18 weeks

This week I spent with Graham while Whit & Brian are in Spain on their honeymoon.  I was super nervous being able to manage on my own and his activeness while being pregnant.  It was AWESOME!  We had such a great time together and all the doubt whether I could do it was so clear I really can!  The early mornings, cleaning, running around, playing, planning and organizing all was so easy and fun.  I think I am really starting to get in the “mommy” mode.  I realized how hard it will be dropping the baby off at daycare it was hard enough dropping Graham off!  I also spent my week in the Dubuque office and it is so nice to see everyone.  Over the weekend Addy came back with me to North Liberty to look for homecoming dress and ended up liking one of my dresses the best. yay free! Sunday Jason & I went on a nature walk which was fun!

How far along? 18 Weeks

How big is baby?   Size of a Bell Pepper

Total weight gain/loss:  +5

Maternity clothes?  Yep!  And more to come, I love maternity clothes!

Sleep:  same, good sleep

Best moment this week:   Watching Graham all week while Whitney and Brian are in Spain!  

Movement: Yes, a little bit more noticeable.  Jason can't feel yet.

Food cravings:  House of China!  Of course I went while in Dubuque J

Food Aversions: none this week

Gender:  ??

Labor Signs:  nope

Pregnancy Symptoms: Emotional, especially leaving Graham 

Belly Button in or out?  in

What I miss:  Nothing couldn't be happier

What I am looking forward to:  The big kicks

Upcoming appointments/events:   October 16th at 21 weeks

Stretch Marks: No 

17 Weeks

How far along? 17 Weeks

How big is baby?   Size of an onion  

Total weight gain/loss:  The official weigh in at the appointment is... exactly +3 pounds.  Thought for sure it would be more.  

Maternity clothes?  Yep, except on the 2 hot days when I wore shorts.

Sleep:  good!  going to bed earlier

Best moment this week:   Being cleared to do 1/2 marathon

Movement: YES!  but not every day.  come one baby kick harder!  ( I am sure I will regret saying this in a few week)

Food cravings: Croissants ( fresh strawberry and Chocolate)

Food Aversions: none this week

Gender:  We told the Dr.  we did not want to find out so she marked it down on our charts.  I really want to know though!

Labor Signs:  nope

Pregnancy Symptoms: nothing much anymore.  I have been super lucky.  I go to bed early but those who know me well know that this isn't much of a change :)

Belly Button in or out?  in

What I miss:  Jason asked me this over dinner and not much not even beer!  sometimes the high physical activity & strength I get tired going up 2 flights of stairs at times.  Sometimes I can't believe I did a marathon pregnant, or bike 100 miles like it was nothing.  Oh how I hope I can bounce back fairly quickly. 

What I am looking forward to:  The big kicks

Upcoming appointments/events:   October 16th at 21 weeks we have our anatomy scan!  also have scheduled all our appointments and my last one will be march 4th just in case I have not gone into labor but they will let me go just a little over 42 weeks to max March 10th.  

Stretch Marks:   Not yet, but I won't be surprised if I get them bad.  I am fully prepared and promised myself it wont bother me. So bring it on if you must! 

Milestones:   a very visible bump

16 Weeks

Back in the workout groove! Did 2 days of Spin, running 3x and walking every night with Jason!  Every week gets more and more exciting and this weekend even bought some gender neutral clothes.  It is extremely hard to find neutral outfits that are really cute, so some might think its boring.  I absolutely love having a doppler to listen to the heartbeat if I ever get worried, such a relief especially with 4 weeks in between appointments.  Saturday was a great day as we went for a walk in the morning, had breakfast at Bluebird Cafe and then cheered on the hawks for a great victory against Iowa State.

How far along? 16 Weeks

How big is baby?   Size of an avocado 

Total weight gain/loss:  3 Pounds now!  I feel like it going to come fast now.   

