Baby Bump Tracker Week 24 || Fit Pregnancy

Week 24
April 6th, 2014

Vacation prep has kept me so busy.  Along with sick household.  My last two weeks have been full of random and chaotic days.  I am so ready for vaca but at the same time so not ready ;)  Why oh why do I procrastinate so much!?   We are about to head to Cancun, my 2nd all expense paid trip I have earned from BB.  Last year it fell on my birthday and this year it is great timing for a baby moon.  When we return it will be crunch baby time, Iowa time, and BAM baby time!!!!  Eeeekk seriously where has the time gone?  I have been pretty emotional this week thinking how fast this time has passed and how little I have done or ready.  So crazy.  Anyone want to come be my fairy god mother and bippity boppity boo ... idk, clothes, crib, car seat, stroller, diapers, and everything else I don't have!?!?  Anyone?? I will share baby snuggles upon her arrival!! 

So feel free to whip me in shape with gentle reminders that I need to NOT procrastinate any longer.

How far along –  24 weeks

Baby size of:  Eggplant

Favorite moment this week-  Vacation planning/packing

Miss Anything:  Uninterrupted sleep without cramps or needing to go to the bathroom ;)

Movement:  Lots, I think she is preparing herself for the chaos she hears on a daily basis bc her movement is WILD. 

Food cravings-  Watermelon!!!  Ok, Ok and cool whip ;) 

Anything making you queasy or sick-  Just perfumes 

Have you started to show yet-  yep, definitely rocking the baby bump

Gender-  Girl

Belly Button in or out-  Out

Other Notes:  Had my first experience with vericose veins...unfortunately dr. says they are here to stick around until baby comes =/  Not only uncomfortable but they look weird too.  

Exercise:  Has been very random this week but I have kept active lots of squats, lunges, walking, upper body...random but done!! 

Sleep:  Much needed but lots of interruptions

Looking forward to:  Vericose veins going away, VACATION, and ultrasound when we get home!! 

Baby Bump Tracker Week 22 || Fit Pregnancy

Week 22

March 23rd, 2015

How far along – 22 Weeks

Baby size of:  Ear of Corn

Favorite moment this week- Sickness (flu) leaving my house! My boys made my birthday pretty special this week too.  Plus hubby surprised me with a prenatal massage <3 

Miss Anything:  Sleep, just due to sickness from the past 2 weeks

Movement:  Like nothing I ever experienced.  This little gal is all over the place literally.  I feel like she is kicking, punching, flipping, and twisting nad I love it!

Food cravings-  Okra ... aka salty!! 

Anything making you queasy or sick-  Smells from perfumes have gotten me bad lately.

Have you started to show yet-  We are full on showing, all week people were saying to me "I can finally see the bump" or "I wasn't sure if it was you, until I saw the belly"  I think that means it is safe to say we are showing ;)

Gender-  Girl

Belly Button in or out-  In

Other Notes:  We heard the heartbeat this week, 147.  My boys were always 145-160's but usually in the higher range.

Exercise:  Walking, squatting, lunges, and Les Mills Pump.

Sleep:  Hit or miss.  There has been a lot of sickness last couple weeks that getting up 2-3 times in a night was norm.  I think they were all just prepping me for the babies arrival!

Looking forward to:  We have a vacation/babymoon coming up!! 

Baby Bump Tracker Week 21 || Fit Pregnancy

March 20th, 2015
Week 21 

Life has been a whirlwind yet again, I know I missed week 20, how do I miss my half way point!?!?  We had another round of visitors and we took of to SanDiego for the last big hoora for Spring Break.  Needless to say time got away from me.  I am actually almost done with week 21 too, whoops!

How far along –  21 Weeks

Baby size of:   Carrot

Favorite moment this week-  Braxton feeling his first official kick from his sister 

Miss Anything:  Apparently a comfortable sleeping positiong =/ 

Movement:  Lots and lots and lots ... so fun!!!  

Food cravings-  Nothing that has been overwhelming but I am loving the sound of Jimmy Johns ;)  Especially after 6 hr drive in the car only to realize there is NO Jimmy Johns in SanDiego...REALLY!?!? 

Anything making you queasy or sick-  Long car rides ;) Strong perfume

Have you started to show yet-  Bump is definitely showing. 

Gender-  Girl 

Belly Button in or out-  In

Other Notes:   Halfway glucose test is happening sometime soon (yuck)

Exercise:  A lot of walking in San Diego, resumed my regular workouts the last 3 days!  Countdown to Cancun is ON.

