How far along?
23 weeks 5 days
How are you feeling?
I'm still in the sweet spot; feeling great, sleeping better now, energy levels are up and I'm not too big (yet). Although the bump has really started getting in my way.
I'm so happy to be sleeping better lately. It felt like I was never going to get a restful night of sleep for a while. Maybe it's the fact that I've got sleeping with the body pillow down pat now, so I'm able to be much more comfortable?
Movement has picked up and I can feel her above my belly button now sometimes. I absolutely love being able to feel her moving around in there. It's so relaxing and makes me feel bonded with her. I'm hoping to be able to have Olivia be able to feel her moving in the next couple of weeks. That will be so much fun!
New Symptoms?
Acid reflux has made it's return into my life. I've had it here and there for the last couple of weeks but it has gotten a little stronger at times. Last time, it got to be a nuisance in the middle of the night and would wake me up regularly. I wonder how long it will take for that to happen?
Cravings?
Sugar has a tight grip on me. I made a conscious decision to cut out about half of the sweets I've been eating. If I don't do something soon, I'll really pay for it later when I have to work even harder to get this weight off. Wish me luck!
What are you missing?
I miss being able to work out like a non-pregnant girl. I wish it wasn't so hard to get motivated to run. I didn't go at all last week. Even when there is a little time to squeeze it in, I don't want to deal with the discomfort both during and after. Either way, if I'm not going to run, I need to make sure I'm getting some nice walks in.
Maternity Clothes?
Yes and thank goodness for them. I feel so huge already and I still have 16 + weeks to go. I'm going to be a house!
What are you looking forward to?
Just enjoying this pregnancy and Olivia for now. Nothing too exciting coming up and I'm okay with that.
Baby Purchases?
Nada. I'm going to see if the doctor will give me the prescription for my breast pump at my next appointment. I'm sure we'll start buying a few items within the next month.
Weight Gain/Loss?
+14
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
22 weeks!
I love summer. Even though it's been super hot throughout the last week, I'm still loving every second. Before long, I know it's going to turn cold and we'll be stuck indoors. I wonder if this winter will go faster or slower with the addition of the new baby in December?
Honestly, if all of our family and friends weren't here I would be having some serious conversations with Brad about moving south. These Chicago winters that last well through March and into April are wearing on my last nerve. It would be so great to just pack up and move to somewhere like North Carolina! Ahh, I don't ever truly see that happening so I might as well try to accept it. :(
In other news, we had our ultrasound last week and it went great. Baby girl is still a girl and was in there wiggling around. It looked like she had her fingers in her mouth at one point. It was so cute! I loved watching her and enjoyed every second. Apparently, Brad did not share my enthusiasm. He said that through the majority of the scan, he couldn't really tell what the tech was looking at. Bummer for him I guess.
How far along?
22 weeks 3 days
How are you feeling?
I'm feeling great and getting things done. It's really amazing how much I can accomplish around the house these days. Yes, I am sore at the end of the day when I've been cleaning the house and staying active, but my energy levels are allowing me to get so much done that I absolutely have to take advantage of this time!
Even through I really love summer, these 90 degree temps make it difficult to get any runs in during the day. I just can't justify running inside when it's summer. I still go at night after Olivia is down, but that won't last much longer. I'm running out of daylight after 8 pm.
I hope I'm just in a sleep slump the last couple of weeks. My sleep is interrupted frequently at night and I would love to feel like I'm sleeping all the way through. Even though I have enough energy, I'm still pretty tired when I wake up and feel like I could sleep for a couple more hours.
I'm still running but the idea of walking has been entering my mind more and more the last couple of weeks. We'll see how much longer I can continue to run with this belly.
Cravings?
I really wish I wasn't craving junk food so much! I just know I'm going to pay for giving in to these cravings all the time. Normally, I don't buy any sugary foods. However, I just can't seem to stop myself throughout this pregnancy so far. I'm trying to make up for it and getting a lot of fresh fruits and veggies, but I still just want sweets so badly. I guess I'll just keep trying and hope that this extreme sweet tooth lets up a little bit.
What are you missing?
I haven't been missing alcohol very much the last couple of weeks.
I do really miss being able to work out at a good pace and not being so sore afterward. It's hard to stay motivated to go run when I know I'm going to be limping and waddling for the next day.
Maternity Clothes?
