20 weeks pregnant

How far along? I made it! The halfway point! 20 weeks- baby is the size of a banana!

Symptoms:  I've actually been battling a cold since last Sunday, I called the doctor and basically I just have to suck it up. They told me to drink lots of fluids, and take regular robintussin which has done nothing for me. 

Other than that..Leg cramps, increase in discharge, back pain, and round ligament pain

Total weight gain/loss: +14..eek!

Maternity clothes? I haven't worn regular pants in a couple of weeks now. I have been wearing my maternity pants, and yoga pants for the past couple of weeks. I'm still in my regular shirts though.

Sleep:  Sleep has been okay, I have been having a lot of very strange dreams lately! They are so vivid and crazy!

Best moment this week:  Finding out that our peanut is a BOY!

Movement:  Feeling some movement, and small jabs.

Food cravings:  Chocolate glazed munchkins from Dunkin 

Gender: BOY

Labor Signs:  Not for a long, long time. 

Belly Button in or out?  still in!

What I miss:  Wearing my regular jeans. 

What I am looking forward to:   I'm surprising Cory with a 4d ultrasound this Sunday 12/30. I know it's a tad bit early, but I wanted to surprise him and confirm that our peanut is in fact a boy. We did not receive "real" proof from my doctor so I want to be sure. 

Weekly Wisdom:  Drink lots of water! 

Here is a picture from week 19 taken on Christmas Day!

16 weeks pregnant

How far along? 16 weeks-baby is the size of an avocado 

Symptoms:  Frequent bathroom trips (mostly at night), heartburn, & hip pain 

Total weight gain/loss: +9 pounds

Maternity clothes? I really could use a good pair on maternity pants. I'm still wearing my pre-pregnancy pants for work, but only with my belly band because nothing buttons anymore!

Sleep:  Sleep hasn't been wonderful this past week. I have been getting up at least 3 times a night to pee!

Best moment this week:  Feeling more "flutters" from the baby

Movement:  Still feeling little flutters every now and again, nothing consistent though.

Food cravings:   Chocolate!

Gender:  I seriously can NOT wait to find out what this baby is! For almost the entire pregnancy I had a strong girl feeling and now I have a strong boy feeling. I really don't know! I just want to know! 3 more weeks!!

Labor Signs:  Not for a long, long time. 

Belly Button in or out?  In 

What I miss:  Buttoning my pants!

What I am looking forward to:   Our a/s on December 18th and our gender reveal party on Dec 22nd!

Weekly Wisdom:  Continue taking Zantac 2x a day!

15 weeks pregnant

How far along? 15 weeks-baby is the size of an orange or baseball (according to the men's version of how big the baby is) 

Symptoms:  Some headaches and dizziness at time, but nothing major! 

Total weight gain/loss: Not entirely sure, somewhere around 9-10 pounds at this point. 

Maternity clothes? Most of my clothes are really starting to become tight and super uncomfortable. As soon as I get home from work I immediately change into pj pants. I need to go shopping very soon! 

Sleep:  I have been sleeping great, but waking up a few times in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. 

Best moment this week:  Finally deciding on a crib at baby depot! 

Movement:  At 15 weeks & 4 days I'm starting to feel flutters in my lower abdomen and it also feels like "popcorn popping" in my belly! So cool! 

Food cravings:   Cinnamon buns 

Gender:  Our a/s is scheduled for Dec 18th, but our gender reveal party with our family isn't until Dec 22nd! I seriously can not wait! 

Labor Signs:  Not for a long, long time. 

Belly Button in or out?  In 

What I miss:  My flat stomach :( I can't believe I'm saying this already because I have a long way to go. :( 

What I am looking forward to:   Our a/s on December 18th and our gender reveal party on Dec 22nd!

Weekly Wisdom:  Drink lots of water!

 This picture was taken on Thanksgiving which technically is one day shy of 15 weeks, but oh well! 

Milestones: Feeling peanut move for the first time!

14 weeks pregnant

How far along? 14 weeks-baby is the size of a lemon. Yes, I know I have skipped weeks 11-13. Shame on me! Maybe I will go back and fill them in if I remember!

Symptoms:  Round ligament pain and headaches, but other than that I'm feeling great!

Total weight gain/loss: Not entirely sure, somewhere around +8-9 

Maternity clothes? I purchased my first pair of maternity pants on Kohls.com, but I haven't received them yet! Still wearing my size 4 jeans! Yes!

Sleep:  Not nearly as tired as I was the last few weeks. I have been sleeping great, but waking up a few times in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. 

Best moment this week:  Looking at cribs at buy buy baby!

Movement:   Nothing yet, hoping for some in the next 3 weeks!

Food cravings:   I have been craving ham & turkey sandwiches, kinda stinks since I can't eat deli meat unless it's heated. 

Gender:  Our a/s is scheduled for Dec 18th, but our gender reveal party with our family isn't until Dec 22nd! I seriously can not wait! 

Labor Signs:  Not for a long, long time. 

