We shall seeeeee.

Wisdom or other thoughts? Just continuing to pray for a healthy baby and that God takes care of the little one in there.