29 Weeks

I'm awesome at this...should've been posted 6.13.13

Joey and Duval BOTH picked the same color for Abby's Room! 

Joey Modeling Abby's Paint Color that she brought to Daddy

How far along? 29 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 22 lbs last week
Maternity Clothes? I'm so sick of commenting on clothes. I still cry everytime I have to get dressed to go anywhere and with my baby shower approaching I would just like to say that Lilly Pulitzer SUCKS!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I can't sleep at all anymore! I wake up every hour to go pee and apparently somebody snuck into our house and replaced our once comfy mattress with marshmellows b/c IT IS HORRIBLE!!!!!! :(
Best moment this week: Picking the paint color for the nursery FINALLY!
Have you told family and friends? yes.
Miss Anything? Being comfortable!
Movement: YES! Abby is going to be a soccer player, I'm convinced! Now I can SEE it...how creepy! hahaha
Food Cravings: If you say it, I must eat it.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Meat in general but specifically chicken, no thank you.
Have you started to show yet? UH YEA!
Gender prediction: We KNOW that Miss Abigail is a girl, hopefully a GIRLY GIRL. At least her room will be girly hahahhaa
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Still hanging IN there hahahaha
Wedding rings on or off? My rings are off now. :( Going to buy a lovely fake CZ set for myself from the icing so that people know I'm not trailor trash and knocked up out of wedlock.
Happy or Moody most of the time? The one symptom that hasn't left through this entire time is me crying every time I try to get dressed. Soooo yea, I can go from 0-60 in like 3 seconds. WATCH OUT!
Weekly Wisdom: Don't ask a mom of older children what to register for, apparently they don't remember what it was like to know nothing about anything regarding babies. Also, don't ask long winded people because they will make you want to have a panic attack and give the baby back/cry. Ask dads! Dads give you the most valuable advice from what I have found so far...they also don't tell you things that push you to tears.
Looking forward to: DECORATING THE NURSERY SINCE THE BEDDING IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

28 Weeks! HELLLLLOOOOO 3rd Trimester!!!!!!

How far along? 28 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 22 lbs - 140.2 at Tuesday's doc appointment
Maternity Clothes? Just wearing 1 size up in dresses/skirts and I bought a SIZE 10 in Old Navy Rockstar Jeans...SIZE 10!!! WHOA
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I'm always tired but I sleep well when I am sleeping
Best moment this week: GETTING ABBY's BEDDING!!!!!!! OMG SO OBSESSED!!!!!!!!
Have you told family and friends? yes.
Miss Anything? Being comfortable
Movement: YES! Abby is going to be a soccer player, I'm convinced! Now I can SEE it...how creepy! hahaha
Food Cravings: If you say it, I must eat it.
Anything making you queasy or sick? Meat in general but specifically chicken, no thank you.
Have you started to show yet? UH YEA!
Gender prediction: We KNOW that Miss Abigail is a girl, hopefully a GIRLY GIRL. Atleast her room will be girly hahahhaa
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Still hanging IN there hahahaha
Wedding rings on or off? On but just barely...my hands started swelling like 3 days ago, isn't that fun!
Happy or Moody most of the time? The one symptom that hasn't left through this entire time is me crying every time I try to get dressed. Soooo yea, I can go from 0-60 in like 3 seconds. WATCH OUT!
Weekly Wisdom: Don't ask a mom of older children what to register for, apparently they don't remember what it was like to know nothing about anything regarding babies. Also, don't ask long winded people because they will make you want to have a panic attack and give the baby back/cry. Ask dads! Dads give you the most valuable advice from what I have found so far...they also don't tell you things that push you to tears.
Looking forward to: DECORATING THE NURSERY SINCE THE BEDDING IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!

27 Weeks - 1 Week till 3rd Trimester WHOOP WHOOP

Whoops - was supposed to post this on 6/30/13

Didn't do a post @ 26 Weeks...
thought I was going to loose my belly button! 

