20 weeks

I have been slacking a little bit.  It has been a crazy last couple of weeks as Nate is in the end of his season and I am just starting my busy season.  Weeks 19 and 20 have been by far the most change I have seen so far. All of the sudden she decided to pop on out and make herself more noticeable. Although the weight is piling on (10 lbs) at least I am starting to look pregnant and not like I just spent a week in the food court. None of my jeans button any more and finding anything I feel I look good in is impossible. Needless to say shopping is not so much fun any more. I have been on the search for a bra that actually fits for over 3 weeks now.  5+ store and 3 returns later I have decided I need to just go to one of the specialty store and get one. It may not be sexy but at least the damn thing will fit. Ladies if you have any suggestions please, don't hold back. No belly pictures this week since I have been out of town but here is one from my sister bridal shower.

We had our 20 week appointment on Tuesday and baby girl is healthy and absolutely perfect already. I want to just stare at these pictures all day long. Everyone keeps saying she already looks like her daddy... of course that would be fine with me! :)

How far along?  20 weeks! Halfway there already

Total weight gain/measurements: 10 lbs

Maternity clothes: No maternity cloths but none of my jeans or bras fit any more. 

Stretch marks: None

Sleep: The days of sleeping on my stomach are over..  

Best moment this week: Getting to see her beautiful face  

Miss anything? Shopping being fun 

Movement: Lots and lots actually caught some on video today  

Food cravings: None at the moment.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing out of the norm

Gender: GIRL!!

Labour signs: no thank you

Symptoms: Does weight gain count...  

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: Finding a bra that fits (seriously)

xoxo, 

Brenda

17 weeks

There hasn't been a whole lot of changes the last couple of weeks.  Baby girl is moving around more and more with each passing week.  I was told because of the positioning of my uterus I wouldn't be able to feel her till 20 weeks or later. At 15 weeks I was feeling little twitches and at 16 weeks they were full fledged kicks.  I was laying on the couch one day and I could see her kick when I looked at my stomach so I called Nate over and tried to see if he could feel her. After a couple of minuets of patiently anticipating her next move our eyes got real big and I looked at him and he said "I felt her". Of course Nate thought it was really cool and I held myself back from breaking into tears. This defiantly made my week that Nate got to feel her so early.

Now that we know Baby B is a she I am having a really hard time keeping myself off of Pinterest.  I am so excited to start shopping and putting her nursery together!!

How far along?  17 weeks! 

Total weight gain/measurements: Still not sure but I plan on using the scale today when I head to the gym. (wish me luck) 

Maternity clothes: No maternity cloths but some of my pants are only buttoning with the help of a the Belly Belt (love this thing) 

Stretch marks: None

Sleep: It's starting to get a little uncomfortable to sleep on my stomach, which is where I normally sleep.  

Best moment this week: Nate getting to feel baby girl kick.  

Miss anything? NOPE 

Movement: YES and I absolutely love it! She is moves around at least 2 or 3 times a day. 

Food cravings: None at the moment.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing out of the norm

Gender: GIRL!!

Labour signs: no thank you

Symptoms: Increase appetite. 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy

Looking forward to: April 29th when we get to see her again!

xoxo,

Brenda

Baby Breland is a...............

Well all of those at home gender test were WRONG!! We went in expecting to hear boy and when the nurse told us girl I think we were both shocked.  Nate continued to ask the tech if she was sure and she just kept telling him "I can't tell you 100% sure but 16 weeks a boy should have something" lol...... I think after he woke up the next morning it has set in and the surprise has wore off.  Of course the next day I had to go to Columbia so I made a pit stop and bought a cute outfit. SO SO EXCITED!!

How far along?  16 weeks! 

Total weight gain/measurements: Not sure probably around 5. No scales allowed in my house.

Maternity clothes: Nope. 

Stretch marks: None

Sleep: Normal 

Best moment this week: Getting to see this baby girl!  Omg it was seriously so amazing. We hadn't got to see her since 8 weeks so there was a lot of change to look at. She was moving around like crazy the whole 30 min we got to watch her. AMAZING.

Miss anything? NOPE 

Movement: YES!! It feel like little tiny twitches. I was told bc of the positioning of my uterus I wouldn't be able to feel her till later but there is no doubt that what I am feeling is her.

Food cravings: Fried pickles

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing out of the norm

Gender: GIRL!!

Labour signs: Heck no!!

Symptoms: Nothing out of the norm :)

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: April 29th when we get to see our baby girl again!