18 weeks!

About me & baby this week!!

How far along: exactly 18 weeks, which means 5 months! i really really really can't believe I was nearly three months before I found out I was pregnant. This has been going so fast, and i know it'll be over before I know it, but 5 months is just about half way. Still deathly afraid of LABOR!

Total Weight Gain: I've gained about 14 pounds. I talked to my doctor about working out because I really don't want to go over the healthy 20 lb pregnancy weight gain goal! and that is approaching fast, so I've started doing more activity like taking walks instead of driving to places like the gas station... I'm going to start the actual gym process this week too!

Maternity Clothes: They are my fav. I've been rocking yoga pants mostly this week, except we had a few special occasions this week and I thanked the lord for the lovely maternity jeans I have. Have i mentioned I like my maternity jeans better than real jeans? they are adorable haha

Sleep: lets not talk about this haha. So i just had to stop sleeping on my tummy, it's too uncomfortable and more importantly it's getting big so I dont want to squish the baby...but this leaves me really uncomfortable just because I'm not used to it. I hope it goes away..but since I literally just stopped like three nights ago, I'm exhausted.

Miss anything: I really wanted a red-bull today! soooooo bad

Movement: he's seriously making me anxious. My doctor said it should be happening any day, but I hate waiting. I just want him to start moving right now....I've been making myself crazy anticipating what it will feel like. I think it's going to either be really painful or like a roller-coaster stomache-feeling. People describe the whole 'butterfly sensation' but I can't picture butterflies fluttering away in my stomach so for now this is what I'm thinking. Hopefully he starts kicking .... tonight :)

Food Cravings: nothing really! I started getting a sore throat, and have had ice-cream like 3x this week because it felt really good hahha.

Any new habits: nooooo. Jeffrey and I have really been spending every day, every minute together and I love it! As soon as I come in, I set my things down and we just sit on the couch for hours talking and stuff with no TV/phone/annoying things. It's the best times! And he started talking to the baby alot. *personally I think he started talking to my belly so much because I told him the baby can hear me now...and he doesn't want to be secluded so he's trying his hardest haha.

Things making you sick: No. Im doing pretty good here, can't think of anything! I have been getting really irritated with my skin itching, so lotion is on the night-stand now.

Starting to show yet: yes. I really love my picture this week. it's a big ol belly..or at least to me haha! tonight I was like telling Jeff how crazy it is I'm pregnant. I was like "it's just weird now that I have this belly. like I'm Pregnant?! it never gets old." and he's like " I think you've said that every night this week" hahaha.

Gender prediction: we have our little baby boy! :)

Best moment this week: This week we had a doctors checkup. She told me to start looking out for some baby kicks, so I've been stopping mid-sentence in a conversation if I feel anything going on in my belly. For the most part, I think he isn't kicking yet. He had his foot out the other day, and I could feel that. It was cute & just poking out for a couple hours..but nothing since than. I've had a crazy case of acne during this pregnancy, so I just bought Centaphil which is an amazing acne wash- i recommend this to everyone!! Better than proactive definitely. My dad bought me a bassinet...to help us stress less about SIDS. Most people don't like bassinets because children grow out of them so fast, but if thats 5 months I can sleep better knowing my child is right next to me, than I'll pay whatever. No stretchmarks so far! I'm pretty confident I'll be getting some though because my mother had them, and my skin is itching like a mad-men, but I'm not going to stress over what I can't control. Other than that, I've been really happy! and wouldn't change a thing!! I feel SO blessed to be so comfortable in my own skin, to have a family that is so fun and loves me so much, to be so fortunate and do great things like baby shop & arts&crafts, and to cherish all the moments-both good&bad.

hope everyone is doing great :) !

17 weeks

How far along: 17 weeks :)

Total Weight Gain: it's at about 11 lbs.

