Pregnancy: Week 21

Sorry I haven't updated in a while. As you can most likely imagine, things have been quite hectic! I've been home since the beginning of the month and got to have my baby shower and, best of all, see some family! I'm currently at my brother's house recording some music, which I haven't had the opportunity to do in quite some time. (In case you didn't know, one of my hobbies is singing/songwriting) I absolutely cannot believe how quickly the whole month has flown by though, and how much my little man has grown!! He is SO much stronger now! He is extremely active most of the time and has apparently discovered my bladder, which he thinks is his own personal trampoline! LOL! Here's my update for the week.

How far along? 21 Weeks

Total weight gain: still just 4 lbs! I can't believe it!

Maternity clothes? shorts and tops! I finally went shopping and stocked up! No more peek-a-boo belly!!

Stretch Marks? nope

Sleep: good, but Koda likes to kick when I first lay down for bed and sometimes throughout the night.

Best moment this week: Having my baby shower!

Miss Anything? Feta cheese!

Movement? non stop and MUCH stronger!

Food cravings?: salad.

Anything making you queasy or sick: not as of late

Gender: boy!!

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: round ligament pain 

Belly Button in or out? in.

Wedding rings on or off? on

Mood: excited and impatient

Looking forward to: Going home and finally being able to be with Zach again!!!

Pregnancy: Week 19

This past Thursday I flew home to TX to spend some time with my family and to have my baby shower! I'm missing Zach so much and I'm thinking that little Koda does, too! He has really started moving a lot more since I left NC! His kicks are so strong that others are able to feel him now! My sister, especially! Any time I feel him start to kick, I let her know and she'll feel and she just gets the biggest smile on her face! She talks to him, too which I think is adorable! He's started kicking so hard that when I lay down I can actually see where he's kicking me! It makes me so happy! It's one of my favorite things to do. Just sit and wait for his next little kick =] My belly has been changing a lot too! One day, it will be bigger than I've ever seen it and on days like today, I guess he's hiding or something, because my stomach looks (almost) flat! Here's some updates from this week:

How far along? 19 Weeks

Total weight gain: 4.5 lbs

Maternity clothes? these pat few days I've been lounging inside so, sweats mostly, but when I go out, I opt for empire waist dresses

Stretch Marks? nope

Sleep: good, for the most part.

Best moment this week: seeing my family react when they felt Dakota kick!

Miss Anything? Zach! Can't wait to get home and be with him again!

Movement? non stop for the most part!

Food cravings?: chips and salsa

Anything making you queasy or sick: not as of late

Gender: boy!!

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: round ligament pain, back aches

Belly Button in or out? in.

Wedding rings on or off? on

Mood: amazed and excited!

Looking forward to: My baby shower!

Pregnancy: Week 18

After a long day of shopping for the perfect baby shower invitations with my mom and sister, I decided it was time to update! I turned 19 weeks yesterday and realized I hadn't posted for week 18 yet! Not to mention, I've really been slacking on my chalkboard pictures. I flew home to TX on Thursday to stay with my family for the month, so it looks like I'm going to have to get another chalkboard for here so we don't miss out on any more weeks, especially since my belly is really poppin' here lately! 

How far along? 18 Weeks

Total weight gain: 4 lbs. (as far as I know)

Maternity clothes? i've been loving my convertable cargo pants and i've been stocking up on pretty,comfortable dresses with empire waists! They're flattering and best of all, comfortable!

Stretch marks? none so far.

Sleep: good, for the most part.

Best moment this week: seeing Dakota kick!! I can actually SEE his little kicks sometimes, especially when i lay down. Zach saw too and his face just lit up! (He's so excited! =] )

Miss Anything? A day without a headache! I have had one EVERY DAY lately.

Movement? He's becoming more and more active!

Food cravings?: chips and salsa

Anything making you queasy or sick: not as of late

Gender: boy!!

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: heartburn and headache. the headache's have become a little less frequent now, thankfully!

Belly Button in or out? in.

Wedding rings on or off? on

Mood: Happy!!! (of ccourse!)

Looking forward to: My baby shower! Just a couple of weeks!