26 Week Update

How far along: 26 Weeks (only 14 more to go until my due date!!! AHH!!)

Development: about a pound and 2/3 and 14 inches long! 

Movement: Tons and Tons! This baby is getting so strong and moving about 75% of the day. It really doesn't like anything pressing on it like the band of pants or Daisy lying on my belly!

Weight Gain: around 9 lbs from my starting weight. The midwife is really happy with where I am and even if I gain a pound a week I will only be around 25 lbs gained!

Maternity Clothes: All maternity other than a few shirts any my yoga/sweatpants. I did wear some of my old jeans last week with a hairtie holding the button together but the baby kept kicking right where the band was. Don't think I will be trying that one anytime soon!

Stretch Marks: None and I hope it stays that way! My sister got me this awesome cocoa butter stick from The Body Shop, which she used when she was pregnant and never got stretch marks. I put it on every night religiously! So hoping they stay away!

Best moment of my week: Hearing the heartbeat again last Friday at the Drs. office. It was soooo loud this time and really strong! I also love feeling the baby move more and more! 

Worst moment: None at all... 

Sleep: It is getting there. I am getting more used to getting up in the night to go to the bathroom and fall right back asleep. I find myself lying too much on my tummy sometimes and I will wake up hurting. It could be much worse! 

Miss Anything: I don't really miss anything other than getting up and down the stairs used to be easier and bending over to pick things up is getting harder.

Food Cravings: WATERMELON like crazy!!! I could eat it all day long! I have probably bought about 6 watermelons in the last 4 weeks! Its a good thing they ship them here from Mexico or I would be one really mad Mama!

Aversions: none really

Gender: Still don't know! Loving it too!

Symptoms: Charlie horses in my legs, heartburn, itchy tummy.

Labor signs: Not for a long time I hope...Have had a few Braxton Hicks here and there though.

Belly Button: In for now but getting really distorted. I have a feeling it is going to pop out by the end. Brian is really hoping it doesn't. He thinks that is weird!

Rings: On

Moody or Happy: Very happy...I just love this baby so much and Brian is really starting to get excited about it. He has been able to feel the baby move and I catch him watching my tummy sometimes.

Looking Forward: To starting the nursery! My parents are bringing the crib in 2 weeks so Brian and my dad will put it together. I still need to decide on the bedding but things are going to come together quickly I think.

Comparison Picture:

 

23 Week Update

How far along: 23 Weeks (actually 23 weeks 2 days today)

Development: More than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pounds, about the siza of a large mango

Movement: tons and tons!!! This baby loves to dance around. The majority of movement is during the day at work and at night when I am laying in bed. Brian still has not been able to feel it, but he can see my stomach moving all the time!

Weight Gain: Right around 10 pounds...we will know on the 28th at my next doctors appt.

Maternity Clothes: Pants for sure and I am needing more maternity tops. All of my shirts are getting too short! I asked for some maternity shirts for Christmas!!!

Stretch Marks: None and I hope it stays that way!

Best moment of my week: Feeling this baby more and more. I love the constant reminder that Baby Bear is happy and growing! 

Worst moment: Sleep...the tossing and turning is really annoying. I have never been a bad sleeper so it is really frustrating for me.

Sleep: See above!

Miss Anything: Nothing at all!

Food Cravings: Chocolate milk, italian ices!

Aversions: none really

Gender: Won't know until April!!!

Symptoms: tight belly, round ligament pain, charlie horses in my calfs. 

Labor signs: Not for a long time!

Belly Button: Still in for now but getting more flush with my tummy.

Rings: On!!!

Moody or Happy:  I am so happy. Sometimes so happy I just cry! I am so excited about this baby! The movement and nudges make me want to cry every time. I have wanted this for so long and really trying to enjoy every second of being pregnant.

Looking Forward: I am so looking forward to spending this weekend in Boone with my family and watching my little brother graduate from college. I am sure I will be an emotional mess.

I am also looking forward to Christmas and making memories with our families.

 

 

I am FEATURED!!!

So I have been featured by a wonderful friend of mine, Christie Friddle Hill!!
She is a loving wife to husband Quintel and mother to her beautiful daughter, Moriah.
She has blogged about the struggles of becoming a mother and their adoption journey. Christie and I grew up together as we lived across the street from one another.
Her parents moved while I was in college and even though we have not seen each other in recent years we will always be close friends!
She is doing so much good with her blog and is so inspiring!

She does a link up for mothers every week on her blog and she featured me this week!
I was so suprised and feel honored!

Thank you Christie!!!
Go check out her blog!
Satisfaction Through Christ Blog

21 Week Update

How far along: 21 Weeks (I will be 22 weeks tomorrow so I will doa nother update soon)

Development: The baby weight about 3/4 of a pound and is about 10 1/2 inches long. Or the length of a carrot!

Movement: TONS...and getting bigger and more frequent. I love feeling this little on flipping and kicking in there! It is such an incredible feeling.

Weight Gain: Technically 0 pounds....But I am back at my starting weight as of Friday so I have gained that 10 back! 

Maternity Clothes: Pants for sure unless they are yoga pants. Shirts are still my old stuff but they are starting to get short so I may ask for a few shirts for Christmas.

Stretch Marks: None and I hope it stays that way!

Best moment of my week: Seeing our baby and knowing everything is OKAY! The baby looked great on the ultrasound Friday and was right on track!  

