25 Weeks

Well, I thought this was going to be a cute picture, but you cant see my sparkly New Years Eve shirt, and my hair looks like crap. But yes, the stomach really is THAT big. 

 

How far along: 25 Weeks! Finishing up the 5th month. woot woot! 

How big is the baby: So... Interesting story. We got a ultrasound today to check up on the babies kidneys. While there, she takes a bunch of measurements and the kid measures at 29 WEEKSSSSS. This kid is measuring about 3 weeks bigger then average. Needless to say, Ill be having a talk with my Dr about my concerns with a quickly growing baby in my little body... 

 

Total weight gain: From last week to this week I gained a couple pounds. BUT (wait, let me explain) it was because I was on antibiotics for a bladder infection and antibiotics make you retain water. So the Dr said that doesnt count! SCORE!

 

Stretch Marks: NOPE! the cocoa butter regiment is still once a day, but Im putting it on a little thicker now. I also use a belly wedge at night. I think that is helping with my stomach not saggy for a long period of time and causing stretch marks. 
 

Best moment of the week: Going back to the Dr and them telling me that the contractions have stopped, the antibiotics worked and babies heartbeat sounds good. It was a little scary last week. 

 

Worst moment of the week: So I mentioned I had a sharp pain the other week... come to find out it was a bladder infection causing contractions!! SCARY!! Contractions this early is NOT a good thing. So they put me on antibiotics and told me to take it really easy.
 

Symptoms: my butt is out of shape... walking up and down stairs is no bueno! 

 

Movement: Around 12 o'clock each day this kid, I swear to goodness is trying to preform some karate moves! He is punching and kicking me pretty hard for about an hour. Its ok though, he mostly sleeps the rest of the time. 

Have you started to show?: heck freaking yes. 

 

Gender: Team Blue
 

Labor Signs: Minus those scary irregular contractions, that I didnt really feel, and are now gone... NO

Belly Button In or Out: IN and hopefully staying in.

Wedding Rings On or Off: on :)

What I’m looking forward to: New Years Eve!! I do have to work at 8am tomorrow so I either see myself taking a nap very soon or not making it to midnight. HA. 

 

What I miss the most: Since it is New Years eve I do have to say that Champagne is on my mind, gotta love that Fizzy bubbly! Its so delicious, but not this year!

Week 24

This is a great picture! We have a guest appearance this week, the wonderful Aunt Nazli the elf!  We were gift exchanging and she wanted a picture with Baby McD and she had the cutest little Santa hat! I had to share :)

 

How far along: 24 weeks complete! Almost in the third trimester... Holy Crap!

How big is the baby: my app says the Baby McD is about 13 inches long and 1.5lbs. 

 

Total weight gain: I am actually pleasantly surprised, from last month to this month I didn't gain any weight. Which was probably a good thing since I got yelled at last month for not "watching my carbs." HA! Does she not know I'm Itailan?!

 

Stretch Marks: still holding strong at no stretch marks! 
 

Best moment of the week: i love Christmas! The best part is seeing friends and family open up their gifts with such joy and excitement! 

 

Worst moment of the week: well, I am still wearing my regular clothes, they are starting to get a little tight. A sad moment was the belly sticking out from below one of shirts... #bigbellyproblems
 

Symptoms: random spurts of being uncomfortable. My ribs are sore and apparently that's from my organs shifting up... That's sounds attractive doesn't it?? And some sore muscles in my back, but I'm getting a massage this weekend with my momma so hopefully that will help.

 

Movement: still random little movements from time to time. There's only been a couple big shifts. 

Have you started to show?: does my worst moment of the week answer that? The belly is getting so big, it's hanging out and saying "hi" to all! Thank goodness for the wonderful belly band to cover all that good stuff up!

 

Gender: Team BowTie
 

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button In or Out: In

Wedding Rings On or Off: on

What I’m looking forward to: 

 

What I miss the most: cold cuts! We had a small Christmas party at work last week and they spent a lot of money on party platters. It was cold cut subs.. Boo I was looking forward to a catered lunch, but I just had my left over spaghetti instead.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

Love Catherine, JJ and Baby McD

23 Weeks

So my app says that Squishy is the size of an eggplant and I attempted to draw it... hence the question mark

How far along: 23 Weeks! the weeks are rolling by!

How big is the baby: Squishy is 1 foot long! holy cow! There is a foot long alien growing in me!

Total weight gain: Does this question ask my weight gain or Squishy's? HA! Well, in that case, squishy weighs 1.32 lbs according to my IPhone app.

Stretch Marks: Nope. The cocoa butter regiment has been increased from every other day to every day before bed :)

Best moment of the week: I got a pillow wedge! Its a small pillow that supports my tummy when I am laying down. Its pretty awesome. Other then the fact that the dog thinks its a chew toy and takes it from me sometimes. 

Worst moment of the week: I can't really think of any to be truthful. I asked JJ for help and he said "when you yelled at me!" I dont remember yelling at him! So lets just say, no worst moment. 

