Birthday and Check-up!

So I have been a little MIA lately, just been very busy with work and thinking about baby stuff and I celebrated a birthday! We went down to the beach and had a low key weekend with some friends, just hung out on the island, my kind of weekend :) I texted Zach on my way down to the beach and told him I knew what I wanted for my bday, just a massage at the spa (which is just a walk from our place).  He called me like 10 minutes later telling me I had ruined the surprise and he had one booked for me already that next day! So sweet and I had a great time at the spa relaxing!

On another note, I have been losing my mind lately, literally. I mean the simplest things I forget to do or just seem plain dumb with some things that come out of my mouth. I thought the "pregnancy brain" thing was just stupid, but I am kind of starting to think it may be true...Anyone else have this problem??

Last question, what do you all think (honest opinions only) about pregnant ladies wearing a two piece bathing suit? I am not talking like 9 months pregnant, I am talking a small little bump...still having mixed feelings on this.
How Far Along? 22 Weeks! 18 to go!


Total Weight Gained? As of my doctors visit today, I am up to about 13lbs.  Yuck! I am gaining about a half pound a week and I hope that is how it will stay the rest of the pregnancy, 23-24 lbs sounds not too bad to me!

Maternity Clothes- A neighbor lent me a ton of her maternity clothes which I am soo grateful for! Also, I have been wearing a ton of dresses which still fit, just a little different ;)

Sleep-Booger gets active when I get sleepy, still only getting up once but tossing and turning alllll night!

Movement-Started to feel her often and everyday now and a lot of times if I sit still I can watch my stomach jump from her kicks.  It is the weirdest, most amazing feeling to have a human inside you kicking the crap out of you! Love it!

Food Craving-Fruit! Watermelon and honeydew mostly. Pickles. Also, cheesy snacks (try not to keep them around!) like cheddar rice cakes (yum!!)

Food Aversions-None :)

Morning Sickness- None :)


Gender- Little princess. She is going to be spoiled beyond belief!


Labor Signs- none, thank goodness.



Belly Button- It is a weird looking thing nowadays, sort of half in, half out...kind of gross actually


What I Miss- When I get up from a lying position it seems to be very difficult.  Walking up steps without getting out of breath. Good deep sleep (guess I will never get this again ;)



What I Am Looking Forward To-Still decorating nursery, I still have not started! Oh, and we are sooo close to agreeing on a name!


Weekly Wisdom- People will actually come and rub your belly, never thought that random people would actually do this but they do, bring it on, I dont mind it! Also, i am NOT having twins, nor do I even look like I am. Please watch what comes out of your mouth people.


Milestones- BooBoo is a whole pound this week! She is about 8 inches long. I am over halfway there to meeting my precious angel!

Weekly Update and Tornado Relief

How Far Along? 19 Weeks!!

Total Weight Gained? At my last Dr. appt I am up 8lbs. Ugh, I swear I am gaining a least a pound a week. Trying to keep it under 30 for the entire pregnancy...

Maternity Clothes- I can still wear all my "real" clothes (with a belly band of course) and all my dresses are fitting which is nice.  I do have a couple of pairs of shorts with the band and I wear them too often because they are SOOO comfortable!

Sleep- Ugh, this little booger is already keeping me from sleeping, but my body pillow seems to help a little bit.

Movement- I have an active little booger in my belly, still is a soft popcorn like feeling but it is supposed to become more frequent and more intense soon :) Love it!!

Food Craving- Not to be boring but Fruit it still my number one and OJ as well now.  A horrible craving that I have been having is salty, vinegary (not a word) chips. Don't put them in front of me if you want the bag back...

Food Aversions- Again, nothing I can think of.

Morning Sickness- No morning sickness here!

Gender- We are having a little baby girl!! I am thrilled and nervous all at once!

Labor Signs- none, thank goodness.

Belly Button- oh yea, it is definately an outie now :)

What I Miss- Feeling like a 24 year old and getting up without grunting. Running still makes the top of the list.

What I Am Looking Forward To- Decorating the nursery now that I know it is a girl!! Do not expect it to be pink all over though, not my style :)

Weekly Wisdom- Around now people are starting to whisper asking someone close to me if I am pregnant.  I am at the point where they are scared to ask if I am actually pregnant or have just put on a few...

Milestones- Seeing our little angel on the U/S was the most amazing feeling.  She was moving and grooving on the monitor and sucked her thumb. She is the size of a mango (about 6 inches long) and weighed 7 ounces at the last appt, so I am guessing she is about a half pound this week! Scary!!

I will post a picture later, I have not been very good about taking pictures and lately I have been so focused on what is happening in North Alabama and Tuscaloosa I forget to update the blog.  My heart is broken for the people up there and especially for Tuscaloosa (please people, do not think I do not care about those in the smaller towns, but Tuscaloosa was my home for nearly 5 years...). My heart felt led to do something since I am DYING to get up there and get my hands dirty, but family (husband) does not want me up there doing that right now. So, instead of physically going up there, we are collecting supplies at our church to send up there and if you are interested in helping me out, please let me know!
I know God is smiling down on those that are helping organize relief efforts for those that were affected by this tragedy.  Please donate your time and efforts if you are unable to buy supplies or give money!!