27 weeks

HOW FAR ALONG?:  27 weeks 6 days, so yes, ive been slacking on the blogging, oops!

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?:  I am starting to accept the fact that I cant help gaining weight, so as of my appt last week, i had gained 18 lbs. Holy geez, thats alot. 

STRETCH MARKS?:  Nope. But man am I checking!

SLEEP?: Still the same. Still horrible. 

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: Im trying to work with what Ive got, and since "winter" is almost here, i'm hoping I can get away with not buying anymore maternity clothes till she gets here!

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: We went to Atlanta this past weekend! It was so nice to get away from Orlando for a bit, and spend thanksgiving with family! It was SO cold!!! Friday night it dropped down to the 20's which is farrrrr too cold for me, but sitting by my in law's fire was awesome. Thanksgiving was great, we had SO MUCH FOOD!!!! My mother in law is an awesome cook, and Im pretty sure i gained way too much this past weekend, but oh well! 

Also, my mom came to spend the week with me this week! Words cannot express how excited I am to have her here, but I think the one who's most excited is Rony, he loves mami's cooking, and I dont mind her cleaning, haha!

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Did I mention we DROVE to Atlanta? Yup, that right, preggo me sat in a car for 8 hours to, and almost 10 hours cuz of holiday traffic, back home, Not fun.  

MISS ANYTHING?: Sleep!! and caffeine. 

MOVEMENT? Always. Im not sure this kid even sleeps, she is seriously always moving and kicking!

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Still lots of sweets, and frozen/crushed/shaved ice. 

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: Nope!

SHOWING YET?: Oh yea!

LABOR SIGNS?: LOTS of braxton hicks, and lots of pressure, in my pelvis, but my midwive says thats normal.

MOOD?: Tired. All the time.

COMPLAINTS?: Nope! 

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: totally out now,

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: ON!

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?:  My ultrasound appt on Wed, and finalizing the baby registry this week! 

25 weeks!

HOW FAR ALONG?:  25 weeks 5 days

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?:  I refused to weigh myself the other day at Publix…so Im not sure. But im sure ive gained at least another pound or two.. ugh!

STRETCH MARKS?: ::Knock on wood:: Nope!

SLEEP?: Pffft, Ive given up all hope. On a GOOD night, ill sleep about 3 hours straight.

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: I now have two maternity pants, and two shirts. But I was able to find a few tshirts and long sleeved shirts at the mall the other day that fully cover my belly, so yay!

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: I got a haircut and a pedicure this week! J Other than that, this past week was SO busy!!! I feel like Harley’s activities (School, friends, ice skating) have officially taken over my life! But im trying to take advantage of the last few months of her being an only child, and im enjoying spending more time with the other moms and getting all of their advice!

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Nothing really.

MISS ANYTHING?: Sleep!!!

MOVEMENT? All the time!! She definitely wants to make sure we remember she’s in there!

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Still lots of sweets! And grapes. And ICE, lots of crushed ice!

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: Nope. Some smells make my stomach turn a bit, but nothing too bad.

SHOWING YET?: Oh yea!

LABOR SIGNS?: Negative!

MOOD?: Tired. All the time.

COMPLAINTS?: Nope!

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: totally out now,

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: ON!

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?:  Our awesome photographer Jacqui, that did our engagement pictures, is coming this week, and we've scheduled our maternity shoot for next weekend!!!! Im not as big as far along as most people would do them, but I want to take advantage of her being here, plus i already feel huge, i rather do them now than later when im too uncomfortable to move! Thanksgiving in Atlanta with the Mayer family!!!! I cant wait!!!!

23 WEEKS!

HOW FAR ALONG?:  23 weeks 3 days!

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: steadily gaining... up 12 lbs..ahh!

STRETCH MARKS?: NOPE! Although I am constantly checking, and if not i make Rony check the parts I cant see, lol.

SLEEP?: It comes and goes..some nights are good, some are REALLY bad.

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: Nope. Having more and more tourble fitting into my regular clothes, but still very much against spending money on actual maternity clothes!

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Met my new midwife, which I am super excited about because she is awesome!! My friends came over for dinner a few days ago and were able to feel the baby kicking, which was pretty cool!