Sleep:  Ugh, I keep waking up very uncomfortable on my back.  

Looking forward to:   They said coming up either my next appt or the next I would get another ultrasound bc at the gender one they couldn't get a good view of all 4 chambers of the heart, I am ready to see my baby again!!! 

Baby Bump Tracker Week 19 || Fit Pregnancy

March 1, 2015 

Week 19

This week has flown by per usual ;)  All our family and friends have left (for 5 more das anyways) so we have tried catching up on the house/yard stuff and relaxing!!  I can NOT believe I am almost half way there.  So surreal.  

Everyone keeps asking us if we have picked a name and until today it had been discussed for all of MAYBE two minutes.  Today on the way to church we discussed potentials and suprisingly we both agree on a couple but have yet to set one in stone.  Although I think there is a top contender ;) 

We had an amazing service today at church that was about our faith being absolute and our prayers.  John and I both prayed Psalms 37:4 from the moment we started trying for baby #3, so while I was shocked when the Ultrasound tech said girl in my heart I had such peace bc it had been in my prayers for 9 months or more!!  Today was just a reminder of all the little things we think to be insignificant God knows the desire of our hearts!! 

How far along – 19 Weeks

Baby size of: Zucchini 

Favorite moment this week- Finally having the chance to discuss names <3

Miss Anything: Sleeping on my belly without waking up super uncomfy

Movement:  More and More as each day passes

Food cravings-  Everytime I see or hear pizza I think how ridiculously good it sounds but have yet to give in since I feel like we ate it a fair amount of times with guests here.  Aside from that MUSHROOMS!!!!  I saw a pinterest recipe and had to have them and they were EXACTLY what I wanted!!

Anything making you queasy or sick-  Still just random bursts of sickness and someones strong perfume last week at church made me have to walk out but that isn't abnormal for me ;)

Have you started to show yet-  Yes, however when I am laying back in a chair it just looks like a blob, HA.  I am going to Cancun soon so I am hoping my "baby belly" forms more so before then bc I plan to layout and I have to put on a bikini ... eeeeekkk

Gender- GIRL!!!!!  Still feels so crazy to say it out loud!!

Belly Button in or out-  In

Other Notes:  John felt the baby move the other night for the first time!!!  This go around I am gaining and filling out all over, where with the boys I was all belly.

Exercise:  Finally back at it after the last week of guests.  Pump, 21 Day Fix, and various HIIT (modified)

Sleep:  I have been very tired recently and looking forward to no actual alarm for spring break, although the boys now wake up by 7-730 on their own.

Looking forward to:  HHmmm....deciding on a name, registering for my baby shower, and continuing to get vacation ready!  Momma is ready for a baby moon!!

Baby Bump Week 18 || Fit Pregnancy

Feb. 23rd, 2015 
Week 18 

What an exciting and overwhelming week, all in good ways.  My parents came in to town and my in laws are here too, then our closest friends flew in to house hunt for their upcoming move, we had our big ultrasound appt. AND my baby turned 6 today!!   I really feel so blessed that everyone was here to experience this week with us and share in our joy. 

I know most have seen our big Gender Reveal but I will share the picture here too bc well I am pretty excited!!  I have been a boy Mom for 6 years and didn't think we would have more babies and especially didn't think we would have a GIRL!!!!  We prayed over this baby, this pregnancy, and stuck with Psalms 37:4 <3  God certainly blessed us!! 

How far along – 18 Weeks

Baby size of:  Sweet Potato

Favorite moment this week-  Where do I start!?  The ultrasound revealed we were having a girl, I felt the baby kick on the outside of my stomach, and my baby turned 6 (not so sure about this whole him growing up thing) ;)

Miss Anything:  I don't think so

Movement:  I have felt more and more movement but finally on the outside of my stomach!!

Food cravings-  Soup and Salad has sounded so good to me!!

Anything making you queasy or sick-  Still nothing in particular, just random

Have you started to show yet-  Yes!

Gender-  GIRL!!!!!!!!

Belly Button in or out- In

Other Notes:  Aside from my excitement ;)

Exercise:  Very hit or miss due to such a busy week but still been so active

Sleep:  Out like a light when I hit the bed which is not normal for me

Looking forward to:  Choosing a baby name and shopping!!

