Bumpdate - Week 26

How far along? 26 Weeks and 4 Days

Baby is the size of? A Scallion - Baby is about 14 inches long and about 1 and 2/3 pounds.  Still so tiny.

Total weight loss/gain?  No clue as we still need a new battery for our scale but I feel bigger this week.

Maternity Clothes? Yes, getting harder and harder to get dressed.  I like wearing my dresses but sometimes dresses are a little over dressy for taking and chasing a toddler around a playground.

Stretch Marks? None so far

Sleep?  Sleep is pretty good.  I have been falling asleep on the couch at night and seem to sleep much better than I do in bed.  I think its because of the back support of the couch.

Best moment of this week? Organizing the spare room and closet, getting ready for visitors and baby. Ordering Harrison a big boy twin bed and he picked out his own comforter set and sheets.  Of course he picked out the UGLIEST set with the brightest colors so I did what any good mom would do and chose his second favorite instead.  Trucks and trains.  Excited for it all to arrive and to set him up in his own new big boy twin bed.

Someone also asked Harrison what the babies name was going to be and he said "Diaper change".  We laughed so hard.  I think because one day I was talking to him about the baby and how he was going to be a good big brother and was going to need to help mommy with the baby and help do diaper changes.

Worst moment of this week?  Just feeling tired, Harrison pushing my buttons, not wanting to eat his dinner or get in his car seat when we are already running late.

Miss Anything?  Not really

Movement?  Lots of movement, baby kicks a lot at night and likes to kick Harrison when he is leaning up against my belly reading or snuggling.

Food Cravings?  Chocolate candies with peanut butter or caramel filling.

Anything make you queasy or sick?  I threw up my egg breakfast sandwich the other day when Harrison and I were eating.  Clancy was wondering why he didn't get my throw up covered scraps.

Symptoms?  Heartburn, Braxton hicks, peeing a lot.  No more pelvic pain or pressure.

Have you started to show yet?  Oh yes!

Gender Predictions?  This week I think a boy!

Labor signs?  I get some shooting pains every now and again but the doctor said those are normal.

Belly Button in or out?  In

Exercise?  Walking and chasing Harrison.  Took him to the town square last night to run and play and we walked around the lake and spotted a little gator in the lake.  He played with some kids and had so much fun and didn't want to leave.

Happy or Moody most of the time?  Pretty happy but sometimes overwhelmed.  Wish we had a bigger house with more bedrooms and a play room for all these toys!

Looking forward to?  Next week (well Monday since I am late with this post) I will be 27 weeks and that is the third tri-mester,  only 12 weeks to go.  OMG we are sooo not ready!

Any irrational worries? Pre-term delivery.  Baby not getting enough nutrients, not drinking enough water.

Bumpdate - Week 25

How far along?  25 Weeks

Baby is the size of? A rutabaga - sometimes I question the size chart I am using with their comparison to veggies.  Baby is about 1.5 pounds and 13.5 inches long.

Total weight loss/gain? Our scale needs a new battery so I have not been able to weigh myself.

Maternity Clothes? Yes

Stretch Marks? Not yet

Sleep?  Getting a little uncomfortable

Best moment of this week? Heading up to Orlando over the weekend for a bridal shower, seeing old friends and having them love on the baby bump.

Worst moment of this week?  Trying to potty train HJ before the new baby comes, some days were exhausting.  We started again today and so far he is doing great!

Miss Anything? Not really

Movement?  Lots of movement.  Baby kicks a lot when there is music playing, loud voices, or noise.

Food Cravings?  Salads this week

Anything make you queasy or sick? Same stuff, certain smells and eggs.

Symptoms?  Still having heartburn, pelvic pain isn't as bad but hurts on some days.

Have you started to show yet?  Yes - I forgot to take a bare belly picture this week

Gender Predictions? A girl this week

Labor signs? Still some Braxton hicks every once in awhile

Belly Button in or out?  In but getting shorter

Exercise?  No true time set aside to exercise.

Happy or Moody most of the time?  Pretty happy as always.

Looking forward to?  Meeting baby, finding out sex!

Any irrational worries?  Managing two kids, a household, work, etc.  How will I be able to go to the grocery store with two kids?!

