Pregnancy Diaries- 23 weeks

Well I thought about just holding off until next week to do a post but I'm bored so here you go.



Gender
IT's A GIRL!!!!!!!!!

Maternity Clothes
Wearing them... but still have some normal shirts I can wear I just have to have a tank underneath everything is now too short !!!

Movement
She is a MOVER!!! She likes to be up when her daddy gets up in the mornings about 4am and doesn't really stop. She is still most active right after I eat and she can totally sense when I lay down to relax cause then she goes to town! It's really funny but I am really enjoying it. The coolest thing now is I can see her move... she is pretty quick so sometimes I just have to stare at my stomach but last night in the bathtub totally caught her kicking me ! It was really cool and very surreal.

What I Miss
I think what has been the hardest the past couple of weeks is my feet hurting. You take for granted how easy it is to get around when your not pregnant, the pain in my feet has really been hard for me... but taking it one day at a time and I'm actually getting use to it so that's good!

Cravings
No real cravings this week. I have started to eat more at home and have had more energy to make food so that has been nice and our wallet has enjoyed that as well!

Symptoms
My feet hurting I think is the main symptom this week. My legs have started to cramp/hurt which has been interesting. Laying down has been the cure all for these symptoms and I am so thankful I am able to have the freedom to do that.

Fears
I don't think I would call them fears but I am just really anxious for her to get here. I started to read this Baby 411 book that a sweet dear friend of our family sent me.. she is one of my "other mothers"... and well reading all about baby development and what it will be like has gotten me really excited! I am also anxious about getting the nursery started. Even though we will probably only be in Columbus for the first 3-4 months of her life we decided to go ahead and put her nursery together and I haven't started.. so a little anxious about that but also very excited!

Best Moment of the week
Definitely would be seeing her kick in my stomach oh and we decided on a name so calling her by her name and hearing Adam call her by name has been music to my ears!

Pregnancy Diaries- 21 weeks

Gender
IT's A GIRL!!!!!!!!!

Maternity Clothes
Not much has changed here.. all I'm gonna say is I'm ready for cold weather!!!

Movement
Last night was the first time that I actually felt a kick or punch of some kind. It was almost like she was extending her elbow or knee and then seconds later was the hand or foot. I can also feel her outside of my belly which is awesome and Adam got to feel her last night. I think he was expecting more I told him to be patient. She is very active still right after I eat something, in the late morning and evening when I lay in bed.

What I Miss
Laying on my stomach while I sleep.

Cravings
Still really cold ice water, yesterday I drank more than 2 liters of water, it's crazy. I still have random cravings like yesterday it was broccoli and cheese soap from Panera and today it was tomato basil soap from Noodles and a grilled cheese.

Symptoms
I have to say this week was a pretty uncomfortable week. I had growing pains like no other. Every day right around 11am til the end of the day. The only thing that made it better was laying down in my bed, which I did everyday when I got home from work. They were pretty intense but thankfully have gotten better later this week.

Fears
No real fears this week. I think I am more anxious and just want her to get here fast!!!! But I'm trying to enjoy this time just Adam and I knowing life is about to change!

Best Moment of the week
Adam being able to feel her kick!

Pregnancy Diaries- 20 weeks

I realized I am way behind so I'm catching up today I'm actually 21 weeks but will catch you up.
How Pregnant am I?
20 weeks

Gender
IT's A GIRL!!!!!!!!!

Maternity Clothes
I'm wearing maternity pants/shorts all the time or I can still wear my workout pants and leggings. I am still able to wear some normal shirts but I do wear a lot of maternity shirts. I can't complain I have some really comfortable clothes and I'm very thankful I can be very casual and not have to dress for work everyday.

Movement
Our baby girl is moving, I feel her almost every day several times during the day. The kicks and punches are becoming stronger each day. I still can't tell between a hand and a foot but I believe she is moving her hands a lot because of where she is positioned and where I feel movement.