Belly Button in or out?  In

What I miss:  Being able to cough or sneeze without screaming due to RLP

What I am looking forward to:   My doctor's appointment Tuesday, this will be the first appointment that Cory will be attending! Also, very much looking forward to thanksgiving! 

Weekly Wisdom:  Drink lots of water!

Milestones: Finally in the 2nd trimester !

10 weeks pregnant!

How far along? 10 weeks! So unbelievably excited to be at double digits (for weeks, that is)   Baby is the size of a kumquat! (a little smaller than a lime)

Symptoms:  Fatigue is back in full swing. Back & hip pain (early I know) I think it's partly due to the way I'm sleeping. I used to be a back sleeper, but I heard once you hit the 2nd trimester you should be sleeping on your side. Also, had some light brown spotting this week. I was so scared that after the 2nd day of spotting I decided to call the doctor just to see if it was normal.  When I called to speak to the nurse she told me to come in and see the doctor. I immediately got nervous that something was seriously wrong with the baby. When I arrived there the doctor did a quick ultrasound to confirm that everything was okay.   

Total weight gain/loss: Not happy about this at all..about 4 pounds! Crazy!

Maternity clothes? None yet, but I did used my belly band a couple of times this week. 

Sleep:  Still going to bed early and sleeping all night! :) Sleep is glorious right now!

Best moment this week:  Being able to see our little peanut wiggling around on ultrasound and hearing the heartbeat! Boy was it fast! 

Movement:   Not for a long time.

Food cravings:   Cinnamon buns, bread & oil (from Joe's), Ruffles potato chips and french onion dip

Gender:  We won’t find out until the 1st or 2nd week in December! I can't wait!

Labor Signs:  Not for a long, long time. 

Belly Button in or out?  In for a while!

What I miss:   Being 4 pounds thinner :( 

What I am looking forward to:   My doctor's appointment Tuesday and taking our pregnancy announcement photo for Facebook tomorrow!! I'm so excited!

Weekly Wisdom:  Calling the doctor with questions is not a bad thing!

Milestones: Baby Wilson is healthy and heartbeat is perfect!

9 weeks pregnant

How far along? 9 weeks  Baby is the size of a grape this week!

Symptoms:  This week I have welcomed headaches, gas, acne, and dizziness. I had an episode yesterday morning (Sunday 10/14) while in the shower, I began to feel nauseous and I right after I got extremely dizzy and blacked out for a minute. I didn't fall or pass out, but I was close. Very scary! After it happened I still didn't feel right so I stayed in bed pretty much the whole day. 

Total weight gain/loss: I'm not 100%, but I'm pretty sure at least 2 pounds so far. 

Maternity clothes? None yet, but I did purchase a target brand belly band and I love it! I have only used it a couple of times so far, but I have a feeling I will be wearing it with my work pants very soon. 

Sleep:  Still going to bed early and sleeping all night! :) Sleep is glorious right now!

Best moment this week:  Telling a couple more of my friends and my best friend, Ashley. She received her announcement card in the mail on Saturday! She was more excited that i expected!

Movement:   Not for a long time.

Food cravings:   Ice cream, chocolate 

Gender:  We won’t find out until the 1st or 2nd week in December! I can't wait!

Labor Signs:  Not for a long, long time. 

Belly Button in or out?  In for a while!

What I miss:   Being able to button my favorite pair of work pants (target brand) :( 

What I am looking forward to:   My doctor's appointment next week on the 23nd, and taking our pregnancy announcement photo for Facebook hopefully this week or next week( We had to postpone it due to rain).

Weekly Wisdom:  Don't take hot showers! They could result in a scary situation!

Milestones: The baby is now officially a fetus!

8 weeks pregnant!

How far along? 8 weeks.  Baby is the size of a raspberry!

Symptoms:  Not many at all surprisingly! Mild cramping, Fatigue, and skin breakouts on my face and chest! I know, I know..gross!

Total weight gain/loss: I'm not 100%, but I'm pretty sure at least 2 pounds so far. 

Maternity clothes? None yet, but my jeans are starting to get tight! I have been using a hair tie in order to avoid unbuttoning my pants at work (again). 

Sleep:  For the past few weeks I have been getting tired around 6pm and falling asleep around 8/8:30 every night. I have been getting up to pee a couple of times a night, but other than that sleep is glorious right now!

Best moment this week:  All the support I have been receiving from my husband, family, and friends (that know).  

Movement:   Not for a long time.

Food cravings:   Currently, anything pumpkin!

Gender:  We won’t find out until the 1st or 2nd week in December! I can't wait!

Labor Signs:  Not for a long, long time. 

Belly Button in or out?  In for a while!

What I miss:   Staying awake past 9 pm!

What I am looking forward to:   My next doctor's appointment on the 22nd, and taking our pregnancy announcement photo for facebook next weekend!

Weekly Wisdom:  Take a  short walk when you are feeling tired! It will definitely help!

Milestones: Hearing baby's heartbeat at 6w3d!