22 weeks!

How far along: 22 weeks, 3 days.

Maternity Clothes: Got a few more maternity shirts and picked up my new work maternity pants from being hemmed...

Stretch Marks: Nothing yet.

Sleep: I'm still doing ok.

Best Moment this Week: Having my first stranger comment! I went and got a doughnut at a shop by my school and the lady said, "Oh, the baby wants a doughnut?" :)

Movement: She's still kicking away! So far, only I've felt it.

Food Cravings: Anything that is bad for me. Why can't I crave carrots and lettuce?

Gender: Girl!

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button: Moving more towards "outie".

What I Miss: Not much I can think of this week.

What I'm Looking Forward to this Week: Sleeping in on Tuesday, spending time with friends and family this weekend.

Weekly Wisdom: If your bra isn't fitting- go get a new one! Don't wait!

It's a GIRL!

We are so excited and happy to announce that we are having a baby girl! We got to see her last Thursday at our ultrasound- she is adorable!

We will go ahead and let you know the first name we've decided on: Laurel. We agreed upon that awhile ago, it was something we both liked! We'll come up with a middle name soon, too. :)

21 weeks!

I know, I know... I skipped a week. But I've been super duper busy, getting a job, finding out we were having a girl, etc!

How far along: 21 weeks, 0 days.

Maternity Clothes: I'm wearing more and more maternity clothes. Bought some maternity shirts today because some of my others just aren't long enough.

Stretch Marks: Still hoping I'll be spared!

Sleep: Stomach is getting less and less accessible..

Best Moment this Week: Finding out our baby was a girl! I was so ready to be wrong! But, like always, I was right. ;) Also, starting and finishing the Twilight series!

Movement: Still feeling her move around in there! I felt her from the outside today, too. That was pretty neat.

Food Cravings: Nothing in particular right now.

Gender: Girl!

Labor Signs: None.

Belly Button: Moving more towards "outie"

What I Miss: Red Wine? I wasn't much of a wine drinker before, but I've been craving it!

What I'm Looking Forward to this Week: A couple of baby showers this weekend.

Weekly Wisdom: Sometimes, your intuition can be right. ;)

19 weeks!

How far along: 19 weeks 1 day

Maternity Clothes: Still loving those maternity jeans.... not looking forward to not wearing jeans once school starts! I'm definitely showing. No stranger comments, yet.

Stretch Marks: None so far...

Sleep: Stomach, side, and stomach/side are my positions of choice.

Best Moment this Week: I told my principal and co-teacher, and they were very supportive. It was a huge relief.

Movement: I began feeling the baby moving around on Saturday morning! It is very cool.

Food Cravings: Nothing in particular right now.

Gender: 1 week until we get to find out!

Labor Signs: Thankfully, no.

Belly Button: Normal.

What I Miss: Nothing that I can think of right now!

What I'm Looking Forward to this Week: FINDING OUT IF IT'S A BOY OR GIRL!

Weekly Wisdom: Make sure to get rest.

18 weeks!

It's now been 4 weeks since I started updating the blog with pictures of how far along I am... I can definitely tell the difference between week 14 pictures and today's!


How far along: 18 weeks 0 days

Maternity Clothes: I'm wearing my maternity jeans more, although I bought them a size larger because I'm sure I'll grow some during the pregnancy, and not just in my abdomen area!

Stretch Marks: None so far...

Sleep: I am still rebelling and sleeping on my stomach. I feel like I am sleeping on top of a small nerf ball. ;)

Best Moment this Week: I got a job! I accepted a job as a co-teacher at a private school in Lynnwood. Hopefully, it will be a great fit. The principal told me there were over 100 applicants to the position... So I feel pretty great that I got it. I am planning on telling the principal and my co-teacher this week about the pregnancy- feeling nervous, but glad to get it over with.

Movement: Haven't felt anything so far.

Food Cravings: Nothing in particular right now.

Gender: 2 weeks and 2 days until we get to find out!

Labor Signs: Thankfully, no.

Belly Button: Normal.

What I Miss: Not having to pee in the middle of the night.

What I'm Looking Forward to this Week: Getting over telling the principal, and eventually being "out" with the news!

Weekly Wisdom: Be patient.

17 weeks!

How far along: 17 weeks 0 days

Maternity Clothes: I can still fit into this one pair of jeans, thank goodness they've got a low rise!

Stretch Marks: None so far!

Sleep: Doing better this week.

Best Moment this Week: Having a great dinner/evening with Sam, Chris, and Reagan.

Movement: Haven't felt anything yet.

Food Cravings: I had a delicious ice cream cone, today!

Gender: 3 weeks until we get to find out! So far, Uncle Aaron, Grandpa Steve, and one of the girls I nanny for have said boy. Everyone else has predicted girl. If you haven't wagered a guess yet, post it in the comments!

Labor Signs: Nope.

Belly Button: Normal.

What I Miss: Sleeping through an entire night without needing to pee.

What I'm Looking Forward to this Week: Meeting my friend's little boy, Jonathan.

Weekly Wisdom: I didn't get any wiser this week, sorry!

16 Weeks!

How far along: 16 weeks 0 days

Maternity Clothes: Things are getting a little tighter.... I've been using the Bella Band.

Stretch Marks: Still hoping I don't get any on my tummy!

Sleep: Insomnia is not my friend.

Best Moment this Week: Spending a lovely Sunday afternoon on Lake Sammamish, celebrating Valerie's dedication.

Movement: Haven't felt anything yet.

Food Cravings: Had my weekly doughnut on Tuesday!

Gender: 4 weeks until we get to find out! (Intuition is telling us it's a girl, but we could be wrong!)

Labor Signs: Thankfully, no.

Belly Button: Normal.

What I Miss: Getting my own classroom ready.

What I'm Looking Forward to this Week: Seeing Reagan and Chris, seeing David Gray, mild sunny days.

Weekly Wisdom: Do not drink Coke after 1pm. Do not nap after 2pm. Or you will not be able to sleep at night!