16 Weeks

How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain:

 4 pounds (my scale-official scale next week)

Maternity clothes? 

Mix of both. My scrub pants are getting tight AH

Stretch marks? 

none that I know of!

Sleep: 

Good. I have trouble going back to sleep if I wake up and I have trouble falling asleep

Best moment this week: 

 Good blood work from the doctor!

Miss Anything? 

Bud light limes on the beach…. (funny I thought the same thing this time with Jackson)

Movement: 

Less but I haven't been thinking about it as much.. I'm really hoping this means baby is sleeping when I go to bed.

Food cravings: 

Sweets, Sweets, Sweets, Five Guys, Wontons 

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

Eating too much

Gender: 

?!?!?!?!

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

I've had a couple tension migraines :( Yuck. Sciatic nerve pain which is REALLY uncomfortable! Try holding your 27 pound toddler with extreme back/butt pain. 

Belly Button in or out? 

Very large and it looks to be headed that way

Wedding rings on or off? 

On 

Have you started to show yet?

Yes! I'm getting mixed reviews most of the parents of my kiddos at work had no idea

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

So. moody. emotional. hormonal teenager. and don't even try to tell me that. 

Looking forward to: 

The GENDER REVEAL

Random:

Dropping e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g  

Workout: 

I walked last week but the sciatic nerve pain has really done me in. I need to start doing yoga in all my free time :)

Reading Materials:

Wait for it…a pregnancy book… Breastfeeding Take 2. I literally just started it but hey 16 weeks baby #2 is getting some reading.

15 Weeks!

How far along? 15 weeks

Total weight gain:

3 pounds

Maternity clothes? 

Mix of both

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: 

Pretty good

Best moment this week: 

Feeling better! 

Miss Anything? 

Diet Coke, extra caffeine

Movement: 

I'm feeling the baby!! Especially after I eat :)

Food cravings: 

Jolly ranchers, potato salad, Five Guys

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

I can never tell but usually after I eat and at night still.

Gender: 

Prediction I'm torn but I'll keep with girl

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

Complete exhausted. Still a little nauseous. Sciatic nerve pain already :( 

Belly Button in or out? 

In but totally bigger

Wedding rings on or off? 

ON

Have you started to show yet?

Yes I def. look fat this is just a good picture!

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

Pretty moody but I've been stressed so that's not helping!

Looking forward to: 

Finding out the gender!

Workout: 

Trying to walk/run when I can… I think chasing a toddler and working should count.

Reading Materials:

The potty training book.. I'm too tired to read at night.

14 Weeks

Ignore the bad picture it's been a crazy weekend.

How far along? 14 weeks

Total weight gain:

 3 pounds- says my scale (last time at this point I was 4 pounds)

Maternity clothes? 

I gave in. It's silly to be uncomfortable and since this could be my last pregnancy I have to wear those comfortable clothes as much as possible!

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: 

Pretty good! Jackson is still not sleeping but what's new

Best moment this week: 

Feeling better! 

Miss Anything? 

Diet Coke, TWO cups of coffee (I've been following the one cup a day rule- technically you can have 2 a day but I'm holding out)

Movement: 

None boo. I'm ready!

Food cravings: 

Olives (my only salty craving), fruit, sweets, waffles, occasionally Five guys 

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

Just random nausea throughout the day, it also really depends I def. have a food aversions

Gender: 

Prediction: I'm still going with girl

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

Feeling much better! Not as tired as last week.

Belly Button in or out? 

In

Wedding rings on or off? 

On 

Have you started to show yet?

I think so! That or I look fat

Looking forward to: 

A real baby bump! And the gender 2 weeks!!!!!

Workout: 

I'm run/walking when I can.

Reading Materials:

A potty training book for Jackson.

13 Weeks

How far along? 13 weeks

Total weight gain:

 2 Pounds

Maternity clothes? 

No. I pulled out some of my bigger jeans and they were uncomfortable. Things are getting snug. I’ll probably start wearing pieces this week

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: 

Good as long as Jackson is sleeping!