Baby Bump Tracker Week 17 || Fit Pregnancy

2/16/2015
Week 17 

I am of course behind again but in my defense we have a full house and finding time to sit down and catch up has been hard!  Week 18 is already in the works, I just need the picture! 

How far along –  17 Weeks

Baby size of:  Pomegranate

Favorite moment this week-  I felt the baby move more and more (only from the inside)

Miss Anything:  Energy but its still much better than it has been.

Movement:  Internally ... yes!

Food cravings-  Pizza has sounded good to me just about everyday, I only ate it once ;)

Anything making you queasy or sick-  Nothing in particular but I have been pretty sick to my stomach randomly

Have you started to show yet-  I am definitely showing

Gender-  Find out in 3 days!

Belly Button in or out-  In

Other Notes: Nothing new to note except I am behind as usual ;)

Exercise:  5 days this week ... YAY

Sleep:  Feeling extra tired but sleeping well

Looking forward to:  Gender Reveal

Baby Bump Tracker Week 16 || Fit Pregnancy

February 9th, 2015
16 Weeks

This week was a crazy busy and fast week!!  The boys had a lot going on for school and it was Valentines Day <3   This has probably been my best week of this pregnancy yet as far as energy, workouts, least amount of sickness, etc.   

We had a great Valentines Day at home just like usual we make a sweet treat of chocolate covered strawberries and John grills some amazing steaks and we keep it super low key.  He definitely surprised me this year with 1 long stem rose (think the Bachelor) and gave me Alan Jackson concert tickets.  It was really quite adorable.   

NOW to the good stuff.  Time to take a poll on if Baby #3 is a BOY or a GIRL.  I am going to list out the differences of this pregnancy vs my other two and let you be the judge.  Our appt. is quickly approaching and I can't wait to hear your vote!

1. With BOTH boys I found out ASAP (4 weeks)  With this baby I didn't find out until almost 6 wks

(b/c little to no symptoms)

2.  With the boys I was exhausted in my first tri mester SAME with this one

3.  I never experienced sickness with either boys With this baby I was so sick for pushing 4 weeks

(like couldn't barely move off the couch sick)

3.  I had NO glowing effect of pregnancy with the boys, this pregnancy I hear it once a day

(I don't feel like I am but everyone keeps saying it)

4.  I carried low with both boys, with this baby I have 3 people tell me I am carrying high

5.  My boys heart rates were low, this baby it is higher

6.  WIVES TALES:  With Braxton it said girl but was a boy, with Tatum it said boy, this baby it says GIRL. 

7.  WIVES TALES: The swinging ring test with both boys said boy, this one it says GIRL

8.  WIVES TALES:  With the boys I had horrible blemishes, same goes for this baby

9:  WIVES TALES: Hormones...With the boys I was pretty even tempered, if I cried hormonally it was probably over food ;)   This baby, it takes NOTHING to make me cry

10. WIVES TALES: Last but not least with the boys I had NO specific craving that when I ate it it was like YES that was what I wanted.  This baby holy strong cravings for very specific things that hit the spot!! 

Baby size of:  Cucumber

Favorite moment this week-  I felt the baby move ... three nights in a row!

Miss Anything:  Clear skin ;)

Movement:  Yes, I wasn't sure at first but 3 diff times in one night in the same place then it was 3 nights in a row, same place, between 9-10pm!! 

Food cravings-  Cucumbers again!!

Anything making you queasy or sick-  Braxton threw up this week and that was absolutely horrible to have to deal with

Have you started to show yet-  YES!!

Gender-  See above to tell me what you think!!

Belly Button in or out-  In

Other Notes:  I feel great this week

Exercise:  6 Days this week!!! yay

Sleep:  Been good, been tired but sleeping well

Looking forward to:  Ultrasound day!!!!!! 

Baby Bump Tracker Week 15 || Fit Pregnancy

February 2nd, 2015
15 Weeks

I of course and a little behind, I was having technical issues and I had to wait for my awesome new chalk markers to come in so my board would be more colorful!! ;)  Next week I will be polling for BOY vs. GIRL!!  So excited my parents and my in laws will be here when we REVEAL!! 

How far along –  15 Weeks

Baby size of: Cucumber

Favorite moment this week-  Tatum telling me the baby can see me out my belly button bc it is the babies telescope. ;)   Also sharing my first bump picture. 

Miss Anything:   (tmi) Not pee'ing like a normal person. 

