26 weeks

How big is the baby this week:  Baby should be measuring about 14 inches long from head to heels and weighs about a pound and two-thirds
How far along?  26 weeks
Due date: July 31st, 2013
The Bump:  Getting rounder and BIGGER!  
Belly button in or out?  Pretty flat
Wedding rings on or off:  On
Best moment of the week:  Definitely the crib arriving and being able to put it together.  It was surprisingly easy.  It looks so cute in his room.  I can't get over how funny it is to walk by and see a crib!
Sleep: I have about 1-2 decent nights of sleep per week.  The two things that seem to keep me up are waking up to go to the bathroom every hour-ish and my hips being sore. 
Miss anything?  Not having to feel out of breath all the time
Movement:  Lots!  
Food Cravings:  Pretty much the same.  OJ, ice water, fruit, smoothies.  
Anything making you queasy or sick?  Nope 
Symptoms:  Hip aches and pains, stiffness, my lower back is starting to irritate me a bit.  Bad pelvic pain/pressure started last night.  The pain is terrible right now.  My doctor wanted to see me before I left today to make sure everything was ok.  I was cleared to travel and everything looks good.  He said it could be more stretching and pulling but to keep an eye on the pain.  What a scare though!  This pain is horrific!  
Gender:  BOY!  
Happy or moody most of the time?  Same - happy and emotional.  Starting to get nervous and scared for child birth.  
Looking forward to:  Wisconsin.  :)  I get to spend 10 days with my fam and friends.  

Have a great week!

25 weeks

How big is the baby this week:  Baby should be about 13 1/2 inches long from head to heels and weighs about 1 1/2 lbs
How far along?  Exactly 25 weeks  
Due date: July 31st, 2013
The Bump:  It's getting a bit more round.  Growing and growing which means more rolling and rolling ;)
Belly button in or out?  Same, almost flat
Wedding rings on or off:  On
Best moment of the week:  The crib arrived today and I already put it together!  I was super excited (obviously)! 
We had a doc appointment last Friday and everything was great.  We were able to hear his heartbeat.  Next appointment (28 weeks), will be glucose test and an ultrasound to check on the location of placenta.  
Sleep: Hit or miss.  I still wake up every hour.  I found that wedging a pillow behind me and in front seems to work the best.  
Miss anything?  A good, long run!
Movement:  Moving, punching, kicking, rolling...you name it!  I love visually watching my belly move.
Food Cravings:  Same...fruit smoothies, fruit and OJ.  I make this awesome smoothie for lunch daily that my friend Kendall turned me on to.    I'm addicted.  My doctor told me that it's good because the protein will help my energy level (which it has).
1 cup Almond Milk (I use unsweetened)
1 tbsp Almond butter
3/4 cup blueberries (I use frozen)
1/2 of a banana
1 spoonful protein powder
Anything making you queasy or sick?  Nope 
Symptoms:  Hip pain during the night.  My back aches if I sit too long in the same spot.
Gender:  BOY!  
Happy or moody most of the time?  Happy and super emotional!  Crying happens more and more these days...happy crying as well as frustrated about such dumb crap.  :)
Looking forward to:  I leave for WI a week from today!  Looking forward to seeing my parents, my family and friends!  I haven't been home in 10 months!  

Crib assembled!  The cute little model is Rain, my Chi-Terrier

Have a great rest of your week!
XOXO

Nursery Planning

I am so excited to put the little Mister's room together!  Ever since I became pregnant, I have become obsessed with the yellow, grey and white color combo.   The room is painted a light grey color right now which is perfect.  For months now, I've been searching for the perfect decor for the room.  

Here's my vision so far for Marshall's nursery...

Zinc letters from Anthropologie - LOVE these.  So far I just bought the "M" to place on a shelf or wall in the nursery.  I have been contemplating putting his whole name up on the wall but haven't decided that yet.  The only thing with these letters is that they are pretty darn pricey ($18 a pop)!

I am obsessed with the chevron pattern!  I came across a few cute blankets on etsy that I LOVE but haven't quite narrowed it down yet.  I love the yellow and white dots with the grey chevron pattern the best so far (pictured above).  

