20 weeks

Size of baby: Banana

Weight: I am still below my starting weight by about 4-5 pounds.

Sleep:  Sleep is like it was before pregnancy.  I get up several times a night to take out Junior and use the bathroom.

Best moment of the week:  Finally revealing the gender to our family and friends.
 
Movement:  Miss No-Name Partain is a mover and shaker.  Scott tried to feel her moving last night, but she stopped once he was touching my stomach.
Symptoms: Nausea (the Zofran helps!!), vomiting (it's not every day anymore!!), cravings, growing belly, heartburn, indigestion

Food cravings/aversions: Cravings-eggs, cheese, salt, olives
Aversions-sweets, potatoes of any kind

Belly button in or out: In. It looks the same as always to me.

Stretch marks: None.

What I miss:  I can't think of anything I miss right now.  I'm loving feeling her move and starting to show.
What I am looking forward to:  I'm looking forward to so much.  I'm excited to move along with the nursery.  I'm also looking forward to spending quality time with Scott for our 5th wedding anniversary on July 21.

Nursery:  Mom and I are about to go online and order the crib tonight!!

Exercise:  Trying to walk for a few minutes at a time, so I won't get too hot.  I'm using my 5 lb weights to keep my arms tone.

Gender Reveal Party

IT'S A GIRL!!

18 weeks

Size of baby: Sweet Potato

Weight: At the doctor yesterday, I had gained 2 lbs since my last appointment 4 weeks ago.  The doctor informed me that I am 6 lbs below my starting weight, and she said to eat anything that isn't tied down.  If it was only that easy.

Sleep:  I'm no longer having to take a cat nap when I get home from work. Skipping the nap has really helped me to sleep better at night.

Best moment of the week:  Seeing our baby for the first time during our ultrasound. 
Movement:  When I am laying in bed at night, I think I am feeling the baby move.

Symptoms: Nausea (the Zofran helps!!), vomiting (it's not every day anymore!!), cravings, watermelon shaped baby bump, linea nigra that goes up my entire stomach

Food cravings/aversions: Cravings-eggs, cheese, steak, salt
Aversions-sweets

Belly button in or out: In. It looks the same as always to me.

Stretch marks: None. 

What I miss: Laying out on my stomach during the summer.  It is way too uncomfortable.  At least I am tan when you see me coming.

What I am looking forward to:  Although we found out if Baby Partain is a he/she yesterday, we have to wait until next Saturday for the gender reveal party (June 30th).  We are having to wait a week because some family is out of town today.  I CANNOT wait to see the look on everybody's face!!

Nursery: It is 75% done.  I am going to start looking at cribs this week!! 

Exercise:  Since I have a lot more energy, I am getting outside to walk Junior more often.  I use my 5 lb weights at work to keep my arms tone and try to walk during one of my 15 minute work breaks.

I Actually Won Something!!

A friend of mine from Auburn put on her facebook wall that her photographer was having a contest and the winner would win a free newborn photo session worth $500.  I looked into it and immediately sent an email.  The photographer wanted you to tell a little about yourself and send pictures of your bump, nursery, and family.  Apparently nobody took the time to send in an email for the contest, and the photographer let me know that since there were only 2 entries we would both be getting a FREE newborn session.  I WAS SO EXCITED....Scott was too!!  Her photos are so precious.  Looking at her website gets me so excited for Baby Partain.  Check her out at http://lbstudiosphoto.com/ and on her blog http://lbstudiosphoto.com/blog/ .  Warning:  You can't look at her blog birth photos without crying.  Just saying.  She blogged about the contest and posted my entry email here: http://lbstudiosphoto.com/blog/index.php/2012/06/newborn-art-contest-winners/ .

The Difference a Month Makes

Trip to L & D

I went for my 14-15 week check-up this morning.  Baby Partain's heartbeat was strong at 155.  We were excited to get to hear the heartbeat again!!  Unfortunately, the doctor thought I had lost too much weight and I was spilling ketones in my urine, so I had to visit L & D to get 2 bags of IV fluids.  It wasn't bad at all, and I feel so much better.  Scott and I no longer need to do a hospital tour since we know our way around a birthing suite and to the nourishment center. :)

14 WEEKS!!  I am 4 days ahead of my ticker according to my own calculations.  Each new week starts on Sunday.

Size of baby: Lemon.....Yummy!!

Weight: Before I left for the beach 5 days ago, I had lost 11 pounds.  I've been able to eat more this trip then I have my entire pregnancy, so I'm thinking I may have gained a few pounds.  I'm sure I'm still below my pre-pregnancy weight though.

Sleep:  Pretty good as long as I have a LOT of pillows.  I thought I would have to get up to use the bathroom a lot during the third trimester, but it has started early and I'm up and down all night.

Best moment of the week:  Beach Vacation!!!!

Movement:  Not yet

Symptoms: Nausea and vomiting (especially if I eat the wrong thing).....I'm just glad it doesn't last ALL DAY anymore!!

Food cravings/aversions: Cravings-cranberry juice with salt and lime, lemons
Aversions-ranch, fried foods, sour cream

Belly button in or out: In.  It looks the same as always to me.

Stretch marks: None.  Scott did say and I quote, "You need to start oiling up."  He's seen some scary stuff when I'm watching my pregnancy shows.

What I miss: Eating unlimited amounts of seafood at the beach without thinking about mercury content.

What I am looking forward to:  My next doctor's appointment this week. I hope to sneak a peak at Baby P. 

Nursery:  It is 75% done.  I have to find out if Baby P is a boy or a girl before I do much more. 

Scott working in the nursery putting up vinyl letters that say "All because two people fell in love...."

Exercise:  Hauling our stuff to the beach and walking in the sand has been my workout this week.