26 weeks

Its been quite a busy 2 weeks!  Last weekend Chris and I went on a babymoon to San Francisco.  You may be asking what is a babymoon.  Well I wanted us to have one last trip away just us before Cohen comes.  We drove to San Francisco Saturday morning and got to AT&T park to walk around and explore.  We checked into our hotel quickly then went back to the ball park to eat...a LOT of yummy food, notice the wt gain this week :(  Sunday we hit the piers exploring before driving back.  It was a fun quick trip but just the 2.5 (Cohen) of us.

Willey Mays

We rushed back to work on Monday to enjoy Chris turning 31 on Tuesday.  We went out with his parents to Jazz (Louisana style). 

 His birthday events continued when we got home ripping out carpet to prepare for our floor installation.

  Finally on Friday night we had floors installed and spent most of today putting the house back together. 

HOW FAR ALONG? 26.4
TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN:  20# from pre pregnancy

STRETCH MARKS? Happily missing

SLEEP? I toss and turn a lot

SIZE OF BABY:eggplant

MATERNITY CLOTHES? Very comfortable

GENDER PREDICTION: Officially boy, Cohen John

HAPPY OR MOODY MOST OF THE TIME: Happy

BEST MOMENT/S THIS WEEK? technically last week on our baby moon

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK? ugh, home iimprovement project
MISS ANYTHING? my pre-pregnancy wt...NEVER thought I would want that back

MOVEMENT? Yup, he is a great little kicker

FOOD CRAVINGS? my detoxifying, metabolism boosting H2O

FOOD AVERSIONS: Nope

LABOR SIGNS? Thankfully not

SYMPTOMS / MOODS? starting to retain water and swelling :(

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT? flat

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON? On

LOOKING FORWARD TO...? see baby Cohen in 2 weeks at our 28 week check up :)
MILESTONES: Cohen's eyes are open, can hear and respond to light

24 weeks

I feel like these last 2 weeks and flown by and I am almost to 25 weeks (YAH!)  Most of you know I had BP problems with my first pregnancy so I have been really trying to prevent any problems this time around.  I  attend zumba Monday and Thursdays.  If for some reason I can't I try to go to Pilates on Sunday.  I have been pretty faithful until today :(  I had my 24 week check up on Tuesday and for the most part everything is great.  My BP is SLIGHTLY elevated.  This can happen in pregnancy and at 28 weeks is when I did start to notice a problem last time.  I don't need/want everyone nagging me or constantly asking about my BP because that stresses me out more.  To make matters worse I turn 29+, I mean older tomorrow.  Austin's birthday is on Wednesday and I didn't get the new position I was hoping for.  I am one to hold on to stress so I did get a massage and facial on Thursday but we have had some tragic news in our work family just adding fuel to the fire.  So instead of harassing me about my BP cook a healthy low sodium meal for me  LOL (I always enjoy a night of NOT cooking)   I did PASS my glucose tolerance test with flying colors meaning I don't currently have to worry about gestational diabetes (YAH!)  here is a belly picture taken while waiting an hour at the lab

24.2 weeks

If you don't know about this test you have to drink a super sugary orange drink and wait an hour to see what your glucose (sugar) reads.  It doesn't taste awful but its definitely not as good as the Dr. Pepper I haven't had in MONTHS!!!  So on to our survey :)

HOW FAR ALONG? 24.5
TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN:  16# from pre pregnancy

STRETCH MARKS? Happily missing

SLEEP? becoming more uncomfortable

SIZE OF BABY: cantalope

MATERNITY CLOTHES? Very comfortable

GENDER PREDICTION: Officially boy, Cohen John

HAPPY OR MOODY MOST OF THE TIME: Happy

BEST MOMENT/S THIS WEEK? Chris FINALLY feeling Cohen, he is stubborn the moment Chris feels he stops

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK? BP elevated
MISS ANYTHING? Donald Duck @ Hiroba

MOVEMENT? Yup, hiccups this week

FOOD CRAVINGS? Watermelon and pineapple

FOOD AVERSIONS: Nope

LABOR SIGNS? Thankfully not

SYMPTOMS / MOODS? tired, achy=crabby

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT? almost flat

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON? On, my engagement ring had to be sent off to get fixed because I smashed it at the gym :(

LOOKING FORWARD TO...? decorating Cohen's room we registered at babiesRus and amazon.com
MILESTONES: We have a viable baby.  At 24 weeks babies start "breathing" through the nostrils but at this time it is amniotic fluid not air ;)