I washed most of the clothes I had in storage, so they're ready to go as soon as the weather turns. I thought I would be more excited to see those clothes....nope, they really underwhelmed me and made me feel like I need to get a few new options for the winter.
What are you looking forward to?
I still don't have curtains picked out or the wall decal. Maybe sometime soon?
Baby Purchases?
Nothing new. I think I'll start buying newborn and size 1 diapers when I go to the store so I can be stocked up. That might help with some of the costs in the beginning.
Weight Gain/Loss?
+ 13 lbs - I feel like this fluctuates a lot by 2 lbs or so. Maybe I'm retaining more water these days?
Honestly, if all of our family and friends weren't here I would be having some serious conversations with Brad about moving south. These Chicago winters that last well through March and into April are wearing on my last nerve. It would be so great to just pack up and move to somewhere like North Carolina! Ahh, I don't ever truly see that happening so I might as well try to accept it. :(
In other news, we had our ultrasound last week and it went great. Baby girl is still a girl and was in there wiggling around. It looked like she had her fingers in her mouth at one point. It was so cute! I loved watching her and enjoyed every second. Apparently, Brad did not share my enthusiasm. He said that through the majority of the scan, he couldn't really tell what the tech was looking at. Bummer for him I guess.
How far along?
22 weeks 3 days
How are you feeling?
I'm feeling great and getting things done. It's really amazing how much I can accomplish around the house these days. Yes, I am sore at the end of the day when I've been cleaning the house and staying active, but my energy levels are allowing me to get so much done that I absolutely have to take advantage of this time!
Even through I really love summer, these 90 degree temps make it difficult to get any runs in during the day. I just can't justify running inside when it's summer. I still go at night after Olivia is down, but that won't last much longer. I'm running out of daylight after 8 pm.
I hope I'm just in a sleep slump the last couple of weeks. My sleep is interrupted frequently at night and I would love to feel like I'm sleeping all the way through. Even though I have enough energy, I'm still pretty tired when I wake up and feel like I could sleep for a couple more hours.
I'm still running but the idea of walking has been entering my mind more and more the last couple of weeks. We'll see how much longer I can continue to run with this belly.
Cravings?
I really wish I wasn't craving junk food so much! I just know I'm going to pay for giving in to these cravings all the time. Normally, I don't buy any sugary foods. However, I just can't seem to stop myself throughout this pregnancy so far. I'm trying to make up for it and getting a lot of fresh fruits and veggies, but I still just want sweets so badly. I guess I'll just keep trying and hope that this extreme sweet tooth lets up a little bit.
What are you missing?
I haven't been missing alcohol very much the last couple of weeks.
I do really miss being able to work out at a good pace and not being so sore afterward. It's hard to stay motivated to go run when I know I'm going to be limping and waddling for the next day.
Maternity Clothes?
I washed most of the clothes I had in storage, so they're ready to go as soon as the weather turns. I thought I would be more excited to see those clothes....nope, they really underwhelmed me and made me feel like I need to get a few new options for the winter.
What are you looking forward to?
I still don't have curtains picked out or the wall decal. Maybe sometime soon?
Baby Purchases?
Nothing new. I think I'll start buying newborn and size 1 diapers when I go to the store so I can be stocked up. That might help with some of the costs in the beginning.
Weight Gain/Loss?
+ 13 lbs - I feel like this fluctuates a lot by 2 lbs or so. Maybe I'm retaining more water these days?
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
21 weeks
I feel like I just did last week's update yesterday. Time is going by so quickly!
We got a fair amount done this weekend on the nursery. The room is painted (accent wall and all), Brad installed the new fan, and I ordered the rug for her room. I'm hoping we can make a decision tonight or tomorrow on the wall decal that we'll be getting for the accent wall. Then, I just need to decide on curtains. If I can get all of that done by the end of the week, I'll be happy.
I think my goals after that will be to wash the rest of my packed away maternity clothes so they are ready to use when the weather starts to turn and go through my feeding supplies to see what new items I'll need to purchase.
How far along? 21 weeks 4 days
How are you feeling?
Still feeling pretty great, all things considered. My energy level continues to be pretty high and I'm able to keep up with things around the house for the most part.
My runs are still enjoyable. I enjoy going in the evenings after Olivia is in bed. Usually, it has cooled off and I know that I'm not missing out on any time with her by going late like that.
Sleeping is starting to become a little uncomfortable. I put the snoogle in my bed, but it's not always helping all that much. I think I just need to get used to it and move my regular pillow out of the way. That may help the neck issues it seems to cause me.
