Tiny Dancer

Every year around this time I get very antsy for the holidays. I look forward to warm smells, good food, family time, and shopping! This year I am also looking forward to baby news and purchases! As I mentioned last week I have taken up crocheting and am actually well on my way to having my first project complete! Once we get back from Phoenix I am going to get some stuff to make a wreath. This project has been on my to do list for two years now and every time I get too intimidated by the thought. This year I am determined to complete one. Stay tuned for more there!

What are some projects you all are working on?

Week 20

This week, baby is the size of a: Banana!

Due date: April 1, 2014

How far along: 20 weeks

Next appointment: November 20th! Gender check!! One week! 

Gender: ?????

Total weight gain/loss: 16 pounds.  

Stretch marks: I think they are slowly making an appearance...hard to tell what is new though

Swelling: None!

Maternity clothes: Nothing new, but loving what I have purchased so far. Comfort is key!   

Belly button: Normal. I really don't think much will change here...I have a deep inny. 

Sleep: I have gotten much better at sleeping on my side, but did try out a body pillow this weekend and it makes things much nicer!! Will be purchasing one soon!  

Food cravings/aversions: Chocolate milk. I want it all the time! In fact it sounds good right this moment! :)

Movement: This little one has become quite the little dancer. I feel him/her all the time now!  

Wedding ring: Still fits great! Hoping that lasts!

What I miss: my energy...I miss working out regularly. We went to the outlets over the weekend and were there for maybe 2 hours. We got back and I WAS WIPED! I wanted to sleep after that. Seriously...2 hours! 

What I'm loving: All of the movement! It is such a great feeling being reminded constantly throughout the day what is growing inside of me.    

What I'm looking forward to: Gender reveal! We find out on the 20th, but won't actually be finding out at the appt. We are gonna have them put it in an envelope for us and then find out with our family! Such a fun time!  

Best moment this week: Last night I kept feeling a little kick and for the first time could feel it by touching my stomach so I had Zeb try. He kept saying he didn't feel it and then finally felt one. I nearly cried, I was so excited! 

Milestones: Movements. That has been such a huge milestone this week. Loving it. 

Stay tuned for next week!! We finally get to know what we are having!! 

Lost Arts

November is here and this girl is looking forward to the upcoming holidays and family time! Some call it nesting, but I have been taking up some new hobbies lately. I have never been much of a crafty person. A couple months ago one of my cousins posted a crochet project she was working on and it sparked a flame in me! I wanna crochet. I wanna sew. I wanna quilt. 

What am I thinking??

I immediately went out and bought what it would take to teach myself to crochet. I have since been taking on that task and excited to teach myself the others. I think these are lost arts that deserve more attention and time than they get these days. I'm hoping to have some blankets done before the baby arrives, but we will have to see how it happens. I will post pictures as I finish up projects! 

Toodles!

Week 19

This week, baby is the size of a: Small Cantaloupe. 6.5 inches

Due date: April 1, 2014

How far along: 19 weeks

Next appointment: November 20th! Gender check!! Woo hoo! 

Gender: 2 weeks from tomorrow 

Total weight gain/loss: 15 pounds! Yikes! 

Stretch marks: not any more that I have noticed 

Swelling: None!

Maternity clothes: I finally had to break down and buy some stuff. This weekend I got some very comfortable skinny jeans, a dress, and some work pants! Yay for being comfortable!!   

Belly button: Normal

Sleep: I am not transitioning very well to sleeping on my side. I have really been trying lately, but I don't enjoy it. I think I may need one of those awesome pillows!  

Food cravings/aversions: Still nothing. I am definitely more hungry, but I don't really crave anything. 

Movement: lots of flutters! 

Wedding ring: Still fits great! Hoping that lasts!

What I miss: Maybe just feeling normal. My back hurts a lot and I'm just uncomfortable. I am happy to endure the pain for this little one, but I can't wait to feel normal again.  

What I'm loving: Just progressing through the months. It's fun to grow and experience these changes.    

What I'm looking forward to: Gender reveal! We find out on the 20th, but won't actually be finding out at the appt. We are gonna have them put it in an envelope for us and then find out with our family! Such a fun time!  

Best moment this week: buying some maternity clothes. Sounds silly, but just having that comfort is awesome!

Milestones: Well we are just about half way through this! So. Blessed.

Happy November and Turkey Month!!