18 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How far along - 18 Weeks

Size of Baby - Sweet Potato (about 5.6 inches & 6.7 ounces)

Development - The baby is yawning, hiccuping, sucking and swallowing.  He or she is rolling, kicking and punching too!  I don't feel it yet, but should really soon!

Weight Gain - I gained 1 pound, so that makes -1 pound.  I'm almost back to my start weight.  I hope this means I won't gain too much later.

Maternity Clothes - I'm wearing my regular clothes and maternity clothes.  I mostly love wearing tights/leggings with tunics.

Sleep -  I'm still sleeping pretty well.  I have been taking naps too since I've been on winter break.

Cravings - I'm still not really craving anything.  I enjoy most foods now, but feel I don't eat quite as much as I used too.

Miss Anything - Not really, especially the litter box!  I love that only Karson can do that job now!

Gender - We find out next week!!!

Symptoms - I'm feeling pretty good, but still tired.  Since I've been off work, I haven't had any sciatic nerve pain.  It must be standing on my feet and constantly bending over to help kids at work that does it.  

Looking forward to - Finding out the gender and feeling the baby move!

Christmas 2014

My family went to the Gaylord about a week before Christmas.  It was really pretty there and the ice exhibit was pretty neat.  However, it was really crowded and we spent a lot of time waiting so I don't know if we will go again next year.

This angel and nativity was our favorite.  It was gorgeous!  It's hard to believe people actually hand carved it all out of ice!

We celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve at my Aunt and Uncle's house.  They always have it decorated so beautiful and we have amazing food too!  It is always great to get to spend time with all my cousins and their families and my Nanna too!  We are all so close! 

This Christmas was extra special with a baby on the way.  I had fun taking Christmas belly shots and Karson was a good sport.  It was so exciting already opening gifts for our baby next year!  I know next Christmas will be even more special with our little one.

We had Karson's parents over Christmas Day.  We had a good time and ate Mexican food this year.  It was really good and might have to be our new tradition.  We forgot to take pictures, so I don't have any of us.

Merry Christmas!

I hope you enjoy this special time with your family and friends and celebrate the birth of our Savior!

16 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How far along - 16 Weeks

Size of Baby - Avocado (about 4.6 inches & 3.5 ounces)

Development - The baby is growing hair, eyelashes and eyebrows.  

Weight Gain - I gained 2 pounds, so that makes -2 pounds.

Maternity Clothes - I'm mostly wearing my regular clothes, but some maternity too.

Sleep -  I'm still getting plenty of sleep and rest.

Cravings - I'm still not really craving anything.  I'm starting to enjoy my food more.  I was liking salty snacks, but now I'm leaning 
towards sweet.

Miss Anything - Not really

Gender - We won't find out until about 19 weeks.  I really want to know!  I'm totally obsessed with pinning nursery ideas for boy and girl!

Symptoms - The nausea is gone!  I'm still feeling fatigue, but starting to have more energy.  I also still have headaches and sciatic nerve pain.
Looking forward to - My next appointment, which is next week.

14 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

How far along - 14 Weeks & finally in my 2nd trimester!

Size of Baby - Lemon (about 3 inches & 1.5 ounces)

Development - The baby's body is growing faster than it's head.  It's hands and feet are more active.  

Weight Gain - I gained 1 pound; so that makes -4 pounds.

Maternity Clothes - I can still wear my regular clothes, but have worn a few maternity clothes.  I was excited to try them on and wear them.

Sleep - Getting lots of sleep and rest, but I wake up about 2 times a night to go to the bathroom.

Cravings - I'm not really having many cravings.  I haven't been eating a whole lot, but I'm starting to eat more.

Miss Anything - Having energy 

Gender - We won't find out until about 19 weeks.  I really want to know!

Symptoms - The nausea is gone!  I'm still feeling fatigued.  I also still have headaches and sciatic nerve pain.