18 Weeks 6 Days Our First Baby Class

Here you are 18w 6d old.

A gift we got at Motherhood Maternity, look at all the savings!

This week we went to our first Baby Class. Click here for more info. Great NEWS!!!! After looking through close to 15-20 houses, we found our home. Here are more photos. We have so much going on in both of our lives and to look forward to, it's finally creeping up...

How far along? 

18weeks 4days

Total weight gain?

9lbs gained with a total of 130lbs.

Maternity clothes?

A must-have for me was a bra. I wasn't sure what size Victoria's Secret was best for getting measured. Now I feel comfortable and supported. With upcoming Holiday parties and family get-togethers, I needed to update with a few "dressier" tops. The Key to maternity fashion is to also buy clothes that you will be able to wear after pregnancy. 

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Stretch marks?

Nope! My new purchase is the Cocoa Butter Formula For Dry, Itchy Skin Soothing Oil. I spray it on, along with my Palmers Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion, each morning and throughout the day.

Sleep?

I'm still waking up at 4:30 am on the dot every night. Due to my ever-growing belly, I toss and turn.

Best moment this week?

Our first Baby classes. It confirmed what I had already researched and was given. At the end of the few classes, we were able to take a tour of the burthignroom and set up our plan. Mine was to sit in a bath, naturally give birth, while eating Popsicles and listening to my music. It was nice to have a person guide us through our options, not just to read it online or from a book.

.  Here are some healthy living guides I have been following. Also, we are no longer on the hunt for a house… more to come. yeahhh

Miss anything?

Sleeping on my stomach.

Movement?

Some rumbling, no jabs just yet...

Food cravings?

Sweets… yes, please

Gender?

Tuesday, we get to find out, only 4 more days!!

Labour signs?

Nope

Symptoms?

Not anything out of the ordinary. It's a good week!

Belly button in or out?

It's in, but it now looks like a little nub.

Happy or moody most of the time?

Overall, I can not complain. I am on track with my weight, I have energy, Im not extremely moody, my bump is growing and much more ;). I could not be happier. Everything is just wonderful.

Looking forward to?

Baby movements, the sex of our Baby Fig, and announcing to everyone. Lots and lots… Im making gender announcements as gifts to the parents for Christmas… here is the result.

Keep in touch for the upcoming post....

Hello…. our revealing of what we are having is a BOY??? GIRL??? Here to skip ahead

DIY gender announcements, aka Christmas Gifts. here

Health and Wellness tips I have been following. here

Our new home and what I DIY'd. here and here

click to see!!

17 Weeks 5 Days Thanksgiving

Here you are 17w 5d.

How far along? 

17weeks 5days

Total weight gain?

9lbs gained with a total of 130lbs.

Maternity clothes?

After wearing stretch pants and t-shirts, I needed some variety back in my life. My wonderful boyfriend took me shopping over the weekend. I was looking for something I could grow into, not quite maternity. My goal is to stick with what I can use after being pregnant. I will post some outfits in the upcoming post.

Stretch marks?

No, but I am going to invest in a body oil, Mama Bee Nourishing Body Oil from Burt's Bees. I have been using Palmer's Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion. With the colder weather, my skin is becoming more itchy.

Sleep?

Sleep is the same, I'm just used to it at this point.  I'm still trying to sleep on my left side as recommended, and the awesome Leachco Snoogle Total Body Pregnancy Support Pillow works wonders for propping me up and just comforts all around. At this point, Im used to my random sleep patterns.

Best moment this week?

Shopping for clothes! I am very grateful to have such a supportive boyfriend. He makes me feel so beautiful. Ok, I may be a little crazy, but I swear I can feel Baby Fig moving around in there. It feels like a little rumbling gas.

Miss anything?

I wanted to start diving into my career goals and see where it would take me before I was pregnant. I found that starting something completely new and being able to fully commit to it is harder to do with the unexpected ups and downs of pregnancy, and so forth. I miss the carefree me at times, and being able to eat, drink, and sleep when and where I want. On the other hand, the decision to have a baby, I want to embrace being pregnant and focus on taking care of myself and Baby Fig. So now I have to think and do for two, and most of all, how I can provide as well as be a full-time mother for the first few years.

Movement?

Like I said above, I may be crazy, but I think I can feel the little one. Chip and I were driving around looking at houses for about 4 hours the other day, and I think with all of the bumps and movements, it got Baby Fig going. Or it could be the wonderful gas.

Food cravings?

I still can't get over loving ice cream like crazy. Not too many cravings, but I have been spending more time cooking new recipes and cooking overall. I found that I had more talent than I thought I had.

Gender? 

2 more weeks from today!!!

Labour signs?

Nope

Symptoms?

The other night, I woke up with excruciating pain in my right lower belly area. I feel it often, and it hurts, but it brought tears this time. This is called Round Ligament Pain; it is a normal part of pregnancy. During the 2nd trimester, having body pains is a common symptom, which I am experiencing a lot this week. Doing Pilates helps with my stiff, achy muscles. I try to do this as often as I can. Not only will it keep you strong and flexible, but it will also help with recovery after pregnancy. More info here.

Belly button in or out?

Not yet...

Happy or moody most of the time?

I truly am enjoying being pregnant. All of the changes that are happening to my body it is just amazing, how the human body adjusts to pregnancy.

Looking forward to?

I feel comfortable and stylish in all my new clothes.

Keep in touch for the upcoming post on fashion this week....

Fashion this week and tips and tricks on how to show up that bump. here

Prenatal Pilates workout recommendations and other resources I used. here