Bump Date: 32 Weeks

Sweater: Old Navy (old) Similar | Shirt: Nordstrom | Leggings: Spanx Maternity | 

Boots: Rack Room/Franco Fortini (old) | Necklace: Laura Cox Designs 

How far along: 32 weeks today 

Due Date: March 22, 2018

Baby is the size of: Squash. He was 84th percentile in weight at the beginning of January...oh boy. Today he was measuring 4.11oz per the sonogram & was in the 74th percentile. He has some long legs per the nurse.

Gender: Boy

Name: Baby boy has a name! Praise the Lord! It's not a secret to friends and family, but I will keep it to myself until he makes his arrival.

Symptoms: Still moving around fairly well....except rolling in and out of the bed 2-3 times a night. Oh, and I can't breathe. Like it takes me 2 big deep breaths to help me satisfy my lungs or feel like I got enough oxygen. It makes for a fun time trying to get to sleep at night.

Movement: All the time!

Cravings/Aversions: Nothing crazy. I REALLY wanted a sub with sprouts and ham/turkey, mayo and WHITE bread the other day. I didn't get it...but that doesn't mean I still don't want it.

Missing anything: Still wine...and poke poke/sushi.

Maternity Clothes: Still rocking the maternity jeans & some maternity leggings. Not much of anything else. 

Nursery: Nada! At least until we get a house early/late spring. 

Brian's Thoughts: Still super excited & ready to meet him. Wonders what he will look like. I am hoping for a head of dark hair, blue eyes and long eyelashes like his Daddy. 

Looking forward to: Baby boy's arrival!! 
 
My Thoughts: I am really in utter shock that we are in single digit countdown and that all the rest of my appointments have been booked. We have our classes this week on infant care and childbirth as well as a tour of L&D. 

Bumpdate: 25 Weeks

 How far along: 25 weeks today 

Due Date: March 22, 2018

Baby is the size of: Cauliflower {Although, he was weighing approximately 1.7oz at his 24 week appointment last week. That's like 2 weeks ahead in the weight department. They told us he is in the 54% which doesn't make him sound as big...}

Gender: Little Boy.

Name: I feel like I should remove this category.  The answer is just no name at this time.

Symptoms: I feel good for the most part. But real talk: from the end of week 23 through today...has been rough on the emotional side of things. Work stress, holiday stress, whatever you want to call it. Maybe my hormones are catching up to me? I wouldn't say that I am a crier...but I have cried a good bit in the last week and a half. Sorry B!

Movement: Dance party at 9pm like clockwork.

Cravings/Aversions: I think I am evened out. Although meat (think steak or even just chicken)...like just meat...GROSS. Give me all the sides!!

Missing anything: Still wine...

Maternity Clothes: Yes, I got a pair of Joe's & 7 for all Mankind maternity jeans. They are great and love how they smooth everything out. I bought them Black Friday so I definitely didn't pay full price. I live in jeans in the fall & winter so these were a must have for me. I also wear two tanks that I got from Target that are maternity but that's really it. They are from the Ingrid and Isabel line....but the exact ones are unfortunately not online.

Nursery: Not until we buy a house....which will be after Bubs is born. Late Spring/early Summer time!
 
Brian's Thoughts: Loves that he can feel him kicking all the time. And whether I like it or not....he likes the belly to show...as in stick out. If he were here right now, I'd be giving him a hard side eye.

Looking forward to: Baby shower in a couple weeks!!
 
My Thoughts: It blows my mind we have 15 weeks left....as that number dwindles....it gets more real every week. And then I see my appointment schedule and we are getting close to going every 2 weeks and then every week. WHAT?! I have dreamed about the day that we get to have  our very own baby...a little person who calls me Momma. It's so exciting and at the same time....a little bit scary. I can't wait.

Bumpdate: 20 weeks

Sorry for the quality of this picture! I was rushing out the door to my doctor's appointment!

How far along: 20 weeks today 

Due Date: March 22, 2018

Baby is the size of: Banana {Approx 10.1oz & 6.5in long}

Gender: Little Boy! (We call him "Buttons," "Bubs," & "Little dude.")

Name: We have thrown around so many names. Researched the heck out of our family trees. We keep coming back to 2 in particular...and just like I said on the last update, I THINK we have one...we just haven't agreed. This still could change. 

Symptoms: I feel really great. Minus the round ligament pain, everything is good. I am working out 2 days a week. Getting winded so easy isn't fun, but I am glad to know I can keep up for the most part. And unless otherwise directed by my doctor, I will continue to work out as long as I can.

Movement: YES! I felt him at 18 weeks & 2 days. It was SUPER faint, but DEFINITELY not gas. It has only gotten stronger. And it's still the wierdest/coolest thing.

Cravings/Aversions: Sour! Brian found these Haribo Halloween Bats that were sour....SO GOOD. So he bought me two more bags. Add Reese's peanut butter cups to the list too. Also, give me all the Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. Brian, if you're reading this, get over it! HA! He fussed at me & told me that stuff was crap & that I needed to buy the Annie's brand (organic). Oops! Also, I feel like eating 24/7. Aversions: I don't particularly care for just meat -- particularly red meat. EW! If it's mixed in (for example: tacos, soups, etc) & not the main dish, I'm good. 

Missing anything: Wine, sushi, & feta cheese. I love Greek food so not having feta is killing me.

Maternity Clothes: Nothing right now. Jeans are still fitting albeit a little more snug. 

Nursery: We are probably just going to hold off for now since we will be having so many visitors after the new year. Baby will be in the bassinet in our room anyhow.

Brian's Thoughts: He is super excited. He is a little jealous he can't feel baby yet. Asks lots of questions & likes to read up on our weekly updates from the Bump app.

Looking forward to: Cooler weather...still. It has gotten cool, but we are still having some 80 degree days. Also, looking forward to more movement from little dude. And of course, the HOLIDAYS!