How far along? 25 weeks,  6 days Total weight gain: 16 pounds – WHOA BABY. I gained six pounds in the month between my last two appointments! I should probably lay of the sweets, hah! Maternity clothes? Maternity and regular. Most of the regular clothes I wear are just sized up to a medium, but some of the smalls… [Read More]

How far along? 24 weeks,  6 days Total weight gain: 9+ pounds – I’ll know for sure at my appointment tomorrow. Maternity clothes? Still the same – maternity + regular Sleep: Sleeping pretty well. Best moments this week: Spending the weekend at Merry’s to help her get her new place all decorated. And we took the bump paddle boarding! Miss… [Read More]

How far along? 23 weeks,  6 days (Posting this a day late, yet again) Total weight gain: 9+ pounds – surely much more than this by now. I’ll know for sure next week! Maternity clothes? Same – maternity + regular Stretch marks? Nope, but my stomach is feeling tight, tight, tight these days so it seems like I could… [Read More]

Happy 4th of July! Just to clarify, baby girl is as big as a coconut, not a bowling ball. The first thing the husband says when he sees my updated chalkboard is, “Nice bowling ball.” HAH. Apparently we can add coconuts to the list of things I can’t draw. ;) How far along? 22 weeks,  6 days (Posting… [Read More]

How far along? 21 weeks,  6 days (Posting this a couple days late) Total weight gain: About 9 lbs Maternity clothes? Maternity + my regular clothes Stretch marks? Not yet. Sleep: Sleep is definitely different for me these days, but it’s been good for the most part. Best moments this week: Our weekend getaway to the beach for our anniversary and… [Read More]

How far along? 20 weeks,  6 days Total weight gain: About 9 lbs Maternity clothes? Maternity + my regular clothes Stretch marks? Not yet. Sleep: Pretty good for the most part. Best moments this week: Our 20 week ultrasound, getting the nursery painted, and Father’s Day! Miss Anything: Not really at the moment. Movement: Yes! Husband has even gotten to feel small kicks… [Read More]

How far along? 19 weeks, 5 days Total weight gain: 4.5 pounds (probably more… we’ll see!) Maternity clothes? A mix of maternity + my regular clothes still Stretch marks? Not yet. Sleep: Pretty good for the most part. Best moments this week: Pretty sure I’ve been feeling some movement! Also had a great day spending some quality time with my brothers…. [Read More]

Happy Sunday! We’ve had a pretty good weekend – got some housework and errands done, had a little ice cream picnic with friends on Saturday, had a breakfast date with out-of-town friends this morning, and a little family birthday party this afternoon. Summers never fail to be nonstop busy! Here’s my 18 week bumpdate! How… [Read More]

Happy Memorial Day, friends! I’m eternally grateful to those who have given their lives for our freedom. Here’s a 17 week bumpdate! (I totally cannot draw a pomegranate.) How far along? 17 weeks, 1 day (I’m posting this at 17 weeks and 6 days though) Total weight gain: 4.5 pounds Maternity clothes? A mix of maternity + my regular… [Read More]

How far along? 16 weeks, 2 days (I’m posting this at 16 weeks and 6 days) Total weight gain: 1.5 pounds – pretty sure it’s more than this. I’ll know how much more at my appointment on Wednesday! Maternity clothes? The maternity jeans I bought are such a nice break from the hair tie trick I’d been using! They’re… [Read More]