23 and 24 weeks!

Here I am at 23 Weeks...life got busy (or I may have just been lazy) and I didn't do any journaling for this week, so I'll cover it in week 24.

So...here we are 24 Weeks and 5 Days. Baby girl is getting so big. Things are getting a tad bit uncomfortable. And the nursery decorating is in full swing. This pregnancy has gone by so fast, but do I really have almost 15 weeks yet? I just don't think she is going to stay put that long...we shall see though. 

I am not sure how much weight I have put on in the last two weeks. I think it's pretty normal to put on one pound a week now. So if I had to guess I would say 132. I have another doctor's appointment this week (with a new Doctor thank goodness) So i'll know how much I have gained then. I am also hoping to get another ultrasound to see see how big baby girl is measuring. I am definitely wearing maternity clothes. I really should probably go out and buy a few items, but I am hoping spring will come soon and I can live in my maxi skirts and dresses. 

I don't have any stretch marks yet and hope to not get any at all. My stomach does feel like it has reached it's maximum stretching ability, but like with Camden I continued to grow and I continued to stretch. My belly bottom is flattening,  but is still managing to poke out just a little bit. 

My sleep has been good for the most part these past two weeks, but last night was miserable. I have been experiencing Braxton Hicks contractions and they kept me up way too late last night. I questioned myself a million times if I should head to Labor and Delivery because they were very close and more intense then I thought they should be. I remember dealing with the same thing with Camden at 26 weeks. These two are going to be more alike than I think ;) Other symptoms have included leg cramps, acne (UGH!), and shortness of breath. 

We've been super busy these past couple of weeks with baby girls nursery. Some things have gone really easy like painting the Jenny Lind crib we found for a steal. Other things have not gone so great like painting this antique dresser that has been in my family for years. We've done about 20 layers of paint on it and even after sanding it the stain is still soaking through the paint. As this point I am done working on and will get back to it when my patience returns :) I can't wait to have the nursery done. it's definitely been a highlight of these last two week to see it all come together (slowly)

I have had so much movement all the time with this little wiggle worm. And like I have said in previous weeks, she is pretty good at responding if I haven't felt her for a while and give her a little nudge. John was also able to feel her this past week. He found it much cooler this time around. It didn't freak him out too much!

Food cravings have been coming on stronger these past two weeks. I have wanted scones (from Chuck-A-Rama), smoothies which we have made almost everyday, cookies of all kinds, PB&J sandwiches, and chicken salad sandwiches. The list really could go on. I also had steak twice, which was weird because that has made me feel sick in previous weeks, but sounded so delicious this past week. I have had a tad bit of heartburn this. Salsa and Cafe Rio are making me a little queasy. Hopefully it won't last too long. I need my spicy foods back. 

There are so many things I am looking forward to right now...finishing the nursery, spring weather, and most importantly our appointment on Thursday. I am excited to go to a new doctor and also to get an update on our baby girl. 

P.S.- Still no name decided :/

22 Weeks

Today I am 22w5d. I had an appointment this last week. It went good...for the most part. I got an ultrasound since at my last appointment baby girl would show her face or tummy and they need to be able to check those things off the anatomy scan. The ultrasound tech said everything looked great and that baby girl was.measuring about 1.3lbs. But we know how accurate that can be :)

The not so good part came next when I met with the doctor and was told baby girls measurements were all over the place...which I of course took badly and let my pregnancy hormones get in the way. My feelings were very hurt. The doctor asked if I had gestational diabetes with Camden because our little girls abdomen circumference is measuring farther ahead than the rest of her measurements. I obviously didn't have it with Camden...I just think I'm going to have bigger babies. After all Camden was 8lb4oz. I tried not to read too far into it and am really trying not to pay much attention to this doctors bedside manner and the way he addressed the situation . I haven't been pleased with this doctor very much since my very first appointment. So, I made the decision this week to switch doctors. I just could not see myself giving birth to baby girl and this man being in charge of it. I probably should have switched sooner, but I feel ten times better about the doctor we will go meet on the 27th. 

I put on four pounds in the last month, so I am currently weighing in at 130. I have currently put on a total of 6lbs over my prepregnancy weight. My stomach is still measuring about a centimeter behind, which i still don't understand how that even makes a difference.

Not many symptoms this week, just leg cramps and a few Braxton hicks here and there. Oh and I guess I forgot about the horrible migraine I did experience this week. 

My sleep has been pretty good :) I have been waking up at about four in the morning and can't fall back to sleep, but I do feel like I am sleeping a lot better with this pregnancy than last time. 

I have been craving pb&j's this week like crazy. I think I have managed to have one everyday. Other than that I just want to eat all.the.time. I'm surprised I have not put on a crazy amountof weight yet. 

I can't believe that we only have four more months until we meet little miss. There are so many things I am looking forward to, but mostly I can't wait to see Camden love on his little sister. He has been so much more attentive when little babies are around or when we see one. I'm sure he'll lay a big wet one on her when he meets her. I know they'll be the best of friends! And that makes my heart want to burst. 

 Here's to another week!

21 Weeks!

Today I am 21w5d. Baby girl is getting bigger and bigger and I'm getting more and more scared to jump on the scale at this week's appointment. I need to eat more healthy so I don't come out of this looking like a large whale!  My belly button is poking out a tiny bit and if people can't tell I'm pregnant by now, than they are crazy. I definitely don't feel like I am in the "that girl ate too many donuts" stage anymore.

Some symptoms I experienced this last week were...still a sinus infection. I'm happy to report it's finally going away. My face is still breaking out. Ugh! I hate it! I still have some dizzy spells occasionally.  I'm hoping this doesn't have anything to do with my iron levels. And I tend to run out of breath quickly...especially when getting Camden dressed. It takes a lot of my energy. Other than these few things I feel great. This is definitely the high point of pregnancy for me.

My sleep has been great! I don't want to jinx myself, but ever since baby girl moved up out of my pelvic area my pain has been at a minimal with my hips. I've also been feeling her a ton. Camden fell asleep on me at church yesterday and she was going nuts. She probably felt a bit squished in there.

I have been craving fruity pebbles, chips and salsa, and pineapple tidbits this week. Like I said...I need to eat healthy, but for some reason all fat foods sound the best. Lets just say I ate a whole container of chocolate chip cookies by myself :) they were good!

I am looking forward to seeing baby girl at our appointment on Friday!

 Here's to another week!