What I Miss
I was talking about this just yesterday with a friend of mine that is pregnant as well..As far as food I think I just miss not having to worry about everything I put in my mouth whether or not it's safe. To be honest I have been very lacked about what I have eaten for example I have started eating lunch meat again.. some women feel very strongly about what we can and cannot eat but I just really don't worry about it.
It has begun to be difficult to bend over and get things or get out of Adam's sports car so I miss being able to move about with ease but really I can't complain and I am really enjoying this season of life!

Cravings
I figured out a craving.. for a long time I have wrote that I really don't have specific cravings. Well the other day I figured it out. The only thing I can honestly say I have craved more than anything is Ice Water, with a LOT of ice. It has really been the only thing I have wanted to drink and I am very thankful for this craving I hope it continues after she is born!

Symptoms
I am happy to report no more headaches. If I have headaches they are very mild. Like I said before I am having a hard time bending over, I can still do it but it's really uncomfortable. I have been having some growing pains which have been pretty uncomfortable and my feet hurt and are sore everyday. Even if I do everything the books say, elevate them, rub them, etc.. they still hurt so I am just getting used to them being this way. I am looking forward to wearing my Uggs this fall they are so comfortable. Last but not least, is my belly, I swear it gets bigger everyday. Sorry there isn't a pic I am really bad at taking pictures.

Fears
Since we found out it's a girl I have noticed I have had more fears. Just thinking about her life and my life and things that I went through. It is all overwhelming but I am so thankful the Lord and I can deal with these feelings and thoughts before she arrives. There is also some anxiety about the future, stuff with the Navy is coming to a close and we should know within the month if God has Adam starting a career with the Navy. It has been such a long 2 years and to see a light at the end of the tunnel is exciting and also overwhelming. God has been good to be very near and I can say for the most part I have peace!

Best Moment of the week
Finding out "the kid" was a GIRL!!!! We are both really excited and thankful for a healthy baby girl and looking forward to meeting her!

Tickled Pink and a Hunting Trip!

Well I had all the hopes to scan our sonogram pictures and put them on here but that didn't happen and before it gets to far along I wanted to write all this down.
So yes you guessed it the baby in my belly is a GIRL!!!!!!!!

Here is a little recap of our day at the doctor. We went in on August 2nd and as we walked in I told Adam I just hope the Dr. isn't in a delivery.. as I said that we walked into a completely empty waiting room. Insert anxiety and a nervous stomach. Adam said well at least we won't have to wait and I said yeah we will probably have to reschedule. It ended that the Dr. was there we just happened to be the first people in the office after lunch. My anxiety level decreased a little but I was actually more nervous than I thought I would be. Not so much because we would be finding out what we were having but just the overall health of the baby. I didn't care what the gender was I just wanted a healthy baby.
And well that is what we have Praise the Lord!!!! Our little girl is actually a head of schedule as far as growth.. I think she is impatient like her daddy and wants to come out! The doctor said everything looked great and that we were blessed with a healthy baby!!!!! She was very cooperative and we got a picture of her face and got to see her whole body.. and she made it very easy to tell she was a girl.. if you know what I mean!
As we left the Dr. I'm sure Adam and I looked like a deer in headlights. This pregnancy for the last 5 months I think has just been an idea to us.. but now it has become real. She is a she and our minds have been racing with all that her life is going to be. Part of me is scared.. knowing the difficulties of being a girl and how hard life is.. but I'm determined that her life will be different with less heartache! Adam on the other hand is planning a hunting trip so he can kill a large animal and have it mounted on our wall to scare off all potential boyfriends. Ha Ha. He is currently wanting to kill either a bear or a wolf... I will keep you posted with what he decides.
All in all we are both really thankful and excited for our healthy baby girl! We are in awe of this amazing gift we have been given! And I will answer this question now.. yes we have started talking about names and no we will not share until her arrival :).
Below are some pictures from Pinterest my new favorite obsession, enjoy all of the cuteness!!!!!