25 weeks

How far along? 25 weeks  

Total weight gain/loss: 10 pounds total.

Maternity clothes? Some of my regular tops are way too snug now, so I am looking into purchasing a few more basic tops and dresses. I really don't want to spend a ton of money since it is only for a few months.  I have been looking for deals at Kohl's, Motherhood Maternity and Old Navy.  I needed to get a dress for a wedding next weekend, so I purchased one at Pea in the Pod.  I wouldn't normally go there for everyday maternity clothes due to how expensive things are, but they had a few cocktail dresses that worked and I even got to use a $25 off coupon.  Their designer jeans are to die for, just way out of my price range at the moment. 

Stretch marks? No, I have been using Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion.  

Symptoms: Well, I spoke too soon about the leg cramps last week.  Oh my goodness did I have some horrible legs cramps last Friday morning.  I screamed so loud the poor cat jumped off the bed.  That was the worst I've had them the entire pregnancy.  I have been trying to stretch daily and eat more food items with potassium. 

Sleep: Trying to go to bed earlier since I am waking up at 4AM every morning.

Best moment this week: Getting my baby clothing order from Kohl's in the mail. 

Have you told family and friends: Yes

Miss Anything? Sitting and being comfortable.

Movement: Lots of movement in the early morning hours and evening when I am relaxing in bed.

Food cravings: Sherbert with mini chocolate chips.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Certain smells.

Have you started to show yet: Yes, I feel like I am getting bigger everyday. 

Baby is a: GIRL! 

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

  

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: UGH...well I was hopeful, but I still have my moody moments.  I can cry at the drop of a hat and every little thing gets to me sometimes.  I need to just breathe through it and think happy thoughts :)

Looking forward to: Getting the Nursery painted this weekend.  I will be sure to blog about the recent progress to the room.  It takes me a lot longer to do things these days and home projects is one of them.

24 weeks

 

 

How far along? 24 weeks 

Total weight gain/loss: Let the gaining begin - up 2 pounds this week.

Maternity clothes? I got a couple of cute maternity shirts from Kohl's and they were super cheap with my 30% off coupon.  I am really loving my black leggings from Motherhood Maternity.  I purchased another pair this past weekend.  You can find them here.  They are AWESOME - I highly recommend them for anyone.

Stretch marks? No, I have been using Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion.  

Symptoms: My leg cramps have lessened in the past couple of weeks, which is wonderful.  I am just super uncomfortable sleeping.  I found a better way to use my snoogle, so that has been helping and I can still snuggle with my kitty cat too...win win.

Sleep: I am sleeping, but not great.  I am still waking up around 3AM.  Candy Crush and Bejeweled Blitz are my go to games on my IPad at those early AM hours.. 

Best moment this week: Our 3rd wedding anniversary and purchasing a crib and dresser for the nursery. 

Have you told family and friends: Yes

Miss Anything? Not this week.

Movement: Lots of movement.  She gave me a good hard kick at 2AM one morning and I was amazed.

Food cravings: Sweets 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Eating too much.

Have you started to show yet: YES!

Baby is a: GIRL! 

Belly Button in or out? Still in.

  

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy Happy Happy.

Looking forward to: A day off from work and seeing my Mom.

23 weeks

How far along? 23 weeks (6 months). According to BabyCenter she is as long as an ear of corn.

Total weight gain/loss: Added a few pounds this week, up to 9 total.

Maternity clothes? My regular shirts are getting a little snug...might need to go up a size or get a few more basic maternity tops to get me through until January.

Stretch marks? No, I have been using Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion.  I really need to pick up some more Bio Oil though.  

Symptoms: Lower back pain and acne.  I think Baby Bean is growing so fast my body can't keep up haha! My back pain as been increasingly getting worse and nothing is helping when I sleep.  I have been trying to stretch in the morning, so hopefully that will help.  Maybe I will see about getting a prenatal massage. 

I also started to get some acne on my face and neck.  It hasn't been this bad since high school...fun times!!

Sleep: I have been struggling to sleep through the night.  I am completely uncomfortable around 1AM and then it's hard to get back to sleep.  

Best moment this week: Ordering clothes for the baby and getting a great deal! 

Have you told family and friends: Yes

Miss Anything? Bending over easily.

Movement: Mostly at night - some kicks are pretty strong. 

Food cravings: None  

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not this week

Have you started to show yet: I swear I am growing every week.

Baby is a: GIRL! 

Belly Button in or out? In, but I am sure it will be out in a few more weeks.

  

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: I am all over the place this week.  I bawled my eyes out to Brave - it was princess weekend on the Disney channel.  

Looking forward to: Going to look at baby furniture this weekend - so excited!!!

22 weeks

How far along? 22 weeks 

Total weight gain/loss: Still 7 pounds total.

Maternity clothes? Wearing mostly regular shirts and pants with my belly band. I am noticing that my regular clothes are becoming more snug though.

Stretch marks? No, I have been using Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion.  I love how it moisturizes and smells good too.

Symptoms: Heartburn and leg cramps. UGH! I thought I was in the clear with the heartburn, but it started this week.  I also have been experiencing leg cramps (Charlie horses) almost every night.  They are so bad too.  I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night with cramps in both legs...it is unreal.  I am not sure how long this will last, but I am hoping not long.  It is messing with my sleep.

Sleep: I opened up the Snoogle this week.  The first night was not the greatest, it just made me hot halfway through the night and I had to remove it.  It is super comfortable, but bulky.  I like to sleep with the covers up to my nose, so it seems like a lot of work to have that and a comforter to sleep with.  I will keep trying it though - my back has been killing me in the morning so I really need to use it.  I will keep you posted how it goes.

Best moment this week: Starting the nursery.  I will be sure to blog all my updates.

Have you told family and friends: Yes

Miss Anything? Nothing this week.

Movement: Her kicks are getting stronger.  I love feeling her move.

Food cravings: Zilch :( 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Heartburn

Have you started to show yet: Getting bigger by the week!

Baby is a: GIRL! 

Belly Button in or out? In, but I noticed it pushing out a bit - still an inny though.

  

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, but still moody at times.  My patience runs thin some days.

 

Looking forward to: Painting the nursery and looking for baby furniture.