29 Weeks

Total weight gain: 22 lbs...pretty good considering those two weeks included Thanksgiving.

Clothes: Leggings are my best friend.  I tried on some jeggings this week (I know, I know), but for a pregnant woman stretchy jeans are far more comfortable than maternity jeans.  I haven't found the right pair yet, but it's on my Christmas list :-)

Food: No abnormal cravings this week that I can think of.  My lovely friends included cupcakes as a part of the baby shower menu which was fabulous.  I love cupcakes!

Energy: Well, I have to say that I pretty much feel pregnant (especially today).

Sleep: I've been falling asleep just fine, but I've been waking up in the middle of the night.  This morning I was SOOO tired (I had a dr. appointment at 8:15).  So, I took a two hour nap when I came back home.  It was so nice :-)

Belly: Big and round.

Movement: I've loved feeling her little feet move across my belly lately, so fun!

Excitement: Number one: My friend Rachel did an ultrasound for me.  I got to see little Kya again, it was so special.  Her face is chubby now and I saw her opening and closing her mouth.  Number two: I had a baby shower this weekend!  So many people were able to come and we had tons of fun eating, chatting, opening gifts, and painting onesies and bibs :-)
 

Weeks 27-28

Total weight gain: 19 lbs...before Thanksgiving ;-)

Clothes: I'm enjoying Scottie's clothes...they seem to fit over the belly just right

Food: Well, Thanksgiving is my FAVORITE holiday.  I love turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, etc.  It was all WONDERFUL!  I even got homemade mashed potatoes this year!  This week I've just been hungry ALL the time which is kind of annoying.

Energy: Where did it go?  Hello third trimester...you stole my fire

Sleep: I'm needing more of it again.  Yesterday I took the most fabulous nap...and probably could've slept for much longer than I allowed myself.
 
Belly: This morning when I got up it looked super weird...I'm pretty sure she was laying vertically instead of horizontally.  She must be getting a lot bigger because I just feel uncomfortable most of the time.

Movement: Pretty much the same.  She's an active little gal.  Luckily her movements still haven't woken me up in the middle of the night.

Excitement: My friends are throwing me a baby shower this weekend!  I'm pretty excited to be able to spend time with a bunch of friends and family :-)

Week 26

Total weight gain: still living blissfully unaware :-)  My doctor's appointment is on Wed. though so I'll have an update then.

Clothes: Ugh.  It's just a pain to find something that is comfortable AND cute.

Food: Nothing weird lately.  I've been really into making fruit smoothies for breakfast with frozen fruit and yogurt.

Energy: I've been kind of sluggish this week.  The cold weather makes it worse!

Sleep: Ok except that my shoulders and arms have been falling asleep from sleeping on my side.
 
Belly: Large and in charge.

Movement: This week was the first time I really saw a body part move across my belly.  I'm not sure which part it was but it was kind of funny to watch.

Excitement: The nursery is painted, the furniture is moved back into place, and some of the bedding is finished.  It's looking super cute!

Week 25

Total weight gain: No clue.  Our scale battery died so I'm living blissfully unaware :-)

Clothes: I got some adorable flat ankle boots and a cardigan in Lee's Summit last weekend.  Boots are a fall/winter must-have for me.  Sorry babe!

Food: I've actually eaten....CHICKEN this week.  Shocking, I know!  I'm still not a huge fan but it's not grossing me out nearly as much.

Energy: Average.  I've been feeling pretty good lately.

Sleep: Pretty good most of the time.  (Except when my husband decides to sleep in the middle of the bed or with his elbow in my back). 
Belly: Big enough that it rests on my legs when I'm sitting upright!  Eek!  Just kidding, I like the belly.  I think it's cute...most of the time :-)

Movement: Last week I had a really hard time going to sleep on Tuesday night. I had soda with my dinner that night and apparently it made the baby very active! She was moving around so much it made me sick to my stomach. Needless to say, I won't be drinking caffeine in the evenings anymore.



Excitement: Scottie and I painted the nursery this weekend :-)  This afternoon I'll be doing some touch-ups and starting the mural.