Bumpdate - Week 24

How far along?  24 Weeks

Baby is the size of? An ear of corn

Total weight loss/gain? Weighed in at doctors appointment but had clothes on so not accurate, I can't remember what it was though.

Maternity Clothes?  Yes

Stretch Marks?  None yet

Sleep?  Pretty good but I need more of it!

Best moment of this week? Going to the doctors on Monday, hearing babies heartbeat and having a good exam.

Worst moment of this week? Can't really think of anything.  It was a good week.  Harrison has been great and talking so much and makes us laugh every day.

Miss Anything? Not really this week

Movement?  Baby is pretty active from 6-10 PM

Food Cravings?  Sweets, chocolate.

Anything make you queasy or sick?  Daddy's stinky sausage.

Symptoms? Back ache, pain in pelvic/pubic bone has gotten better this week.

Have you started to show yet? Yep!

Gender Predictions?  No predictions this week.

Labor signs? None.  Still some Braxton hicks but only at night.

Belly Button in or out?  In but getting shorter and shorter

Exercise?  Hanging and chasing/playing with Harrison

Happy or Moody most of the time?  Pretty happy

Looking forward to?  Bridal shower in Orlando this week.  It will be nice to catch up with old friends.

Any irrational worries? Pre-term labor, birth defects.

Bumpdate - Week 23

How far along? 23 weeks and 3 days

Baby is the size of?  A large mango

Total weight loss/gain? Gained 12 pounds

Maternity Clothes? Yes, finally able to fill out those maternity dresses..that will probably be my wardrobe from now until baby is born.

Stretch Marks? I don't see any on my tummy.  Been doing coconut oil when I remember.

Sleep? Sleep could be better, getting harder and harder to flip sides and Harrison getting into our bed and having to sleep on my chest and rub my arm is making sleep difficult.

Best moment of this week? Daddy taking Harrison out and about all day on Monday so I had some free time to relax and catch up on housework.

Worst moment of this week?  Feeling like my body is much further than 23 weeks along.  If I am in this much discomfort at 23 weeks, I am scared to know what's to come!

Miss Anything?  Wanting to eat, not having heartburn, pain free body.

Movement?  I feel baby kick and move all the time.  He/She is very active.

Food Cravings? Tootsie rolls

Anything make you queasy or sick? I can still eat only very small meals.  The heartburn makes it very uncomfortable to eat.

Symptoms?  Heartburn, lots of pain in my pelvic/pubic bone area - I remember feeling this pain MUCH later on with Harrison.  Sometimes I notice I am already doing the preggo waddle. Everyone says its normal with subsequent pregnancies but I will talk to the doctor about it when I see her on Monday.

Have you started to show yet? Yes, but so far I think I have hidden it quite well, not on purpose but just with big shirts being the style its less noticeable.

Gender Predictions?  This week I think a girl.

Labor signs?  A few Braxton hicks a day.  Sometimes when baby is moving a lot or sometimes when I am dehydrated.

Belly Button in or out?  In but looks kind of weird.

Exercise?  Seriously chasing and playing with Harrison non-stop.  A picture of one of our nature walks from earlier this week.

Happy or Moody most of the time?  Pretty happy.  Today was a long day, Harrison did not nap and I felt like all I was doing was telling him "no" and re-directing his behavior.  Hearing yourself sound like a broken record alone is exhausting!

Looking forward to? Doctors appointment on Monday and learning of growth of baby.

Any irrational worries? Not eating enough, pre-term labor - every week is a milestone. :)

Bumpdate - Week 22

How far along?  22 Weeks and 5 days.  A little late again with this post.

Baby is the size of?  A spaghetti squash.  Baby is about 11 inches long and weighs almost 1 pound.

Total weight loss/gain?  I am terrible at remembering to weigh myself.

Maternity Clothes? Yes, its getting harder and harder to dress myself.  I will have to start wearing all my maternity dresses soon.  I wasn't quite large enough to fill them out yet.

Stretch Marks? None yet but I did start rubbing coconut oil on my belly every day just to be safe.

Sleep?  Can't complain, I do get up to pee a few times in the middle of the night.

