Week 21

21 Weeks: 5/23/2012

How far along? 21 weeks
Maternity clothes?  Same old work pants with a few skirts thrown in there.   However, I bought a bunch of sundresses for Europe! Sundresses and leggings and tanks will be my wardrobe for the next 2 weeks.  Sounds oh so comfy. :)
Sleep: I still cant complain about sleep!
Best moment this week: Just getting ready for our trip! Oh and that Andy came home safely from Las Vegas!
Miss anything? Not really.
Movement:  Still feeling kicks, I wish it was more often for my peace of mind.
Food cravings:  No.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  No.
Labor signs: No!
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to:  Leaving tomorrow for 2 whole weeks in Europe--Belgium, Germany, France, and Italy!

Week 20

20 Weeks: 5/16/2012

How far along? 20 weeks (half way there!!)
Maternity clothes?  Just the work pants and some leggings, which are probably the most comfortable things ever.
Sleep: Good--I've had a few nights where I haven't had to get up to go to the bathroom!
Best moment this week: Receiving great news at all (FOUR) of our doctor's appointments!!!
Miss anything? Not really.
Movement:  Yes!  Feeling some little tiny baby boy kicks!  And I love them!!!
Food cravings: Not really.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Nope.
Labor Signs: No!
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!  (All of the time!)
Looking forward to: Auntie Anna (lil sis) graduates from college this weekend!!  And getting ready for our European adventure!

Week 19

19 Weeks: 5/9/2012

How far along? 19 weeks
Maternity clothes?  Bought a few more maternity clothing items, but I still mainly just wear my Monday through Friday work pants!  (As in the same pair everyday...)
Sleep: Good, aside from those bathroom breaks.
Best moment this week: It was kinda my first mother's day!  I think it still counts even when little man in still in the womb!  We went over to my cousin's house for brunch.  In the afternoon, I went to Peter Pan (the ballet) with my mom, sister, and Andy's mom.  It was so good!  For dinner, we had my mom and John as well as Andy's parents over for dinner.  All in all, a fabulous day!  Super jam-packed, just how we tend to do every holiday!  Another fun thing this week was starting prenatal yoga with my friend Amy!
Miss anything? Not really.
Movement:  A few more kicks maybe...I hope....
Food cravings: Not really.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  No.
Labor signs: No!
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to:  We have our 20 week ultrasound AND the fetal echocardiogram AND the meeting with the pediatric surgeon this week.  Needless to say, it will be an intense week!  Hopefully with lots of good news!!

Week 18

18 Weeks: 5/2/2012

How far along? 18 weeks
Maternity clothes?  Still rocking the same pants M-F.  Don't NEED maternity tops, but I wear a few here and there.
Sleep: Good--I've had a few nights where I haven't had to get up to go to the bathroom!
Best moment this week: Last weekend, Andy and I went to visit some of his family in Prairie Du Chien, WI.  We went with his parents and it was a fun little road trip!  His aunt and uncle recently bought a house on a bunch of land (35 acres, I believe) and it was so beautiful out there!  I'm totally a city girl, but being out in the middle of nowhere (hope that's not offensive) definitely has it's perks!  It was a nice and relaxing weekend.
Miss anything? Not really.
Movement:  I think a few kicks but I really have to concentrate.
Food cravings: Not really.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Nada!
Gender: Still a boy!  (I think I can delete this one...)
Labor Signs: No!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to:  Baby shower for my friend this weekend! :)  She's having a boy in June.  Still counting down the days until the next ultrasound!

Week 17

17 Weeks: 4/25/2012

(Maybe not quite the size of a softball, but daddy made this one and a softball is better than an onion.  Either way, baby is around 5 inches and weighs 5 ounces!)


How far along? 17 weeks
Maternity clothes?  Just pants.  I only have 1 pair though so I basically wear them Monday through Friday
Sleep: Good
Best moment this week: Ultrasound, of course!  Both of my parents and Andy were there!
Miss anything?  I was missing Jimmy John's this week.  (Slim 4!  mmmm!)
Movement:  I think I MAY have felt a few flutters while I was getting a massage.
Food cravings: Not really.
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Just the extreme smells.
Gender: Still a boy!  Saw his boy parts on ultrasound!
Labor Signs: No, thank goodness!
Symptoms:  Not many.
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to:  Getting more of a bump so I don't just look like I'm getting some extra chub now that I'm married. :)

Week 16

16 Weeks: 4/8/2012

How far along? 16 weeks
Maternity clothes? Just started wearing maternity pants....AMAZING!
Sleep: No issues there except for the frequent potty breaks
Best moment this week:  I went to Sundara Spa with my Auntie Gail, mom, Anna, Joe, and Andy.  The weather was BEAUTIFUL!  Andy even got a sunburn!  We stayed in an awesome villa and Auntie Gail made sure we had all our favorite foods.  We all were pampered and left feeling MUCH more relaxed!  Of course that weekend also included outlet mall shopping and a trip to the Shoe Box.  Little Boy got his first pair of kicks!  SO cute.
Miss anything? No.
Movement:  Not yet...just hoping!
Food cravings:  Loving sweets!  And fruit.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Still just most scents, though that is definitely improving.
Gender:  Still a boy!
Labor Signs:  No way!
Symptoms:  Not really.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to:  Ultrasound next week!

Week 14

14 Weeks: 4/4/2012

How far along? 14 weeks
Sleep: Good
Best moment this week: Easter!  Little boy is already so loved!  The Easter bunny brought him all kinds of cuteness.  I can't wait until he can celebrate the holidays outside of the womb! :)
Miss anything?  Not really
Movement: Not yet
Food cravings: Not really
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Just most odors
Gender: Little man!
Labor Signs: No, thank goodness!
Symptoms:  Not really
Happy or moody most of the time: Happy camper
Looking forward to: A weekend of R&R with the fam!

Happy Easter, Baby Fish!