29 and 30 weeks

How far along: 30 weeks- holy cow we are almost down to single digit weeks left until Tiny Ivy graces us with his/her presence.  Can't wait!

How big is baby: During week 29 the doctor estimated the baby to be around 2 1/2 lbs.  She was very happy with the size!

Weight Gain/Loss: 15 lbs. total

Maternity clothes: Mostly maternity, a few regular wardrobe pieces but not many

Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: Awful!  Last night I finally slept most of the night after being awake from 2-5 am the nights previous.

Best Moment of the Week: During the 29th week we went to an appointment with the Maternal Fetal Medicine doctor and got to see the little one squirming around- we got a few really good profile pictures that make me want to meet this little one even more!

Movement: Yes! Latley lots of rolls and kicks/punches whenever I rest something on my stomach.  It is an amazing feeling- I'm sure I'll be tired of the kicks by the end, but I'm loving it now.

Symptoms: Growing belly, my belly button has been itching like crazy the last few days- I'm guessing that is a sign of stretching.

Food Cravings: this week: Tatertot Casserole, stuffing, and yesterday I just wanted something after dinner that was sweet.

Gender: We'll find out in January or early February!

28 week bump update

How far along: 28 weeks- I cannot believe how close it's getting!

How big is baby: the size of a eggplant. 2-3 lbs. lbs. according to TheBump.  Hopefully we will get a better estimate of the baby's weight next week at our appointment.

Weight Gain/Loss: 12 lbs. total

Maternity clothes: Still mixing and matching, some regular clothes are getting a little too short in the tummy area. I do love my jeans I got from Old Navy though!

Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: The last few nights have been pretty good.  I've only gotten up once or twice in the night and fall asleep pretty fast.

Best Moment of the Week: getting the Gestational Diabetes screen over and done with- that stuff was nasty!  I was told to try fruit punch instead of orange if I have to do it again.

Movement: Yes! It is an amazing feeling- I'm sure I'll be tired of the kicks by the end, but I'm loving it now.

Symptoms: growing belly, getting full faster, stretching pains in my belly.

Food Cravings: Nothing really- pretty bland foods, foods with spice have been aggrevating me lately

Gender: We'll find out in January or early February!

and finally......

27 week Bump Update

Picture coming this weekend.

How far along: 27 weeks- holy cow this is flying by!

How big is baby: the size of a rutabegga. over 2 lbs. lbs. according to TheBump.

Weight Gain/Loss: 10-12 lbs. total

Maternity clothes: Still mixing and matching, some regular clothes are getting a little too short in the tummy area. I do love my jeans I got from Old Navy though!

Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: Good when I can fall asleep and stay asleep. Lots of insomnia during the middle of the night usually 3-5am

Best Moment of the Week: Still working on the nursery.  Reaching the 3rd Trimester.  Last night Jeff put his hand on my belly because I told him the baby was moving- little one proceeded to kick for a good 2-3 minutes just where his hand was- we were both laughing so hard1

Movement: Yes! It is an amazing feeling- I'm sure I'll be tired of the kicks by the end, but I'm loving it now.

Symptoms: growing belly, getting full faster, insomnia at nice

Food Cravings: Nothing really- wishing I had a better appetite and wanted to eat but somedays I just force myself to eat.

Gender: We'll find out in January or early February!

26

How far along: 26 weeks

How big is baby: the size of a head of lettuce. 1.5-2.5 lbs. according to TheBump. 

Weight Gain/Loss: 10 lbs. total

Maternity clothes: Still mixing and matching, some regular clothes are getting a little too short in the tummy area.  I do love my jeans I got from Old Navy though!

Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: Good when I can fall asleep and stay asleep.  Lots of insomnia during the middle of the night usually 3-5am

Best Moment of the Week: Feeling lots of movement, all of the progress Daddy got done on the nursery.  Seeing the baby's furniture set up and getting my ideas together to get things finished and ready for a little one.  Hearing Daddy say he can't wait to see this baby and getting excited about all of the milestones coming up

Movement: Yes! It is an amazing feeling- I'm sure I'll be tired of the kicks by the end, but I'm loving it now.

Symptoms: growing belly, getting full faster, insomnia at nice

Food Cravings: Nothing really- wishing I had a better appetite and wanted to eat but somedays I just force myself to eat.

Gender: We'll find out in January or early February!

Photo catchup

Weeks 21-24- starting in the left upper, 22 in the right uper, left lower 23 weeks, and 24 weeks with my best friend Ashley in the lower left!

25 down....15 to go!

Pictures are back!  I will catch up and post all of them from the last few weeks this weekend!

How far along: 25 weeks 1 day

How big is baby: the size of a head of cauliflower. 13.6-14.8 inches long and 1.5-2.5 lbs. according to TheBump. 

Weight Gain/Loss: 8 lbs. total

Maternity clothes: mixing and matching.  I do love my jeans I got from Old Navy though!

Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: better, but I think it's because I'm just exhausted when I finally get to bed.

Best Moment of the Week: all of the movement is still surreal to me and I love it!

Movement: Yes! It is an amazing feeling- I'm sure I'll be tired of the kicks by the end, but I'm loving it now.

Symptoms: growing belly, getting full faster

Food Cravings: Soups and not my ordinary foods- always looking for something new to try recently.

Gender: We'll find out in January or early February!
 

24

How far along: 24 weeks 1 day

How big is baby: the size of a cantalope

Weight Gain/Loss: up about 5 lbs. total

Maternity clothes: I've noticed a lot in the last week that I'm able to mix and match maternity and non-maternity clothing.

Stretch marks: Nope

Sleep: better last night, but I think that was because J was home from traveling for work

Best Moment of the Week: Feeling lots of movement& reaching 24 weeks which equals-viability week!!!

Movement: Yes! It is an amazing feeling- I'm sure I'll be tired of the kicks by the end, but I'm loving it now.

Symptoms: growing belly

Food Cravings: Still craving a donut- I gave in this morning! and Fall Soups

Gender: We'll find out in January or early February!

Still no picture this week, hopefully our internet will be up and working soon!