Best moment this week: 

Entering the second trimester!!

Miss Anything? 

Nothing too bad yet. 

Movement: 

I keep thinking I do but I know it’s still early. I read that this week some second time moms start feeling movement.

Food cravings: 

Sweets! Grape jelly on toast. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: 

I swear anything and everything it just happens.

Gender: 

I think I’m guessing girl... but I said that last time :)

Labor Signs:

No

Symptoms: 

The nausea is getting better. I’m having more good than bad now. Some middle back pain. Pure exhaustion. I mean I’m sooooo tired it hurts. Working and taking care of a toddler is a lot and now I’m pregnant ahhhh

Belly Button in or out? 

In

Wedding rings on or off? 

On 

Have you started to show yet?

 I think so or I def. look fat!

Happy or Moody most of the time: 

I’ll be honest pretty moody these days. My patience is shot!

Looking forward to: 

The gender reveal duh!

12 Weeks

How far along? 12 weeks

Total weight gain: one pound

Maternity clothes? No but I started pulling out some loose fitting shirts.

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: Really good if the toddler cooperates :) I try to take naps when he does and I’m off.. it seems to help.

Best moment this week: Getting closer to the 2nd trimester and FINALLY telling people next week.

Miss Anything? Feeling better

Movement: I’ve sworn a couple times I’ve felt flutters but I think it’s been up too high.

Food cravings: Sweets, fruit

Anything making you queasy or sick: A lot of things. I mean I’m nauseous in my sleep.

Gender: Prediction? Oh I don’t know! I’m not even going to guess

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: I felt a little better at the beginning of the week but then it hit me again. Super nauseous and extremely extremely tired. 

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Neither. Really just tired and nauseous so ready to be in the 2nd trimester.

Looking forward to: The ultrasound in one week

Random: I haven’t been clumsy this time around... yet. I do have some weird dreams but not good enough to repeat this time.

Workout: I managed 2x’s last week some run/walking. The weather was so nice! Jackson loves the jogger stroller so hopefully I can keep getting out there.

11 Weeks

How far along? 11 weeks

Total weight gain: None

Maternity clothes? No but I def have bump hanging over

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: It was going well until I got a cold..now I can’t sleep. 

Best moment this week: Getting closer to the ultrasound! Hopefully closer to no more nausea

Miss Anything? Feeling better

Movement: none. occasionally I think so but I know it’s too early!

Food cravings: If I feel well...ice cream, donuts, sweets, sweets, sweets

Anything making you queasy or sick: Brushing my teeth, mushy foods but pretty much everything

Gender: Prediction I really have no idea

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: I have a cold that’s kicking my butt. A little less nauseous I think? Really really tired.

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Hmm I think I wasn’t so cranky this week! I’m just exhausted.

Looking forward to: Sonogram two weeks! FINALLY telling people.

How are the furry babies doing?? They are back to snuggling more. Pretty much since I found out they started sleeping with me again.

Jackson is saying baby! And pointing to my “bell button” and calling it baby.

10 Weeks

How far along? 10 weeks

Total weight gain: None

Maternity clothes? No. I wear scrubs to work so I’m pretty sure those should fit for awhile. On the weekends I can still wear pretty much anything with a bump hanging over.

Stretch marks? none

Sleep: Pretty fantastic actually. Jackson has been sleeping really well this week. THANK YOU 

Best moment this week: Getting closer to the second trimester

Miss Anything? Feeling normal

Movement: none

Food cravings: Hmm.. if I actually want to eat cookie dough ice cream. Chinese

Anything making you queasy or sick: Everything. 

Gender: ?! I really would love either one.

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Nausea. If I have a “good” day then I’m so extremely tired it’s crazy. I try to take naps when Jackson does- and of course only on my days off.

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Emotional extremely. I almost cry all the time. The irritability has begun right at 10 weeks. Everyone is so annoy gah :)

Looking forward to: Ultrasound and spilling the beans