Weeks 23-26

I was determined when I started this blog to update weekly. Not only did I want to be a consistent blogger, but I also wanted to have a weekly pregnancy update that I can look back on after Mason is born. I guess I have let the weeks get away from me. I mean where did summer go? These past few weeks I have been extremely busy getting my classroom ready for my sweet class of first graders. I officially begin my second year of teaching on Tuesday. As sad as it is to say goodbye to summer, I am excited to get back into my routine and begin the countdown to meeting our little boy. In my spare time I have also been working on getting the nursery together and resting. Until my next post I wish everyone a happy start to the 2012-2013 school year!

How far along?

 26 Weeks

Total weight gain: 13 pounds
Maternity clothes? still rocking maternity shorts and leggings, but I also am wearing a few maternity shirts for my growing belly.
Stretch marks? none yet!
Sleep: a good nights sleep is hard to come by these days...I can never seem to stay comfortable for very long.
Best moment this week: getting an update from the doctor that Mason is measuring just the right size and hearing his nice strong heartbeat.
Miss Anything? I miss getting a good uninterrupted sleep (I better get used to it)!
Movement: I feel movement all of the time now. He is quite a strong kicker. Also, I think I felt his first hiccups this morning!
Food cravings: I still continue to crave chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate!
Anything making you queasy or sick: I still can't stand the sight or smell of dog food.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: I am beginning to experience the everyday aches and pains of pregnancy.
Belly Button in or out? it is about half in and half out.
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: I am mostly happy especially when I feel my little boy move.
Looking forward to: fall and all it beholds but really looking forward to meeting Mason in 14 weeks!

New Blog and Week 22

I have decided that since our sweet baby boy will be here in less than 18 weeks that now would be a good time to blog about all things related to baby. Let's play catch up! On March 17, 2012 (St. Patrick's Day) my husband and I were extremely surprised to find out that we were PREGNANT! The first trimester flew by with very few symptoms and absolutely NO MORNING SICKNESS!! This sign had everyone thinking I was having a boy. Into the second trimester I began to feel more pregnant and excitement grew thinking that we would soon know the sex of our sweet baby. On Monday, July 9 we patiently waited through an ultrasound to find out that we are having a healthy BOY! We both fell in love with the name Mason Grant and are very excited to welcome him into our family around Thanksgiving! I would like to post a survey style post each week to document my pregnancy progress. I will also be posting pictures of the nursery and other things related to baby. Happy Reading!


How far along? 22 Weeks

Total weight gain: 8 pounds
Maternity clothes? mostly rocking maternity shorts and leggings
Stretch marks? none yet!
Sleep: not terrible yet other than waking up 3 times a night to use the restroom
Best moment this week: feeling Mason move for the very first time. It felt like pops in my stomach
Miss Anything? I miss having my old personality... pregnancy hormones are for real!
Movement: I feel little movements in the morning and especially late at night. He is most active around 11PM
Food cravings: chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate!
Anything making you queasy or sick: the smell of dog food
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Nope
Symptoms: Very mild heartburn but thats all for now
Belly Button in or out? in but looking more weird every day
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Mostly happy but like I said before pregnancy hormones are for real and I do have a tendency to be moody.
Looking forward to: Feeling Mason kick me more and more every day :)