Mommy Monday {19 Weeks}

Hello Everyone!

I know that I am a day late and a dollar short on this post {as it is now Tuesday, not Monday}, but it was a snowy day yesterday and I just felt like relaxing and doing nothing! No shame in my game! But here we go! Enjoy!

How far along?  19 weeks!

Total weight gain: My scale at home says 9-10 lbs. 

Maternity clothes: I am still wearing my H&M jeans and Leggings. I have recently purchased some gray jeans from Old Navy that I hope to be able to wear to work, Luckily, I've found some sweaters and shirts that are flowy that I can wear during pregnancy and after. 

Stretch marks: None as of yet. I've purchased a new lotion recently, Palmer's Cocoa Butter lotion for Stretch Marks. I like the thickness of this lotion and seems to keep my skin quite moisturized. 

Sleep: I am still sleeping about 8 hours every night, although I wish I could sleep more. I haven't been taking any naps. 

Best moment this week: The lovely snow storm that happened yesterday. I love a nice, pretty snowfall. 

Miss anything? Not really. I'm feeling quite well and not really bothered by not being able to eat deli meat this week. 

Movement: I've been feeling baby moving {and/or kicking, still not sure} quite a bit more frequently. Usually in the evening when I'm relaxing on the couch. 

Food cravings: Pumpkin pie is on the craving list again! Yum!

Anything making you queasy or sick? Thankfully not anymore!

Gender: Well, we had our appointment a couple weeks back and got some bad news. We won't be having our Anatomy scan until after the New Year. Bummer. 

Labor signs: No and let's keep it that way!

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: This week has been more happy than moody, although I did have a nice cry just the other night. 

Looking forward to: New Year's Eve! 

Until next time! 

Rainbow Baby

I've been waiting to write this post for awhile. I just wasn't sure how to put it into words and was far too emotional to even write about it.

Back in August the Mr. and I went to San Diego for a weekend getaway. As we were driving back, we encountered several Rainbows. I knew pretty much right then that we had conceived. Or I at least had a strong feeling that this was our time. There are Rainbows after every storm. This baby is our Rainbow after the Molar Pregnancy.

On our way back from San Diego. 

Since that weekend, I have seen quite a few Rainbows. I feel like every time I'm doubting things with my pregnancy, there is a Rainbow, plain as day, in the sky as a sign that all is well. I didn't really believe in signs before this, but it's hard not to believe now when I see them soo often. It puts my fears to rest, if only temporarily. 

On our way back from camping. 

On my way back from one of my first Doctor's appointments. 

At school while I was working. 

At school another day. 

Leaving Target {because I'm always leaving Target}

Driving to dinner with the Mr. 

I thank God every day for this Rainbow baby.

Until next time!

Mommy Monday {18 weeks}

How far along?  18 weeks!

Total weight gain: Ugh, this is a sore subject. I don't FEEL like I've gained that much weight, but my doctor's scale seems to say otherwise. First of all, they didn't allow me enough time to take my jacket or boots off {which obviously adds extra lbs.}. Secondly, the nurse was so rushed that she didn't even weigh me correctly. I'm going to keep going off my scale at home, which says I have gained 9 lbs. 

Maternity clothes: Living in my H&M maternity jeans and leggings. Being comfortable is my goal since I'm on vacation!

Stretch marks: None yet! I am feeling a bit more itchy in the belly area, so am trying to keep it super moisturized with my belly butter!

Sleep: I am sleeping around 8 hours and feeling more and more energetic. I did take a nice nap this afternoon as I was exhausted from all of my Christmas shopping. 

Best moment this week: CHRISTMAS BREAK HAS ARRIVED! Hallelujah!

Miss anything? I miss being able to eat Deli Meat. No Jimmy John's for this gal. 

Movement: Feeling fluttering here and there and I think I felt one nice kick last week. I wish I felt it more often! {Hopefully soon}

Food cravings: Everything bagels have been quite delicious lately. And of course Christmas cookies. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Thankfully not anymore!

Gender: Well, we had our appointment a couple weeks back and got some bad news. We won't be having our Anatomy scan until after the New Year. Bummer. 

Labor signs: No and let's keep it that way!

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: The littlest things have been bothering me lately. Not quite as moody as I was. 

Looking forward to: Christmas with the family:-)

Until next time!

Mommy Monday {17 Weeks - Can you guess the sex?}

I thought that for this Mommy Monday post I would switch it up a bit. I'm going to post all of the Gender Wives Tales to see if any of them are true! We won't be finding out the sex of wee little one until after Christmas, so that gives you all plenty of time to cast your votes! Comment on this post and we will see who guesses right!

Carrying High or Low? I think that I am carrying high {although I haven't quite "popped" yet}, so Girl.

Skin Blemishes or clear skin? I had some mild acne happening in the first trimester, but nothing as of late. Boy. 

