Week 20

HOORAY - halfway there! This pregnancy is seriously flying by.  Each day is so incredibly busy with work and a toddler that I feel like life is going by in hyper-speed.  There's so much to do and it feels like we are running out of time.  Flexible schedules are great, but when you and your husband both work seven days a week at all hours of the day and night, it tends to put house projects on the back burner.  I already have everything planned in my head though so the nursery, big boy room, and garage transformation to an office/guest suite in less than four months is totally doable...right? 

In Harper world everything is going wonderfully!  We had our 20 week appointment and she is perfect.  She is in the 48th percentile, which should put her around seven and a half pounds when she is born.  Her heartbeat was in the 150s and she was an active little lady.  We had our final sonogram with the doctor, unless I go past 40 weeks (no thanks), and everything is measuring where it should be -- side note, Harrison loves to run around the house with her pictures yelling "Baby Sister!"  

P.S. Happy 3rd Birthday to my beautiful, spunky goddaughter Adelyn! 

How far along? 20 weeks

Maternity clothes? The hot weather is here and this bump is poppin', so maternity dresses are my go-to.  

Stretch marks? No 👍

Sleep: Some nights are better than others, but with Harrison sleeping in his room all night I can't complain. 

Best moment(s) this week: Seeing our little babe and hearing that she is healthy. 

Miss Anything? Sleeping in any position other than on my side.  Someone cut a hole in my mattress please.

Movement: Oh yes.  I am feeling her throughout the day now and Mike has been able to feel her on occasion.  

Food cravings: Super healthy stuff.  For example, chocolate chip cookie dough (the edible, egg free kind) and of course, those Trader Joe's ice cream cookie sandwiches.   

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Gender: Girl power. 

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: At this point in my pregnancy with Harrison I had gained around 8 pounds.  With Harper, I have gained 0.  I lost about 10 pounds during my first trimester from feeling and being sick, and am now back to my pre-pregnancy weight with her.  It feels good knowing that the weight is slowly coming back on (pregnant lady perks) and I can clearly see her growing.  I'm hoping I still gain slowly and steadily, but it feels good to know she's putting some chub on in there.  

Belly Button in or out? Still in.  

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Loving life! 

Looking forward to: Getting started on the nursery!

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Week 19

Buh-bye "teen" weeks!  I'm feeling and looking pregnant and now I remember why I thought pregnancy wasn't so bad the first time.  I do miss adult beverages, excessive amounts of coffee, raw tuna, deli meat, and soft cheeses, BUT I get to have all of the ice cream I want, wear skin tight dresses, and I always get to pick what we're having for dinner.  I also know at the end of this I get a cute baby, so I'd say it's all worth it. 

 

How far along? 19 weeks

Maternity clothes? Living the dream over here.    

Stretch marks? I've started applying lotion, so hopefully we can keep those bad boys away.  

Sleep: My toddler is finally sleeping through the night in his own room, but I'm up either using the bathroom, switching from side to side, or worrying about something.  

Best moment(s) this week: My mom came to visit and it was the best.  I am so envious of my friends that have parents in town.  It's funny how life happens, I wanted desperately to be away from them at 18 and now I would do anything to have them here.  Come back soon Mom! 

Miss Anything? Happy hour. 

Movement: Oh yes.  Baby girl loves dance parties at night.

Food cravings: Chocolate chip anything. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Thankfully no.  

Gender: Girl-- her headband and tutu collection is growing. 

Labor Signs: Not yet.

Symptoms: Tired, ligament pain, constant back cracking, and blurry vision.  But, all in all, feeling pretty well! 

Belly Button in or out? In, but definitely starting to flatten out.  Once again regretting my old belly button piercing. 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Tired, but happy! 

Looking forward to: Decorating Harper's room and getting everything ready for a baby again 💜

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Week 18

Kicking is in full force this week and it's such an incredible and relieving feeling.  I love knowing that baby girl is moving around in there and continuing to grow.  Each day she becomes more active and my belly is noticeably getting larger.  Harper Ellen will be here in less than five months and although I'm feeling overwhelmed by everything we still have to do, I am so ready to meet this little babe. 

How far along? 18 weeks

Maternity clothes?  Why are buttons a thing when these exist? 

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Harrison has slept in his room all night THREE nights in a row, so sleep was pretty darn good this week. 

Best moment(s) this week: Seeing Harper again 💜 I was lucky enough to get another ultrasound this week and see how much she's grown.  We woke her up from a nap, but it was totally worth it to watch her move around and see and feel her kick at the same time.  

Miss Anything? Another week, another empty wine glass. 

Movement: I've felt little things from pretty early on this time around, but this week has been consistent and her kicks/punches are strong!   

Food cravings: Oranges and ice cream sandwiches. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing in particular comes to mind.

Gender: Ultrasound confirmed-- still a girl!  

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Energy and exhaustion, growing appetite, and vivid dreams. 

Belly Button in or out? Still in, but starting to look a little funny. 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, with the occasional mood swings.  I feel joy, stress, excitement, and overwhelmed all at the same time. 

Looking forward to: Hitting the halfway mark...almost there! 

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Week 17

Week 17 was another good one for me and for Harper.  My energy levels seem to be on the rise and I have a serious desire to purge nest.  I've redecorated every room in my head, made to-do lists for the year, and even woke up early to rearrange the kitchen and throw out any item that I deemed to be taking up space.  I'm positive that Mike thinks I'm insane, but at least we can blame my hormones for that.  

 How far along? 17  weeks

Maternity clothes? I wouldn't dream of anything else. 

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep: Eh, it comes and goes. 

Best moment(s) this week: Working on Harper's registry and nursery ideas.  I am so ready to start decorating her room! 

Miss Anything? Afternoon coffee...I could really use a pick me up around 2:00.   

Movement: She's getting stronger, but no crazy big kicks yet.  

Food cravings: Sour patch kids, oranges, and cookie ice cream sandwiches from Trader Joes.  I could eat one of those for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nothing in particular.  Sometimes a smell throws me off, but it's so wonderful to not be nauseous anymore. 

Gender: Girl 💝

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: Round Ligament Pain- I'm pretty sure I can feel my uterus stretching (ow!), an appetite finally, and more energy than the past weeks.

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Both, which is better than only being moody 😏.

Looking forward to: Our next sonogram- I'm ready to see baby girl again. 

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