Week 23

Total weight gain: Let's just say baby and I had quite a growth spurt this past month....We're going to get the cravings under control so that I don't end up looking like a walrus by the end of this!

Clothes: Scottie took last Friday off and took my shopping at Children's Orchard.  I got two new shirts and a dress, wahoo!

Food: I haven't been eating as much this week due to being really sick :-(  Cravings tend to go away when you're puking.  Ick!

Energy: I was pretty much out of it Monday night through Tuesday night.  But, Tuesday morning I woke up feeling AMAZING and was able to get a lot of things done.

Sleep: Horrible on Monday night!  I was up with intense back pain and stomach issues.  Ever since then I've been sleeping fabulously.  I LOVE the cold weather when I'm sleeping because I get to bundle up under the covers.  So cozy!

Belly: Well, last night Scottie said, "Whoa!  You look big!"  I ASSUMING he was referring to my belly....

Movement: She's been moving a lot more lately, especially today.  She was moving around the entire time I was painting my belly today (see photo below)...it was like I was tickling her, lol.

Excitement: I would say the biggest excitement I've had this week was getting over that sickness quickly!  PTL!

Happy Halloween from Nicole and the little punkin'!

21 Weeks!

Brrr!  The weather is really cooling off here in Missouri. 

Updates:

Total weight gain: I think about 10 lbs...the scale battery is dead so I'm not positive.  I have to say that it is really weird seeing my weight go up and up and up!  I've been in the same 5 lb range since high school, so these larger numbers are definitely a new thing.  It's all a part of growing a healthy baby I suppose.

Clothes: My favorites as of late are leggings and sweats.  They are so much more comfortable than jeans!  Now I just need to find some more long tops/tunics to wear with my leggings.  *I'm really excited about the fall weather because I get to start wearing all my boots!*

Food: It really depends on the day.  I'm still loving the applesauce.  Last night I wanted KFC...which is weird since I've been "off" chicken lately.  I had a two piece meal with mashed potatoes and gravy and mac'n'cheese.  I ate EVERY bite!  Yum!  Thanks hubsband for indulging that craving!

Energy: I think I've taken a nap every day this week to keep me going.  Scottie and Fudge and I went on a walk on Monday which was a nice workout.

Sleep: Eh...not so great this week.  My back has been really hurting this week.  I'm really not supposed to be sleeping on my back anymore but I find myself laying in that position frequently.  I think I need another body pillow.  Then, I can wedge myself in between the two.  Scottie would LOVE that...


Belly: Rounder and rounder!  Scottie said my tattoo looks stretched out but I can't see it to tell.

Movement: Busy little bee!  This week I've noticed her moving around sometimes when I'm standing up.  Apparently she likes it when I paint because that's when she's been wiggling.
 
 
Excitement:  Last night Scottie and I spent a long time just watching my belly.  It was so fun!  It is really neat to see her little kicks and her BIG kicks!  Sometimes I can feel her pressing against me and shifting positions.  One time last night she pushed up against me and we could see a round bulge slowly growing on my belly.  Crazy!
 
The other excitement is that my parents are coming this weekend to help us start getting the nursery ready!  We're going to move the furniture out of the room, refinish the baby furniture and start moving it in!  Hooray, I'm so excited to create my little princess's room :-)
 

Weeks 19 & 20

I'm updating because apparently my husband doesn't know what's going on in our lives if I don't!

Total weight gain:  More than 7 :-)


Clothes: Hooray for cooler weather!  I've pulled out my sweats this week and they are so comfy!  Hoodies and sweat pants are the best!

Food: I found edamame at Aldi last night, SO excited about that!  Other good things: applesauce, hot chocolate, soup, bread.  Chicken=nasty

Energy: It comes in waves.  I can be productive for a few hours and then I need a little rest to regain some energy.

Sleep: Fine.

Belly: Pretty much the same only bigger.  I can feel my skin getting tighter.  I've also noticed that I can no longer see my tattoo unless I'm looking in a mirror.  (It's on my hip for those who didn't know).

Movement: Same.  Active when I'm sitting or laying down.  I've noticed she likes to kick when I'm in the car.