18 weeks

How far along: 18 weeks (2/23/13)

Baby size: Baby K. is over 5 ounces and about 8 inches long.

Total weight gain: 13 pounds

Maternity clothes: I'm starting to need longer shirts, but I'm still able to wear regular shirts most of the time.  You can see in the picture that the shirt I'm wearing is almost too short and I bought it to wear as maternity!

Stretch marks: None, but I have been putting coconut oil on a few times a week!

Sleep: Sometimes I sleep well, other times I don't.  I did take a (doctor approved) sleeping pill this week when I was still awake after 11pm! 

Best moment this week: 2 baby showers and celebrating with my friends!

Miss anything? Motivation to work out.  I honestly miss running/walking and spinning, but I simply can't get myself out of bed to go to the gym (or even the basement) to work out in the morning.

Movement:  I've felt a few "bubbles" this week, starting on Wednesday.  I think it's the baby, not gas, but I'm going to have to keep waiting to find out for sure.

Food cravings: Nothing really this week.

Have you started to show yet? Yes, I definitely have a bump. My boss told me the other day that I finally look pregnant :) 

Gender: Not sure yet...Mike's hoping for a boy...I'm hoping for a girl. But we'll both be thrilled either way!  We should find out in a couple weeks!

Labor signs: no

Belly button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Our doctor's appointment on Tuesday.

17 Weeks

How far along: 17 weeks (2/16/13)

Baby size: Baby K. is about 5 ounces and 5 inches long.

Total weight gain: 10.5 pounds

Maternity clothes: I'm starting to need longer shirts, but I'm still able to wear regular shirts most of the time.

Stretch marks: None, but I have been putting coconut oil on a few times a week!

Sleep: Getting better! 

Best moment this week: Working on our nursery and getting some of the furniture set up.

Miss anything? Not really.

Movement: None yet.

Food cravings: Nothing really this week. 

Have you started to show yet? Yes, I definitely have a bump. 

Gender: Not sure yet...Mike's hoping for a boy...I'm hoping for a girl. But we'll both be thrilled either way!

Labor signs: no

Belly button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy! 
Looking forward to: Our doctor's appointment next week.

16 Weeks

How far along: 16 weeks (2/9/13)

Baby size: Baby K. is about the size of an avocado!

Total weight gain: About 9 pounds.  (I forgot to weigh myself this week)

Maternity clothes: I wore a real maternity shirt for the first time this week.  My other shirts are starting to fit awkwardly, so I figured I better bite the bullet.

Stretch marks: None, but I have the coconut oil ready!

Sleep: Getting about 10 hours a night, but having a hard time staying asleep and finding a comfortable position--I'm paranoid about laying on my back.

Best moment this week: Having someone ask "are you pregnant?" (and being able to say yes!)

Miss anything? Still missing my energy....

Movement: None yet.

Food cravings: Nothing really this week. 

Have you started to show yet? Yes, I definitely have a bump. 

Gender: Not sure yet...Mike's hoping for a boy...I'm hoping for a girl. But we'll both be thrilled either way!

Labor signs: no

Belly button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!  But I had a couple hormonal boughts of crying this week.  (Funny story: I saw Champ laying on his back in his cage, feet up in the air and eyes wide open.  I thought he was dead--it scared me so bad I started crying!)
Looking forward to: Getting started on the nursery!

15 Weeks

How far along: 15 weeks (2/2/13)

Baby size: Baby K. is about 4-1/2 inches long.

Total weight gain: About 9 pounds (10 according to the doctor).

Maternity clothes: Still loving my maternity pants for work and going out.  And rocking the comfy yoga/pajama pants around the house.  I've had to transition to longer shirts as my normal ones are getting too short, pretty soon I'll be in maternity shirts!

Stretch marks: None, but I have the coconut oil ready!

Sleep: Getting about 10 hours a night and loving it!

Best moment this week: Hearing our baby's heartbeat for the first time on Tuesday!

Miss anything? Still missing my energy....

Movement: None yet.

Food cravings: Nothing really this week.  Just things that don't sound good--like yogurt.

Have you started to show yet? Yes, I definitely have a bump.  Although, I'm told some people wouldn't know it was a baby bump :)  And my face is definitely fatter!

Gender: Not sure yet...

Labor signs: no

Belly button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy! I don't think I've really had mood swings.
Looking forward to: Getting started on the nursery!

14 Weeks

How far along: 14 weeks (1/26/13)

Baby size: Baby K. is about the size of my fist!

Total weight gain: 7 pounds.  Down a pound from last week...hmmm!

Maternity clothes: Pants for sure!  My shirts are starting to get too short so I'll have to start wearing longer ones soon.

Stretch marks: None, but I have the coconut oil ready!

Sleep: Getting better.

Best moment this week: Sharing pregnancy stories with my pregnant friends.

Miss anything? I miss having energy, I feel like I'm always tired!

Movement: None yet.

Food cravings: None this week.

Have you started to show yet? Yes, I have a little bump.

Gender: Not sure yet...Mike's hoping for a boy...I'm hoping for a girl. But we'll both be thrilled either way!

Labor signs: no

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy! I don't think I've really had mood swings.

