Week 26

Week 26:  June 20-27

Pregnancy Survey

How far along? 26 weeks

Total weight gain: +8 pounds (We'll see how much I've gained at my Dr. appointment at 27 weeks.)
Maternity clothes? Yes...I've been wearing lots of loose fitting sundresses.  It's supposed to be super-hot this coming weekend, and I plan on living in my bathing suit.  I'm going for the bikini at my parents' pool.  Who cares?!  :-)
Stretch marks? none yet! 
Sleep:  Sleep has been pretty good lately.  Since school let out, I'm still waking up at 5 AM, but I'm trying to go back to sleep in the mornings to get some extra rest. 
Best moment this week:   JB had a business trip to Raleigh, and I got to fly along to spend time with my friends there.  I surprised a coworker from my old school by showing up at her retirement party--it was SO much fun to surprise her, and we both cried.  :-)  It was great catching up with all of my Durant friends there--MISS THEM!  We also got to spend the weekend with our friends Ryan and Melissa and our sweet god-daughters, Elli and Livi.  Can't wait to see them again next week when they make the trip up north to stay with us for a few days!
Miss Anything?  Not really...

Movement: Yes!  :-)  He is very busy throughout the day jumping around. 
Food cravings:  Fruit (watermelon, cold grapes, and strawberries) and Ice Cream

Anything making you queasy or sick:  The heat at times...I'm trying to stay in the AC or nearby the pool to help with that.

Gender:  It's a BOY!

Labor Signs: No....thank goodness!
Symptoms: The nesting bug has hit!  The nursery project is going to be started this coming weekend.  I also have lots plans to do cleaning that I've been avoiding (organizing the tupperware cabinet, cleaning windows, etc.)
Belly Button in or out? flat as a pancake
Wedding rings on or off? on--I'm waiting for the summer swelling to start.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and a little moody at times.  It really depends on the minute!  My mood can flip like that.  JB will tell you that it usually has to do with how hungry I am. 
Looking forward to: A weekend at home--lots of projects to tackle!  I'll try to document the whole nursery project so ya'll can see it.  Have a great week!

Week 25

Week 25:  June 13-20

Pregnancy Survey

How far along? 25 weeks

Total weight gain: +8 pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes...Not sure if it's this black dress---but I think I look a lot bigger than last week's picture.
Stretch marks? none yet! 
Sleep:  I slept until 8:00 on Sunday, and it felt GLORIOUS.  I don't think I've slept past 6 AM in at least 6 months. 
Best moment this week:  
Miss Anything?  A glass of wine during the last week of school

Movement: Yes!  :-)  He's not just kicking "little kicks" anymore.  I'm able to see his whole body as it creates a wave from one side of my stomach to the other.  It freaked JB out the first time. 
Food cravings:  Ice cream or Frozen Yogurt/Cereal/Green Bean Salad--weird I know.

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Nope!

Gender:  It's a BOY!

Labor Signs: No....thank goodness!
Symptoms: Ready to get the nursery ready!  I ordered fabric to match the bedding, and my mom is making curtains out of it to match the room.  As soon as we get the fabric, JB can start painting.
Belly Button in or out? almost completely flat
Wedding rings on or off? on--My fingers aren't swollen, but my feet sure have been every night.  A parent from school gave me pictures from field day, and my ankles look fat.  It was a hot day with lots of walking!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :-) 
Looking forward to: We're heading to Raleigh this weekend.  JB has a business trip there, and I'm going to visit my friends--can't wait!  :-)  This will be Baby Boy's last plane right until he's here. 

 Happy Almost-A-Father's Day to JB!  He got the Diaper Dude bag...complete with instructional checklist (shown below).  Note the last thing on the checklist is BABY.  He was really excited. 