Best moment of this week? People have actually started noticing that I am pregnant and not just putting on a few pounds.  Three random people asked me this week.

Worst moment of this week?  Clancy trying to eat my cereal this morning while I was getting something from the fridge for Harrison, milk and granola EVERYWHERE. I cried.

Miss Anything?  Really miss my appetite.  I am never hungry and when I am I eat super small meals and then I am stuffed.

Movement?  Lots of movement.  I often wonder if baby ever sleeps!  He/she is kicking as I type right now.

Food Cravings? Milkshakes with coffee ice cream, nacho cheese.

Anything make you queasy or sick? Egg textures and brushing my teeth after breakfast.

Symptoms?  Heartburn has gotten really bad and is way up in the back of my throat.  Its very uncomfortable.  Still having pain in my lower tummy and pelvis.  Also having a weird chest pain, almost like I coughed too hard.  If that does not feel better soon, I will call the doctor.

Have you started to show yet?  Yes.  I think it had something to do with the shirt in this picture but I wore this outfit to my moms morning out and the girls all said all of a sudden they saw my belly.  The nail tech also asked if I was pregnant and I said "yes, you are the first person to actually notice" (or who actually said something).

Gender Predictions?  I kind of think a boy now.

Labor signs?  Some Braxton hicks - like one or two a day.  No labor signs please!

Belly Button in or out?  In

Exercise?  Playing and going on walks with Harrison.  He keeps me pretty active.

Happy or Moody most of the time?  Still pretty happy.

Looking forward to? This weekend and hanging out with Daddy, Harrison, and Clancy.

Any irrational worries? Going into pre-term labor and not having anyone here to cover Harrison.

Bumpdate - Week 21

How far along? 21 Weeks and 6 days.  I'm a little late with this post.

Baby is the size of? A carrot.  Baby is about 10.5 inches long and weighs only about 12 ounces.

Total weight loss/gain? Have not weighed myself recently.

Maternity Clothes? Yes, I made room and finally put them in my drawers and closet.  Even regular leggings and stretchy gym shorts are a little uncomfortable right now.

Stretch Marks? I don't see any

Sleep? Sleep has been ok.  I am having pelvic pain already so its tough to switch sides in the middle of the night.  I remember having this with Harrison but not sure if it was this early on.

Best moment of this week? Asking Harrison if baby was a boy or girl and he said "girl".  Then I asked if baby had a penis or a vagina and he said "gina".  Maybe he knows something we don't know.

Worst moment of this week? Feeling overwhelmed with lots to do.  I want to nest and purge but feel like there is never enough time.  I finally put the Christmas decorations away today.  Felt good to finally get them away.

Miss Anything?  Not really

Movement? Lots of movement.  Baby is very active in the evenings and when I am laying in bed.

Food Cravings? Sweets, chocolates with peanut butter.

Anything make you queasy or sick? Eating eggs, yucky smells, certain textures, brushing my teeth but only in the morning.

Symptoms?  The pelvic pain, round ligament pain.

Have you started to show yet?  Yes

Gender Predictions?  I was totally thinking a boy but now kind of thinking a girl.  It changes weekly!

Labor signs?  Not yet.  I had my first Braxton hicks a few nights ago when baby was really active.  Only lasted a few seconds. I had them quite a bit with Harrison.

Belly Button in or out?  In but getting shorter.

Exercise?  Hanging and walking with Harrison.  We have been taking nature walks lately since the weather is so beautiful.  He loves to look for acorns.

Happy or Moody most of the time?  Still pretty happy.  Just nervous how I will do it all with two kids when some days it feels I am barely hanging on with only one.

Looking forward to?  Having a moms morning tomorrow with some girlfriends, mani/pedis and brunch.

Any irrational worries?  Pre-term labor, birth defects, the usual.

Pregnancy Picture Comparison

I thought it would be fun to compare my pregnancy pictures at 20 weeks with Harrison and this baby.

Funny, even though at 20 weeks pregnant with Harrison I had gained almost 25 pounds at this point and with this one only 9 pounds, I look much bigger so far with this one.  What do you think?

Pregnant with Harrison on the left in each photo: