28 Weeks...I'm Back!

Well, I took a break from blogging since I didn't ever post pictures and we moved. Not sure why I'm taking it up again (maybe because I couldn't find a summer job) because now I don't have the camera to take belly shots. But maybe I can use the parentals. :) 

Anywho, it's been 2 months about since I've written and lots has changed. Bryce and I are living apart right now which has been tough. We have been really blessed though since I'm not working I have a lot of freedom to go see Bryce whenever....and stay as long as I want. I guess I do have something set up with a temp agency, but nothing has really worked out with my schedule so far. I'm hoping after our Oregon trip next week that I will be able to work a little bit. I'm starting to feel guilty for not contributing anything. But anywho, I can't wait to see Bryce again. We're never doing this again...that's for sure. This last time was especially hard to leave. I'll blame the hormones for all the crying. haha! 

The baby is 28 weeks now and weighs about 2 1/4 pounds and is almost 15 inches long! Today also marks the beginning of my third trimester and I have my glucose test today. I'm kind of nervous about that one actually, they said to avoid sugars and carbs...and last night without thinking about it really, I loaded up on the carbs. Whoops. I hope I don't have to take it again, but I guess if I do, I just hope that I pass in the end. :) I think I should because my weight gain hasn't been that bad and I eat pretty ok. 

How far along? 28
Maternity clothes?  Yes...and a couple normal maxi dresses
Stretch marks? My chest is covered I feel like. :(
Sleep: Pretty ok. It's hard sleeping without Bryce and my sore hips require me to change positions a lot.
Best moment of the week: Being with Bryce!
Miss Anything? No, not really
Movement: Yes! He moves so much. My whole stomach moves at times.
Cravings? I'm not as hungry as I was before and no real specific cravings.
Anything making you queasy or sick: None
Have you started to show yet? People think I'm like 9 months pregnant. Sad.
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: Sore hips, swollen ankles when it gets really hot.
Belly Button in or out? Still in, but it is more shallow than before.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!
Looking forward to: Going to Oregon with Bryce!

20 Weeks and it's a....

BOY!!! We are so excited that we finally know that the little bean is a boy! I'm really about 20 weeks and 4 days now, but I guess this post is better late than never right? So last week we had our big ultrasound and everything looks great! The closer it got to the ultrasound the more nervous I got about something being wrong, but everything checked out. :) The baby is the length of a banana this week and his movements are getting so strong. I really think it will be any day now that Bryce can feel him kick. Although, he wasn't moving really at the appointment. Oh well. The boy needs his sleep I guess. 
It's crazy to think that it is half way over already. It's going by so fast! And we are moving this weekend too...which is why this post is kind of late, there has been a lot going on! Thankfully we are doing pretty well with getting everything packed and in storage. Soon we'll be down in Nampa and then Bryce will leave me to go to Pocatello. :( I'm going to miss him so much this summer, but I'm so thankful that I will have family and friends close by.

How far along? 20 weeks + 4 days
Maternity clothes?  Same as before.
Stretch marks? Nothing new
Sleep: It's been so good lately!
Best moment of the week: Finding out we're having a boy!
Miss Anything? No, not really
Movement: Yes! So neat!
Cravings? Food. I feel like I'm so hungry all the time!
Anything making you queasy or sick: None
Have you started to show yet? Yep, it's official
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: None really
Belly Button in or out? Definitely in
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!
Looking forward to: Bryce feeling the baby move...and lots of camping this summer, hopefully I can enjoy it!

19 Weeks

The baby is now about 6 inches long (the size of a heirloom tomato)! And it's definitely showing in my belly. This week I got asked if I wanted my coffee decaf, I think that is the official first time someone commented on me being pregnant...not just eating too many cookies. Speaking of cookies, I made a bunch of sugar cookies last night...and I ate five. Sad. Oh well! 
And in just a few short days we find out the sex! I don't really have any strong feelings about what the sex could be, but everyone else seems to think it's a girl. But then when I hear that I think to myself "Well, it could be a boy!" So maybe boy is my feeling? I don't know, I've had dreams where were had a boy and a girl...so we'll see soon enough! 
This week marked this first time I was definitely sure that it was the baby moving in there. I was at work and I felt it a little...and then a little more. It is similar to what I had felt a couple weeks before, but there was no mistaking it this time. Now I've felt it quite a bit, mainly at work. I think because I'm sitting still so long here. But it is so neat to feel the bean move around. I can't wait for Bryce to feel it too. :) 

