21 weeks!

We are getting closer to our 24 week mark which will make us at the viability mark for the little guy. I have started to call him Alexander and Xander when I talk to him. While Andrew still calls him August and Auggie Doggie. I love seeing my belly every morning and feeling all of his movements. I also am enjoying that others can really see that I'm pregnant and not just over weight. I still can not wait for Andrew to be able to feel the little guys kicks and hits, I know it will be soon. Andrew is more patient about feeling them than I am.

How far along? 21 weeks and 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: I think I'm holding steady with my weight, but I'll find out on August 11.
Maternity clothes? of course!
Stretch marks? yes
Sleep: I wish I could get more uninterrupted sleep during the nights. I wake up during the night to find a new position and decide while I'm up I should go use the bathroom.
Best moment this week: I had fun looking at all the little boy outfits with my Mom on Saturday.
Movement: Lots, but he always stops moving when Andrew touches my belly!
Food cravings: Still love Root beer
Food aversions: nada
Gender: BOY
Labor Signs: none
Belly Button in or out? in...but very shallow these days.
What I miss: being able to wear my lovely wedding ring, only my engagement ring fits now.
What I am looking forward to: Our next ultrasound!
Weekly Wisdom: to take care of myself and follow the doctors orders!
Milestones: We received our first baby gift last weekend from Amie and Jason!

20 weeks!!!

I'm half way there!! 20 weeks have come and gone and I am quickly moving along in this pregnancy. Andrew and I helped threw Amie her baby shower yesterday. It was great to see Amie and Jason, and we all had a great time at her shower. This weeks pictures are from the shower.

How far along? 20 weeks and 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: Gained 5 pounds this past month...still at a net loss of 1 pound
Maternity clothes? yup
Stretch marks? The ones on my belly are getting worse
Sleep: I love it, but don't feel like I get enough
Best moment this week: Seeing Amie and her baby belly. Her baby also decided to kick the side of my belly while taking a picture. I guess her little one is already fighting for attention from my baby.
Movement: Lots, I felt the baby hiccup this week!
Food cravings: root beer and sweets
Food aversions: nada
Gender: BOY
Labor Signs: none
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: a mojito would be great on these hot summer days.
What I am looking forward to: I get to see the baby again in a week or so when I have another ultrasound!
Weekly Wisdom: You will learn quickly how to change a boys diaper after you are peed on the first time.
Milestones: I hit the half way point of the pregnancy!

19 weeks

19 weeks have already come and gone. We picked out our crib bedding for the little guy, and bought some new summer outfits for him for next year since they were on sale! Andrew has yet to feel the kicks that are getting stronger everyday, so I know it is only a matter of time before he will feel them. My belly looks like a basketball these days..but I love it! Here are the three ultrasound pictures taken at 18 weeks. We were able to get a good shot of the baby's spine, a face shot, and some of the fast and his one arm.


How far along? 19 weeks and 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: i have a feeling I am finally gaining weight, I just hope it isn't too much to gain in a month. I'll find out Thursday at the 20 week doctor's appointment.
Maternity clothes? must...I had to go buy more tops since my non maternity really aren't working for me anymore.
Stretch marks? some
Sleep: love it...but waking up at 3 am to go to the bathroom is getting old.
Best moment this week: finding out we are having a boy.
Movement:lots
Food cravings: root beer, pasta salad and potato salad.
Food aversions: none!
Gender: Boy!!
Labor Signs: none
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: sleeping on my belly.
What I am looking forward to: Andrew finally being able to feel the baby moving.
Weekly Wisdom: ...my father-in-law said something to me yesterday and I can't remember it now.
Milestones: Tuesday July 14 I hit the half way point of the pregnancy!!!

18 weeks

Andrew finally was able to hear the baby move Saturday night. I had him put his head on my belly when the baby was kicking. I can't wait for him to finally be able to feel the kicks!! On Monday we finally found out that we are expecting a little boy!! The little guy is about 12 ounces already.

How far along? 18 weeks and 6 days
Total weight gain/loss: I'll find out on the 16th.
Maternity clothes? must
Stretch marks? on my belly
Sleep: love it!
Best moment this week: watching Andrew see the baby move around during the ultrasound!
Movement: the baby is beating me up most days. I can't wait for Andrew to be able to feel the movement.
Food cravings: root beer
Food aversions: none
Gender: BOY!
Labor Signs: none
Belly Button in or out? in
What I miss: sleeping on my belly still
What I am looking forward to: starting to buy all those cute clothes!
Weekly Wisdom: start child proofing the house now...little boys get into everything!
Milestones: finding out the sex of our little one. Andrew being able to hear the baby's movements. And watching Andrew see the little guy bounce all around in me during the ultrasound.