29 Week Bump Update

How far along? 29 weeks

Total weight gain:  12 lbs so far

Maternity clothes? 80% of the time! I would rather wear tights all day and a comfy pre-pregnancy or maternity shirt rather than my jeans.

Stretch marks? The girls up top have one on each 

Sleep: It has been hard for me to get comfortable, and once I’m out I wake up again around 5am to use the restroom and have a burst of energy and can’t seem to go back to bed.

Best moment this week: Just feeling baby girl have gymnastics class in my tummy! Every time she moves, I always stop and stare at my stomach. It still amazes me that I’m caring our baby.

Miss Anything? Not really! 

Movement:  Still quite the dancer! She has been moving a lot while I’m working and when I get home she must rest because she’s not as active until its time for bed.  

Food cravings:  Still Fruit, fish, and sweet tea, and funfetti cupcakes

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Still the smell of popcorn at work…..YUCK!!! 

Gender: Baby Girl  

Labor Signs:  None yet, she still has 12 more weeks to go

Symptoms: Braxton hicks every now and then and my usual naps when I get home from work.  

Belly Button in or out? Its not fully an outtie, but it looks like it will eventually get there. 

Wedding Aggie ring on or off?  Aggie Ring still fits

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy all the time! I must say, I have my moody/emotional days and I feel bad for Ryan for putting up with me. I’m just glad he knows I don’t mean it, and after I walk away and rest I’m back to normal.

Looking forward to: My baby shower in the next couple of weeks; packing/moving; finally setting up her nursery in the new apartment; and getting everything ready for her.

Excuse the horrible lighting, we noticed afterwards

Thoughts:

Baby girl has been pretty active recently, and after seeing her at our appointment, it makes me more excited that she will be here soon. I have so many things running through my mind all the time. From when to pack the hospital bag, to getting her nursery set up, delivering, and being a good mom. I’m so thankful for Ryan, he has put up with a lot this past week with all my crazy emotions. I wouldn’t have been able to get through everything with out his support. I’m looking forward to my family coming to Houston for the baby shower and then eventually moving and setting up her nursery. I love this little girl so much, words can’t not describe how I feel!   

24-25 Bump Update

Happy Tuesday!! This week is going by so slow. I guess it's because the holidays are over and work has slowed back down. I'm so glad it has slowed down though, I was starting to loose my mind with all the craziness and was getting tired of working long shifts. 

I keep telling myself I need to get on the computer and blog, but my energy level is so low. Baby girl is taking my energy, see is pretty active all day. I am going to make a goal to blog everyday and get back into my bump updates. Here is the last two updates!

I know we are already in January, but here is my 24th week update! It was around Christmas time, so bare with me on the huge delay. We spent Christmas at R's parents house and then went home since the weather was pretty crazy. 

24 weeks 6 days

Merry Christmas from the 4 of us minus Lexi missing here

How far along? 25 Weeks 

Total weight gain:  10 lbs so far... I'm glad with my weight gain so far, it's all baby!! 

Maternity clothes? It's still a mix of pre-pregnancy clothes and maternity clothes. 

Stretch marks? Noticed another one on the girls so two so far 
Sleep: I have trouble falling asleep but once I fall asleep I'm out. I usually just get up to use the restroom around 5am.
Best moment this week: Baby girl kicking every time R kisses my belly before work or when he gets home. 

Miss Anything? Not really!
Movement:  She is a dancer! Baby Girl is always active during the day, especially when I finally sit down and relax after work.
Food cravings:  Still the usual fruit and cream soda
Anything making you queasy or sick: The smell of popcorn popping, especially at work... YUCK!! 
Gender: Baby Girl  

Labor Signs:  No labor signs for a long while

Symptoms: Leg cramps... and O-M-G do those things hurt. I use to get them when I was in dance team in high school, and was not expecting for them to be back. Lower back pain every now and then. I noticed this happens after those long, crazy days at work

Belly Button in or out? Still an innie but it feels like it might be going to an outtie soon
Wedding Aggie ring on or off?  Aggie Ring still fits
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, excited, nervous!! I can't believe we are getting closer to her arrival

Looking forward to: Hopefully being able to see Baby Girl on a sonogram next visit

Thoughts:

I have been so nervous, and excited. I have excited that my baby shower is coming up in February and then Baby Girls arrival in April. I am nervous, well because I have so many different thoughts running through my head and so much we have to get.  I know all the crazy thoughts are typical for new moms. I'm sure we will get everything we need and done before she makes her appearance  but I'm just being a new mom right?? Freaking out about any little thing! 

