18 Weeks

How far along? 18 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +9 lbs. total
Maternity clothes? Using my BellaBand more frequently and wore this maternity skirt for the first time :)

Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping great!
Miss Anything? Nothing really this week
Movement: Started feeling little flutters this week! Mainly at night right before I fall asleep :)
Food cravings: Nothing really
Anything making you queasy or sick? No, thank goodness!
Symptoms? Just tired. But I've been traveling a ton lately, so I'm pretty sure that's not helping.
Have you started to show yet? We have a small bump!

Gender: We find out in August! I can't wait!!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Innie as of now
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Exercise? Stroller Strides twice this week
Looking forward to: traveling to West Palm for a relaxing spa day to celebrate my best friend's third baby on the way. Only two more weeks until we find out baby's gender...the suspense is killing me!

17 Weeks

How far along? 17 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +7.5 lbs. total
Maternity clothes? Not yet, but I did use my BellaBand for the first time last night.

Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I'm actually sleeping great. I've been so exhausted come the end of the day, I don't even wake up to pee anymore!
Miss Anything? Nothing really this week
Movement: Nothing yet
Food cravings: Nothing really
Anything making you queasy or sick? No, thank goodness!
Symptoms? The SI joint pain is much better this week. Still tired.
Have you started to show yet? A little bit!

Gender: We find out in August! I can't wait!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Innie as of now
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Exercise? Stroller Strides twice this week
Looking forward to: a fun filled weekend in Jacksonville for my best friend's son's birthday party and finding out the baby's gender!!!

16 Weeks

How far along? 16 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +6 lbs. total
Maternity clothes? Not yet

Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I'm actually sleeping great. I've been so exhausted come the end of the day, I don't even wake up to pee anymore!
Miss Anything? Nothing really this week
Movement: Nothing yet
Food cravings: Nothing really
Anything making you queasy or sick? About a month or so ago, everything made me queasy. But now, I'm feeling much better!
Symptoms? The SI joint pain is starting to get better. Still tired.
Have you started to show yet? A little bit!

Gender: We find out in August!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Innie as of now
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Exercise? 4th of July had us pretty busy, so we only made it to exercise class once this week
Looking forward to: a whole bunch of birthday parties coming up and finding out the baby's gender!!!

15 Weeks

How far along? 15 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: + 4-5 lbs. total
Maternity clothes? Not yet

Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I'm actually sleeping great. I've been so exhausted come the end of the day, I don't even wake up to pee anymore!
Miss Anything? Wine. And sushi.
Movement: Nothing yet
Food cravings: I guess shrimp, if anything. I've been cooking it a lot more lately ;)
Anything making you queasy or sick? About a month or so ago, everything made me queasy. But now, I'm feeling much better!
Symptoms? Later in my pregnancy with Calvin, I experienced what was diagnosed as SI joint (sacro-iliac) pain due to all of the loosening ligaments. The same pain has returned, obviously much earlier this time. It can be pretty painful at times, so I just need to be careful. Other than that, I'm just tired. A lot.
Have you started to show yet? To me, yes. But in reality, I just look bloated, like I've had a few too many beers!

Gender: We find out in August!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Innie as of now
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Exercise? Calvin is out of school for summer, so his busy schedule gives me time for Stroller Strides twice per week. I'll take what I can get!
Looking forward to: a whole bunch of birthday parties coming up, the 4th of July, and finding out the baby's gender!!!

Exciting News!!!

We are thrilled to announce we are expecting baby #2 this coming December!

Hopefully we can keep up with the weekly bump pictures as good as last time :)

2.5!

Weight: 33 lbs. (82nd percentile)
Height: 3 ft. 1.5 in. (81st percentile)
Diaper Size: six
Clothing Size: 3T
Shoe Size: 7.5-8 (depending on brand)

About Calvin:
-he loves trucks, cars, trains, motorcycles, planes, helicopters...basically anything with a motor and  wheels!
-he is a construction truck aficionado!
-he really loves to see garbage trucks and school buses when in the car.
-he has learned to use the pedals on his bicycle
-he officially made the switch to a big boy bed! The transition was seamless and he loves his new big  boy room!
-his vocabulary has grown exponentially! We have a toddler that holds conversations :)
-Calvin completed his first year of preschool. He started in September and ended just after Memorial  Day. He has grown so much into a confident and independent little boy.
-We're excited for a fun-filled summer vacation! Calvin will start swim lessons twice a week and also   start a new Gymboree class with lots of friends from Stroller Strides (our mommy-and-me exercise     group)

2 Years!

Weight: 30 lbs. (74th percentile)
Height: 3 ft. (88th percentile)
Diaper Size: five
Clothing Size: 2T
Shoe Size: 6.5 or 7 (depending on brand)

About Calvin:
-he loves trucks, cars, trains, motorcycles, planes, helicopters...basically anything with a motor and wheels!
-he really loves to see garbage trucks and school buses when in the car.
-he loves to be outside: playing in the backyard, playing in the dirt, at the park, or taking Lexi for a walk
-his vocabulary has grown exponentially in the last few weeks! I can't even guess how many words he can say because every day he says something new!
-Calvin started preschool in September. He goes Tuesday and Thursday mornings and has really grown to love it (it took a bit to get used to being away from mommy!).
-he still loves Gymboree class Wednesday mornings, so much in fact he had his birthday party there!
Calvin had a blast at his party with his buddies!

Calvin's school photo

About to head out to the party!!!

BIRTHDAY BOY!

Bubbles!

Calvin was more excited about the truck on top of his cake than blowing out the candles!