Week 23

Week 23 Stats:

Total Weight gain- According to the Dr. 7lbs.

Maternity Clothes- Still holding out against maternity pants,

Symptoms- Feeling really good these days.

Sleep-Sleeping better these days.

Best moment- Chad has been able to feel him kick lately, which is really sweet.

Cravings- Still no cravings.

Missing- I can't think of anything.

Looking forward to- Our trip to San Diego!!

Week 22

Week 22

The weeks are really starting to fly by!

Week 22 Stats:

Total Weight gain- I've decided to not weigh between doctor's appointments...I have a tendency to fixate on numbers, and that isn't what is most important.

Maternity Clothes- Just wearing the pants that fit comfortably...have 5ish pairs left, and a mix of maternity/non-maternity tops

Symptoms- Occasional heartburn/nausea in the evenings.

Sleep-Still getting up to eat and pee...and occasionally laying awake for a while.

Best moment-Really enjoying the movement and letting everyone know his name.

Cravings- Still no cravings.

Missing- Nothing really.

Looking forward to- Our Spring Break Babymoon!

"Tonight we dine like Kings"

This past weekend the weather was very spring like so I tried to spend some extra time with the pups outside. We fit in a walk and several rounds of fetch.

On Sunday we grilled out....not your normal burgers or chicken though. We had Pheasant. A couple of weeks ago my brother-roomie went on a "hunting" trip and came back with some pheasant. I have been a little hesitant to cook/eat it, but I was happy to let the men grill it up, and pleasantly surprised by the pheasant. It tasted a lot like chicken...no kidding. I think my brother was pretty proud to have provided the feast and proclaimed..."tonight we dine like Kings!"


All in all a great weekend!

Week 21

Week 21

(should think about taking pictures a little later in the day...)

Week 20 Stats:

Total Weight gain- not sure...got a lot of comments this week, so probably a few more pounds.

Maternity Clothes- Hanging in there with just tops, but several pairs of my pants are getting tight.

Symptoms- Nothing too noteworthy. A return of heartburn would be the biggest change.

Sleep-Going through an insomnia phrase...not so fun. I am a girl who loves her sleep...I guess it is natures way of prepping for what is to come!

Best moment- Feeling more and more movement. It is fun to know that he is a BOY. I also so read him The Places You'll Go for babies in utero on Dr. Suess's birthday. Also had fun making a baby name bracket...that will be another post to come.

Cravings- Still no cravings.

Missing- Have to say sleep...will probably say that for YEARS to come.

Looking forward to- Announcing his name.

SOme of my students have started to notice the bump...which has been kinda comical. Here's a couple of conversations:

(In the lunchroom)

2nd grade girl- looks at belly, looks up at me Are you pray-nent?

me- um, yes I am

another 2nd grade girl- What kinds are you having?

me- ah...the boy kind

2nd girl- you should name him Joshua

1st girl- ya or Christopher

2nd girl- yah! Christopher Columbus!

Later in the week in a second grade classroom...I got a hug from a student and overheard another student whisper "be careful, she's going to have a baby!"

The Reveal Party

We had our families over to reveal the baby's sex. They were very excited to hear the news. I made cupcakes with a blue filling to announce that he is a boy.

Taking a Bite

Team Blue...the Winners!

Team Pink

I decorated with the sono pictures, some of our childhood books/toys and pictures of us when we were babies. It was a lot of fun. We are very blessed to have such loving families that are truly excited for us.

Week 20

Week 20

Week 20 Stats:

Total Weight gain- 2-3 lbs

Maternity Clothes- Still just tops...I did breakdown and put a rubber band around a pair of pants after lunch once this week.

Symptoms- Had a strange pain in my lower left abdomen for a couple of days and more back pain. Threw up a couple of times in the morning...not sure what this is all about!!

Sleep-Just the usual up and eating/peeing routine.

Best moment- Seeing baby B on the sonogram and finding out he is a BOY! Revealing the big news to our families. Starting to paint the nursery.

Cravings- Still no cravings.

Missing- Missing running like I use to...just doesn't feel the same.

Looking forward to- Starting to get excited about our trip over Spring Break!

Baby Shower for "Pitty-Patty"

I threw a shower for my childhood friend, Cassie this weekend. It chose a farm theme since they are doing a little tractor/vintage farm theme for the nursery. They haven't revealed the little man's name, but his Grandma affectionately calls him "pitty patty".