Maternity clothes?  Yep, and I love my maternity clothes especially the jeans :)

Sleep:  good a little bit more tossing to get comfortable 

Best moment this week:   Workouts and shopping

Movement:  its debatable!  A few likes I thought I have like last time with Ian but waiting to scream it from the rooftops once I am 100% certain

Food cravings: Slim 4 add Cheese (Jimmy Johns) Oh and I discovered PSL for starbucks.  OH MY!

Food Aversions: none this week

Gender:  ????

Labor Signs:  oh no

Pregnancy Symptoms: a couple headaches but I feel GREAT!  I wake up so happy and full of energy

Belly Button in or out?  in

What I miss:  nothing this week

What I am looking forward to:  This cooler fall weather

Upcoming appointments/events:   September 18th  THIS WEEK :)

Weekly Wisdom:   

Milestones:   a very visible bump

15 Weeks

This week was a busy and exciting week!  First week of selling season at work, first hawk game of the year, and bought a Doppler to hear the little baby's heart beat!  On the other side Sunday was IronMan which was a harder day than expected.  I couldn't sleep the night before and all day I thought about IronMan and wanting to do it NOW!  I think I am frustrated because registration is Monday and I don't think there is anyway I can do it 2014 so I have to wait until 2015.  I am so blessed to be expecting this little one and wanted this more than IronMan but there is something about IronMan that I just can't shake.  So if anyone is up for it Sept. 2015 let me know, gives you PLENTY of time to train :)  Training for this event definitely changed my life and also is the main thing that got me through the loss of Ian, it was something I had complete control of both mentally & physically.  It pushed my limits, taught me dedication, sacrifice, perseverance, and discipline.  I am going forward with all these gifts and going to use it as a mommy and a future IronMan.  I will be IronMan, I can promise you that!

How far along? 15 Weeks

How big is baby?   Size of an apple

Total weight gain/loss:  Still at 1.8  

Maternity clothes?  Since baby has moved up a little bit I am fitting into my regular pants ( if they are low)

Sleep:  good until I try to lay on my belly.

Best moment this week:   Hawkeye game

Movement:  Not yet, thinking this week?

Food cravings: too much!

Food Aversions: none this week

Gender:  ????

Labor Signs:  oh no

Pregnancy Symptoms: Swollen Flintstones feet Sat!

Belly Button in or out?  in

What I miss:  Triathlons, IronMan

What I am looking forward to:  Feeling this baby move!

Upcoming appointments/events:   September 18th

Weekly Wisdom:   

Milestones:   Finding the heartbeat on my own with the doppler

14 Weeks

So I decided I am going to finish a week and then post since I am already behind.  We just got back from an AMAZING wedding week!  I am so excited Whitney & Brian and married!!  It was such a beautiful day!  It sure is a lot harder to stay up late though :)  I was swollen, sore, and tired by the end of the night and felt like I had a HUGE hangover the next day.  I loved spending time with family, and the next time I see the Herrig's it will be Christmas and I will be huge!

How far along? 14 Weeks

How big is baby?   Size of a lemon

Total weight gain/loss:  I weighed myself when I got home and up 1.8 pounds this week!  

Maternity clothes?  Loving my running shorts & tank tops this week.  Shorts are always unbuttoned.

Sleep:  Pretty good, just trying to adjust to no more stomach sleeping :(

Best moment this week:   The Wedding celebration

Movement:  not yet and can't wait.  guessing 16 weeks

Food cravings: Chocolate Milk/ chocolate iced mocha/ chocolate covered strawberries ( chocolate everything! probably why I gained 1.9 pounds :)

Food Aversions: none this week

Gender:   not finding out but I have a feeling its a girl.  Don't listen to anything I have to say because I was wrong last time too.

Labor Signs:  oh no

Pregnancy Symptoms: can't stay up late :( and swollen/dizzy in the heat

Belly Button in or out?  in

What I miss:  being able to take the heat & staying up

What I am looking forward to:  Feeling this baby move!

Upcoming appointments/events:   September 18th

Weekly Wisdom:   enjoy getting fat :) 

Milestones:  Not much this week baby wise but seeing sister get married was a big milestone for the family!