Looking forward to: Our doctor appointment on Tuesday.

13 Weeks

How far along: 13 weeks (1/19/13)  I'm in the second trimester!

Baby size: Baby K. is about 2-1/2 to 3 inches long.

Total weight gain: About 8 pounds.  (I finally decide on what I'm going to call my "starting weight" and I'll use what my scale at home says since I can use that weekly.)

Maternity clothes: Still just maternity pants.  I love my yoga pants too!

Stretch marks: None, but I have the coconut oil ready!

Sleep: So much better!  I've been getting about 10 hours a night and it's amazing!

Best moment this week: Telling our friends about the baby!

Miss anything? The motivation to go to the gym!

Movement: None yet.

Food cravings: Donuts this week, but only after seeing a picture of them!

Have you started to show yet? I've got a little bump! (And my body in general is looking a little "plumper")

Gender: Not sure yet...Mike's hoping for a boy...I'm hoping for a girl.  But we'll both be thrilled either way!

Labor signs: no

Belly button in or out? In 
Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!  I don't think I've really had mood swings.
Looking forward to: Our doctor's appointment in a couple weeks.

12 Weeks

How far along: 12 weeks (1/12/13)

Baby size: Baby K. is about the size a plum

Total weight gain: About 4 or 5 pounds.

Maternity clothes: Yes!  Maternity pants are the best!  My sweaters are started to get too short, so I'll probably need to go shopping soon.

Stretch marks: None, but I have the coconut oil ready!

Sleep: Much better this week!  I bought some Unisom though, just in case.

Best moment this week: Telling my co-workers!  They were all so excited!

Miss anything? I miss having energy, I feel like I'm always tired!

Movement: None yet.

Food cravings: Chocolate cake this week!

Have you started to show yet? My belly is getting bigger.  Two people noticed and said something about my "little bump" this week.

Gender: Not sure yet...Mike's hoping for a boy...I'm hoping for a girl.  But we'll both be thrilled either way!

Labor signs: no

Belly button in or out? In 
Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!  I don't think I've really had mood swings.
Looking forward to: Making the big announcement to all our friends next week!

11 weeks

How far along: 11 weeks (1/5/13)

Baby size: Baby K. is about the size of my thumb

Total weight gain: I'm not 100% sure of my starting weight since there's a significant difference between my scale and the doctor's.  I'll base off mine at home and say 4-5 pounds.  What can I say?  My appetite is huge!

Maternity clothes: I started wearing maternity pants this week.  These things are amazing!  It was actually painful to wear regular pants!

Stretch marks: None, but I have the coconut oil ready!

Sleep: Ugh.  It takes a while to fall asleep, but one night I woke up 12 times!  I feel like I'm tired all the time.

Best moment this week: Seeing our little baby on the ultrasound!  And, watching Mike check out all the aspects of baby strollers--he's going to be a great daddy!

Miss anything? I miss having energy, I feel like I'm always tired!

Movement: None yet.

Food cravings: It really varies between salty like cheese and crackers, or french fries, or sweet like a piece of cake!

Have you started to show yet? I can definitely tell that my belly is getting bigger, Mike can too.  It's not very noticeable with winter sweaters on though...if anything it just looks like I'm eating too many donuts!

Gender: Not sure yet...Mike's hoping for a boy...I'm hoping for a girl.  But we'll both be thrilled either way!

Labor signs: no

Belly button in or out? In 
Wedding rings on or off? on.

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!  I don't think I've really had mood swings.
Looking forward to: Actually looking like I'm pregnant!

Champ Has Something To Tell You...

Christmas Stuff Survey

I saw this over at Janae's blog the other day and I thought I'd play along!  Feel free to post your answers in the comments or on your blog!

1. Favorite Christmas Album/CD/Song? I love Casting Crown's Christmas CD.

2. Run on Christmas morning or take the day off? I don't remember if I ran last year on Christmas day, but probably not.  I'm not planning to run this year either...oops!

3. What do you usually eat on Christmas morning? Growing up I think we always had a big breakfast, but that is pretty typical if we were at Grandma's house.  This year Mike has requested omelets, and I'll make some toast and bacon too.

 4. Favorite holiday or Christmas tradition? I don't know if it counts as a tradition, but I love the time with family.  Trips to Kentucy and Canada for family parties.  Christmas Eve with my family--appetizer buffet for dinner, then the Christmas story, and then opening gifts.  Then Christmas day with Mike's family and of course, Christmas BINGO!

5. Real tree, fake tree or no tree? Fake--it's easier :)

6. Christmas pajamas… yay or nay? I love the idea, but it's not something we do.

7. Where do you spend the holidays? Your own house, your parents’ house, extended family, in-laws, friends? See #4--we'll be at my parents' on Christmas Eve.  Then our house Christmas morning and Mike's Grandma's Christmas night.  We'll do Mike's family later in the week.

8. Food that you always have during the holiday season? Favorite Christmas food/treat? Dutch treats--pepernoten and taai taai.

9. Open presents all at once or take turns? Stockings… yes or no?  We all take turns so we can see what everyone else is getting.  Mike and I do stockings for each other...and for Champ!

10. Favorite Christmas(ish) movie? Elf and Mary Christmas