Symptoms: The nurse seems to think I have stretched my round ligament. Its a stabbing pain in your lower stomach. NOT FUN! So I have a Dr's appointment in the morning to check it out. I briefly googled it and it says pretty much, there is nothing you can do but Tylenol and a heating pad. 

Movement: Yup. More and more every week. Still only small movements but they are becoming more frequent. I wish JJ could feel it though. They aren't long movements and by the time I grab his hand, the kid has already settled down. 

Have you started to show?: Baby McD is out and about. Its hard to miss him now. 

Gender:  Team Bow Tie!

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button In or Out: In

Wedding Rings On or Off: On

What I’m looking forward to: This weekend Bob and Amanda are coming over for a nice dinner. We havent seen them in a longgg time! we're also making fajitas, so its going to be a good night!

What I miss: It seems like most of the time in this section I complain about food... so lets keep it going. JJ and I were talking about turkey sausage! ohhh, i love me some turkey sausage but that is on the unapproved this. Its bull crap!

22 Weeks

 

So i love this picture and I really wanted to post this instead of the traditional white board. But it will be back next week. This was us getting ready for the Gartens Xmas Party. How about that belly?! Booooom

 

How far along: 22 Weeks! 18 weeks to go... Holy crap, if thats not a reality check?!

How big is the baby: Squishy is around 11 inches long, almost the size of ruler! I looked at a ruler today... its bigger then you think. He is a little over 1lb.

 

Total weight gain: nun-ya-damnnn business :) Not too bad though.

 

Stretch Marks: nothing!
 

Best moment of the week: I had alot of fun getting all dressed up and going to Gartens Xmas party. It was at there winery and it was gorgeous with LOTS of food. PS. Panty hose suck! I was pretty pathetic trying to put them on, I told jj to close the door and let me struggle in silence.

 

Worst moment of the week: Im going to vent about the dog for a second. This doesnt really have to do with Squishy, but I got home, she peed in the LoveSac, pooped on the floor and knocked over the cat gate and ate his food. Twice. I was NOT a happy camper. I guess this is what I have to look forward to.
 

Symptoms:  My belly is starting to get in the way a little bit. I bump into corners every once in awhile. Im trying to be a little more conscience (I think thats how you spell it.) but thats not helping too much. They are just little bumps though. Nothing crazy.

 

Movement: Yup, little movements here and there. He likes to move around after lunch time and when I lay down at night. JJ had his head on my stomach trying to feel squishy, but unfortunately, he couldnt feel anything... not yet. (I have bumped into him mulitple times with my stomach, that counts, right??)

Have you started to show?: Id freaking say! My belly is bigger then my boobs... If thats not a sad realization. (it took alot of guts for me to admit that...)

 

Gender: Baby McD is a BOYYYYYY
 

Labor Signs: Nope

Belly Button In or Out: In

Wedding Rings On or Off:

What I’m looking forward to: Well, this week so far, JJ and I have fixed two toliets. Now we are going to work on cleaning the place up a little bit, a couple small decorations for the nursery and possibly clean up the cats mess since he has taking over the bathroom. LOL We also have the John Mayer concert this weekend. We bought tickets for these a long time ago... JJ has a serious man crush on JM.

 

 

What I miss: Santinis Roast Beef Sub. Will one sub hurt??? JJ did promise though he will bring one to me in the hospital after Squishy makes his grand arrival :)

21 Weeks

 

 

How far along: 21 Weeks!

 

How big is the baby: Squishy is 11inches long (from head to toe) and weighs 1lb!

 

Total weight gain: So I was weighed at the Dr... haha. opps Lets just stick to Squishy is 1lb so Ive gained 1lb:)

 

Stretch Marks: NOPE

Best moment of the week: I had a great time in Myrtle Beach with my family:) The Dr told em to "watch my carbs" the day before Thanksgiving... shes crazy! I still enjoyed acouple pieces of my Grandma's apple pie. The weather was a little cold but thankfully we drove at night and didnt hit any crazy traffic.

 

Worst moment of the week: Ive been getting random muscle cramps  throughout the week. Ive had a few calf cramps, those suckers are painful! I also had one in my big toe last night and my middle finger (yes, my middle finger) today. I was flicking myself off for a solid 2 minutes. haha

Symptoms: My belly bumped into its first thing. I was getting out of the shower and my belly bumped into the sliding door. That was a little depressing.

Movement: I've felt two rather large kicks and some little fluttering a couple time throughout the day. Squishy is most active around 12/1pm. It makes me smile in the middle of my work day.

Have you started to show?: as Paula Deen would say: "mmmhmmm." Its a cute little baby bump.

Gender: Baby McD is a BOYYYYYY

Labor Signs: Nope

 

Belly Button In or Out: In

Wedding Rings On or Off: On

What I’m looking forward to: This weekend is the Gartens Christmas party, Im excited to get all dressed up and see some people

What I miss: I miss Carbs! Im still enjoying a couple. But boy, do I love carbs. "Carbs Carbs Carbs, down into my belly!"