25 weeks!!! And an update or two :)

"Your baby is growing by leaps and bounds, reaching nine inches in length and passing the pound and a half mark. Under his skin, capillaries are forming and filling with blood and by week's end, air sacs (also lined with capillaries) will develop in his lungs, getting them ready for that first breath. Mind you, those lungs aren't ready for prime time just yet — but they are developing surfactant, a substance that will help them expand after birth. And speaking of breathing, your baby's tiny nostrils, which have been plugged up until now, are starting to open, and his vocal chords are getting ready to roar."
--Whattoexpect.com

How far along? 25 Weeks, holy geez can't believe we're getting this close already!! :)

Maternity clothes? still wearing most of my old clothes, but the belly band does come in useful with my jeans!! Also got some super 80s maternity wear from my mom haha! Some nice button ups and very comfy shorts and tops :)

Stretch marks? A few, using the cream twice a day but I fear they will be here to stay lol, oh well I guess I am now officially mommy-branded haha...

Sleep: still sleeping great-- even have night where I don't get up until 8 or 9 for the restroom!

Best moment this week: Figuring out how to put the car seat into the stroller lol! 

Miss Anything? Mmmmm hard apple cider!!! And sushi. And lunchmeat! And LAYING ON MY STOMACH!! Ohhhh how I miss that last one!

Movement: all the time, it's fun to see him moving from the outside, or when he is on one side or the other and I look slightly lopsided. He is a strong boy already, sometimes his kicks make me jump!

Food cravings: I swear I have frozen yogurt or ice cream once a day, and apples with caramel dip are becoming more frequent in my diet. Took a blood sugar test for the first time in ages and it was very good so I feel okay about my little indulgences hehe

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really, just getting overheated.

Gender: Boy

Symptoms: Less ligament pain than before (knock on wood), but still get the occasional growing pains and definitely getting heartburn still. Tums are awesome :) Also if I reach too far or twist weird I get the creepiest feeling-- like something is pushing through my stomach muscles. It freaks me out!!

Belly Button in or out? Still in surprisingly! I imagine it won't be for MUCH longer though...

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy :) Will be happier once we have an income and once baby furniture arrives (which we are hoping to order soon! Just waiting for the glider to be back in stock), but it's really funny that I find myself always cradling and touching my stomach these days-- never thought I'd do that lol

Looking forward to: Furniture, getting Jesse's last paycheck so we have a bit of money around, and buying more baby stuff! Babies R Us is my new favorite place hehe

We've also been slowly acquiring baby goodies, here are some pics!

Folding in baby's room

Sleep sack from Grandma Jane <3

Swaddle pod from Grandma Jane

Sorted all the kid's books we have and these are what we are expecting to use in the next year or so. Plenty of Dr. Seuss, and Golden books and some oldies my mom passed down to me :)

We bought this pack the other day-- love it! Shampoo, soap, diaper cream, lotion, oil....

Got some wipes ready for the warmer when baby gets home

Dishwasher basket 

And here is the newly completed Elephant Shelf!!! :-D

Hoping to order furniture soon, so we will be sure to post before and after pictures of all that jazz too :) We found THE cutest swinger/ bouncer and play pack at Babies R Us, as well as a lot of other super cute touches-- can't wait to have the room completed! <3

Nursery progress- curtains, etc

Just an update with some photos of what we have been up to with the nursery lately.... 

Put up the cute curtains

Tied blue ribbon around the door and a silencer of sorts :)

Tied the curtains back with ribbon and secured them with hooks on the sides of the window...

Put stuff back in, and made the little play area beneath the window.

Filled the bookcase with random stuff and started hanging some baby things

We also have been slowly but surely growing our collection of stuff we need lol:

Wipe warmer and grooming kit from Jesse's cousin Lexi :)

Found and set out the christening gown, really important to me and  very old <3

Thanks to Ken and Norine-- Jesse's parents, we were able to buy all the car stuff (found an online baby sale at Target hehe)... thus the shades...

Baby mirror

And the car seat and infant head protector.

Also here is the stroller we bought off of Craigslist for $40! Score!!

Well, that's all for now. We will keep you all updated as we collect, haha :)

TTFN! <3

24 weeks!

"Your baby weighs one and a half pounds, gaining steadily at a rate of six ounces per week. Much of that weight comes from accumulating baby fat, as well as from growing organs, bones, and muscle. Those little ears of hers are getting sharper and can hear very loud sounds, from a yapping dog to a jackhammer. Also by now, that fabulous face is almost fully formed, complete with eyelashes, eyebrows, and hair. Is your baby a brunette, a blonde, or a redhead? Actually, right now her locks are white since there's no pigment yet."
--whattoexpect.com

 How far along? 24 Weeks

Maternity clothes? Some, though I am finding that most of my regular clothes work pretty well... for now at least haha

Stretch marks? A few have taken up residence. I spose it serves me right for neglecting the coconut butter lol

Sleep: Got up 3 times last night! I have good and bad nights....

Best moment this week:  Finishing painting baby Andrew's room!! :-D

Miss Anything? Cider. I keep seeing stuff for Oktoberfest down here and am so bummed I cannot participate :-/

Movement: more & more each day!

Food cravings: Lately Ice cream has been eaten every day. I really want a second helping tonight but am trying my best to refrain!! I haven't started yoga or swimming yet so I still need to watch what I am eating!!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nah

Gender: Boy

Symptoms: Occasional leg cramps, some lower back achiness, and feel as though I am about to topple over sometimes as Andrew's new favorite spot is curled up RIGHT at the edge of my belly.

Belly Button in or out? It's hangin on.... not quite flat yet but soooo close

Wedding rings on or off? On... feeling loser than usual. Weird!

Happy or Moody most of the time: Really kind of mirroring the wedding day... I have been very calm and peaceful lately. Jesse and I have also begun swimming laps daily so I usually need a nap during the day but it also helps with being happier I think :)


Looking forward to: Getting more done in the baby's room!!! :-D