Soft or Dry skin? My hands are like alligator skin. I am soo dry! I don't know if this is because it's winter, but either way this was is Boy.

Baby's Heartbeat: 140+ or below 140? Baby's heartbeat has been around 150 each time we have heard it. This one says Girl. 

Sweets or Salty and sour? From the get go I have been craving anything sweet. Pineapple, apples, strawberries, hot chocolate. You name it, I want it. Girl. 

Chinese Gender Predictor says Boy. 

The Mayans say Boy. 

Ring test: Swings back and forth or in circles? This one was a little inconclusive. It started swinging in circles, but would end going back and forth. I say Girl. 

Sick as a dog or no morning sickness? I was quite nauseous throughout the first trimester {only threw up once though}, so Girl. 

Is Hubby indulging in my cravings or staying the same? I would say that he is staying the same. Boy.

Hair: Dull and Limp or Thick and Glossy? My hair has been very dull and quite dry {again, not sure if it's because of Winter}.  AND my hair is ALWAYS thick, but it is most certainly not glossy. I'll go with Girl for this one. 

Body hair: staying the same or growing thick and fast? Mine has pretty much stayed the same. Girl. 

Which is bigger: Left or Right boob? Left. Girl. 

And the last one! Baking soda test. When mixed equal parts urine and baking soda, does it have no reaction at all or fizzle like soda? When I did this test, it did not fizzle whatsoever. Girl. 

Well it looks like we have 9 for Girl and 5 for Boy. I hope you have fun making your guesses! Stay tuned to see if you are right!

Until next time!

Mommy Monday {16 Weeks}

Well, I'm back for my weekly Mommy post! I'm proud of myself for keeping up with these as well as I have. I hope to start getting some of my energy back in the coming weeks so I can blog more often! Crossing my fingers!

I realize this outfit is not the most flattering, but I was too lazy to change my top. You all will just have to deal. Haha. 

How far along?  16 weeks!

Total weight gain: I haven't weighed myself in the last week, so I'm not able to accurately update this. I go to the doctor tomorrow and am hoping that I'm still only up 5 lbs. 

Maternity clothes: I'm currently searching for some work maternity pants as my current work pants are starting to get uncomfortable to wear {even with my BeBand}. If anyone has any suggestions on where to look, please let me know! I have been wearing my H&M pants and LOOOVE them. 

Stretch marks: Still none and I'm still lathering my belly in Burt's Bee's Mama Bee and Earth Mama Angel Baby Stretch Oil! I will also use cocoa butter occasionally. 

Sleep: I'm getting the most sleep I have ever gotten in my life.. and yet I'm still tired! It's unbelievable. 

Best moment this week: Being able to relax and stretch at Yoga!

Miss anything? Having a long weekend off, but Christmas break is swiftly approaching! 

Movement: I think {I'm not positive} that I'm starting to feel some fluttering happening in there!

Food cravings: Pineapple {and I hate to admit this, Macaroni & Cheese}. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing is really making me queasy, but I am still not a big fan of Mexican food. 

Gender: Hopefully finding out before Christmas!

Labor signs: No and let's keep it that way!

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Really moody this week. Not a big fan of much lately. Haha. 

Looking forward to: My appointment tomorrow! Can't wait to hear babies heart beating away again. 

Until Next time! 

Mommy Tuesday {15 weeks}

I'm 15 weeks today! Woohoo! Here is the weekly Mommy post that I promised!

How far along?  15 weeks!

Total weight gain: Up 5 lbs now {according to my scale at home, which I like way better than the one at my Doctor}. 

Maternity clothes: I did buy some maternity jeans this weekend from H&M, but have yet to wear them.  I've still been wearing my BeBand every day!

Stretch marks: Still none and I'm still lathering my belly in Burt's Bee's Mama Bee and Earth Mama Angel Baby Stretch Oil!

Sleep: Fatigue is still lingering. Over the holiday weekend I'm pretty sure I took 15 naps. 

Best moment this week: Being able to go for long walks with Ziggy over the holiday weekend and purchasing our Stroller! I'm in love with our City Mini GT {thank you black Friday deals}!

Miss anything? Having energy!

Movement: I've only felt stretching. No baby movements yet {I don't think}!

Food cravings: This week my big craving was pumpkin pie. I have also been craving any food that anyone mentions in my presence. Last night, it was Japanese Hibachi food. Today, it's fudge. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? I baked a huge Turkey for Thanksgiving and wasn't able to eat ANY of it. It just wasn't turning my crank. Big bummer. 

Gender: Hopefully finding out before Christmas!

Labor signs: No and let's keep it that way!

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Still quite moody lately. This morning I literally cried over my spilled coffee. 

Looking forward to: All of the Christmas parties coming up this weekend! 

Until next time!