Moving on up - 27 Weeks!!!!
Please ignore my facial expression and horrible hair 

How far along? 27 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 21 lbs - 139 at Tuesday's doc appointment
Maternity Clothes? Just wearing 1 size up in dresses/skirts and I bought a SIZE 10 in Old Navy Rockstar Jeans...SIZE 10!!! WHOA
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping well but I never feel like I've gotten enough.
Best moment this week: Also the worst moment of the week - laying eyes on all the little girl dresses and rompers when we registered at Target and Babys R Us...OMG why is little girl clothing SO CUTE?!?! Abby, you will always be looking fresh and adorable and your mom will be broke!
Have you told family and friends? yes.
Miss Anything? Wearing normal clothes (my smaller chest and stomach), also bending over/being able to sit forward.
Movement: YES! Abby is going to be a soccer player, I'm convinced! Now I can SEE it...how creepy! hahaha
Food Cravings: The Cow Pina Colada Italian Ice...WOW! Also mexican food, but that's not a pregnancy thing...
Anything making you queasy or sick? Meat in general but specifically chicken, no thank you.
Have you started to show yet? UH YEA!
Gender prediction: We KNOW that Miss Abigail is a girl, hopefully a GIRLY GIRL.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Pretty sure I have like 1-2 weeks left of being in...so sad! :(  More like flat now than in.
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? CRAZY
Weekly Wisdom: When registering try to avoid the clothing isle, nothing good comes of going down that path. Also, if you like a stroller and think it's cute really take the time to play with it. Bring a drink, bags...really make your hands full and try to push it, fold it etc. Those things are IMPOSSIBLE! (I already know the one I want but found ones I thought I might like more and I'm pretty sure you need an engineering degree to fold them/be the incredible hulk to lift them and drive a suburban or a boat to fit them into a vehicle hahahaha)
Looking forward to: Getting Abby's crib bedding this week which means we can pick a color for the walls! WHOOO

25 Weeks - Only 14 more to go!

Before I cut my hair - Clearly OVER IT! (Ball of anger)

FREE!!!!!!!!! BYE BYE 3 years of growth 

Re-curled after getting rained on...not as sad looking :) 

Abby @ 25 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 21 lbs - 139 at Tuesday's doc appointment
How far along? 25 Weeks
Maternity Clothes? Just wearing 1 size up in dresses/skirts and I bought a SIZE 10 in Old Navy Rockstar Jeans...SIZE 10!!! WHOA
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping well but I never feel like I've gotten enough.
Best moment this week: After being at the doctor for 3 hours and not having lunch, having the woman at chipotle give me an EXTRA LARGE scoop of guacamole. I'm not going to lie - that was the highlight of my week...it was amazing! Oh I also chopped like 6+ inches off my hair this week...Already forgot about that! :)
Have you told family and friends? yes.
Miss Anything? Wearing normal clothes (my smaller chest and stomach)...would've been better to be pregnant like 3 years ago when babydoll hemlines were still in. Everything hits at the natural waist and that doesn't work on a pregnant body. WAHHH
Movement: YES! Abby is going to be a soccer player, I'm convinced!
Food Cravings: The Cow Pina Colada Italian Ice...WOW! Also mexican food, but that's not a pregnancy thing...
Anything making you queasy or sick? Chicken in general, no thank you.
Have you started to show yet? UH YEA!
Gender prediction: We KNOW that Miss Abigail is a girl. Hopefully a GIRLY GIRL.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In but omg I think its going to pop out soon, sad!
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? CRAZY
Weekly Wisdom: I got nothing
Looking forward to: Getting Abby's crib bedding next week! WHOOO

21 Weeks

How far along? 21 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 16 lbs - 134 at Tuesday's doc appointment
Maternity Clothes? Just wearing 1 size up in dresses/skirts.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping well but I never feel like I've gotten enough.
Best moment this week: I felt her kick out lastnight instead of down! Like a itty bitty foot coming out - so cool!
Have you told family and friends? yes.
Miss Anything? Wearing normal clothes
Movement: YES!
Food Cravings: vanilla cupcakes, sugar cookies & ritas
Anything making you queasy or sick? BBQ Chicken
Have you started to show yet? UH YEA!
Gender prediction: IT IS A GIRL
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? CRAZY
Weekly Wisdom: I got nothing
Looking forward to: Moving next week and getting Abby's crib bedding! WHOOO

20 WEEKS - ITS A GIRL

Meant to publish this on 4/11/13

Joey and Duval Announcing they're getting a baby sister! 

