23 weeks

How far along? 23 weeks

Baby Hart is the size of: A large mango.

Total weight gain/loss: Been a few weeks since my last appointment and weigh-in, but I have one this Wednesday and will know then:)

Maternity clothes? Yes, and my awesome mommy-in-law fixed my favorite maternity capris that were nearly falling apart- yay!!!

Stretch marks? Not yet.

Sleep:  Slept AMAZING this week thanks to being at my in-laws!  They took Silas in the pack in play in their room so we didn't have to worry at all about him and could sleep in every morning!  And since we weren't at our noisy apartment it was sooo quiet at night.  Yayyy!!!

Best moment this week:  Getting to be in Iowa and catch up with family and friends!

Miss anything? Laying on my stomach.

Movement: TONS.

Food cravings: I'm one big prego foodie.  I can EAT.

Symptoms:  Been feeling pretty good!

Showing? Well someone said to me, in more of a statement than question form, "So the baby's coming soon?" Um, no.  I'm just a truck.

Gender:  It's a boy!!! And no, I didn't "need" to have a girl!:) And yes, 2 boys will be just as fun and fabulous as the "perfect" American dream boy and girl!! (If not more;))

Belly button in or out? Um....I don't even know anymore. ;)

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Adjustments? Everything, always.

Emotions: Excited!!!  Can't wait to snuggle the new lil mister!!!

Learned this week:  That time is FLYING.  Second pregnancies definitely feel like they go a LOT more quickly than the first time around!!

So thankful for:  My in-laws and all their help this week!!

Looking forward to:  House hunting hardcore when we get back to Greenville!

22 weeks

How far along? 22 weeks.

Baby Hart is the size of:  A spaghetti squash.

Total weight gain/loss: 5 pounds as of the last appointment, but it's been a few weeks since that- I'm sure it's much more by now;-)

Maternity clothes? Oh yes.

Stretch marks? Not yet...

Sleep: It's about to be amazing, cause we're in Iowa visiting Jason's parents!  No truck noises outside all night! ;-)  And Mom Hart is gonna take Silas' pack n play into her room so we can sleep in the rest of our time here- wooot!!!

Best moment this week:  Having our appointment with the specialist go SO well!!! The baby is FINE as far as they can tell, and the procedure for the 6th digit should be minor!  Also, getting to visit everyone in Iowa again- it's been over 2 years since we've been here!  The last time we were here I was pregnant with Silas! :-)

Miss anything? Sneezing without peeing. Yes.

Movement: TONS.  And apparently taking off and landing in a plane makes the little guy wiggle even more!

Food cravings:  FOOD.

Symptoms:  Sciatica, though that's been better.  Some girly "discomfort" to use gentle lingo.  Pregnancy is so pretty;)

Showing?  Yes, oh yes.

Gender:  It's a BOY!!!

Belly button in or out? Still slightly in... but only slightly ;-)

Wedding rings on or off?  On.

Adjustments? Needing a chiro adjustment desperately!  Was going to go to one in SC before we left till I found out the fine print on their pricing- SHEESH.  No way.

Emotions: Excited!!!

Learned this week:  That flying with a 22 month old and being 22 weeks pregnant is MAYHEM.  Glad at least Silas and I both needed potty breaks all the time.

So thankful for:  A great appointment with the specialist!  Also a safe flight to Iowa and for the time here!

Looking forward to:  Enjoying this week here with family and friends!

21 weeks

How far along? 21 weeks.

Baby Hart is the size of:  A carrot.

Total weight gain/loss: 5 pounds gained as of the last appointment.

Maternity clothes? Yes, and I would like to ask:  what is the point of maternity pants trying to have zippers and snaps and the whole she-bang like a normal pant?  To feel sexy, eh?  Well that ship has sailed;)  To feel normal?  Again, gone.  I will tell you this, it does succeed in being super uncomfortable and annoying and not being able to be worn after the half-way mark of pregnancy.  Thanks, Old Navy.  Thanks.

Stretch marks?  Not yet, though still the itchy belly- lotsa Aveeno!

Sleep?  The body pillow has really been helping with the uncomfortableness, though it can't do much about the need to pee all night long;)

Best moment this week: Seeing my belly move when the baby kicked!

Miss anything? Raw cookie dough.  Want. It.

Movement: Yes, and got to see my belly bounce and move with him too for the first time!

Food cravings: Mexican.  Must have been thanks to Cinco De Mayo, because up until this week I've been totally off Mexican since I got sick on it the first trimester.  But this week, me and the love for Mexican are back with a bang (Meal plan this week included:  Taco/burrito bar, Mexican Mac N' Cheese, Quesadilla Bake, and Taco Soup).

Symptoms:  Sciatica, though that's finally getting better, and holy BABY BRAIN.  Sheesh, it's been bad.

Showing?  Yep.

Gender:  It's a BOY!!!!

Belly button in or out? Still weird... but mostly out..... but part of it's still clinging in... weird.

Wedding rings on or off?  On.

Adjustments?  I mean, pregnancy is really one big 9 month long adjustment.

Emotions:  A little frustrated at times by some of the typical American dream comments of how having a boy and girl is perfect/the perfect American family has one boy and girl/ blah blah.  Pretty sure no family's perfect, especially based on the gender of their kidlets, and pretty sure I'm pumped beyond belief to have two boys and brothers!

Learned this week: That it's going to be a long, hot summer.So thankful for:  All the prayers and encouraging words from family and friends as we have our appointment tomorrow morning with the specialist!

Looking forward to:  Our appointment tomorrow morning with the specialist- been fighting the nerves and worry all day, but I know God's got a plan no matter what! 

20 weeks

 

 

 

How far along? 20 weeks.

Baby Hart is the size of:  A banana.

Total weight gain/loss: 5 pounds gained as of the last appointment.

Maternity clothes? Yes, and I was able to score some deals on a few new shirts at tank tops from Motherhood at the Tanger Outlets while on our vaca!  Happy to have some more casual maternity clothes;)

Stretch marks?  Not yet, though the belly's getting quite itchy;)  Wait for it..;)

Sleep?  Better, thanks to my fabulous friend Sarah giving me her Boppy Body Pillow!  Woot!

Best moment this week: Going to the Smoky Mountains with some super friends of ours from Chattanooga!

Miss anything? Being able to have Silas snuggle on my lap better:/

Movement: Yes, and Jason finally for sure felt him too!!

Food cravings: Breakfast foods.  You wouldn't even believe all I ate while at the Pancake Pantry in Gatlinburg.  And all the breakfast-y goodness I bought at the grocery store yesterday.

Symptoms:  Sciatica, bizarre dreams... had forgotten to mention nose-bleeds that started a few weeks ago, but glad to say none this last week!

Showing?  Yeppers.  I've noticed people look at my belly strange and are obviously relieved when I then speak of being pregnant.  That would be one weird big lunch bump.

Gender:  It's a BOY!!!!

Belly button in or out? Still weird... like 3/4 out 1/4 in:)

Wedding rings on or off?  On.

Adjustments? Looking to set up some chiropractic adjustments soon... please yes.

Emotions: Excited, and honestly a bit intimidated by the big appointment this next Tuesday with the specialist... but fighting the worry!

Learned this week: That bagel thins are a joke... a cruel, cruel joke.

So thankful for:  All the movement I've been feeling, and that Jason could feel it too!

Looking forward to: Our appointment with the specialist next Tuesday and getting some questions answered!