How far along? 19 weeks
Maternity clothes?  Same as before, but with the weather getting nice I need to buy some dresses or skirts. 
Stretch marks? Nothing new
Sleep: Getting better, since I've ditched all the pillows my hips don't hurt as much. I think we need a new mattress.
Best moment of the week: Bryce coming home! And being sure that I felt the baby move this week. 
Miss Anything? No, not really
Movement: Yes! Pretty consistent now, or at least...I've felt it for a few days in a row now.
Cravings? Not really. Well, candy...like fruity candy. Anything like that.
Anything making you queasy or sick: None
Have you started to show yet? Yep, it's official
Gender: Soooooooon!
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: Body aches
Belly Button in or out? Definitely in
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!
Looking forward to: Knowing the gender...just a four more days!

Some Pictures

So I'm finally getting around to adding some pictures, and I have a few pre-post pictures that I thought I'd share. 

4 or 5 Weeks...Just finding out we're pregnant

We're pregnant!

About 6 weeks I believe

 

6 Weeks...after running a 5K. Felt so sick afterwards.

About 9 weeks...maybe, I didn't keep track of these good enough!

18 Weeks

Week 18!!! Just about a week and a half till we find out the sex...we're getting really excited! Anywho, this week is being spent partly by myself. Bryce had to leave for a field trip the other day. It's just me and the pooch's till the end of the weekend. It's been fine, just a little lonely at night. I may have let the dogs up on the bed this morning. They were so cuddly though! 
The baby this week is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the size of a bell pepper) and weighs almost 7 ounces! It's crazy how quickly this has been going already. With summer coming up, I need to keep reminding myself to enjoy this time while it lasts!

How far along? 18 weeks
Maternity clothes? I'm officially wearing my maternity jeans only. Regular tops and some maternity tops too.
Stretch marks? Nothing new
Sleep: Eh, it's worse now that Bryce is gone. I wake up a lot.
Best moment of the week: Well, it will be when Bryce comes home.
Miss Anything? No, not really
Movement: Nothing new. :(
Cravings? Not really. Well, candy...like fruity candy. Anything like that.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, not really
Have you started to show yet? I think so!
Gender: Soooooooon!
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: Body aches
Belly Button in or out? Definitely in
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby move more and finding out the gender!

17 Weeks

This week has been great! It started off celebrating Passover and then starting Unleavened Bread and celebrating First Fruits as well. It's been really neat with Unleavened Bread especially, because it is such a daily reminder. It is hard not to eat anything with out leavening (yeast, baking soda, baking powder...). But it really makes you think, if leaven represents sin...look how much sin there is that we need to get rid of in our lives, and how much is all around us as well. Anywho, on to baby news! This week the baby is about 5 inches big and their skeleton is changing from cartilage to bone. :) So the movements that I'm pretty sure were the baby, will just start becoming more distinguishable! 

How far along? 17 weeks
Maternity clothes? I'm kind of at an in between phase for the pants I think. My maternity jeans are too big still, but my regular pants don't really fit that great either. So, the answer is...I go between regular and maternity clothes
Stretch marks? Nothing new
Sleep: My poor hips! Well, my right one especially. But it doesn't affect my sleep too bad, so really...I'm doing great.
Best moment of the week: Celebrating the feasts!
Miss Anything? No, not really
Movement: I almost called Bryce this last week because I was certain of it, but they say when you know you are sure. So hopefully I'll get my confirmation soon!
Cravings? Nothing in particular, it changes day to day I feel like.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, not really
Have you started to show yet? I think it's starting to get pretty obvious. Nobody has asked me about it really yet though. So who knows.
Gender: Just a couple weeks till we know!
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: Body aches
Belly Button in or out? Definitely in
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby move and finding out the gender!

Some Nursery Ideas

So even though we aren't sure what the sex is yet, I can't help but look on Pinterest for nursery ideas! Here are some things from my "baby board" that I'm thinking could be cute for either a boy or a girl. :) All the original sources are listed on Pinterest.

I'm keeping my eyes open for more ideas and will be adding them to my Pinterest board. And I'm sure some of these ideas will change once we know the sex, but for now...it's fun to look!