How far along? 20 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 16 lbs - Weight 134 - this is actually 20 1/2 week weight
Maternity Clothes? It's warm enough to wear dresses! WHOOOOO! I officially live in maxi dresses and maxi skirts 1 size up from my normal size (so small skirts & medium dresses for my D chest YOWZERS!) YAY FOR NO MORE PANTS
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping well but I never feel like I've gotten enough.
Best moment this week: Ok so since I didn't post during week 19 - I need to quickly recap that moment - LT has started giving me DEATH Acid reflux. This baby better come out with like 2 feet of hair for what I've gone through. Now back to Week 20 - FINDING OUT THAT LT IS A BABY GIRL!!!!!!!!! Makes sense since she has been such a treat in there... KARMA!
Have you told family and friends? yes.
Miss Anything? ummmm eating food without it burning from my mouth down into my stomach.
Movement: Apparently LT is kicking my cervix...weirdest feeling EVER!
Food Cravings: Ritas/cookies/candy
Anything making you queasy or sick? These past weeks everything I put in my mouth is making me sick thanks to LT giving me acid reflux.
Have you started to show yet? OH YES.
Gender prediction: WE KNOW LT IS A GIRL!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? I have been in pain...not moody or sad
Weekly Wisdom: Ummm I've got nothing!
Looking forward to: Moving and decorating our little girl's room! :)

18 weeks

Meant to publish this on 3/28/13

How far along? 18 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I've gained 14 lbs since pre baby last week!
Maternity Clothes? OMG my pants are sooooooooo tight! Still squeezing in but it's getting a bit sad...like I have a baby belly muffin top hahaha. Tried maternity jeans last week and they're so weird - I had to YANK them up so far and the creepy elastic part goes down so low! I don't know if I can get used to these. I have been wearing dresses this week that I couldn't wear in the first TRI so I'm pretty happy about that but seriously my pants are giving me muffin tops - YIKES!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping well but I never feel like I've gotten enough.
Best moment this week: How about a worst moment? The day I spent $13 at Royal Farms buying candy and then ate an entire bag of sour worms and washed it down with a coke slurpee...Yes, that moment was awesome but the aftermath was HORRIBLE!!!!!
Have you told family and friends? yes.
Miss Anything? buttoning pants
Movement: No
Food Cravings: chocolate/candy/cookies
Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing I can put my finger on.
Have you started to show yet? Yea I'm fat, atleast according to the buttons and zippers on my pants.
Gender prediction: So last week I started to realize that this whole time I've been so convinced it's a girl but look at these facts: 1. I can't WAIT to decorate a littel girl nursery but I can't nail down an actual design that I LOVE. Meanwhile I've found 2 boy nurseries that I really love. 2. We IMMEDIATELY found a boy name that I'm just obsessed with - like I will be so sad if we don't get to use it, however we basically had to give ourselves a time out to sit down and come up with a girl name. Do I like it? Yes. Do I LOVE IT? Ummmm...So what if I can't come to these decisions or really feel LOVE towards any girly decisions b/c of the little man in my belly??? - get to find out on April 9th! WHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time? I wouldn't say moody as much as I would say CRAZY...holy cow. Definitely an emotional rollercoaster within like a 5 minute span. WATCH OUT!
Weekly Wisdom: Travel with both salty and sweet at all times.
Looking forward to: Moving and FINDING OUT THE SEX!!!!!!!!!! WHOOOOOOO April will be an exciting month!!!!