Movement:  Not yet...anxiously waiting

Food cravings-  cucumbers ... can NOT get enough.  I easily ate 10 this week alone

Anything making you queasy or sick-  Nothing in particular, I have had a few waves of food in general making me very sick to my stomach.

Have you started to show yet-  Yay, yes.  My bump made a debut. 

Gender-  So sooooooon.  aaahhh the suspense is killing me. 

Belly Button in or out-  In

Other Notes:  I feel the most "normal" this week. 

Exercise:  I worked my way up to 4 times this week!!!  FINALLY

Sleep:  Exhausted and falling asleep right away, waking up with stomach cramped up bc I need to pee, not so fun but I am adjusting!! 

Looking forward to:   Valentines day next week, and our gender appt. coming up soon. 

Baby Bump Tracker Week 14 || Fit Pregnancy

January 26th, 2015

Week 14 

We had a busy week with the boys uncle in town.  We hit the ProBowl, dinners out, Basketball games, then we made it to the Phoenix Open golf tourney, SuperBowl, and now I am absolutely EXHAUSTED.   We went went went for a week straight it feels like and I am hitting my wall.  Not like it takes much these days.  It was a really fun week full of new experiences.  We actually experienced like 4 days of very Oregon like weather, so sunshine, lots of rain, and gloominess.  So needless to say this sun addict is so happy the normal AZ weather is back!!   

 How far along –  14 weeks

Baby size of:  Beet

Favorite moment this week-  Feeling more "normal" this week 

Miss Anything:  Energy 

Movement:  Not yet...when does the movement start!?!?

Food cravings-  This week has been chicken!!  All types of chicken!

Anything making you queasy or sick-  Nothing in particular it just comes and goes. 

Have you started to show yet-  My baby bump is definitely coming out. 

Gender-  No hunches either way!  Everyone keeps telling me I have to have a hunch for boy or girl and I definitely don't.

Belly Button in or out-  In!

Other Notes:  This week flew by and I am late blogging but at the same time it was such a long week, a lot took place.  I had a night that I was cramping all night long and the only thing I could do to relieve it was walk and it was the last thing I wanted to do bc I was so tired!!  Thankfully I got a good nights rest and I felt better in the morning! 

Exercise:  I think I hit 4 days this week of working out!! YAY.  Trying to get it in so I have more energy, its the most natural thing I can do to get some endorphins flowing.  Lots of squats, walking, lunges, and some weights.  

Sleep:  I have been working a lot late at night and then getting up to get the boys to school but the hours I am sleeping are beautiful!! ;)

Looking forward to:  Consistent warm weather in the forecast, more activities outdoors, my bump showing so it actually looks like I am pregnant not that I just like to eat bread, and more visitors coming soon!! 

Baby Bump Tracker Week 13 || Fit Pregnancy

January 19th, 2015
Week 13

Ok before we get to the weekly update I promised people a glimpse into my first hormonla breakdown of this pregnancy.  I was really good my first two pregnancies, if I cried it was probably over food ;)  So this one took me by surprise and apparently by the look on the pharmacy ladies face at Wal Greens, I caught her off gaurd too!! HA  I can laugh now and feel free to laugh at my expense but I could NOT stop sobbing the day this took place. 

So I was low on prenatal vitamins and I needed to run to the store so I thought I will stop by WalGreens and grab a bottle.  My Dr. called in a prescription for me so I went to pick it up.  When I pulled up and gave my info the lady confirmed that I was picking up prenatals to which I agreed and she scanned them and looked at me and said that will $94 ... NINETY FOUR DOLLARS.  Yes you read that right.  I was like, Wait...what??  She repeated herself as if what she just said was completely justified.  We have pretty good insurance so I asked to make sure she had my insurance on file, to which she said yes and they are saving you a lot of money they are normally $170!!!!  WHAT!!!!  Literally the tears were forming in my eyes, really nothing to cry over, but I could not stop them.  So I thought, its like a 9 month supply...surely.  I asked her how many day supply is that, she looked at me straight faced and said THIRTY DAYS.   30 days?? Like 3-0 ... she said yes.  Que the flood gates.  Like uncontrollable tears as I said, does that sounds as dumb to you as it does to me???  She said, soooo do you not want them? By that point I was uncontrollably crying.  I was even telling myself to just stop crying, it was nothing to cry so hard over but I just couldn't stop.  

