Madison's Graduation Tea

My not so baby cousins are graduating high  school very soon and I can't believe it. They are about to experience some of the best times of their lives. I can't help but think back to when I was leaving home and starting college. It was all so scary but hands down the best time ever! Your only worries were making sure you were on time for class. I can't help but miss the daily afternoon naps, late night sonic runs, being away from home on mom and dads money, and football season. As they start this season of their lives and Ben and I are about to start this chapter of our lives (welcoming Janie Beth into our family) our family is about to experience some happy and sad emotions. I can't wait to see where life takes Madison and Chase and I know they will accomplish so much. Love you both!

Here are some pics from Madison's Graduation Tea! It was so cute!

Week 27 Bumpdate

How far along? 27 weeks! Last week in the second trimester! I can't believe it!!!

Baby is the size of an: The measurements have now changed from crown to rump to crown to feet. She is now the size of a cucumber. 15 inches long and 2.2lbs! 

Gender: Girl all the way!

Total weight gain: I weigh myself often and get dissappointed that I am still sitting around 127-129 lbs. That means I have only gained 8-9 lbs this whole pregnancy. My belly seems to be growing so that means she is growing, but I am anxious to talk to my doctor about everything. Luckily, we have an ultrasound May 4th to make sure Janie Beth is growing and gaining weight, unlike her mama!

Maternity clothes? They are the most comfortable right now! But I can still squeeze into tops and dresses that aren't. 

Stretch marks? So far so good!
Symptoms: I had a few Braxton Hicks contractions after my Zumba class on Tuesday. Belly is growing and aches!

Sleep: Janie Beth does not like for me to sleep on either of my sides. She kicks and punches and it hurts so I end up sleeping on an incline on my back. 

Miss Anything: Not this week. Just ready to enter into that third trimester!

Movement: When is she not moving?? She is a very active baby. I wonder if this what we have to look forward to once she is here!

Food cravings: Nothing too strong this week. I really don't have much of an appetite lately. Meat doesn't look or sound good and when I do eat it is only small portions. So I do better snacking rather than big meals.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Just not really caring for meat.

Labor Signs: No way!

Exercise: Pretty slim this week. Sunday we walked the dogs and Tuesday I went to Zumba. Hopefully I will do better this week!

Looking forward to: This week being the last week in the second trimester! Bring on the home stretch! I also have my first shower on Sunday! VERY EXCITED!
Countdown until Janie Beth's Arrival: 89 days
Countdown until School is Out: 20 days!:) 

Week 26 Bumpdate

How far along? 26 weeks!

Baby is the size of an: Eggplant. 9.2 inches and 2lbs! 

Gender: Janie Elizabeth Weldon

Total weight gain: Still sitting at around 8-9 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Yes! I went shopping because my tops are becoming too short and I am not a fan of that. I splurged and bought 2 maxi skirts, 3 tops, and 2 dresses! 

Stretch marks? Nope.
Symptoms: achy, achy, achy belly!

Sleep: Pretty good this week!

Miss Anything: Getting up and down without grunting and begging for Ben's help.

Movement: Pretty hard kicks and punches. You can definitely see my stomach poke out when she moves. 

Food cravings: Same ole' same ole'

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!

Labor Signs: Nope.

Exercise: Zumba Tuesday and Thursday and Ben and I walked Wednesday. Starting to become a struggle!

Looking forward to: the new items I bought for her nursery to come in. :) 
Countdown until Janie Beth's Arrival: 15 weeks and 3 days
Countdown until School is Out: 25 days! I think I can, I think I can! 

Week 25 Bumpdate

How far along? 25 weeks!

Baby is the size of a: Turnip. 9 inches and 1.7lbs. 

Gender: Girl, girl, girl.

Total weight gain: Only 9lbs. My doc wants me to eat 300 more calories a day. He said by now I should have gained 10-12 pounds.

Maternity clothes? Not full blown maternity, but I know it's coming.

Stretch marks? Notta!
Symptoms: Growing, itchy belly and acid reflux after certain foods.

Sleep: Good as long as I have a pillow between my legs. It's a good night when I only get up once to potty!

Miss Anything: Margaritas!

Movement: She has a pretty constant dance party during the day but luckily at night she's pretty calm. 

Food cravings: Sweet tea!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!

Labor Signs: Not yet.

Exercise: Only Zumba this week on Tuesday and Thursday. Ben and I didn't walk this week because of the weather and Wednesday was his birthday so we had dinner plans! 

Looking forward to:Honestly, it is a pretty quiet week coming up and I am looking forward to that. I love quiet weeks :)

Week 24 Bumpdate

* another two different lighting pictures! Oh well!

How far along? 24 weeks!

Baby is the size of a: cantaloupe. 10.5-11.8 inches and 12.7 - 20.8 ounces. 

Gender: Sweet baby girl!

Total weight gain: 10+ pounds.

Maternity clothes? Yes, and I am glad it is getting warmer so I can wear stretchy/maxi dresses!

Stretch marks? Notta!
Symptoms: Growing belly!

Sleep: Pretty good this week! I am getting use to the 2:00 bathroom run!

Miss Anything: Not this week!

Movement: Oh yes! She loves to move and kick!

Food cravings: Sweet tea is at the top of my list everyday!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!

Labor Signs: Nope! 

Exercise: Tuesday and Thursday I went to Zumba and Monday and Wednesday Ben and I walked the dogs around the neighborhood. Ben is pretty stern on keeping me healthy :)

Looking forward to: Easter this weekend and Ben's birthday Wednesday!