I Should Be Folding Laundry

I'm finally getting a bigger belly!!! How Far Along? 18 weeks Total Weight Gain: 4 pounds (I would have an accurate number for this category, but my scale is broken, so I've just been saying what my doc said at the last appt.) Maternity Clothes? I got a couple tee shirts from target that are super cute and comfy and I got four new maternity/nursing bras. Stretch Marks?  None yet (hopefully none EVER) Sleep: Still having the REALLY weird dreams... Best Moment This Week: Josh got home early yesterday so we could go on a date! Miss Anything? My high school pants! I tried to try them on the other day with little success... Movement: Little kicks here and there Food Cravings:  Einstein Bro's Bagels (Asiago cheese bagel with regular cream cheese... yummy...) Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Still eggs and peppermint. Fish has been added to the list, especially the smell of them cooking... Gender Prediction:  Hoping for a girl, probably a boy. Labor Signs: ...

I just wanted to show everyone my rapidly growing bump! I'm SO excited to finally be showing a little when I stand up too, you'll be able to see it in my next official update!

So, I'm sure I'll be mentioning my parents and siblings names at some point in this so I thought it might be fun to make an all-about-family blog post. Complete with pictures. So lets start from the top. Here's my dad. He's as goofy as he is awesome. I love him so much and he's so excited to be a grandpa!!! Some people think he looks like Mitt Romney. I'm tempted to agree. :) Here is my overly gorgeous Mother. I couldn't ask for a better mom!! Here's Eric. He's my oldest brother. (As far as I know) He wants to be a military chaplain or a teacher. As you can see from this example, he looks a whole lot like Cary Elwes from the Princess Bride. (he's the on on the far left...) I promise he's not always this serious. I'll add some funnies of him at the end!!! Here's my sister-in-law Marisa. Can anyone say Anne Hathaway look-alike??? Here's Cameron, my other brother. He's ...

How Far Along? 17 weeks Total Weight Gain: 4 pounds Maternity Clothes? Maternity jeans!!!!! Stretch Marks? Not yet, thank goodness Sleep:  Still having weird dreams. Not sure why... Best Moment This Week: Josh brought home some cupcakes that a mother-of-the-bride was going to throw away as a tip. Tastiest tip ever! And I think I found my new favorite cupcake flavor: Lemon cake with coconut frosting. Yum yum yum!!! Miss Anything? Still Panda. The orange chicken is calling me... until I eat it and it makes me want to throw up... Movement: Still those little taps :) Food Cravings: Sweets (still!) and I REALLY don't want to gain a lot of weight during my pregnancy. Must resist... Golden Oreos... Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Eggs and peppermint Gender Prediction: Honestly, my opinion is so skewed right now. One day I'll think boy, and the next I'll think girl. At least I won't be wrong, or disappointed! Labor Signs: None yet Symptoms: I've FINALLY go...

I wanted to take a moment and let some of my thoughts and questions come out. (AKA I'm letting my ADD run free for just a few minutes. Bear with me.)          First off, I wanted to ask the world, has anyone else been diagnosed with Group B Strep at their first appointment? My doctor told me only 30% of women even develop it and they usually can't even detect it until the 35th week or so. I found out at 10 weeks! What the heck?! (Here's a link for anyone who doesn't know what GBS is...) http://pregnant.thebump.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-problems/articles/group-b-strep.aspx         Secondly, I'm trying to figure out what is going on with my skin. One day, it'll be crystal clear. The next day, it's as bad as when I was in junior high. Silly hormones...          I can't figure out why I'm craving sugar so much. I love a good Almond Joy or Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory fudge and toffee as much as anyone. But in t...

How Far Along? 16 weeks Total Weight Gain: 4 pounds Maternity Clothes? Still rockin' the maternity jeans Stretch Marks?  None yet Sleep:  I'm sleeping okay, but my dreams are getting more and more bizarre For instance, I dreamt last night that I was being chased by vampire zombies and when I finally escaped, I went to my best friends house and ate gingerbread cookies... So strange... Best Moment This Week: Feeling the first 'fluttering' sensation from the baby Miss Anything? Chinese food, why does my favorite have to make me sick? Movement: Little taps. Its so cool! Food Cravings: Golden Oreos, either vanilla or chocolate filling will do. Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Still eggs and peppermint. Gender Prediction: Girl Labor Signs: None yet Symptoms: My skin is better than ever and my lower tummy is rock solid it seems. Belly Button In or Out: In Wedding Ring On or Off? On Happy or Moody? Happier lately, however I still have occasional pregnant m...

Week 15: Baby is the size of a Navel Orange. How Far Along? 15 Weeks Total Weight Gain:  4 pounds Maternity Clothes?  I don't need them yet, but the maternity pants are definitely a favorite of mine! Stretch Marks? Not yet Sleep: Still sleeping well, although I'm a lot warmer at night than normal, and not just because its summer. Best Moment This Week: Finding out my hubby has Wednesday off and he should have an extremely short day today. Miss Anything? Feeling thin. I feel like those 4 pounds all went straight to my booty. Movement: None yet, but I'm stoked for the 'butterflies in my stomach' feeling for the first time. My doc said it should be within the next week or so. Food Cravings: Sour Cream Anything Making You Queasy or Sick? Eggs and anything that tastes of peppermint. Gender Prediction: Girl Labor Signs: Nope Symptoms: I'm actually more sick to my stomach than I was in the first trimester. I think my kid has it backwards... Belly But...