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Nothing...

MISS ANYTHING?: Def. sleeping! And still caffeine!

MOVEMENT? All the time! Rony now calls me an alien incubator, lol.

FOOD CRAVINGS?: sweets, lots of sweets! But with my glucose test coming up in a few weeks, i have to control my cravings to a healthy amount, lol.

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: For the first time, no.

SHOWING YET?: Oh yea!

LABOR SIGNS?: Negative!

MOOD?: Tired. All the time.

COMPLAINTS?: Nope!  

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: totally out now,

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: ON!

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?: The holidays!!! This is my favorite time of the year!!!

So, as the time gets closer and closer (Ok, i know i still have like 17 weeks to go, but still) Rony and I cannot agree on a name to save our life! We have a few names that we both like, but none that seem "right" for our baby girl. I finally gave in the other day and bought a baby name book, in hopes to find a name, but so far we haven't found anything. I do, however, have awesome friends that are constantly texting and emailing me name suggestions, so im so appreciative of their help!

21 weeks- 19 to go!!!!

HOW FAR ALONG?:  21 weeks! More than halfway there!!

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: 9lbs so far...

STRETCH MARKS?: NOPE! Although I thought I saw one the other day, and almost cried. Turns out it was just a mark from my shirt, lol.

SLEEP?: It felt like it was getting better, however all of a sudden the back pain is driving me nuts, which means sleeping has become really hard :-/

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: still rocking the bella band for my jeans, and mostly wearing tank tops cuz theyre the most comfortable, and its still so hot!!!

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: My friend Angy came to visit last week for a few days, and we went to Sea World on Friday. Although I cant ride the roller coasters, I was able to ride the kiddie rides with Harley, and ONE regular water ride which was fun. It was SO nice to have her here, and made me miss Arizona so much more! She also helped me get my baby registry started which was really nice!

Then, on Sunday two of our friends got married, and it was SO special to be a part of their day! Its been raining all week, but we had the most perfect weather at their outdoor ceremony, and had a wonderful time with friends.

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Had some issues with my insurance (perfect timing huh?) but luckily I think it's all figured out, so im not worried about it anymore.

MISS ANYTHING?: Def. sleeping! And rollercoasters!

MOVEMENT? All the time! She is SO ACTIVE! Rony and Harley have now felt her kicking, and Rony even said he couldnt believe how strong she was kicking me, lol

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Waffles!!!! OMG i can eat them all day long!

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: We tried Kobe's the other night...and nope, definitely NOT a good idea. My almost $30 meal ended up on my driveway :(

SHOWING YET?: Oh yea!

LABOR SIGNS?: Negative!

MOOD?: I have my emotional spells that really come out of nowhere, but I think overall im not too crazy.

COMPLAINTS?: Nope!    

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: ohh my belly button...its in, then its out..its confused!!

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: ON!

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?: The holidays!!! This is my favorite time of the year!!!

19 weeks!

HOW FAR ALONG?:  19 weeks, 1 day!

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: Steadily at about 7-8 lbs,,

STRETCH MARKS?: NOPE! However, If you hear a crazy pregnant woman running around Orlando having a meltdown, I probably found my first one!

SLEEP?: I have to admit, its getting BETTER, Not GOOD, but BETTER.

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: I bought my first "maternity shirt" yesterday at H&M, partly cuz it was cute and soo comfy. But I still fit just fine into my regualr shirts, and I use the Bella Band for all my pants. Dresses on the other hand, are not working too well for me. Apparently my boobs have decided to outgrow anything I own...::sigh::

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Since I suck, and skipped blogging last week, Ill add that Harleys party was a huge success, and she had a BLAST! Also, Last Monday my inlaws came with Rony and I to my ultrasound appt. and they were able to see baby G in all her cute glory! I got the results back from all of my bloodwork and tests, and she is perfectly healthy, measuring right on point, and does not have any signs of problems or defects, so Rony and I are VERY happy and relieved. THIS WEEEK, the best moment ABSOLUTELY has to be Rony finally being able to feel the baby kick for the first time!!! He was so excited!