Cravings?
Anything with a lot of sugar in it sounds good. Also, cereal is my friend right now. There are 4 boxes in the pantry, all of which are mine.
What are you missing?
I'm starting to miss being able to move around the way I always could. This belly gets in the way sometimes.
Maternity Clothes?
I love that they're so comfortable. At least since I have to wear all these frumpy clothes, they're soft and stretchy.
What are you looking forward to?
We have our anatomy scan later today. I'm looking forward to seeing this baby on ultrasound for the first time since I was almost 7 weeks. It was a bummer that this new doctor didn't do a 12 week scan. It will be so awesome to see our little girl swimming away in there.
Baby Purchases?
Besides items to decorate the nursery, we haven't really purchased anything to speak of yet. I know that I will want to get some new outfits together. That can always come later. For now, I'd rather focus on getting any supplies that need to be replaced.
Weight Gain/Loss?
+ 11 lbs
We got a fair amount done this weekend on the nursery. The room is painted (accent wall and all), Brad installed the new fan, and I ordered the rug for her room. I'm hoping we can make a decision tonight or tomorrow on the wall decal that we'll be getting for the accent wall. Then, I just need to decide on curtains. If I can get all of that done by the end of the week, I'll be happy.
I think my goals after that will be to wash the rest of my packed away maternity clothes so they are ready to use when the weather starts to turn and go through my feeding supplies to see what new items I'll need to purchase.
How far along? 21 weeks 4 days
How are you feeling?
Still feeling pretty great, all things considered. My energy level continues to be pretty high and I'm able to keep up with things around the house for the most part.
My runs are still enjoyable. I enjoy going in the evenings after Olivia is in bed. Usually, it has cooled off and I know that I'm not missing out on any time with her by going late like that.
Sleeping is starting to become a little uncomfortable. I put the snoogle in my bed, but it's not always helping all that much. I think I just need to get used to it and move my regular pillow out of the way. That may help the neck issues it seems to cause me.
Cravings?
Anything with a lot of sugar in it sounds good. Also, cereal is my friend right now. There are 4 boxes in the pantry, all of which are mine.
What are you missing?
I'm starting to miss being able to move around the way I always could. This belly gets in the way sometimes.
Maternity Clothes?
I love that they're so comfortable. At least since I have to wear all these frumpy clothes, they're soft and stretchy.
What are you looking forward to?
We have our anatomy scan later today. I'm looking forward to seeing this baby on ultrasound for the first time since I was almost 7 weeks. It was a bummer that this new doctor didn't do a 12 week scan. It will be so awesome to see our little girl swimming away in there.
Baby Purchases?
Besides items to decorate the nursery, we haven't really purchased anything to speak of yet. I know that I will want to get some new outfits together. That can always come later. For now, I'd rather focus on getting any supplies that need to be replaced.
Weight Gain/Loss?
+ 11 lbs
Thursday, August 6, 2015
20 Weeks- Halfway there!
Things have been busy and I missed last week's update. And now this week's is a little late as well. I'll be 21 weeks in just 2 days. I just know that I'm going to turn around once more and I'll be closing in on my due date.
I'm both happy and sad that time is going so quickly. I can't wait for this little lady to get here and I'm anxious to be a family of four. Seriously, I get all gooey inside just thinking about my two girls growing up together. :) On the other hand, this could end up being my last pregnancy. While, I think I'm okay with that idea, it still saddens me to potentially not be able to experience this again. I mean, all things considered, this has been an enjoyable pregnancy so far....and I really hope it stays that way. Yes, I was pretty sick in the beginning but I feel like that is almost a necessary evil. It definitely hasn't ruined my opinion of this pregnancy.
So now that I'm over halfway baked, Brad and I seriously need to step up our game in getting some things taken off the to-do list. First up is painting her room and installing a new ceiling fan this weekend. I also need to order the rug, the curtains, and decided on a vinyl wall decal for her. My goal for those last 3 items is before the end of next week. Decisions, decisions!
How far along?
20 weeks 5 days
How are you feeling?
I'm still feeling pretty good. I didn't run this week and I'm kind of glad that I've taken a little time to let my pelvis recover. The discomfort I was experiencing was increasing but is now back in check. I'm hoping to get a couple of runs in before the week is out.
My stomach is starting to get in the way of things and prohibiting my movement. I'm not really looking forward to the significant decrease in flexibility that is coming my way. I remember from last time how much effort it took to get socks and shoes on. It was interesting, that's for sure.
