Week 16

Days Pregnant: 112

Days Remaining: 168
Total Weight Gain: 7 lbs.  I've gained about a pound a week these last few weeks, slow and steady!  The doctor said I was right on track and to just keep doing what I was doing, sounds good to me!

Maternity Clothes: Definitely taking my maternity pants in to get hemmed this week because I'm not going to be able to fit into my normal khakis much longer.  I think I've lasted a lot longer in regular clothes this pregnancy than the last, thank goodness.

Best Moment This Week:  My doctor's appointment went really well, mommy and baby are both very healthy.  And I got to hear baby's heartbeat, which I love! Heard him/her kicking around in there too. :)
Movement:  Yes, finally! I was laying in bed Monday night and felt the first few flutters, I didn't realized how much I've missed that feeling! I have felt a little bit more since, but not much, little bug is still pretty tiny.
Cravings: Water and chocolate ice cream are the norm.  One day this week, I thought I was going to die if I didn't get some jalapeno jelly, so weird.
Aversions: The thought of eggs and yogurt is still making me gag.
Gender: I'm really not sure, but I keep referring to the baby as "he," maybe that's my subconscious giving me a sign? Either way, we find out in less than three weeks!
Labor Signs: None.
Symptoms: Feeling much better and more motivated this week.  Still congested and sleepier than normal, but I think that's going to be par for the course until this little one makes his/her debut.
Looking Forward To:  Finding out what we're having on August 13! I can't believe how soon it is, time is flying by!

Week 15

Days Pregnant: 105

Days Remaining: 175
Total Weight Gain: 6 lbs.  I'm back in my healthy weight gain range, yes! I'm at the top of the range, but it's much better than already being at a point where I've gained too much weight. :) 

Exercise: A stupid head cold really knocked me back Friday morning and I've had a hard time getting back to working out since. Need to find some motivation this week!
Maternity Clothes: Still wearing all of my regular clothes for the most part, though I'm leaning more towards shirts that are loose in the tummy. 

Best Moment This Week:  I had a great week, spent lots of time with Taylor and Nora and then had a great time at Sharon's Bachelorette Dinner last night! Can't wait for the wedding this weekend!
Movement: Nothing yet, but hoping to feel something very soon!
Cravings: Lots of water again this week, pretzels and ranch dressing (not together!).
Aversions: Eggs and yogurt, still.
Gender: No clue? Just 4 weeks til we know, eek!
Labor Signs: None.
Symptoms: Didn't seem to feel many pregnancy symptoms this week, I was just totally wiped out by my cold, so I felt pretty crappy in general.
Looking Forward To:  Well, I showed up to my doctors appt. on Friday to find out that the doctor was delivering a baby at the hospital and I'd have to reschedule. Sooo, I'm still looking forward to this doctors appt., a quick trip to anchorage Wednesday and Thursday for Taylor's cousin's wedding, and then Sharon's wedding Saturday. Busy week!!

Week 14

Look! A bump!

Days Pregnant: 98

Days Remaining: 182
Total Weight Gain: 5 lbs.

Exercise: I have been so good this week about exercising, and it feels SO good.  Saturday was beautiful so I took Nora for a great 3.5 mile walk around the university.  It's been kind of rainy since then, so I've put my treadmill and my new dumbbells to good use!
Maternity Clothes: I think I really need to get an order placed, I've noticed a major difference in how much I'm showing this week.  My stretchy skinny jeans are still buttoning though, I'm going to wear those as loooong as possible.

Best Moment This Week:  This week, we took away Nora's beloved pacifier.  After imagining awful scenarios in my head where she either wouldn't sleep at all or wouldn't talk to me for days, it actually seemed like she handled it really well.  Don't get me wrong, there were plenty of tears when it was time for bed the first couple of nights, but she has slept through the night with no interruptions since we took it away.  I have been waiting for this for TWO YEARS.  Thank goodness, hopefully I'll get some great, restful sleep over the next six months before we start all over again. :)
Movement: None, but I could in two weeks?? Time has gone by so fast!  It's amazing to think that I'm a third of a way there now.
Cravings: Water, water, water, and chocolate ice cream.
Aversions: Eggs still, and yogurt the last few mornings, which stinks because I just stocked up and I'm usually the only person in the house who will eat it.
Gender: Still no feeling one way or the other.  I catch myself daydreaming about both--I really don't have a preference either way at this point.
Labor Signs: None.
Symptoms: Less laziness, yay!  I don't know if I'm less tired, or just more motivated, but I feel much less like a slug than I did the last couple of months.  My new-found energy led to organizing drawers and closets yesterday, maybe I'm nesting already?
Looking Forward To:  A warm, sunny weekend and a doctor's appointment next Friday.

Week 13

Days Pregnant: 91

Days Remaining: 189
Total Weight Gain: 4 lbs.

Exercise: I have been running around like crazy trying to keep up with Nora this week, that counts, right??
Maternity Clothes: Haven't bought anything new, but I've been looking online a lot. Thank goodness for Asos and Top Shop, they have some really cute stuff for pretty cheap.  I feel guilty spending a lot of money on clothes that I can only wear for the next six months, so I'm trying to find as much on sale as possible.

Best Moment This Week:  My Nora bug turned two! She has grown into the sweetest, goofiest little girl. :) We had a great birthday party for her at Alaskaland on Friday, and then we went with Taylor's family to Denali so they could go rafting on Saturday.
Movement: None, but it's crazy to think I could feel something in as early as three weeks!
Cravings: Water and iced tea, no so bad as cravings go.
Aversions: Eggs sound soooo gross, even just seeing them at the restaurant this week made me queasy.
Gender: No clue! I really have no feeling one way or another, we should find out within seven weeks though!
Labor Signs: None.
Symptoms: I've been less sleepy this week, and I dont' know if its because I'm getting out of the dreaded first trimester or because it's been less hot and more comfortable in the house.  Either way, I'll take it!
Looking Forward To:  Getting to do some shopping in the next couple weeks, even if it is just for maternity clothes!