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Nothing!

MISS ANYTHING?: Def. sleeping! And now that the weather is starting to cool down, im definitely missing coffee even more!

MOVEMENT? All the time! She is SO ACTIVE!

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Nothing really.I drink alot of milk though, which helps with my heartburn!

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: The smell of Mac and cheese, pasta in general, the smell of cooking meat.

SHOWING YET?: Yup.the belly is growing!

LABOR SIGNS?: Negative!

MOOD?: I have my emotional spells that really come out of nowhere, but I think overall im not too crazy.

COMPLAINTS?: Nope!    

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: ohh my belly button...its out of control!  

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: ON!

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?: My friends bachelorette party this weekend, going shooting for my friends bday on Sunday!

My messy bday girl!

My little family :)

Harley and some of her friends

17 WEEKS- 23 WEEKS TO GO!

HOW FAR ALONG?:  17 weeks, 1 day!

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: About 7 lbs so far... I dont know why I leave this question on here..its so depressing!

STRETCH MARKS?: NOPE. ::crosses fingers::

SLEEP?: I have my days where I sleep a little better than other nights, but usually its about 3-4 hours of sleep.

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: Ive bought two maternity pants.. but for the most part I stick to the Bella band and dresses!

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Well last week (since I didnt post) was absolutely, positively NY!!! This week, it was my bday!!!! My husband, and family and friends are amazing!

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Nothing!

MISS ANYTHING?: Def. sleeping!

MOVEMENT?: All the time! She is SO ACTIVE! This past week when we went to NY she would go nuts when I was on the subway! Guess baby girl isnt too fond of public transportation, lol.

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Nothing really. Nothing yet, anyways!

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: Nothing in particular. The queazyness usually strikes out of nowhere!

SHOWING YET?: Yup.the belly is growing!

LABOR SIGNS?: Negative!

MOOD?: Sometimes I think im going a little nuts, but husband says i havent really been acting that differently, so I guess not?

COMPLAINTS?: Nope! Im finally starting to feel somewhat normal again!  

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: Ohh this belly button of mine...its out of control! Its def on its way out..and its grossing me out!

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: ON!

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?: Seeing baby girl at our ultrasound next week! Harleys 5th bday this weekend, and having family in town! :)

And since I didnt take the traditional chalkboard picture, ill post a few from NY :)

15 weeks and finally the big reveal!!!

HOW FAR ALONG?:  15 weeks 3 days.

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN?: I havent weighed myself this week. I should probably get a scale.

STRETCH MARKS?: NOPE.

SLEEP?: Sleep??? Whats that?!

MATERNITY CLOTHES?: Still wearing my regular jeans with the Bella Band, but its so darn hot, that I would rather wear dresses and shorts

BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Taking the gender reveal pictures with my sister in law, and FINALLY being able to tell everyone! Also, my AMAZING husband surprised me with a trip to New York for my bday next week! Ive never been to NY, so I am BEYOND EXCITED!!!! I cannot wait, time cannot go by fast enough! Oh, and I found out one of my cousins is also preggo, and due only 3 weeks after I am! I am SOOOOO happy for her!!!

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK?: Ive been REALLY tired lately, and the throwing up has made a comeback. Hopefully it wont stick around for long!

MISS ANYTHING?: Sleeping. Coke. Coffee. Starbucks in general. (This answer hasnt changed.)

MOVEMENT?: I definitely feel her move, just not regularly, or as defined as I know I will feel her in the next few weeks.

FOOD CRAVINGS?: Nothing really. Nothing yet, anyways!

ANYTHING MAKING ME QUEASY / SICK?: Still the smells of meat make me gag a little.

SHOWING YET?: Yup.the belly is growing!

LABOR SIGNS?: Negative!

MOOD?: Ive been a little emotional lately. No crazy outbursts though!

COMPLAINTS?: Nope! Well, i'd like to sleep a full night!  

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT?: For now, it's in.

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON?: ON!

LOOKING FORWARD TO...?: NEW YORK!!!!!! And feeling the baby move alot more!

Big sister Harley wanted to get in on the pictures too!