Bump Watch: Week 18

Every week I post a picture of the bump so you can see how big I'm getting.

First, the basic facts:

How big is baby: About the size of a sweet potato.

Weight gain/loss: I didn't have an appointment this week, so I don't know. I don't weigh myself at home.

Thoughts on getting big(ger): I feel like this week it's a bit more obvious, especially in maternity shirts. I don't think strangers question whether I'm pregnant or not.

Favorite maternity clothes: Maternity cotton shirts and khaki shorts. Pretty much what I'm wearing in the pictures. I did a lot of housework this week, so comfy was the name of the game.

Missing maternity clothes: Maternity shorts. I need a few more pair.

Sleep: Waking up more during the night with a little bit of insomnia. For me, that means it takes me 20 minutes to get back to sleep, rather than 30 seconds.

Best Moment of the Week: Shopping for possible nursery fabrics and thinking about decorating.

Baby Movement: Yes. It's still flutters and slight movement, but I can tell the difference and I know its the baby!

Symptoms: Some nausea this week. Lots of thirst.

Food Cravings: Not much. I've been lean on calories this week. Nothing sounds good.

Food Aversions: Meat. Well, meat that I cooked. I'm ok if someone else made it.

Gender: Still not sharing yet.

This week of Kane's pregnancy: Getting to know our new puppy and naming her. We settled on Gertrude (we call her Gertie) after her original nickname was Goofy. We liked the "G" sound.

What I am Looking Forward too: This weekend! It's a holiday and my brother and his family are coming to visit.

Daddy: Is a painter extraordinare...he finished the half bath this week and painted Kane's new room.

What we Need: Still need to pick a nickname...some suggestions were Roo (like a little Kangaroo), Jellybean, or Dumpling.

And here is the growing bump...

Random [seven]

1. The Park.  We tried a new park this week. We've driven by several times, but had never stopped. It had nice, mature trees that covered the equipment and benches. It had an area for little ones. It had a merry-go-round. It had a double slide that Kane and I raced down about 3,487 times. It was a good park and we will be back.

2. Shoes. These are Kane's new shoes. They make him run fast, but they also make him look like a 4 year old. He loves them, so we'll let him keep them.

3. Hair Cut. By the end of our hour at the park, it was obvious that Kane needs a summer haircut. We've never cut his hair and weren't planning on it. Even though it's a little mullet-esq, everyone says he's a baby and can have crazy long hair. Plus, it curls in the back and I love it.

But...after an hour playing in the warm weather, it was stuck to the back of his neck. And his forehead. And his ears. Poor guy needs a trim just to survive the summer.

4. Splash Park. We had our first visit to the nearby splash park this weekend. Kane loves anything water related, so he had a blast.

5. Speaking of water. Last night, our neighbors pulled out their slip-n-slide so we walked over to say hello. Even though Kane didn't have a swimsuit on, he jumped right in and played in the water. And we let him.

6. Whitest Bum Ever.  Pretty self explanatory...

get ready for it...

BAM!

7. Morning Outside with Trains.

Tomorrow will be another Bump Watch...I better go put on some makeup so I can take a decent picture.

Bump Watch: Week 17

To keep everyone up to date on my growing belly, I will post a pregnancy update on Thursdays and let you know how everything is going. And provide "Bump Watch" pictures so you can see how big I get!

First, the basic facts:

How big is baby: About the size of an onion. They always use food to compare...we've already been thru poppyseed, blueberry, raspberry, green olive, lime, lemon, kumquat, and avocado.

Weight gain/loss: I wasn't weighed this week, but at my last visit I was up about 5 pounds.

Thoughts on getting big(ger): I don't really mind. I feel like I'm as big as I was when I was 20-22 weeks pregnant with Kane. People can tell, but it's still too early for strangers to say anything. My friends/family are already patting my belly, which doesn't bother me and never bothered me last time either.

Favorite maternity clothes: Dark wash jeans that look like slacks. They're adjustable and so comfortable. And it's still not too hot to wear jeans.

Missing maternity clothes: Maternity workout clothes. I need some of the stretchy exercise tanks that will cover my expanding belly. Do they sell those are Target?

Sleep: Feeling less exhausted. Thank goodness. I didn't nap Monday or Tuesday, but then took a 2.5 hour nap with Kane on Wednesday. But not feeling like I took a box of Benedryl is a step in the right direction.

Best Moment of the Week: An anatomy scan sonogram and everything looks good. It was a little early (they're usually done at 20 weeks), but I had a medical reason to get one a few weeks early. Baby's legs were stretched straight out - not in the froggy position like Kane always was.

Baby Movement: I think so. It's still early to be sure, it could always be gas. But I'm pretty sure I've felt some movement, especially when I'm laying down on my side.

Symptoms: Tired, but getting better. Also, I have to pee all the time. We were at the doctor for 2 hours and I peed 4 times. Matthew thinks it's comical. My hands get dry from all the hand washing, so I have to keep lotion in my purse.

Food Cravings: Milk, chocolate, french fries

Food Aversions: Plain eggs. I don't mind if they're in a scramble or burrito, but just plain scrambled eggs are not appetizing.

Gender: Not sharing until we're 100% sure, but we have a pretty good idea.

This week of Kane's pregnancy: When I was 17 weeks pregnant with Kane, a puppy showed up on our doorstep. We searched for her owner, but after no luck we decided to keep her and Gertie joined our family!

What I am Looking Forward too: Nesting. Getting Kane's room moved over and setting up the nursery.

Daddy: Gives the baby high fives via my belly button.

What we Need: A nickname for this baby! Any suggestions? I've already vetoed "Baby #2" and "New Baby".

Here is the bump...obvious, but not huge (yet).

Then, I found this picture from April of 2010 - when I was 19 weeks pregnant with Kane. The bump seems to be about the same size, although it feels bigger this time around.

Me and Gertie, just days after she became our dog.

Back to Week 17 pictures...Matthew figured out a way to launch Kane into the air even higher than usual. Kane loves it and has great form.

Arms out, maintain eye contact, giggle like crazy.