Day #1743

No excuses on how late I am on getting these photos up. Enjoy the bump progression. :)

27 weeks - Miami, FL

28 weeks - Christmas Day at the University of South Carolina

29 weeks - Chattanooga, TN on the pedestrian bridge

29 weeks - NYE!

30 weeks - Baby M's Book Shower

 

31 weeks - Couples Shower for Baby M

 

32 weeks - Nursery Shot

33 weeks

 

 

34 weeks - Gibbs Stadium on National Signing Day

 

35 Weeks - Capital Building in Columbia, SC

 

36 weeks

37 weeks

 

 

How far along? 37 weeks as of 2/20/14 (I know...I know...so behind).

Total weight gain: Around 20-22 lbs.

Maternity clothes? In every sense of the word.

Stretch marks? A few. Bio Oil is a scam.

Sleep: Around Christmas time, I started to develop a pain in my right hip and it hasn't gone away yet. Really hoping that this is just a baby related thing.

Movement: Yes, all the time. :)

 

Food cravings: Apples, hot chocolate, salmon, fresh veggies and water. At 37 weeks, I developed a craving for mint chocolate but I think that's due to the fact it's Girl Scout cookie time. Hello, thin mints!  Sodas/fried food are still a no-no.
  
Gender: No idea :)

Baby is: the size of a Honeydew {17.2-18.7 inches, 4.2-5.8 lb}

Best moment these last few weeks: Really everything! This pregnancy has been great and we're blessed with three showers during January. Lenny and I did go on a Baby Moon to Chattanooga, TN and we're still out and about with family and friends. I am still practicing yoga and can still do a headstand at 37 weeks.

 

Day #1655

Hello Holiday Season - double post again...

Week 25 - Thanksgiving!

How far along? 25 weeks as of 11/28/13 (this will always be one week behind). We've passed the important week of 24!

Total weight gain: Around 10 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Just a few still...can still wear my regular jeans

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Better

Movement: Yes – after I drink hot chocolate

Food cravings: Apples and water. Sodas are now a no-no.
  
Gender: No idea :)

Baby is: the size of a Cauliflower {13.6-14.8 inches, 1.5-2.2 lb}

Best moment this week: Thanksgiving with the family. This is a 4th generation photo from that day with my Grandmother, Mother, Me and Baby M.

From left to right: Aunt Charlea, Nana (Mom), Mamaw (My Grandmother),

Aunt Samantha, Grandpa (Dad) and Me with Baby M.

Looking forward to: Next week is full of Christmas parties which is such a fun way to celebrate this time of year.

Week 26 - Piedmont Club Christmas Party

How far along? 26 weeks as of 12/5/13 (this will always be one week behind).

Total weight gain: Around 10-11 lbs.

Maternity clothes? I can still wear my regular jeans but I did break down and buy a pair of maternity jeans.

Stretch marks? So far just one.

Sleep: Better

Movement: Yes – the baby is kicking me as I type this.

Food cravings: Apples, chocolate and water. Sodas/fried food are now a no-no.
  
Gender: No idea :)

Baby is: the size of a head of Lettuce {13.6-14.8 inches, 1.5-2.2 lb}

Best moment this week: This week has been fun with Christmas parties and work events. We even had Baby M's first photo with Santa.

 

Looking forward to: Heading to Miami, FL for the first time ever next week! Hello - warm weather. :)

Day #1643

This is a double post due to a crazy last few weeks...

Week 23 - Famous Wade's, Spartanburg SC

How far along? 23 weeks as of 11/14/13 (this will always be one week behind)

Total weight gain: Still between 8-9 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Very few still

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: It's getting better.

Movement: Yes – finally some legit movement!

Food cravings: Still healthy food
  
Gender: No idea :)

Baby is: the size of a grapefruit {10.5 inches, 12.7 ounces}

Best moment this week: Seeing the crib up in the nursery!