19-23 Week Update

I have been such a terrible blogger lately!! I have been so exhausted with work that I just come home and rest. I don't even have the energy sometimes to even do laundry or cook dinner. Gosh, I didn't realize pregnancy would drain me out this much. I guess work has a lot to do with the way I feel when I get home. 

I just thought I would share weeks 19-23 in photos. Hopefully I can get back on track and start posting weekly updates as planned. Baby Girl is growing each and everyday. She started to move around week more around week 19 and now she does kick boxing in my tummy!! I just love this little angel more and more each day and can't help but wonder who she will be like some day.

 

23 Weeks at Lights in The Heights

A Mother's Love

On Wednesday I saw Baby Girl kick for the first time and it melted my heart. I was listening to her heartbeat before work and she started kicking right after I turned off the Doppler. It just brought tears to my eyes, feeling her kick. No words can describe how I felt when she did that. 

Baby Girl: You have so much love already its Amazing! Feeling you move around and kicking just makes me love you more and more each day. My love for you is so strong, and I have a close bond with you and your not even here yet!! Not a day goes by when I don't think of you. You and your daddy are always on my mind. I'm always wondering who your going to look like. Will you have my nose? Daddy's eyes? Who will you take after? So much runs through my head and I'm so excited for your arrival in April. I look forward to the baby showers and continued shopping mommy and daddy are doing. I love you sweet baby girl with all my heart!! 

R: I love you with all my heart and I'm so excited to be going through this journey of parenthood with you!! I'm so happy that you get to share these exciting times with me. You have been a great support system and I wouldn't want anyone else by my side. I know I might get fussy sometimes and bite your head off, but I don't mean it at all. These hormones can be crazy at times. I'm so happy that our little girl is going to have such a caring, loving, and respectful father. She is going to be wrapped around your finger!! I love you with all my heart and I can't wait till our little one is here!!

How was your reaction when you saw your baby kick for the first time? 

18 Week Bump Update

Sorry this is a little late, but work has been crazy and I haven't had the energy to sit down after work and blog. I will be posting my 19 week update soon! 

Sorry for the horrible lighting 

How far along? 18 weeks

Total weight gain:  7.8 lbs so far

Maternity clothes? Just the same ol’ work pants and comfy maternity bras.   

Stretch marks? Just the same one!!  
Sleep: I have been sleeping well so far. I get up once and knock right out again.
Best moment this week: Finding out if Baby B’s gender

Miss Anything? Not really!
Movement:  I have started feeling slight movement
Food cravings:  Still Fruit and Sweets.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  The smell of coffee at work still bothers me
Gender: Baby Girl  

Labor Signs:  No labor signs for a long while

Symptoms: Just really exhausted

Belly Button in or out? Still an innie
Wedding Aggie ring on or off?  Aggie Ring still fits
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! I have such a great support system and I’m very thankful

Looking forward to: Feeling baby girl move around more

Thoughts:

I’m so excited that we are having a sweet baby girl! Since day one, I had a motherly instinct Baby was a girl and was correct. She has so much love already is unbelievable. She will be welcomed into this world with a loving family who will spoil her rotten! 

17 Week Bump Update

Yay....It's Thursday!!! Today we have our 18 week appointment and are so excited! Hopefully Baby B cooperates with the Dr's so we can find out the gender. 

Here is our 17 week Bump Update:

How far along? 17 weeks

Total weight gain:  4 lbs. as far as I’m aware

Maternity clothes? Still the same shorts and maternity bras!  Although, my yoga pants and tights make good maternity clothes as well!  

