21 weeks

How far along? 21 weeks , 7 days

Baby is the size of a: banana

Best moment of the week: Talking about names. We have started the part that I have been dreading on deciding a name. It has been surprisingly easy and I think we have one picked :) We wont be sharing with anyone because we dont want opinions or "I had a friends who was names that and..." haha keeping it hush hush...or at least trying... the only part I will give away is that the middle name is after my dad who passed away when I was a kid, Ray. Little Miss _____  Ray Edmonds! Any guesses? 

Movement? Lots of it right after I eat anything, but especially something sweet :)

Cravings? Not so much cravings, it more what do I not want to eat? I swear little miss is going through a growth spurt (or I am) because this week I cannot stop eating....It has gotten better now and my appetite has somewhat subsided, but I swear I was eating more than Tex and that is nearly impossible!

Stretch Marks? none

Wedding rings? On and not too tight. Probably will be a few more months until I have to start to worry about that!

Aches & Pains: I am feeling SOOOO STRETCHED! I finally am understanding what pregnant ladies mean when they say they are uncomfortable. Just the muscles being constantly pulled is so annoying. My feet also are starting to hurt when I stand for too long and today after walking around at the Meadows Fair my hips were aching. I had to come home and have a nap...haha so exhausting!

Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy! I really think I am going through the best part of the pregnancy before I get really uncomfortable and irritable. There are so many good things going on in our lives right now and the excitement is building for when we get to meet little miss. I know it will fly by and be here before we know it but honestly I feel like February will never be here!!!

Looking forward to: I said this last week but my sister-in-law is due tomorrow and my little niece/nephew is killing me with anticipation! Also just feeling the baby move more and more. 

20 Weeks, its a GIRL!

How far along? 20 weeks , 7 days

Baby is the size of a: small cantaloupe

Best moment of the week: Do I really need to say it? Finding out that the little one is a LITTLE MISS! WOOO HOOO! Mommy knows best ;) I am over the moon happy and the shopping has begun! The gender reveal party ended up being a great success. And can you believe I didnt even peek once? I was shaking and on the verge of bursting into tears when it was time to cut the cake, but then it was pink! 

Sleep? All I want to do is sleep on my stomach!!! I just cant get comfortable and sleeping on my stomach is my favorite! Once I finally do fall asleep I am fine but getting to sleep is a bit rough at the minute.

Movement?Oh yes! Especially in the morning when I am sitting eating breakfast or sitting at my computer editing. I think I must squish her a bit when I sit so she loves to give me a few karate kicks :)

Cravings? This has sort of been an all the way through the pregnancy crazing but PIZZA! Pepperoni pizza.....oh yum not I am killing myself just thinking about it. And of course when ever anyone says something that sounds good I immediately start craving it. Like my mom sent me a picture of coffee cake yesterday. So at 8 am on saturday I was up making it from scratch, but oh man was it worth it! 

Stretch Marks: None, but my stomach has been SOOO itchy these last few days! I cant get enough oil and body butter on it. I have been resisting the itch but it is so so so uncomfortable!

Gender: ITS A GIRL ITS A GIRL ITS A GIRL......did I mention its a girl? haha

Belly Button In or Out? slowly starting to pop out.....

Aches & Pains: My back....most of you know I was in a car accident earlier this year where I was flipped upside down. Not too much fun. Anyways I sprained a rib in my back from that and it has never fully healed. That combined with carrying more weight than normal my back has been KILLING ME! I was on my feet all day for the gender reveal party, cooking and decorating and by the end of the day I was limping from the worst pain going from my upper back through to my right leg. I had two weddings to photograph this weekend and I could barely walk. I went to the physio (physical therapist) and she did some dry needling/acupuncture and magically I was fixed! I thought photographing two weddings in one weekend with the belly may kill me but I feel surprisingly good. Maybe I will be able to survive wedding season :)

Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy. Very happy :) The husband has been working overtime for a "happy wife happy life". He has been so great with everything even rubbing my back and feet when I need it. Oh and also giving into every craving I have a eating pizza just about everyday of the week. He deserves a medal I swear haha We went and chose out little miss's first outfit together now that we know she is officially a girl. Its a pink summer dress for her to wear when we go back to America in July. Oh and we also got a present from her brother and sister (vader & snooki) little pj's with cats all over them haha 

Looking forward to: Doctors appointment this week AND my sister in law Jess is hopefully going to pop any day now! I cant wait to have a new niece or nephew to cuddle/play with/take photo's of :) HURRY UP LITTLE BAILEY BABY!

20 week scan!

The little ones 20 week pictures :)

19 weeks....

How far along? 19 weeks , 7 days

Baby is the size of a: heirloom tomato

Best moment of the week: There have been a few good ones, but planning the gender reveal party has been a lot of fun. Also had my first wedding of the Aussie wedding season and was surprisingly not as exhausted as I thought I would be! Looks like wedding season wont be too bad after all :)

Movement? I can now tell the difference between the baby moving and when it kicks. I love having it kick, it is such a re assuring feeling like the little one is saying "Hi Mom Im doing good!" 

Stretch Marks: None :)

Gender: AHHHH we find out in 3 days! This will be the longest 3 days of my life! Im still totally convinced its a girl but we will see!

Belly Button In or Out? In! But I can see it looking different everyday...I give it 1 month until it really starts to pop!

Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy now. Not nearly as moody as last week. I do notice I get mad at things I normally probably wouldn't get mad about (sorry Tex!). I am really honestly enjoying being pregnant at this point. I didn't think I would like it as much as I do, and I LOVE watching the belly grow! It is crazy to think what is actually going on in there!

Looking forward to: Finding out the gender obviously! AHHHHHH Holding my breath we will see..........