26 Weeks!

LESS THAN 100 DAYS TILL FOSTER IS HERE!
*note to to self: don't wear sleeveless or horizontal stripes*

How big is the baby this week: Almost 15 inches long and weighs just over 2 lbs! (In previous weeks the baby was measured from crown to rump, now he's measured from top of head to toes)
How far along: Exactly 26 weeks

Due date: May 30, 2013
Gender: Sweet baby BOY.
Total weight gain: 18+ lbs. I'm guessing (hoping) here. Won't know for sure till my appointment in 2 weeks.
Maternity clothes: stretchy pants get in my life.
Stretch marks: nothing new.

Sleep: sleeping better with a pillow between my legs!
Best moment this week: We reached the double digit mark - 98 days till baby!
Miss anything: walking up the stairs without losing my breath.
Movement: I feel the most movement at bedtime - I feel more rolls now than kicks.
Food cravings: WATER. I feel like I've been in a desert.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Labor signs: Nope.
Symptoms: acid reflux
Belly button in or out: In-ish - the top sticks out.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Foster's crib arriving STILL. His crib was delivered last week in a damaged box and all scratched up! They're sending a new one. Also, the bedding shipped this week!!

25 Weeks!

How big is the baby this week: 9+ inches long and weighs 2 whole pounds! And baby's eyes are open now!
How far along: Exactly 25 weeks

Due date: May 30, 2013
Gender: Boy!
Total weight gain: 17 lbs! which means I gained almost EIGHT POUNDS since my last dr's appointment - Thank you, Shipley's Donuts.

Maternity clothes: leggings & maternity jeans. I'm still wearing normal tops for the most part though I did just order some maternity tanks/v-necks from Old Navy for Spring.
Stretch marks: nothing new since 23 weeks.
Sleep: not sleeping as well... I wake up often with sore hips and shoulders from sleeping on my side.
Best moment this week: my dr's appointment! heartbeat was 142bpm. She measured me for the first time and I measured 24cm which is perfect since I was 24.5 weeks. At my next appointment I'll be in the 3rd trimester!
Miss anything: same.
Movement: All the time!
Food cravings: Chick-Fil-A sweet tea - yes, I still drink caffeine.
Have you started showing yet: Maybe a little? ;)
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Labor signs: Nope.
Symptoms: burping/reflux. acne. so basically I've re-emerged as a teenage boy.
Belly button in or out: In-ish - it's really shallow and the top sticks out.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Foster's crib arriving - it shipped last week!

23 & 24 Weeks!

I didn't make a chalkboard for 23 weeks.... but here's a pic.

How big is the baby this week: 8.5 inches long and weighs over 1.5 lbs.

How far along: Exactly 23 weeks!

Due date: May 30, 2013
Gender: Boy! Foster Quinn <3

Total weight gain: 10-11 lbs?
Maternity clothes: Yup.
Stretch marks: Sad face. The "girls" have seen better days.
Sleep: Sleeping great! I'm not even waking up to use the restroom as much.
Miss anything: cold beer
Movement: All the time! I love laying in bed at night and feeling our baby move all over.
Food cravings: pb&j - strawberry jelly only please.
Have you started showing yet: see picture above
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Labor signs: Nope.
Symptoms: some round ligament pain
Belly button in or out: In-ish. It's flattening... quickly.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: This weekend! We're headed to Philly to visit our honeymoon besties and celebrate their little boy's first birthday! I can't wait until Jack's friend Foster is here :)

How big is the baby this week: 9 inches long and weighs over 1.5 lbs.

How far along: Exactly 24 weeks!

Due date: May 30, 2013
Gender: Boy! Foster Quinn <3

Total weight gain: 15ish lbs.... I won't know for sure until my dr's appointment Monday.
Maternity clothes: Yup.
Stretch marks: see above post
Sleep: like a champ.
Miss anything: beeeeeer. I had O'Doul's for the first time last weekend.... good enough!
Movement: You can SEE him move now! It's my favorite.
Food cravings: lemon mint water.
Have you started showing yet: see picture above
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope.

Labor signs: Nope.
Symptoms: nose bleeds? my feet and legs feel swollen after sitting at my desk all day.
Belly button in or out: In-ish... not for long.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: My doctors appointment next week - I always love hearing that heartbeat!