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!!