26 Weeks

Last week of my 2nd trimester! I'm 26 weeks and baby boy is the size of an eggplant. I'm feeling good and everything is going well with him. I had my weekly shot, which isn't so bad. Sometimes my hip is sore for a bit, but if it helps keep baby boy inside a little longer, it's worth it. Here's the weekly post...

How far along: 26 weeks
Total weight gain: 20 lbs
Maternity clothes? Of course!
Stretch marks? Nope. 
Sleep: It's getting a bit trickier to stay comfortable
Best moment this week: Brent felt the baby give a big kick!
Movement: lots! 
Food cravings: fruit and sweet things
Anything make you queasy or sick? No
Gender: BOY!
Symptoms: Usual tiredness and bending over is getting to be a challenge.
Belly button in or out? In
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy
Looking forward to: Organizing baby's clothes

Baby bump(s) at 24 weeks

Baby #2 is the size of an ear of corn! I'm 24 weeks and continuing my weekly shots. Baby boy is really active at night. I love feeling him punch and kick! 

How far along: 24 weeks
Total weight gain: 12 lbs
Maternity clothes? Of course!
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Sleeping with my pregnancy pillow
Best moment this week: Decorating the boys room!
Movement: punches and kicks!
Food cravings: fruit
Anything make you queasy or sick? No
Gender: BOY!
Symptoms: feeling winded after climbing the stairs or taking a walk
Belly button in or out? In
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy
Looking forward to: My next appointment!

I decided to compare my ever-growing baby bump to my last pregnancy. On the left is a picture of when I was pregnant with Harvey at 24 weeks compared to baby boy #2. I think it's about the same! 

23 Weeks

Baby is the size of a papaya and moving a lot! 

How far along: 23 weeks
Total weight gain: 11 lbs
Maternity clothes? Of course!
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Sleeping with my pregnancy pillow
Best moment this week: Continuing my shots... so far everything is going well!
Movement: punches and kicks!
Food cravings: chocolate milk and fruit
Anything make you queasy or sick? No
Gender: BOY!
Symptoms: feeling winded after climbing the stairs and peeing a lot!
Belly button in or out? In
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy
Looking forward to: My next appointment

22 weeks

22 weeks and beginning my sixth month! Baby is the size of a spaghetti squash. He's doing wonderfully. I've had quite a few ultra sounds and so far everything looks great. He's quite the ninja and doing little jabs and kicks in my tummy. 

How far along: 22 weeks
Total weight gain: 10 lbs
Maternity clothes? Of course!
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Sleeping with my pregnancy pillow
Best moment this week: Finding out Brent is getting a raise! It will help us save more for baby!
Movement: jabs and kicks!
Food cravings: Nothing really specific
Anything make you queasy or sick? No
Gender: BOY!
Symptoms: low energy
Belly button in or out? In
Happy or moody most of the time? Happy
Looking forward to: My next appointment

26 weeks... 6 months!

Oh boy! I'm 6 months along and nearing the end of my second trimester. Time is moving fast! I feel like we have lots to do but it's not too overwhelming (at this point). I had my first baby shower this week given by Brent's co-workers. It was so sweet of them to do! Baby got some cute clothes and diapers (yay!) Now for the weekly pic :)

How far along: 26 weeks
Total weight gain: about 14 pounds
Maternity clothes? Of course!
Stretch marks? none! I use cocoa butter and vitamin E oil religiously
Sleep: OK, just dealing with the occasional hip aches and leg pains
Best moment this week: The baby shower at Brent's work!

Miss anything? when my hips didn't hurt from sleeping

Movement: Everyday! I love to see him move through my shirt. He's quite the acrobat!

Food cravings: Chicken salad sandwiches

Anything make you queasy or sick? nope.

Gender: Little boy!

Labor signs: none

Symptoms: none

Belly button in or out? in

Wedding ring on or off? on

Happy or moody most of the time? so excited!!

Looking forward to: Painting the nursery... hopefully this week!