Graco White Classic Crib - I have always wanted a simple white crib.  I loved this one and decided it's a must have.   Super cute, simple and great price!

Ever since Marshall started moving in my tummy, I have been singing the song "You are my Sunshine" to him.  I came across this cute picture at Kohl's and couldn't resist since the colors were perfect!

I also have my eye on this cute white dresser from Ikea and I plan to put a changing pad on top.  The nursery does not have a closet, so we really need to make it work with extra storage and a larger dresser.   I can't wait for it to all come together.

More to come... 

24 weeks

How big is the baby this week:  Baby is almost a foot long and weighs a little over a pound
How far along?  24 weeks  
Due date: July 31st, 2013
The Bump:  Getting bigger and bigger each week.  It's beginning to get in the way.  Like when I turn a corner and run into a wall, or try to squeeze through a narrow space...yeah, good times.  :)  OH - it's also becoming more difficult to shave my legs.  It's so frustrating!  My little chi-terrier enjoys to lay her head on the bump - too cute.  
Belly button in or out?  Almost flat
Wedding rings on or off:  On
Best moment of the week:  Narrowing down a few items for the nursery.  I started buying a few things.  Also, purchasing our stroller!  So exciting!
Sleep: Same.  I wake up every hour to go to the bathroom and I also wake up due to hip pain and some back aches.  My hips are the worst.  Sometimes I even have to put a pillow under my hip for more cushion
Miss anything?  Sleep.  I can't even sleep an hour without having to get up to go to the little ladies room.  I guess it's prepping me for motherhood.
Movement:  He sure loves to move.  He really gets going when I drink orange juice.  :) 
Food Cravings:  Fruit, OJ...and I've now started making my own fruit smoothies at home - DELISH!
Anything making you queasy or sick?  Nope 
Symptoms:  Hip pain during the night, as well as some back aches at night being on my side.  I haven't had anymore sciatic nerve pain for about a week (fingers crossed)...but I'm sure it'll make an appearance again at some point.  I have also started getting a couple nose bleeds.  I was sitting on the couch watching TV the other day and I felt this drip coming from my nose.  Such an interesting pregnancy symptom!  If I'm out and about doing too much during the days, I notice my feet swell a bit at night.  
Gender:  BOY!  
Happy or moody most of the time?  Happy and emotional.  I seem to cry about anything and everything.  Hello hormones!
Looking forward to:  The next item to arrive for Marshall's nursery.  Eeek!  

Stroller Test Run...

Hope everyone has a great week and weekend!  

Hugs!

Jamie

23 weeks

How big is the baby this week:  Baby is almost a foot long and weighs a little over a pound
How far along?  23 weeks  
Due date: July 31st, 2013
The Bump:  G-R-O-W-I-N-G! 
Belly button in or out?  It is pretty darn flat
Wedding rings on or off:  On
Best moment of the week:  Going to register for baby stuff!  It's overwhelming but oh so fun!
Sleep: Same.  I wake up every hour to go to the bathroom and I also wake up due to hip pain and some back aches AND sometimes from Doug's snoring (sorry love)
Miss anything?  I cannot wait to go out for a couple glasses of vino and some SUSHI!
Movement:  My tummy is basically a jungle gym for little Marshall.  He kicks like crazy, squirms like crazy   I can visually see him move now - so amazing, yet strange.  
Food Cravings:  Chicken Caesar Salads or Chicken Caesar wraps.  Yum!
Anything making you queasy or sick?  Nope 
Symptoms:  Ugh.  Hip pain.  My back gets achy if I'm in one place for too long.  And now the little shit must be sitting on a nerve because I've been getting horrendous butt cheek pain.  There are days where it gets so bad it hurts to walk and I have to lay down until it passes.  :) I'm lucky to have a hubby who rubs my butt cheek when it gets bad.  If anyone has any other advice on that, lemme know!  Now that the weather is getting warmer, I've also been feeling warmer.  The pregnancy warmth has begun!
Gender:  BOY!  
Happy or moody most of the time?  Happy and emotional.  I cry a lot...like when my dogs push my buttons 
Looking forward to:  Putting the nursery together.  I have ideas but haven't bought anything yet.  I'm slowly getting there.  So many options!

Have a great day!

XOXOXO
JAMIE