Looking forward to: Life starting to slow down...it's been a busy couple of months.

Week 24 - Grove Park Inn, Asheville NC

How far along? 24 weeks as of 11/21/13

Total weight: 9 lbs. according to the doctor

 Maternity clothes? Just a few...still in my regular jeans

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Still better. 

Movement: Yes, especially after a cup of hot chocolate

Food cravings: Still healthy food. Eating so many apples.
  
Gender: No idea :)

Baby is: the size of a cantaloupe {10.5 inches, 12.7 ounces}

Best moment this week: Spending some time at the Grove Park Inn to see all the gingerbread houses. I see that this could be a future family event down the road.

Looking forward to: Thanksgiving!

Day #1631

Week 22- Hatcher Gardens, Spartanburg S.C.

How far along? 22 weeks as of 11/7/13 (this will always be one week behind)

Total weight gain: 8 lbs. Maternity clothes? Very few still and I can still fit into my regular jeans without a Bella Band

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: Better. Still having some weird nightmares but the frequency is less than before.

Movement: Yes – finally some legit movement!

Food cravings: Healthy foods. Fast food, fried and salt is out.
 
Gender: No idea :) Baby is: the size of a Papaya{10.5 inches, 12.7 ounces}

Best moment this week: Feeling the baby actually move! 

Looking forward to: Putting the crib together this weekend!!! I am very excited to knock this off the to-do list.

Day #1622

 

Week 21: Our Church

How far along? 21 weeks as of 10/31/13

Total weight gain: 7-8 lb.

Maternity clothes? A mix. So far two shirts and a dress but everything else is regular clothes.

Stretch marks? Not at all.

Sleep: Much better!

Food cravings: Still the same as last week. Not much a taste for anything.

Gender: Not finding out till he or she arrives.

Baby is: the size of a pomegranate {10.5 inches, 12.7 ounces} We did however see the doctor last week and she estimated 12 ozs.

Best moment this week: Our first baby shower! It was hosted by our church group and was very sweet.

Looking forward to: Getting ready for Lenny's birthday party next week. It's always fun to celebrate the ones you love!

Day #1618

Week 20: Ironically, Greer, SC again.
{We haven't been to Greer in a year and somehow we go twice in a month}

 

How far along? 20 weeks as of 10/24/13

Total weight gain: 6.5 lb.

Maternity clothes? A mix. So far two shirts and a dress but everything else is regular clothes.

Stretch marks? Not at all.

Sleep: Better. Found a humidifier and I spray my pillows with peppermint which have helped tremendously.

Food cravings: Not a taste for anything...

Gender: Not finding out till he or she arrives.

Baby is: the size of a banana {6.5 inches, 10.6 ounces} We did however see the doctor and she estimated 12 ozs

Best moment this week: We got to see Baby M at the ultrasound appointment. She or he has all their fingers, toes, arms and legs. When we first saw the baby on the screen, it was sitting in a very Zen like yoga pose. Like mother like child.

Looking forward to: Halloween! It's always fun to see the little kids in their costumes and next year, we'll get to join them.

Day #1609

 

Week 19 - Downtown Greer, SC

How far along? 19 weeks as of 10/17/13

Total weight gain:  4 1/2 lbs.

Maternity clothes? So far only two things - the yellow shirt from last week and the dress I'm wearing in this photo. Otherwise I'm in my normal clothes without a belly band.

Stretch marks? Not at all.

Sleep: What is sleep? I'm so congested that I haven't had a night sleep in a while.

Food cravings: Same thing - protein smoothies. This kid is health conscious....or a body builder

Gender: Not finding out till he or she arrives.

Baby is: the size of a mango {6 inches, 8.5 ounces}

Best moment this week: Taking our Christmas photo {which is why I'm dressed up in this photo} as it turned into a little maternity shoot. Also, that I learned that my photographer is pregnant - very excited for her!

Looking forward to: Seeing the baby at the next appointment!