So I drove home to tell John how hormonal I was and how crazy the pharmacy lady was and her SUPER HUMAN prenatal vitamins.  As I started the story John looks at me and said, so you didn't get any prental vitamins???  que the angry hormonal flood gates once again!!!  I laid in bed for atleast an hour crying my eyes out.  After my hour cry session I felt completely normal again and in control of my emotions ;)

**I am happy to report I was able to go back to Wal Greens today and successfully got prenatal vitamins and they were only $13!  

How far along – 13 Weeks

Baby size of: Jalepeno

Favorite moment this week- Baby bump is making its appearance

Miss Anything: Energy ;)

Movement:  Nada

Food cravings-  Sour, Sour, Sour!!  Especially sour candy

Anything making you queasy or sick-  Car sickness got me good this week!

Have you started to show yet-  Starting!! 

Gender- 5 more weeks until we find out!!

Belly Button in or out- In

Other Notes:  Car Sickness + Pregnancy is seriously the WORST! 

  

Exercise:  Have been desperately lacking in the energy department but I have been working out trying to gain energy.  Light cardio, upper body, and weights! 

Sleep:  I want to nap every afternoon, rarely possible but I have snuck them in on Johns days off and when my MIL is around.  I am not a good napper but it feels so good when I lay down!  Around 9pm I hit a wall and just want nothing more than my bed. 

Looking forward to:  ENERGY...it comes in the 2nd trimester ... RIGHT!?

Popular Clean Eating Snacks || Clean Eating

Popular Clean Eating Snacks in this house are still "new" for us.  We began this journey 2 years ago and a journey it has been.  I am a notorius snacker so it was hard for me to break those habits.  Especially struggling with low blood sugar for so long and always compensating with candy for sugar. 

The biggest change I see is with my kids, what they ask for, how they act, and their energy when we are eating clean.  I definitely don't deprive my kds as some would say ... if we are out, or a birthday party, or with the grandparents I don't say no.  As far as what I have available in the house, I have to limit it for my family.  

So we listed some of our favorites out.  Clean eating doesn't have to be boring either.  We still bake, just much less ingredients and only natural ones!! It can be done, I promise!! 

Enjoy!!  You can follow along our journey or search for more recipes on my FB here.

Baby Bump Tracker Week 10 || Fit Pregnancy

Week 10  December 29th, 2014

I am a little bummed I don't have my chalk board yet to track my weeks and progress but it is on my goal list for this week.  With Christmas, parties, New Years, family, and sickness ... it is safe to say not a whole lot got done recently.  I haven't really started "showing" yet BUT this morning I felt like maybe I am starting to a little.  My nutrition has been so off lately so I am feeling a mix of baby and just lack there of food ;)  I did get a good workout in today too so I was feeling extra good!  

How far along –  Week 10

Baby size of: Tart Kumquat (what the heck is that??) Looks like an orange

Favorite moment this week-  Family arriving and telling my closest girlfriends and lunch with a friend I haven't seen in over 2 years (with no sickness either)

Miss Anything: Real food.  Like solid food.  My appetite and my non aversion self to EVERYTHING

Movement: No

Food cravings-  Soup ... this is getting ridiculous  Also an oreo milkshake, I attempted a healthy one and gagged the whole time. FAIL

Anything making you queasy or sick-  Everything ... waaahhh Almost had to leave a cart of food at the grocery store when I saw the raw meat aisle.  Which I needed meat but couldn't do it.  I can eat food if its cooked for me but cooking it has been a fail this week ... makes me so sick even thinking about it let alone seeing it.

Have you started to show yet-  See pic above, I could just be bloated but we can also go with baby bump starting!!

Gender-   Wish I knew

Belly Button in or out- In

Other Notes: Next Dr. Appt is end of Jan.  This part of pregnancy is so weird, not showing but feeling miserable. 

Exercise:  We have had a lot going on and feeling miserable in between hasn't left me much room BUT I have managed to get in 2 this week I believe and todays felt gooooood!!!

Sleep:  I made it through the night multiple times this week...yay

Looking forward to: An appetite ;)  We have a VERY busy month so I feel like it will fly by I am excited to announce to the world soon and seeing friends we haven't seen in a few years and more family visiting!!  

Other random facts: The baby can smell, it is using its hand to feel its face and mouth, and it can now make a fist.   Best yet, its vital organs have began to function! 

We tried the ring on a string old wives tale with my MIL and it said circle was boy and back and forth was a girl ... these results were GIRL.  That is 2 wives tales for a GIRL!