Maternity Clothes: a whole new wardrobe! It feels so great. I have like 4 pairs of work pants/ yoga pants/ jeans/ and a bunch of cardigans +tank tops. I also bought a really pretty dress that looks great in pregnancy pictures. I only spent about $100 buying it all at this amazing little store on the beach in San Diego called "The Closet", they aren't maternity clothes, but they had endless cardigans & amazing clothes for $5. Needless to say I scored big time in that store and am so happy with the new clothes i have.

Sleep: I had to stop sleeping on my tummy because I'm too big. I sleep perfectly fine, i'm just trying to find a comfortable position I'll enjoy just as much as I did sleepin on my tummy.

Miss anything: I love being pregnant! :) it's been 5 months of this new lifestyle and I'm enjoying every bit right now.

Movement: nope nope nope, he's a tease and is making me wait super long! I started getting ligament cramps which hurt like HELL! they start around this time, and it feels like a consistent punching/kicking feeling for a couple seconds, than feels bruised afterwards...it's not pleasant.

Food Cravings: no cravings, Famous Daves is long gone & so is Milk haha.

Any new habits: shopping for my baby! of course

Things making you sick: I've been getting along pretty easy with this, nothing smells to terrible anymore, I think it's second trimester! It really is the best

Starting to show yet: yeppp! I love being big enough for people to feel the belly and how hard it is, mainly Jeffrey. He has this new habit of rubbing my tummy right when we see each other and after we hug, he'll do it when we are like watching a movie or eating dinner..........i love it so much.

Gender prediction: we have our little baby boy! :)

Best moment this week: I went on a vacation with my mom and sister. It was such an amazing get-a-way from work & school & stress. Lately work has been so overwhelming, and catching up on all my schoolwork was killing me so I needed it real bad. Now I'm feeling great. This week Heather and I also talked about moving in together. My lease ends in April (one month) and if I can live with anyone besides Jeff, it's her because I've lived with her my whole life haha. Right now we are just looking up places in our price range. :)

Names: We currently love CONNER the most. I'm pretty sure I refer to the baby as "baby conner" whenever possible. I also love Caiden, but it's not a favorite of Jeffrey's yet. Those are the two strong contestants right now !

My Pregnancy Must-Have's!

So I've noticed that every pregnant women has a variety of things they reccommend and swear by while they are pregnant. I have a couple things I'd reccomend getting for expecting mothers myself. These are the majority of things that I've adapted since being pregnant, and use religously.










*Lysol Disinfectant Spray- The last thing I want to be is sick so I invest a lot of money into sprays like Lysol. I spray it over my bedding, pillows, couch etc. every night to try and make the house as clean & healthy as possible. I think it’s a good habit to get in because babies get sick fast. Sometimes the smell is a little overwhelming, so I also have a couple cans of febreeze to make the house smell pretty. Love my sprays!


*Prego Book- I haven’t finished this book yet, but I’m about half-way through and really LOVE it. It gets me laughing out loud all the time, and is great with advice. I feel like it’s the perfect book because the other books are really “preachy”, and scare me some. This puts a realistic spin on everything for me!


*Olay Body Wash- People have their own body wash, and after trying every single brand on the shelves, I’ve finally found the one I love love love! Being pregnant has made my skin dry, and with all the changes going on, I don’t’ always feel so clean & pretty like I used to. These bodies wash smells like pure heaven, So girly! But the best part is how soft it makes my skin. It’s like a 5-in-one body wash.


*Body Pillow- This is the #1 universal item recommended for pregnant women and for a good reason. Nobody touches my body pillow at night time hahaha


*Maternity Jeans- Who would’ve thought these would ACTUALLY be great to wear being pregnant and all? Hahah. I just bought a couple pairs last week, and I really regret not buying them sooner. The second your belly starts growing, there really isn’t a jean size out there that will make you feel as comfortable as these. The jeans I have now are so cute, with diamonds all over the pocket & everything; they just have this amazing supportive belly band to make it as comfortable as possible. I hope everyone else isn’t as stubborn as me and gets these asap.


