25 weeks!

25 weeks

How far along? 25 weeks, 2 days
Total weight gain?  14lbs. There, I said it. Hopefully the next weigh in won't be so bad. I have really reigned it in since the cruise.
Maternity clothes?  Maternity jeans and some shirts. It's funny to put on a shirt that is non-maternity, that I just wore a few weeks ago. They are getting shorter and shorter!
Sleep? Still sleeping well aside from the 2-3 times a night potty breaks. It doesn't really bother me. I have no problem going right back to sleep. 
Best moment of the week?  Finally getting a jump start on the baby room. We got everything out (and piled in our guest room) and started painting and hoping to finish this weekend. We still need to decide on a crib but other than that, things should move quickly.
Miss anything?  Not missing much. I am just loving every minute of this. Time is flying and then I know I will be missing him rolling around in my belly! If I had to choose, maybe my brain. I have been so spacey lately and dropping things all the time. I was told your brain never quite recovers...good to know.
Movement? I wish I would have recorded my belly a few times this week. He has been quite the mover! My belly has been moving all over! I will get "hard spots" and feel a little...something (a foot, head, hand?) and I will poke at it because it doesn't always feel good and he just stays there. I love it!! 
Food cravings? No. Occasionally, I will will wake-up and think about a certain food and that is what I end up eating at some point but no real cravings. I could probably eat chocolate all day, every day but I don't.
Anything make you queasy or sick? Nope. I feel great!
Labor signs? No, keep on cookin' little boy!
Gender?  BOY! I still get nervous that it will change which is silly. We got all the good shots to prove it's definitely a boy.
Symptoms? Heartburn and reflux!! Big time! Nothing that a little Tums can't handle though. I pretty much have stashes of Tums everywhere.
Happy or Moody? Happy!! I love feeling our little boy in my belly. I feel like every time he moves, it's a miracle and makes me smile.
Looking forward to...?  My ultrasound on Wednesday!! Crossing my fingers that my placenta has moved. I would really love to be off the "restrictions", which includes being intimate with my hubby. Sorry if that's TMI but I miss him...a lot. I also can't wait to see our little guy on the big screen again.
Realization of the week? Michael and I have been talking about labor and birth and how we would like to plan it. I stopped and realized we were talking about a day in the near (15 weeks) future instead maybe a someday. I have a little belly, I feel him all the time, and yet, I still don't think it has really sunk in for either of us. We have been so used to talking about maybe someday, that our minds can't really grasp that this is actually happening. Maybe it's like that for everyone? I am trying to find ways to make this seem more like a reality than a dream but maybe it will always feel like a dream come true. I can't say how in love I am with this little boy already and I can't wait to meet him!

24 weeks...

24 weeks 0 days

 How far along? 24 weeks, 3 days
Total weight gain? OH, MY! Dang that cruise!! I gained a ridiculous amount of weight this month, I don't even want to put it in writing. I have only gained about 1 lb. every doctor appointment so far. It's all catching up with me I guess. I'm hoping that because of the cruise, it will all kind of even out in the end. 
Maternity clothes?  I am wearing maternity bottoms. I am mixing in some shirts too. It's all so much more comfy than regular clothes.
Sleep? Still sleeping well. I am loving my Snoogle. I am finding I'm needing a little extra support under my belly and the Snoogle is the best for that. 
Best moment of the week?  Michael got his cast off!! Things seem to be getting back to normal and he so much happier. Also, Michael and I laying in bed and watching my belly move. That is so fun! I think baby boy is recognizing Michael's voice. He will talk to him and he starts to wiggle all around. I love it!!
Miss anything?  My appetite. I'm still hungry all the time but I seem to be back in the nothing-sounds-good phase and it's annoying. I'm trying to get back on track after the cruise and detoxing a little (eating more salads, etc.) I feel like I am lacking protein because it doesn't sound good. I am trying to make more smoothies...even though it doesn't sound good. 
Movement?  YES!! Crazy little man! I love it! I love watching my belly move and it's fun to feel him higher and higher in my belly. He is a wiggle worm!
Food cravings?  No. Like I said, nothing sounds good so I'm trying to eat better. Fruit sounds good sometimes but I can't live off fruit.
Anything make you queasy or sick? No, I'm feeling great for the most part.
Labor signs? No, keep on cookin'!
Gender?  BOY! 
Symptoms? Heartburn is a real thing! I am controlling it pretty well. I started taking Pepcid everyday and that has helped. My dad swears by apple cider vinegar but I haven't had a chance to go get some yet. I also thought I was getting a ton of stretch marks all over my belly and it freaked me out. Fortunately, it turned out to be a rash. No stretch marks yet...finger crossed!!
Happy or Moody? Happy! Things are finally getting back to normal in our house and we are slowly getting the nursery cleaned out. We are also picking out paint which I don't love. I am not good at it.
Looking forward to...?  My ultrasound next week. I am anxious to see if my placenta has moved. It would be nice to be off the restrictions. Also, I get to see my little man again! I can't wait to see how he has grown in 7 weeks!!
Realization of the week? Only 15 weeks to go! How did that happen?? I remember how quickly the first 15 weeks went so it's exciting to think how little time we have left before we meet this little man. I am a planner so I am antsy to get the nursery going and finish the small projects we have to do on the house.