My need for naps or even extra sleeps seemed to have waned in the last week or two. It's kind of nice to be operating on a pre-pregnancy amount of sleep and still feeling good enough to get a lot accomplished. I'm sure it won't last, but I'm relishing in it for now.
This babe is starting to be more active. Either that, or I'm able to feel a lot more of the movements. It's really great!
Cravings?
Oh my gosh, all I want to eat for dinner is sugar! I've been forcing vegetables upon myself and other options that are at least better for me than the chips ahoy cookies, gummy lifesavers, dark chocolate mini bars, milky ways, and variety of ice cream treats that are calling me name the second I walk in the door in the evenings. It's funny, because I don't feel like that when I'm at work. I eat the lunch I packed and am usually satisfied without craving junk food. I hope this craving wanes a little in the coming weeks. My willpower is non-existent!
What are you missing?
Not really missing much right now.
Maternity Clothes?
Overall, I'm in all maternity. There are still some tops that are in my rotation. Maybe only a couple more weeks on those. I was trying to make the small amount of summer maternity tops last until the weather the starts to change. I have plenty of items from last time that I can wear this fall and winter. Hopefully, I can stretch my summer wardrobe out a little bit longer.
What are you looking forward to?
Getting some projects done!
Something you're loving about being pregnant?
People I don't know are starting to notice. It's fun. :)
Weight Gain/Loss
+ 10 lbs
Here's a fun comparison picture from my first pregnancy. I'm definitely bigger this time around.
I'm both happy and sad that time is going so quickly. I can't wait for this little lady to get here and I'm anxious to be a family of four. Seriously, I get all gooey inside just thinking about my two girls growing up together. :) On the other hand, this could end up being my last pregnancy. While, I think I'm okay with that idea, it still saddens me to potentially not be able to experience this again. I mean, all things considered, this has been an enjoyable pregnancy so far....and I really hope it stays that way. Yes, I was pretty sick in the beginning but I feel like that is almost a necessary evil. It definitely hasn't ruined my opinion of this pregnancy.
So now that I'm over halfway baked, Brad and I seriously need to step up our game in getting some things taken off the to-do list. First up is painting her room and installing a new ceiling fan this weekend. I also need to order the rug, the curtains, and decided on a vinyl wall decal for her. My goal for those last 3 items is before the end of next week. Decisions, decisions!
How far along?
20 weeks 5 days
How are you feeling?
I'm still feeling pretty good. I didn't run this week and I'm kind of glad that I've taken a little time to let my pelvis recover. The discomfort I was experiencing was increasing but is now back in check. I'm hoping to get a couple of runs in before the week is out.
My stomach is starting to get in the way of things and prohibiting my movement. I'm not really looking forward to the significant decrease in flexibility that is coming my way. I remember from last time how much effort it took to get socks and shoes on. It was interesting, that's for sure.
My need for naps or even extra sleeps seemed to have waned in the last week or two. It's kind of nice to be operating on a pre-pregnancy amount of sleep and still feeling good enough to get a lot accomplished. I'm sure it won't last, but I'm relishing in it for now.
This babe is starting to be more active. Either that, or I'm able to feel a lot more of the movements. It's really great!
Cravings?
Oh my gosh, all I want to eat for dinner is sugar! I've been forcing vegetables upon myself and other options that are at least better for me than the chips ahoy cookies, gummy lifesavers, dark chocolate mini bars, milky ways, and variety of ice cream treats that are calling me name the second I walk in the door in the evenings. It's funny, because I don't feel like that when I'm at work. I eat the lunch I packed and am usually satisfied without craving junk food. I hope this craving wanes a little in the coming weeks. My willpower is non-existent!
What are you missing?
Not really missing much right now.
Maternity Clothes?
Overall, I'm in all maternity. There are still some tops that are in my rotation. Maybe only a couple more weeks on those. I was trying to make the small amount of summer maternity tops last until the weather the starts to change. I have plenty of items from last time that I can wear this fall and winter. Hopefully, I can stretch my summer wardrobe out a little bit longer.
What are you looking forward to?
Getting some projects done!
Something you're loving about being pregnant?
People I don't know are starting to notice. It's fun. :)
Weight Gain/Loss
+ 10 lbs
Here's a fun comparison picture from my first pregnancy. I'm definitely bigger this time around.
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