27 Weeks!

How far along: 27 weeks 

Total weight gain: +12ish.   I'll know for sure after Friday's Dr. appointment

Maternity clothes: Same as last week - Dresses are still working wonder (as pictured).  Going to need some more leggings soon as it gets cooler.  Maternity clothes on most days which means lots of laundry because I don't have near as many outfits in this section of my closet.     

Stretch marks: None

Sleep: Pretty good most nights.  Back to be sleepy very early in the evening- around 8-8:30.  Breathe right strips help eliminate the snoring and the hubby is quick to remind me when I forget to use them.

Symptoms:  My back and feet are way more tired/sore at the end of EVERY day.  Still have dizzy spells. Forgetting stuff, which is awful when I'm teaching!

Best moment this week: Waking up Saturday morning to a dance party in my belly!  I've never felt her move that much or that strong. We also got to go to a Hogs game and see Noises Off at a local theatre.  Such a great weekend!

Miss anything: Sushi, and a glass of red wine.

Movement: So much movement lately.  It such an amazing feeling.  Although I think it must be fun to kick/punch my bladder because she does it all the time!
Food Cravings: Still have a sweet tooth this week.  Really liking my fall candy!!!  

Anything make you sick or queasy: I genuinely tried to eat some ground beef yesterday and it was so gross!  The other thing this week that made my stomach turn was Greek yogurt.

Gender: GIRL!  Ainsleigh Ryen. 

Belly Button in or out: in but starting to flatten out and my belly button ring doesn't quite sit right in my belly button any more.

Wedding rings on or off: on

Mood: Much more calm this week.  Actually feeling like I have my head on my shoulders which is a welcomed feeling. 

Looking forward to: Dr. appt on Friday. Painting the nursery.  Getting our furniture in. October break from school! Mom and MIL coming to town!!!

26 Weeks Down... 14 to go!

How far along: 26 weeks 

Total weight gain: +10- 12 I'd guess.  I've given up trying to keep track of the difference between the home scale and the Dr.'s scale. 

Maternity clothes: Dresses are still working wonders.  Going to need some more leggings soon as it gets cooler.  Maternity clothes on most days which means lots of laundry because I don't have near as many outfits in this section of my closet.     

Stretch marks: None

Sleep: Sleep is hit or miss.  I feel like I'm sleeping well, but I'm way tired by the end of the day, so I question if I'm actually getting super solid sleep.  Still liking my breathe right strips (when I remember to put them on before going to bed).

Symptoms:  My back and feet are way more tired/sore at the end of EVERY day.  My gums have started bleeding when I brush my teeth.  I swear being pregnant has given me allergies too.  Never had those before, but lately my nose is ALWAYS messed up!

Best moment this week: Going to see Finding Nemo in 3D with the Hubby.  Yes, I cried, but I also some really good laughs, which I needed!

Miss anything: Sushi, and a glass of red wine.

Movement: She moves around like crazy.  I still feel her mostly low in my belly and I keep waiting for her to move up.
Food Cravings: Had quite the sweet tooth this week - Starbursts, Candycorn, and mellow cream pumpkins!  

Anything make you sick or queasy: Still no ground beef but everything else is pretty much good to go.

Gender: GIRL!  Ainsleigh Ryen. 

Belly Button in or out: in

Wedding rings on or off: on

Mood: A little less hormonal, but stressed.  So much on my plate and it never seems go away! 

Looking forward to: Painting the nursery.  Getting our furniture in. October break from school! Passing my glucose test at the end of the month.

25 Weeks Down... 15 To Go

How far along: 25 weeks 

Total weight gain: +10- 12 I'd guess.  I've given up trying to keep track of the difference between the home scale and the Dr.'s scale. 

Maternity clothes: Dresses are wonderful!  Belly band when absolutely necessary. Finally cool enough to wear my new-to-me maternity pants to school.     

Stretch marks: None

Sleep: Sleep was rough this past week, though I think it had little to do with the pregnancy and more to do with my stress level.  I'm really liking the breathe right strips - they seem to be helping the snoring (at least the hubby hasn't complained)  

Symptoms:  Way tired feet.  Trying to keep them up once I get home as much as possible.  Maybe TMI but man the gas this week!  It gets trapped too and hurts!  Belly not itching so bad lately which is a nice reprieve from what is was like a couple of weeks ago. Way hormonal and crying this week!

Best moment this week: Learning how to make bows for my sweet girl!  

Then once I learned how to make them, it required a trip to the craft store because "I didn't have enough supplies!".  Now I just need to make a bow to match every outfit that is already in that closet of hers.

Miss anything: Sushi, and a glass of red wine.

Movement: Lots of movement this week. It's usually the first thing I feel in the morning and the movement is getting a lot stronger.

Food Cravings: Still loving cheese and cheesy food.  I do crave Dr. Pepper and try to only give in occasionally.

Anything make you sick or queasy: ground beef really is pretty much the only thing I still avoid completely.  Other things don't always sound good, but that's more an in the moment kind of thing!

Gender: GIRL!  Ainsleigh Ryen. 

Belly Button in or out: in

Wedding rings on or off: on

Mood: Crazy and hormonal.  I think I was crazier and cried more this past week than the rest of my pregnancy combined.  I'm hoping that things will level out a little week.  

Looking forward to: Picking out paint for the nursery that is almost ready to be painted. Passing my glucose test at the end of the month.

24 Weeks!

How far along: 24 weeks 

Total weight gain: +10 according to the Dr. on Friday.  He said my weight gain was "perfect", which was nice to hear when trying to get over the mental gymnastics of gaining 10 pounds.  

Maternity clothes: Dresses are wonderful!  Belly band still works for the most part when needed.  Loving my maternity shirts that actually fit!  

Stretch marks: None

Sleep: I'm still sleeping well, and got some breath right strips to help with the snoring.   

Symptoms:  Mostly the same as last week: itchy stomach - using vitamin E to help, stuffy nose - thus the snoring, my appetite is finally back and actually better on somedays than pre-pregnancy, lots of dizzy spells, foot pain/soreness after teaching all day.  

Best moment this week: So many wonderful things happened this week!  Finally got some work done in the nursery. The closet is all Ainsleigh things now. We have agreed no more clothes buying until after we have our shower!

 We painted an accent wall in our bedroom after discussing it for months. (separate blog post on that project to come) We ordered nursery furniture finally! I got a 4 day weekend for Labor day and enjoyed all of it.  Today, I got to hang out with the wonderful hubby just having fun - lunch, bowling, and antique shopping. 

 So much fun!

Miss anything: Sushi, and a glass of red wine.

Movement: Moving regularly throughout the day and night.  I have actually seen those kicks on the outside of my belly.  Still most movement is below the belly button. 

Food Cravings: Cheese, bean and cheese burritos, ginger ale, chips and salsa, and sweet tea this week. 

Anything make you sick or queasy: ground beef really is pretty much the only thing I still avoid completely.  Other things don't always sound good, but that's more an in the moment kind of thing!

Gender: GIRL!  Ainsleigh Ryen. 

Belly Button in or out: in

Wedding rings on or off: on

Mood: Pretty happy and have quite a lot of energy which is great to get things done around the house.  

Looking forward to: Continuing to mark things off our pre-baby bucket list. Learning to make hair bows this coming weekend! Passing my glucose test at the end of the month.