Week 24

Week 24:  June 6-13

Pregnancy Survey

How far along? 24 weeks

Total weight gain: +8 pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes...And my sweet husband just told me that I look really frumpy today.  Nice guy huh??  Hence this awful picture...but today is the last day of Week 24, so it's going to have to do!  I'll try to look a little more put together next week.
Stretch marks? none yet! 
Sleep:  Sleeping better than I was last week--the allergies seem to be better (thank goodness).  I'm still wide awake everyday at 5 am though---workday or not.  Hopefully that will end once the school year does!
Best moment this week:   I ordered our nursery bedding this week--so exciting! I  found the bedding on the website called Carousel Designs, but I actually ordered it from someone on ETSY.  The same ETSY shop owner made my friend Katy's crib bedding, and she was really happy with her.   Plus, it was less expensive and I could pick and choose the pieces that I wanted in a package deal.   I'll post pictures of my nursery ideas and the bedding next week.  Now to get JB on the job of emptying his stuff out of that room and starting to paint!
Miss Anything?  Sushi..I had a vegetable roll this week.  It was pretty tasty, but not a substitute for really good sushi.

Movement: Yes!  :-)
Food cravings:  Ice Cream and Fro-Yo--I had some type of ice cream or custard every night this week.  It's calcium!

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not really....still eating very little meat, but I'm trying to up the protein with beans and peanut butter.  (not together!)

Gender:  It's a BOY!

Labor Signs: No....thank goodness!
Symptoms: The weather here has been really warm this week, and I'm finding that the heat is affecting me more than it normally does.  I'm usually able to sit out in the sun in 90 degree weather with no problem, but I'm finding that I'm getting dizzy and lightheaded when I get overheated.  Earlier this month when I went to the doctor my blood pressure was very low.  The doctor said that the heat is probably affecting my blood pressure and causing the dizziness.  So, I will be parking myself in the A/C or in the pool for the summertime. 
Belly Button in or out? almost completely flat
Wedding rings on or off? on--My fingers aren't swollen, but my feet sure have been every night.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :-) 
Looking forward to: the end of the school year (6 more days!)  It has been crazy busy, and I'm ready to get started on cleaning our house and getting baby projects done!  I also can't wait to go visit Ang tomorrow.  It's probably the last time I will see her before Baby Girl Edel is here--so exciting!

Week 23

Week 23:  May 30-June 6

Pregnancy Survey

How far along? 23 weeks

Total weight gain: +8 pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes...and I'm loving the stretchiness!  JB came home one night from a business trip, and he had stopped at "A Pea in the Pod" and picked up this dress for me.  Cute, right??
Stretch marks? none yet! 
Sleep:  Not great---Allergy season is in full swing, and apparently allergies get worse with pregnancy.  My OB told me I could take allergy meds, but not the kind with a decongestant.  So, it pretty much doesn't help at all.  I've been spending half of the night on the couch sitting upright, and that seems to help a little. 
Best moment this week:   Our doctor's appointment...love seeing the little guy on the ultrasound.  The 3-D ones are still a little strange to me, but he looks so much more like a baby now.  Baby weighs 1.4 pounds according to the ultrasound, and is showing perfect growth.  He would not stay still for this ultrasound either!
Miss Anything?  Sushi and lunchmeat (and no I am not microwaving it--that is so gross!)

Movement: Yes!  :-)
Food cravings:  Ice Cream and Fro-Yo

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not really....still eating very little meat, but I'm trying to up the protein with beans and peanut butter.  (not together!)

Gender:  It's a BOY!

Labor Signs: No....thank goodness!
Symptoms: I only get nauseous when I'm hungry.  So, I pretty much always have a snack nearby.  I'm starting to get a bit of the nesting bug!  We're clearing out the nursery room and starting on our registry in the next couple of weeks.
Belly Button in or out? in, but it's definitely disappearing!
Wedding rings on or off? on--My fingers aren't swollen, but my feet sure have been every night.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :-)...but there have been several moody moments this week.  I may or may not have burst into tears SEVERAL times this week for no real reason.  And my husband has been nice enough to "try not to" laugh. 
Looking forward to: the end of the school year (12 more days!)  It has been crazy busy, and I'm ready to get started on cleaning our house and getting baby projects done!