Stretch marks? Just the same one!!  
Sleep: I have been sleeping pretty well. Once I hit the bed I’m out. I just get up once or twice to use the ladies room.
Best moment this week: Hearing Baby B’s heartbeat at home with our new Sonoline B Fetal Doppler

Miss Anything? Not really!
Movement:  I haven’t felt any movement yet. Hopefully in the next coming weeks! I can’t wait.
Food cravings:  Still Fruit and Sweets. Oh, and tomato juice.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  The smell of coffee at work still bothers me
Gender: We find out on November 8^th. I can’t wait!!  

Labor Signs:  No labor signs for a long while

Symptoms: Just really exhausted and a little congested every now and then   

Belly Button in or out? Still an innie
Wedding Aggie ring on or off?  Aggie Ring still fits
Happy or Moody most of the time: I’m beyond happy!! The past weeks I would get cranky, but that has gone away and I’m as happy as can be.

Looking forward to: Our 18-week appointments

Thoughts:

I’m so excited to find out if Baby B is a boy or girl! This little one means so much to me already and I can’t wait till I finally get to meet my little love. I’m constantly thinking about Baby B and wondering if everything is ok. I know everything is fine, but I just get scared. 

16 Week Bump Update

Friday is finally here!! I can't wait to enjoy my weekend off and enjoy some Aggie football.

Baby B is growing each day. I can't wait till our next appointment. We have an appointment with the OB and then head straight over for the anatomy scan! :)

How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain:  4 lbs. as far as I’m aware

Maternity clothes? I haven’t shopped for more maternity clothes, but I did shop for maternity bras and man are they much more comfortable.

Stretch marks? No new ones have made an appearance
Sleep: Ever since R bought me the Boppy Cuddle Pillow, I have been sleeping much better. I just wake up once in the middle of the night to use the ladies room.
Best moment this week: Seeing the baby bump grow and guest/coworkers asking when I’m due.

Miss Anything? Nope
Movement:  I haven’t felt any movement yet. I’m a big worry bug and start freaking out but I know everyone is different and I should start feeling Baby B soon.
Food cravings:  Still Fruit, Fruit, and more Fruit!! Oh, and Sweets
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Coffee at work is still making me nauseous.
Gender: We will find out on November 8^th I’m counting down the days till we finally get to see if Baby B is a boy or girl! I’m ready to shop!!

Labor Signs:  No labor signs for a long while

Symptoms: My nose have been congested lately,  but other than that I have been feel fine.   

Belly Button in or out? Still an innie
Wedding Aggie ring on or off?  Aggie Ring still fits
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and nervous. I’m always scared that something is going to happen, especially since I haven’t felt any movement.  

Looking forward to: Our appointment on November 8^th. We have one with the OB at 8:30 and then go for out anatomy scan at 10:30!! I’m so excited to find out if Baby B is a boy or girl! We invited R’s mom and my parents to go along with us and find out. I can’t wait to see Baby B!!

Thoughts:

Since I have been freaking out about no movements yet. I read on some Baby Center forums about a Fetal Doppler. We went out to by one recently and couldn’t hear anything since it was recommended for the 3^rd trimester. I just ordered one online similar to the one they use at the OB. I can’t wait till it arrives.  I will be posting a review soon. 

15 Week Bump Update

Sorry I'm just posting this now, but I have been meaning to take a picture and post an update and we finally got around to doing it. I turned 16 weeks on Wednesday so I will have an update on Monday!! 

I look silly in this picture! haha

How far along? 15 weeks and 6 days

Total weight gain:  I currently gained a total of 4lbs.

Maternity clothes? Work pants and a pair of shorts. I also have some tights that I have and are not maternity but are so comfy.

Stretch marks? Just the same little stretch mark as last week.
Sleep: I have been sleeping well, except for waking up with an aching back. R recently bought me a maternity pillow so I hope it helps.
Best moment this week: Hearing Baby B’s when I went to the Dr. on Monday. I wasn’t feeling well and hearing the sweet sound just makes my day!