Worst moment:  None at all other than my mom leaving which is always hard!

Sleep: Off and on...I get up atleast once a night to pee and I am getting more uncomfortable. But it is still tolerable.

Miss Anything: Nothing at all...

Food Cravings: Watermelon, Citrus, Chocolate Milk, Taco Bell!

Aversions: None really! 

Gender: Won't know until April!!! We were able to resist the temptation on Friday and still do NOT know the gender of the baby!!!

Symptoms: Nothing terrible, just sore, some ligament pain, charlie horses in my legs 

Labor signs: Not for a long time!

Belly Button: Still in for now but getting closer to the surface!

Rings: On and loose!!!

Moody or Happy: Very happy and enjoying every moment.

Looking Forward: To my brothers graduation next weekend and getting to see everyone. I haven't seen everyone since I was only about 12 weeks along. I am looking forward to Christmas and starting to think about little one's nursery!!!

Here are a few pictures of Baby Baugher!!!

3D of Baby's face

 

Baby's Left Foot

Baby had enough of the picture taking!

Sweet little profile!!

 

 

18 Week Update

How far along: 18 Weeks

Development: Baby is 5 1/2 inches from head to rump and around 7 ounces

Movement: Feeling more movement and got the first kick or jab yesterday.

Weight Gain: Not sure but hoping I have puton another pound or two 

Maternity Clothes: Love them still and just ordered a few more pairs of maternity pants.

Stretch Marks: None and I hope it stays that way!

Best moment of my week: Feeling the baby more and getting the first real kick. 

Worst moment: None at all. I realy am enjoying everything.

Sleep: Not as well this week. I get up at night to go to the bathroom but then the baby stays really active and I have a hard time going back to sleep.

Miss Anything: None at all!!!

Food Cravings: Chocolate and anything salty.

Aversions: None aymore 

Gender: Won't know until April!!!

Symptoms: Some round ligament pain when I cough or sneeze

Labor signs: Not for a long time!

Belly Button: Still in for now

Rings: Only my wedding band for now...they are so loose!!!

Moody or Happy: Very happy and enjoying every moment.

Looking Forward: I can't wait for more defined movement and my new maternity pants to be delivered!

COMPARISON:

 

17 Week Update

How far along: 17 weeks- my due date is back to April 10th which I originally thought. 

Development: Baby is about 5 inches from head to rumpand about 5 ounces. (the size of a turnip)

Movement: I have had more constant flutters mainly laying in bed at night. or sitting at work!
Weight Gain:  I gained 1 pound since my last appointment...down 5 lbs technically.

Maternity Clothes: Stil loving them! I love my new jeggings and leggings! They are the most comfortable!
Stretch Marks: None and I hope it stays that way!

Best moment of my week:  Going to the doctor with my Mom and being able to hear the heartbeat! Also knowing everything is ok with the baby.

Worst moment:  Headaches are still bad but I have a prescription now to take if it gets bad.

Sleep: Really good most nights and I feel like I could sleep for days! LOVE MY SLEEP!

Miss Anything: Still don't miss anything. I am loving it all!

Food Cravings: None really that I can think of. It kind of depends on the moment.

Aversions: This depends on the day...there are alot of things that don't sound very good to me.

Gender: Won't know until April!!!

Symptoms: Nausea some days, headaches, round ligament pain still

Labor signs: Not for a long time!

Belly Button: Still in for now

Rings: On and loose!!!

Moody or Happy: Very happy and enjoying every moment.

Looking Forward: I am looking forward to thinking about the nursery and possibly starting our registery soon!!!

COMPARISON:

 

15 Week Update

How far along: 15 Weeks 2 Days

Development: Baby is about 4 1/2 inches from head to rump and about 2 1/2 ounces. (the size of an apple)

Movement:I have felt a few flutters mainly laying in bed at night. The first noticable movement was the night before my birthday!! Can't wait to feel more movement soon!

Weight Gain: I have lost about 7 pounds so far. Actually lost more but have gained a little back! YAY!

Maternity Clothes: Maternity pants are the best thing ever made! I wear them as often as I can and just got a few new pairs for my birthday. I can still get away with normal shirts and hope to for most of this pregnancy.

Stretch Marks: None and I hope it stays that way!

Best moment of my week: Feeling the baby move for the first time and for people to start noticing my "bump". I feel like I am starting to look more pregnant.

Worst moment: Neverending headache...I've had a headache for 3 days now and it is really annoying. I can only take Tylenol and it just doesn't cut it!

Sleep: Really good most nights and I feel like I could sleep for days! LOVE MY SLEEP!

Miss Anything: I don't really miss anything. Even through the sickness and the exhaustion, I am so happy to be pregnant and I am really just enjoying this time. It is going by so fast!

Food Cravings:Chocolate...that is all for now!

Aversions: This depends on the day...there are alot of things that don't sound very good to me.

Gender: Won't know until April!!!

Symptoms: Nausea some days, headaches, round ligament pain

Labor signs: Not for a long time!

Belly Button: Still in for now

Rings: On and loose!!!

Moody or Happy: Very happy and enjoying every moment.

Looking Forward: I am looking forward to my Mom visiting this weekend. I also go back to the doctor on Monday and Mom gets to go with me. I am hoping the baby cooperates this time and we can hear the heartbeat on the doppler.