Weeks 22 & 23...

A busy couple of weeks for us!  We went on a little getaway to Disneyland and a cruise to Mexico.  It was relaxing and we had a blast.  Disneyland was crowded but we rented Michael a wheelchair so he could get around easier, which meant, no lines! We were able to get on most rides in a matter of minutes. The cruise was fun and we mostly just relaxed and napped a lot.  It was the best to be with just my hubby, especially after all the craziness the last month. Baby boy loved it...he was so active the whole time!

22 weeks 3 days

How far along? 23 weeks, 1 day
Total weight gain? 8 lbs+...we will see on Wednesday.  Oh my gosh, my doctor is going to wonder what I have done after our cruise. I'm scared to find out.
Maternity clothes?  I am wearing the jeans and some shirts. I have yet to go through my summer clothes to see what is going to fit. I know that I will be loving dresses this summer. I wore some dresses on the cruise and I LOVE not having anything on my belly. I think it's maternity pants and shorts from now on. I doubt that any of my regular shorts are going to fit.
Sleep? I sleep pretty good still despite the 3-a-night bathroom trips. I have also heartburn in the middle of night that wakes me up (YUCK!). But, other than that, I still sleep pretty good.
Best moment of the week?  SEEING my belly move! How bizarre! I love my little alien. Michael is feeling him more and more and I love the way his face lights up when he does. We just laid in our cabin for a hour one night and watched my belly move all over!
Miss anything?  Not having to pee every 15 minutes! I can't go anywhere without knowing I have access to a bathroom and where it's located. Baby boy's favorite toy is definitely my bladder!
Movement?  All.the.time! I get nervous if it has been a while since I felt him.  I hate that feeling. For the most part, he is a crazy wiggler so when he is not moving, I get nervous. I guess he has to sleep sometime! I love just laying on my bed and feeling him wiggle.
Food cravings?  Nope. Of course I ate way too much on the cruise, despite the food being not so great. I did drink a lot of hot chocolate.  I couldn't seem to get enough. It was chilly for a lot of the time and it was so good!
Anything make you queasy or sick? I thought I would get sea sick but I felt pretty good for the most part. I did have to leave a show we were watching because the smoke from the "smoking area" was seeping into the room and it made me so nauseous. It was disgusting! We went to sleep pretty early that night.
Labor signs? No, keep on cookin'!
Gender?  BOY! 
Symptoms? HEARTBURN! This baby had better have a lot hair! The old wives tale says the more heartburn you have, the more hair your baby will have. Tums are my friends. At first it didn't hurt but now it wakes me up, burning and creeping up my esophagus. So gross! PEEING...A LOT! I am pretty sure I visited every bathroom in Disneyland. Michael has been a good sport and not said a word when I go to bathroom and then go right back, five minutes later. HUNGRY! Lately, I have been eating about every 3 hours. Sometimes, I feel even more hungry right after I eat until the food actually has a chance to reach my stomach.
Happy or Moody? Happy and feeling recharged!  Michael is more mobile and getting better everyday. That makes me happy.
Looking forward to...?  Dr. appointment on Wednesday and ultrasound in few weeks. I am really hoping my placenta has moved so I can stop worrying about it. I am also looking forward to getting a jump on the nursery. We have plans to start painting right after we get everything out of the room. My crib bedding is being made as we speak and I am searching for things to complete the theme. I will post a sneak peak of the bedding which I am absolutely in love with.

Realization of the week? Only a few more weeks until trimester 3! How crazy! This trimester is flying by and I feel the need to get things done when I still have the energy to do them! I'm hoping to have the nursery painted by mid-June so I can have somewhere to put baby shower stuff.