Merry Christmas and 21 weeks!

Merry Christmas! Things have been super busy with the holidays and work. I worked both the 24th & 26th and am so glad to have today off! I'm exhausted!

How far along: 21 weeks

Total weight gain: 5 lbs (based on my home scale)

How much does baby weigh: 10+oz based on my US last week

Maternity clothes: I have 2 pairs of pants that fit me.

Stretch marks: nope

Sleep: I wish I could! I'm writing this at 2am...

Best moment this week: Christmas gift from DH... a glider!

Movement: lots! this kids is a mover!

Food cravings: nothing new recently

Belly button in or out: In

What I miss: being able to sleep

What I'm looking forward to: sitting in my new glider and rocking my baby!

21 week belly shot

"Perfect"!

My 20 week US was today and the baby looks "perfect"! I'm so happy! I was just grinning ear to ear the entire time the tech was taking measurements. She was having a hard time doing so though since this little one is such a wiggler! I love it!

I couldn't sleep at all last night I was so excited and nervous. The baby was moving a lot last night too. I also had the strangest dream about seeing the baby. I saw a foot through my skin and then my skin opened up in flaps and the baby popped it's head out. It looked very doll like. I just told the baby it wasn't time to come out yet and put it's head back in. Strange...

I'm so happy and thankful that this little one looks healthy.

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19 Weeks!

How far along: 19 weeks

Total weight gain: 4 lbs

How much does baby weigh: the websites say ~7 oz

Maternity clothes: Maternity jeans and tanks, still wearing all of my other clothes

Stretch marks: not yet!

Sleep: I wake up at least 3 times every night to use the bathroom and usually wake up hungry!

Best moment this week: Today! I actually was able to feel a kick from the outside! I was shocked I could feel this so early, unfortunately it hasn't happened again, so DH hasn't been able to feel the baby too.

Movement: Little taps!

Food cravings: grape juice with sparking water and toast with strawberry jam

Belly button in or out: In

What I miss: fitting in all of my clothes

What I'm looking forward to: my big ultrasound Friday! Nope, we are not finding out the gender!

My little wiggle worm!

DH & I just got back from an almost 2 week vacation! Lots of sun and relaxation. Just what we both needed. This LO did not let me do too much sleeping however... it's been hard to fall asleep and stay asleep ( I wake up at least 3-6 times every night depending on how long I get to try to sleep). And I'm eating so much this baby has to be growing like a weed!

The exciting new thing is I'm starting to feel this little wiggle worm! It's so reassuring and I love it! I starting feeling "something" around 17 weeks and now I'm sure of what I'm feeling. I love this little blessing and can't wait to meet him or her!