Miss Anything? Soda! I hardly drank soda pre-pregnancy and now I want it!
Movement:  I haven’t felt anything yet, and possibly could be mistaking it for gas. Haha I can’t wait to start feeling Baby B.
Food cravings:  Still Fruit, Fruit, and more Fruit!! Especially Strawberries and Pineapple topped with lime and chili powder
Anything making you queasy or sick:  The smell of coffee at work!
Gender: We will find out on November 8^th  I’m counting down the days till we finally get to see if Baby B is a boy or girl! I’m ready to shop!!

Labor Signs:  No labor signs for a long while

Symptoms: I have been feeling better, except when I’m at work. The smell of coffee and work has me so nauseous.

Belly Button in or out? Still an innie
Wedding Aggie ring on or off?  Aggie Ring still fits
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy with my random emotional moments

Looking forward to: Our appointment on November 8^th. We have one with the OB at 8:30 and then go for out anatomy scan at 10:30!! I’m so excited to find out if Baby B is a boy or girl! We invited R’s mom and my parents to go along with us and find out. I can’t wait to see Baby B!! 

This weeks thoughts:
I'm so anxious to see if Baby B is a boy or girl!! I'm ready to go shopping and start looking for furniture and bedding. I still haven't felt any movements, and can't wait for the first litte flutters. I have been pretty emotional lately. Everything bothers me sometimes. I'm happy one minute and then all of a sudden start crying for no apparent reason. I think a lot has to do with work being so stressful, and I'm not letting it get to me. I'm so tired with work right now and think its time for a career change. Other than that, I am pretty happy and excited for Baby B! I have so much love for this little one, its unbelievable. 

14 Week Bump Update

Happy Monday!

  I just wanted to give you an update on the bump!! Oh my, is it growing. I am a little more than a week behind on the updates. I'm such a horrible blogger these days. I actually like taking pictures the day before I enter the next week. I turned 15 weeks last Wednesday, so I will have an update for everyone this coming week. 

Sorry for the late 14 week Bump Update 

How far along? 14weeks

Total weight gain:  I have gained 3lbs. so far
Maternity clothes? Still just a pair of work pants and 2 pairs of maternity shorts

Stretch marks? Just the same little stretch marks as last week. They are still on the ladies up top! Cocoa Butter has been my friend from here on out!
Sleep: Recently I have been finding my left side is the most comfortable position. Once I hit the bed I’m out until I have to get up and use the ladies room.
Best moment this week: Hearing Baby B’s heartbeat at our 14-week appointment. He/she has a heartbeat of 155 BPM

Miss Anything?  Sushi!!
Movement:  I have had these tingly feelings and I think that was Baby B! It’s usually when I’m laying down or crazy busy at work. I don’t think it’s gas either. Haha
Food cravings:  Fruit, Fruit, and more Fruit!! Especially Strawberries and Pineapple topped with lime and chili powder
Anything making you queasy or sick:  The smell of toast in the break room. Yuck!!
Gender: We will find out on November 8^th for our anatomy scan. I say it’s a girl and R thinks it’s a boy. According to the Chinese calendar we are having a girl, so lets see how accurate that is next month.
Labor Signs:  No labor signs for a long while

Symptoms: So I thought morning sickness was going away, but apparently not. I was sick over the weekend as well as Monday at work. What happened with no morning sickness in the 2^nd trimester?? lol

 Belly Button in or out? Still an innie (I have had two dreams that my belly button was an outtie and I freaked out. I work up checking my belly button each time to make sure it was still an innie!) haha
Wedding Aggie ring on or off?  Aggie Ring still fits, even though some days it seems loose.
Happy or Moody most of the time: I have been pretty happy these past couple days. I do have to say I have also been pretty emotional. I was so frustrated and emotional one night and R kept asking what was wrong and I was biting his head off. Oopps…I didn’t mean to!!

Looking forward to: Our appointment on November 8^th. We have one with the OB at 8:30 and then go for out anatomy scan at 10:30!! I’m so excited to find out if Baby B is a boy or girl

I working on more most for the week, so I hope I can keep up with the blogging like before!