29&30 weeks

How far along: 29 & 30 weeks

Total weight gain: 29lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes

Sleep: I am so very thankful for my sleep. Some nights I am awake for a few hours but most nights I wake up for a bit and pass right back out. 

Best moment this week: Doctor appointment! I love going to the doctor and checking up on baby. I am measuring 32 weeks right now, I have consistently been measuring ahead the whole time. Baby had a fast heart rate and seems to be breech at the moment, so lots of prayers she will flip which she has plenty of time to do. 

Miss Anything? I miss being able to do things on my own and at my pace. It is very humbling to be slowed down and have to rely on others much more. 

Cravings/Aversions: Peanut butter milkshakes. 😍

Symptoms: Heartburn (easily goes away with zantac), restless legs, rib pain (less than last few weeks). belly button is pushed out so far. a few stretch marks on my sides. my arches were swollen for the first time this week. You can see my belly button through shirts now! I decided to take my wedding rings off in case swelling picks up, I don't want them to be stuck! 

Looking forward to: We ordered a lot of items for the nursery, I am so excited to add some decor to her sweet space and make it more of her own. Also ordered her blanket and now for the hospital, so crazy she is going to be here so soon! 

27&28

How far along: 27&28 weeks

Total weight gain: 18lbs!

Sleep: off and on, can't complain much still getting enough sleep and haven't been too tired!  I wake up at 4AM every day, but have been able to fall back asleep for the most part. 

Best moment this week: Finding out our sweet baby is a GIRL!! 

Miss Anything? I miss laying on my tummy and back to sleep. 

Cravings/Aversions: milkshakes or smoothies!

Symptoms: heartburn, tired-sore restless legs. lightening crotch (sorry), rib pain and upper back pain. 

Looking forward to: continue setting up our nursery! 

We had our 27 week appointment with the glucose test, the rhogam shot, and T-dap vaccination. About 30 minutes after finishing the glucose orange drink I began feeling really dizzy and overheated and ended up getting an ice pack from the sweet nurse that took my blood and after that I felt a lot better. 

They asked some questions about movements and based on my answers they decided to hook me up to the monitor to watch her for a bit and everything looked fine. I even had a small contraction while on the monitor which was really cool to see.

The doctors called and said I passed the glucose test but my other tests came back and I'm anemic so now on iron supplements and b-12 and C vitamins in addition to my prenatal.  We are now on to our appointments every 2 weeks!

also still so thankful I have been able to pop my back and get some relief- I am dreading the day when I am not able to do that.  

25&26

How far along: 25&26 weeks.

Total weight gain: 14 lbs. I have an appointment next week to see the growth again.

Maternity clothes? 100%

Sleep: up from 1130-2 one night. next night slept from 8-6. very hit or miss. even got a few naps in on the weekend. 

Best moment this week: painted the nursery, and a table and bookshelf for the nursery, did our first load of baby laundry, and made a bottle shelf in the fridge. Slowly but surely we are getting ready!

Cravings/Aversions: I want milkshakes or smoothies all the time! 

Symptoms: heartburn so bad-medicine knocks it though. Bigger strong movements by baby😍. flat belly button now. face is breaking out a little bit. 

Looking forward to: Gender💙💗

23&24

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How far along: 23&24 weeks pregnant.

Total weight gain: 14lbs! WHEW big gain since the last update.

Maternity clothes? Absolutely!

Sleep: Off and on. So much better this past week. We have been in bed by 8:30 during the week and that is really helping us stay energized through out the days.

Best moment this week: Hearing sweeties heartbeat! We had an appointment and they said weight gain and belly measurement is all on pace and everything is looking good.

Miss Anything? I would love to stuff my face with some serious raw sushi.

Cravings/Aversions: I have been having milkshakes with bananas or fruit in them to help with my leg cramps, and its an easy (and delicious) way to get my fruit in since I struggle eating it.

Symptoms: heartburn! calf cramps. rings still on. still have an innie belly button- barely!

Looking forward to:

21&22

How far along: 21 & 22 weeks

Total weight gain: not sure, last appointment was up 7. 

Maternity clothes? All day everyday

Sleep: Sleep has gotten better during the last few days!

Best moment this week: So many people have got to feel baby kick and I just love it. Baby is moving so much especially after dinner. We even got it on video which was so cool! 

Miss Anything? Walking fast! I am a fast walker and I have had to slow down a lot to be more comfortable. Oh how God is using this to come after my heart.

Cravings/Aversions: Water! I can't get enough water.

Symptoms: Calf cramps every night! I got a nasty cold this week, but thankfully it only lasted a few days. Indigestion. 

Gender prediction: Girl? Boy? We have no idea. Depends on the day. We have had dreams of both and Conrad said yesterday he thinks it is a girl for some reason. Time will tell. :) I am not sure if I feel anything, but can picture a boy or girl coming into our life and making it sweeter.

Weird stuff: Guys my belly button is  looking super weird and almost flat now.  rings are still on for now! 

Looking forward to: Babymoon next weekend 😍

19&20 Weeks

We had our 20 week anatomy scan and left on cloud 9. My belly is measuring 3 weeks ahead and baby's measuring ahead as well about a week, although its legs are over 2 weeks ahead- measuring 22 weeks 5 days. The ultrasound tech said, "Well, looks like you are going to have a tall baby." Taking after daddy already :)
We got to see hands, feet, legs, arms, eyes, nose, lips and a lot more. It was so cool to see the baby kicking so hard and moving around.
I can't believe we are over halfway done with our pregnancy. God has truly blessed us with this sweet baby.

How far along: 19&20 Weeks! HALF WAY!

Total weight gain: up 7lbs

Maternity clothes? Yes!

Sleep: Not sleeping the best anymore, very uncomfortable on my sides.

Best moment this week: Conrad getting to feel the sweetest babe move! Such a cool moment! My mom and aunt also came into town this past weekend and my mom got to feel baby move too. Such special memories I will treasure forever!

Miss Anything? SLEEP! I used to fall asleep and not wake up until morning, now I am up around 3AM every day.  It could be a lot worse though!

Symptoms: Calf cramps in the middle of the night- ouch! Less sleep.

Looking forward to: Our baby shower and finding out gender next month!

17&18 weeks

It's been a long few weeks, I have been having some distinct sharp pains that were concerning to Conrad and I, and to my doctor so after going through a lot of tests and ultrasounds I was able to get some medicine and it took the pain right away. 

How far along: 17&18 weeks

Total weight gain: 2.5lbs

Maternity clothes? Absolutely!! I am so close to not being able to wear my pre-pregnancy jeans anymore with my bellyband.

Sleep: Getting more uncomfortable as the weeks pass on.

Best moment this week: Pain relief after seeing the doctor! Feeling baby move finally on 9/20 (18 weeks 2 days)

Worst moment this week: The pain and scare that something could be wrong, thankfully baby is so fine and growing like a weed, in fact they said baby is measuring a week ahead- when they told us that Conrad cheered with joy.

Cravings/Aversions: Not really any cravings right now.

Symptoms: Low sharp pelvic pain, round ligament pain, less sleep, sweet baby movements, hair and nails growing so fast!

Looking forward to: 20 week anatomy scan coming up in a few weeks!