19 weeks!

Week 19 Day 1

Sammy wanted to join!

Week 19, Day 7

Baby is the size of a heirloom tomato!

*I had forgotten I had already taken a picture this week, so there are a couple of nice maternity outfits that I am using for the first time. Thanks, Mimi and Freecycle! 

How Far Along?  19 weeks!

Maternity Clothes? Starting to use them more

Sleep? Pretty good! Julian had to get up early this week, and once he was up I had a hard time going back to sleep. But, the sleep I got was very deep. 

Best Moment of the Week? Sharing our news with the world! It's so nice to receive love and support for our family from all around the (facebook) world.

Movement? Yes! Pretty much every night I feel him moving and kicking, and sometimes during the day too. But, I sit down for longer periods at night so I notice it more then.

What I miss? Nothing, really. Even though we didn't drink wine very often, I feel like that is the thing that I miss. Which is weird because if I had the opportunity I don't think I would drink it very often, anyway!

Symptoms: Still heartburn. I gave in once and had a tums, which helped, but didn't completely erase the heartburn. BUT, I feel like my hair looks a little shinier and fuller than before, so I will enjoy the positive symptoms, as well!

What I’m looking forward to? Still looking forward to Julian feeling Baby's kicks. They are getting stronger, so I think it will happen in the next couple of weeks! I think he already felt something, but it was hard to tell. 

Milestones: Baby is developing senses, and can hear our voices now! So cool!

Emotions: Very happy. Sammy is already being a wonderful big brother, and talking about how he will share with the baby!

18 weeks!

Sammy playing kazoo for his baby brother!

Gonzalito's handsome profile!

Sammy sharing his toys with baby!

Baby is the size of a bell pepper!

How Far Along?  18 weeks!

Maternity Clothes? Starting to wear the shirts, and some of the "early" maternity pants, that just have a little more give. But, I can still wear my loose, normal clothes.

Sleep? Pretty good! Very vivid and entertaining dreams!

Best Moment of the Week? Seeing baby in the ultrasound at the end of the week! He is a healthy, growing BOY!

Movement? Yes! Feeling more little kicks and movement, especially when I sit down with Julian in the evenings.

What I miss? Nothing!

Symptoms: Still heartburn. The midwife told me to get some tums, just in case. I may have to use them this time around!

What I’m looking forward to? Julian being able to feel Baby kicking. :-)

Milestones: Baby's ears are in the correct position, and now we can tell if baby is a boy or a girl. He didn't hide from us and we saw very clearly that he is a BOY!

Emotions: Happy! I thought it was going to be a girl (everyone in the family, except for Pop, did, too), and I was looking forward to seeing the differences in raising boys and girls. BUT I am SO happy to have another 

17 weeks!

17 weeks!

Baby is the size of a turnip! 

How Far Along?  17 weeks!

Maternity Clothes? Still no - my "big" jeans are still working well, with a belt!

Sleep? Pretty good - very vivid and exciting dreams! But, Sammy has been waking up 1-2 times a night a lot this week, which is not the best....

Best Moment of the Week? Talking about birth experiences with Mama friends, and thinking about our new little one coming into the world!

Movement? Yes, although I don't really feel the rolling anymore. More tiny flutters. 

What I miss? Nothing, although organizing a date night is tricky because I can't drink and Julian's back is recovering, so there are few activities that we can do!

Symptoms: Feeling a little tired, hungry, but my main symptom is definitely heartburn. Maybe this baby will have a lot of hair!

What I’m looking forward to? Next week we will have our ultrasound!!

Milestones: Baby's ears are growing! Soon Baby will be able to hear us well. So fun!

Emotions: Happy.

16 weeks

16 weeks!

Baby is an avocado!

How Far Along?  16 weeks!

Maternity Clothes? Nope! 

Sleep? Actually very good. Sammy knows his numbers pretty well now and has been staying in his room until 7. At 7, he calls me to wake up! :)

Best Moment of the Week? Going running! The snow finally melted enough to go for a couple of jogs. It felt great, and I know the days of comfortably running are numbered!

Movement? Yes - each day I feel little rolls still. I'm looking forward to Julian and Sammy feeling them, too! 

What I miss? Nothing comes to mind.

Symptoms: Heartburn is the most annoying thing now. I have to watch what I'm eating to try and reduce it.

What I’m looking forward to? We made our appointment for the ultrasound in a couple of weeks! Can't wait to find out if Baby is a boy or a girl! 

Milestones: Baby can sense light now!

Emotions: Feeling very happy. Starting to think more about how life will change with two, and trying to remind myself that although I can think about it, there are WAY too many factors to try to really plan anything for it. 

15 Weeks

15 weeks!

Baby is an apple!

How Far Along?  15 weeks!

Maternity Clothes? No, still making it with my regular (but loose) jeans.

Sleep? Pretty good, but Sammy was sick this week so we had some waking up in the night.

Best Moment of the Week? Feeling Baby move, and seeing my bump get bigger! We had great family time being snowed in during the blizzard (Jonas). Mimi came for a last minute visit, which was fun!

Movement? Yes - little rolls and flutters every day, if I pay attention and am sitting. 

What I miss? Nothing much!

Symptoms: The newest one is heartburn. Not loving that!

What I’m looking forward to? Getting excited for the ultrasound, and also looking forward to getting my tooth fixed! 

Milestones: Baby can sense light and move away from it. So cool!

Emotions: Happy!