Week 26

How far along?  26 weeks

Total weight gain: About 15 lbs

Stretch marks? Nope! Just started my third bottle of Bio-oil. 

Sleep: My Snoogle is the best! I find that Josh occasionally tries to sneak on the pillow too ;) 

Best moment this week: Purchasing our baby boy's nursery crib from Pottery Barn Kids! It was so exciting and made it all that much more real. He's going to be here so soon! 

Symptoms: Back pain and starting to feel more fatigued at times

Miss anything? Sleeping in :/ I can't seem to sleep past 9:00 anymore. Also, my Diet Dr. Pepper

Baby movement:  Baby boy kicks & moves everyday! He's a little ninja I swear Lol

Food cravings:  Chocolate chip cookies & milk, Coke & Whataburger 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Belly button in or out? Mostly out :( 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Ecstatic! 

Looking forward to: Our doctors appointment and sonogram next week. I can't wait to see our little boy again. It's the best. 

Maternity clothes? I bought my first pair of Gap maternity skinny jeans! They are so comfortable. 

Have you told family & friends: Yes, everyone knows! 

Have you started showing yet? Yep! I must say the bump sure brings out the kindness in people. People let me cut in line at both the grocery & shopping stores and love to comment on my bump. 

What am I reading right now: The Pregnancy Countdown Book and What To Expect When You're Expecting 

Sporting my new Gap Maternity jeans! 

Week 25

How far along?  25 weeks

Total weight gain: About 15lbs

Stretch marks? Nope! 

Sleep: My snoogle makes sleeping so wonderful. 

Best moment this week: It always makes my heart melt hearing Josh talk about our baby boy. We are attending a Pottery Barn Nursery event this Saturday and Josh had to call and register us. They asked him on the phone how many were attending and Josh replied "2, well 3 if you include the baby in her tummy."Awwwww :)

Symptoms: Back pain :( I started this new Women's Wellness program at Baylor this week. I was referred by my OBGYN. I will begin weekly physical therapy sessions with a specialized Obstetric Physical Therapist. I'm very hopeful and already learning ways to deal with my back pain. 

Miss anything? Diet Dr. Pepper and deli meat

Baby movement:  Baby boy has found a favorite spot in my belly and mommy isn't a big fan of it! He loves the front/center of my belly. It hurts but he sure loves it. 

Food cravings: Burgers always sound good to me. I can't watch a burger commercial or see anyone eating a burger because it makes me want one! 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Belly button in or out? Mostly out :( 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Happy :) 

Looking forward to: Attending the Pottery Barn Nursery event with Joshua. I can't wait to set up his nursery. 

Maternity clothes? Nope, I still fit into most of my clothes. 

Have you told family & friends: Yes, everyone knows! 

Have you started showing yet? Yes, and people love to comment on my bump. 

What am I reading right now: The Pregnancy Countdown Book and What To Expect When You're Expecting 

Week 24

How far along?  24 weeks

Total weight gain: About 15lbs 

Stretch marks? Nope!

Sleep: I have no issues sleeping thanks to the Snoogle. 

Best moment this week: Josh & I went to a Ranger game with our friends Tia & Matt this past week. We always talk about how we are never on the jumbotron & this time we were! Josh was beyond excited! He said our little boy was good luck :) I loved that he pointed to my belly & gestured a baby with his hands. It was so cute and all on the jumbotron for everyone to see! 

Symptoms:  Back pain :( 

Miss anything? Diet Dr. Pepper.......

Baby movement:  Our precious baby boy brings the biggest smile to my face. He kicks so hard and loves to move. He makes me laugh every day with all his crazy movements. It is such a miracle to be able to feel him move every day.

Food cravings:  Chick-fil-A breakfast minis

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Belly button in or out? Its almost all the way out! Ahhhh! 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time:  Over the moon happy :) 

Looking forward to: Revealing our baby boy's NAME!!!

Maternity clothes? Nope, I still fit into most of my clothes. I will occasionally use my belly band. 

Have you told family & friends: Yes, everyone knows! 

Have you started showing yet? Oh yeah! Everyone notices the baby bump! 

What am I reading right now: The Happiest Baby on the Block, The Pregnancy Countdown Book and What To Expect When You're Expecting 

Week 23

How far along?  23 weeks

Total weight gain:  Gained 5 lbs :) 

Stretch marks? Nope! Using my Bio-oil twice a day 

Sleep: No issues! I love my Snoogle.

Best moment this week: Hearing my baby boy's heartbeat at the doctors appointment this week. 

Symptoms: Back pain & at times I feel like I have to pee every 5 minutes thanks to the little one pushing on my bladder. He loves to position himself low at times. 

Miss anything? It's so sad but its' my Diet Dr. Pepper. I also miss having deli sandwiches. They sound so yummy all the time. 

Baby movement: My little boy loves to kick and move, especially at night. He is kicking so hard you can actually see my belly move! I made a little video recording of it :) 

Food cravings:  Honey Nut Cheerios, milk, apples

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Belly button in or out? Partially in and partially out (Although its getting close to becoming an outie) 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: SO SO happy 

Looking forward to: Receiving our baby boy's nursery decor from Restoration Hardware

Maternity clothes? Nope, I am still wearing my normal clothes.I will occasionally use my belly band for my jean shorts. 

Have you told family & friends: Yes, everyone knows! 

Have you started showing yet? Yes, he is making himself known! Everyone keeps telling me they are shocked that I'm already 6 months pregnant with such a small belly. I feel HUGE though :/

What am I reading right now:  The Happiest Baby on the Block, The Pregnancy Countdown Book and What To Expect When You're Expecting 

BOOMER SOONER : It's time for Oklahoma Football !! 

Our little Sooner is in for a treat :) He's going to have to get use to his mommy cheering & yelling for the Sooners! 

    

Love, 

Michelle 

Week 22

How far along?  22 weeks

Total weight gain: About 10 lbs. Although I feel like I've gained 50! 

Stretch marks? Nope! Moisturizing twice a day 

Sleep: No issues! 

Best moment this week: Josh telling me that he and the baby were playing in the morning. He said while I was asleep he put his hand on my belly and the baby kicked. Josh lightly poked him back and he kicked again. They continued to play for a little bit. Apparently they were having a moment while I was completely asleep! SO precious & one of my favorite memories so far  :) 

Symptoms: Lower back pain-It's only getting worse. 

Miss anything? Diet Dr. Pepper 

Baby movement:  Baby boy kicks & moves everyday! His kicks are getting stronger & stronger. 

Food cravings: Coke & Sprinkles cupcakes LOL 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

Belly button in or out? Half in and half out 

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or moody most of the time: Joyful! 

Looking forward to: Next week's doctors appointment :) Love to hear my baby boy's heartbeat 

Maternity clothes? Nope! 

Have you told family & friends: Yes, everyone knows! 

Have you started showing yet? YES! Momma is sporting the bump 

What am I reading right now: The Pregnancy Countdown Book and What To Expect When You're Expecting