19 WEEK BUMPDATE

19 WEEK BUMPDATE


This week went by really quick which was surprising after coming back from our shutdown week. It feels so surreal that next week we are halfway done! Seriously the time is flying and the summer will be over and she will be here before we know it. That realization hits me every once and a while and I feel very unprepared. I have experienced some nesting, wanting to organize the nursery because things just seem to be all over the place and once we have our showers it will feel even worse. Unfortunately until the bedroom is finished there isn't much I can do which is driving me nuts of course haha. 

How far along? 19 weeks

Total weight gain? I haven't weighed myself this week so I'm not 100% sure on the weight gain. 

Maternity clothes? The jeans are getting tighter, so pretty soon I'll have to transition I think. 

Stretch marks? Yeah, they aren't prominent but I know they are there. 

Sleep? I have been staying up later and pretty much back to my original bedtime which is around 10/10:30pm. However, it doesn't matter how late I stay up, I ALWAYS wake up around 6am which can get annoying.

Best moment this week? This makes me emotional just talking about it. I have a doppler and one night this week I was finding her heartbeat. When I found it I felt a tiny little kick and proceeded to ugly cry for about an hour and call my mom ha. I think at that moment it hit me that I'm having a baby, I have been feeling small movements but they happen so fast, this was the first prominent kick (she probably hates the doppler and it was her way of saying get that thing away from me mom!)

Miss anything? Nothing really stands out this week.

Movement? Yes, she is starting to make herself known!

Food cravings? It's always ice cream.. which I don't hate haha but seriously how is she not sick of it?! I have a small bowl at least once a day, usually as my "nighttime treat."

Anything making you feel sick or queasy? Nothing this week, sometimes I wake up feeling gross but it goes away fairly quickly.

Showing? It's 50/50 with me and maybe it is because I see my body all the time. My stomach is hard so I know I'm pregnant, but it doesn't feel like I'm always showing. Kyle has told me multiple times that I am really starting to show, but I guess it just depends on the clothes I wear. 

Gender? GIRL!!!

Labor signs? None.

Symptoms? Nothing outstanding, have been told I have the glow and I really do not feel that way but I'm sure that's normal.

Belly button in or out? In.

Wedding ring on or off? On, but lately I have always been taking them off at night. They aren't tight or anything they just irritate me. 

Happy or moody most of the time? Moody and emotional. It really is a rollercoaster of emotionas that I can't explain. I hate being moody especially towards Kyle I feel so guilty after, but small things have really made me on edge and I either freak out or cry about it lol. Hoping next week is a happier week :/ 

Looking forward to: Being half way! And for the weather to get warm again .. seriously we are almost into May and looking at potential snow this week. 

According to my app, baby...
  • Is the size of a Gameboy
  • Creating that coating to protect her called vernix caseosa 
  • 6 inches long 
  • Beginning to sprout tiny hairs

18 WEEK BUMPDATE

18 WEEK BUMPDATE


Well it has been 2 weeks since I last did a weekly bumpdate - and it feels like a lot has happened but I think it's mostly because I have been super busy. This past week was my work shutdown so I had a week off, I spent half of it in Ottawa visiting my cousin and the other half at home visiting my family. So lots of driving! But I have also had a second ultra sound to verify that she's still a girl (she is ha) and just being able to feel more and more connected to her, these last two weeks have been so special. 

How far along? 18 weeks

Total weight gain? Still just sitting at 2lbs total.

Maternity clothes? I don't need them, but this week I did try out a few things I have and you can definitely tell I'm pregnant when I wear them haha.

Stretch marks? I have a few, it was inevitable - my skin has also been SO itchy, so I know more might be on their way.

Sleep? Going well, no complaints! I still miss my cousin's cot I slept on when I was visiting her, it was SO comfy!

Best moment this week? I felt her for the first time - it felt kind of like popcorn, and I think in that moment it all kind of sunk in that she's all mine forever. 

Miss anything? With the warm weather I kind of miss being able to go on rides haha - random I know, I passed Canada's Wonderland a lot this week so it was on my mind.

Movement? Yes, she is starting to make herself known!

Food cravings? It's always ice cream.

Anything making you feel sick or queasy? I have felt a few waves of nausea once and a while, I have also been experiencing feeling light headed. 

Showing? Yeah I'm showing now, more when I wear certain clothes.

Gender? GIRL!!!

Labor signs? None.

Symptoms? Nothing really, finally starting to feel that "second trimester glow" haha

Belly button in or out? In.

Wedding ring on or off? On.

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy this week, I have enjoyed the time off and spending time with loved ones and feeling like a weight has been lifted off being away from home. 

Looking forward to: More of the GORGEOUS weather! 

According to my app, baby...
  • has eyelashes
  • can yawn and swallow
  • has ovaries full of eggs 
  • may be beginning to have hair

16 WEEK BUMPDATE

16 WEEK BUMPDATE


I can't believe that in 4 weeks I will be halfway done :/ sometimes it feels like time drags on, and at the same time this is flying. It feels like I blink and I am already back for my monthly doctor's appointment. I am still in that awkward stage where I don't know if I'm showing or I look like I just ate 5 burritos in a row. I am looking forward to when it is a prominent bump and I can feel movement, I think that is when it will hit me that I am actually with child. 

How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain? Still just sitting at 2lbs total.

Maternity clothes? Nope

Stretch marks? I have a few, it was inevitable 

Sleep? Going well, I have started waking up in the middle of the night to pee, which I am sure will only increase as time goes on.

Best moment this week? Getting a lot of things settled for her nursery, it makes my heart happy 

Miss anything? Not that I can think of this week. 

Movement? Still unsure, but probably not. 

Food cravings? Nothing stands out this week craving wise

Anything making you feel sick or queasy? Sometimes when I eat too fast or go too long without eating I'll feel off. 

Showing? Not that I can notice.

Gender? GIRL!!!

Labor signs? None.

Symptoms? Nothing really, finally starting to feel that "second trimester glow" haha

Belly button in or out? In.

Wedding ring on or off? On.

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy this week 

Looking forward to: Our spring shutdown, one more week!!!

According to my app, baby...
  • can now detect light through my belly
  • can hear my voice and my heartbeat
  • her legs are now longer than her arms
  • is the size of an action figure