*Snacks- When you are pregnant, hunger can strike at any moment and when it does, you better be ready lol. The best way to fight this off has been to invest in little snacks and small meals. I personally love things like string cheese, raviolis, sandwiches etc. They are all easy to make, easier to eat and help the embarrassing tummy growls that happen 1234234x a day.


*Sweat Pants- there isn’t a better time to pull of being a bum and wearing sweat pants than when you are carrying a child, but I think you can still make them cute. I’ve found yoga pants, with no tight elastic or ties around the top are the best. If they are still tight fitting, than it gives your body some figure and you still end up comfortable so it’s a win-win. The loose sweatpants just make me look terrible!


*Baby Oil- I’ve always done this, but putting baby oil on right after the show before you dry off is the best way to keep my skin soft and hopefully is another way to prevent stretch marks! It’s just a great way to keep my skin soft all day!



I'm sure I'll be adding things to the list as I get further along, but as of 17 weeks pregnant- this is my life :)

16 weeks

How far along: 16 weeks! It's flying by.

Total Weight Gain: haven't weighed myself in a while, but last doctor's appointment which was a week ago was 10 lbs.

Maternity Clothes: Thankfully yes. I went shopping and bought a couple more cardigans, and some comfortable pants. I'm going to wait like three more weeks before I invest in some good maternity pants just because I don't know what size to get...for now-sweatpants work!

Sleep: sleeping is perfect now. Second trimester really is a much better time!

Miss anything: I miss little things like tanning, and drinking wine...but this is a experience I only have for 9 months and I REALLY want to enjoy it all so those aren't things I'm terribly upset by.

Movement: o my gosh not yet, but I am waiting! At the doctor's appointment, the baby was ADORABLE..moving so much & punching everything....The nurse doing the ultrasound pointed out the things that are going to be killing me in a couple weeks when the baby started jabbing the sides of my tummy. I'm fairly nervous for those!

Food Cravings: I've had Pizza Hutt twice this week. it sounds delicious for breakfast lunch & dinner...but I'm learning to control these crazy food binges because I'll be paying for it later. & Girl Scout Cookies..........I want some so bad, but they haven't been selling them. I think EVERY Girl craves these regardless of pregnancy hahah.

Any new habits: nothing tooo special.

Things making you sick yet: I've been getting nauseous again, I've been smelling things from MILES away and I swear they are enough to make me pass out. I really can't stand being in public places right now because everybody smells so bad hahahha. It's an awful feeling! I also started getting really bad gag reflexes....I mean I've had them for a couple weeks, but this week they have been acting up hella! Brushing my teeth is a dreadful task...........

Starting to show yet: Yes :) I have a feeling I will be one big mama because my whole body has like swelled up, instead of just a cute little baby bump. Oh well. I've thought of a cute way to not hate the fact I'm gaining wait & become depressed- I just remind myself that my body image just isn't the most important thing anymore because a little baby has made it home for the next 9 months. :) I started getting really sad about gaining all this weight, until l I read things like this & started changing my mentality. Now, I'm completely content with the weight I'm gaining because It means my baby is healthy & living great in there!

Gender prediction: I WAS RIGHT! We have a baby boy on the way!!!!! I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am. When I first found out I had a boy, honestly I was confused at how I felt. Of course, I still loved the baby, but I just didn't know how i felt. After about four hours, I was so sooooooooo excited to have a little baby boy soon! & boys have the cutest little clothes out there now, where have I been? I bought the cutest stuff already.... I'm especially excited to see the amazing bond that Jeff will have with the baby & that I will. It's obvious that a son & fathers relationship is so different than a mother & son relationship, but both have the most amazing things to offer.

Best moment this week: Finding out the gender! It feels so amazing to know what is growing in me now, and It makes this that much more real. <3 I'm so lucky!