22 weeks

March 20, 21.2 weeks

HOW FAR ALONG? 22.5

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN:  12# from pre pregnancy

STRETCH MARKS? Happily missing

SLEEP? becoming more uncomfortable

SIZE OF BABY: Head to butt: papaya

MATERNITY CLOTHES? Very comfortable

GENDER PREDICTION: Officially boy, Cohen John

HAPPY OR MOODY MOST OF THE TIME: Happy

BEST MOMENT/S THIS WEEK? Strong kicks

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK? Nada
:-) MISS ANYTHING? Beer, wine

MOVEMENT? Yup, all day with kicks at night

FOOD CRAVINGS? back to fruit

FOOD AVERSIONS: Nope

LABOR SIGNS? Thankfully not

SYMPTOMS / MOODS? tired, achy=crabby

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT? In but getting thin

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON? On

LOOKING FORWARD TO...? Our week with Kaylee
MILESTONES: April is here, this will be a tough month but closer to holding Cohen in my arms :)

Easter Sunday, 22.5 weeks

 

half baked

Still apprehensive but we are half way through this pregnancy


HOW FAR ALONG? 20.2

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN:  9# from pre pregnancy

STRETCH MARKS? Happily missing

SLEEP? Love it

SIZE OF BABY: Head to butt: banana

MATERNITY CLOTHES? Very comfortable

GENDER PREDICTION: Officially boy, Cohen John

HAPPY OR MOODY MOST OF THE TIME: Happy

BEST MOMENT/S THIS WEEK? Strong kicks

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK? Nada
:-) MISS ANYTHING? Beer, wine

MOVEMENT? Yup, all day with kicks at night

FOOD CRAVINGS? Peanut butter and chocolate

FOOD AVERSIONS: Nope

LABOR SIGNS? Thankfully not

SYMPTOMS / MOODS? Emotional week missing Austin

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT? In

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON? On

LOOKING FORWARD TO...? Appt tomorrow

MILESTONES: Half way done, is it August yet ;)

We're having a...

After much anticipation we are excited to announce "Da Bean" is a BOY.  

Cohen John looks healthy first and for most.  

13 week ultra sound guess...

                                                                                                                                                      At our 13 week ultra sound we were given a "preview"of our son with a '?' because it was early and there was still a possibility of the genitalia going either way we held out until today.  

today's ultra sound

Cohen hiding

Thank you for all of your thoughts and prayers these past couple of weeks; our families are mending but  mourning the loss of those who left us in February.

18 weeks

HOW FAR ALONG? 18.2 WEEKS

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN: sadly up 6# total   

STRETCH MARKS? Thankfully no

SLEEP? Love it :)

SIZE OF BABY: head to butt sweet potato or bell pepper, depends on which site

MATERNITY CLOTHES? Pants for sure

HAVE YOU STARTED TO SHOW? Lol, I'm all baby!

GENDER PREDICTION: I'm thinking boy from lack of acne

HAPPY OR MOODY MOST OF THE TIME: Chris says happy :)

BEST MOMENT/S THIS WEEK? Feeling movement

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK? Sad week for my our families losing loved ones :(

MISS ANYTHING? Missed my saki & Donald duck at sushi today

MOVEMENT? Started Sunday so technically @ 17 weeks

FOOD CRAVINGS? No cravings but loving Wendy's chocolate frosties

FOOD AVERSIONS: nope

LABOR SIGNS? Thankfully none

SYMPTOMS / MOODS? Laziness ;)

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT? In

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON? On

LOOKING FORWARD TO...? Anatomy scan on Monday...boy or girl?

MILESTONES: feeling bean

16 weeks

HOW FAR ALONG? 16 weeks 2days

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN: ugh the scale is not my friend up 5# 

STRETCH MARKS? happily missing

SLEEP? like a rock

SIZE OF BABY: avocado

MATERNITY CLOTHES? i love them

HAVE YOU STARTED TO SHOW? Ha, oh yes...way more than the princess Kate who is due before me!

GENDER PREDICTION: today i will say boy, no reason

HAPPY OR MOODY MOST OF THE TIME: oh watch out :p

BEST MOMENT/S THIS WEEK? Hawks day with my love (valentines a day early)

WORST MOMENT THIS WEEK? losing Chris' gma Leatha

MISS ANYTHING? last night with dinner a glass of wine

MOVEMENT? sometimes? could be gas ;)

FOOD CRAVINGS? whatever it is i want it when i think of it!

FOOD AVERSIONS: nope

LABOR SIGNS? we have 23 more weeks, no thank you!

SYMPTOMS / MOODS? emotional

BELLY BUTTON IN or OUT? in 

WEDDING RINGS OFF or ON? on 

LOOKING FORWARD TO...? Gender, officially naming bean

MILESTONES: got my blood work yesterday...5 more vials