21 weeks!

How far along? 21 weeks and 6 days (Dec. 29)

Total weight gain: 9.2lbs.. I def feel like I have gained more than that. My stomach feels huge already lol. I am trying not to worry about it.. it is weird though since I have never been big before.

Maternity clothes? 
I bought a few more cute tops at H&M.. just comfy long ones I can wear with leggings.

Stretch marks?
 nope

Sleep: 
not great still.. I figure it is only going to get worse though. I try to just read or think happy thoughts to pass the time lol.

Best moment this week: Christmas was great!! Very busy but got to see all the family. I also heard that two of my cousins are due this summer! Yay babies!!! 
Bought some cute baby boy clothes too.

Miss Anything? My body and my sanity lol

Movement: 
yes lots of kicks. Neil got to finally feel some good ones!

Food cravings:
 rice krispie squares! lol

Anything making you queasy or sick: 
the thought of sushi at this point doesn't appeal. Feel full really quick so trying not to over eat... eat more often.

Gender: 
Boy!!

Labor Signs: 
n/a

Symptoms: 
tired, itchy at times, sore neck/shoulders and lower back at times, anxiety (I am starting to feel like I am soo not prepared and it freaks me out sometimes.. I just want to be the best mom!)

Belly Button in or out? 
It is on the move lol

Wedding rings on or off? 
on

Happy or Moody most of the time: 
I feel happy sometimes and then anxious..

Looking forward to: going up the mountain for new years and relaxing!

Christmas bump!

 

Christmas morning

The 12 Holmes of Christmas

Christmas day at the inlaws

Happy Family :)

20 weeks!

How far along? 20 weeks 6 days (as of Dec. 22... still behind!!)

Total weight gain: still 8lbs.. kinda weird that I haven't gained in the past few weeks but I am sure that won't last long.

Maternity clothes? 
nothing new this week

Stretch marks?
 still using my oil

Sleep: 
not good :( I find if I try to go past 9:30-10ish I get my second wind and then can't get to sleep until at least 1130. Then I wake up at 4 or 5ish. I guess I should just get use to sleeping when I can. lol

Best moment this week: 
Sharing with everyone that we are having a boy!

Miss Anything? my body..

Movement: 
yes there is def a lil active boy in there lol but still mostly when I am laying down or relaxing

Food cravings:
 not really

Anything making you queasy or sick: 
just eating too much at one time

Gender: 
boy!! :)

Labor Signs: 
n/a

Symptoms: 
itchy, tired, uncomfortable at times

Belly Button in or out? 
it is still in but it is moving lol

Wedding rings on or off? 
on

Happy or Moody most of the time: 
it has been an emotional week. I am very happy that baby is healthy but sometimes it hits me and I feel anxious as everything is happening so fast! Midwife said I am carrying my placenta low so I will have to go for another ultrasound around 30ish weeks to see if it is where it is suppose to be. It is all these little things that add up and make you worry.
Looking forward to: Christmas and visiting family :)

Fancy Christmas sweater LOL

19 weeks!

How far along? 19 weeks 6 days (as of Dec 15..sorry totally running a week behind)

Total weight gain: 8lbs

Maternity clothes? 
Bought a few non maternity tops that work :)

Stretch marks?
 nope!

Sleep: 
Don't get me started.. I thought the caffeine was the problem but no.. I just wake up in the middle of the night :( It isn't so bad if it is 5 or 6.. but 1,2, or 3 is not so good!

Best moment this week: 
Finding out Baby Holmes' gender!!! We didn't want to know when we went for the ultrasound but unfortunately that didn't work out.. let's just say it was pretty obvious!! lol On Sunday we had our parents over for dinner and had them open a big present with balloons in it. It was very exciting!!

Miss Anything? how inshape I use to be lol.. I know its sad.. I keep thinking.. beach body!!! Hopefully I won't look too bad for summer at the beach with the LO

Movement: 
Yes!! Mostly when I am sitting or laying down. So amazing!

Food cravings:
 cold water and lemon as usual.. but other than that nothing out of the ordinary.

Anything making you queasy or sick: 
Just eating too much at one time. I feel sooo full after I eat sometimes.

Gender: 
BOY!!!!! So so so excited :) I could not be happier and neither could Neil (He was secretly hoping for a boy of course)

Labor Signs: 
n/a

Symptoms: 
a little itchy, tired, not sleeping well

Belly Button in or out? 
in but I know it is going out!

Wedding rings on or off? 
I actually got my wedding ring off for cleaning! PHEW! I didn't think I would be able to. It is back on though.

Happy or Moody most of the time: 
Well it is has been an emotional week.. the day we found out the gender was the same day that my family pup passed away :( I had this horrible feeling all day which made me think oh no I hope it's not the baby. As soon as my dad phoned work I knew there was bad news.. i just bawled. It was so sudden but I know he went on his own time. We will miss you Coal xoxo
Looking forward to: Christmas!! And buying baby boy stuff!!

Miller is excited to find out if he will have a brother or sister!

Gender reveal to parents... it's a boy!!!

RIP Coal - We will miss you sweet pup

18 weeks!

How far along? 18 weeks 6 days

Total weight gain: 8.8lbs

Maternity clothes? 
nothing new this week.

Stretch marks?
 n/a

Sleep: 
waking up a few times a night to pee.. uncomfortable

Best moment this week: 
My massage was soo nice. I def want to get more of those! Midwife visit was also good!! Very healthy baby (phew!) and Also got to visit with a close gf from out of town.

Miss Anything? umm my body lol.. oh and wine!

Movement: 
little flutters.. mostly when I am laying down before bed. Maybe that is when I am most aware.

Food cravings:
 just food in general

Anything making you queasy or sick: 
not eating enough in the morning. Oh and apparently having caffeine. I had a refresher from starbucks and felt all gittery after.

Gender: 
umm girl? I keep going back and forth

Labor Signs: 
n/a

Symptoms: 
still itchy, peeing a lot more, random stretch feelings

Belly Button in or out? 
in

Wedding rings on or off? on


Happy or Moody most of the time: 
happy

Looking forward to: ultrasound next week!!! Surprising our parents with the gender hopefully :)

Mom and I at the theatre

Bundled up + blonde hair

17 weeks!

How far along? 17 weeks 5 days

Total weight gain: 7.6lbs

Maternity clothes? My mom bought me a "maternity" winter coat.. It isn't maternity but it has room to grow in the belly and has a cute belt to accentuate waist :) Great for the mountain! 
I went through my clothes this week to see what works and what doesn't so it doesn't take me FOREVER to find clothes anymore lol. Pack those away for later!

Stretch marks?
 Nope

Sleep: 
Waking up to pee.. waking up for no reason.. but I go to bed early enough that it isn't really an issue.
Best moment this week: 
Taking Wednesday off for lunch with Mom and Christmas shopping :)

Miss Anything? my waist lol

Movement: 
YES!! Few lil flutters here and there

Food cravings: all dressed chips and ice cream! mmm


Anything making you queasy or sick: 
nope

Gender: 
girl

Labor Signs: n/a 


Symptoms: 
back issues

Belly Button in or out? 
in

Wedding rings on or off? on 


Happy or Moody most of the time: 
happy :)

Looking forward to: Christmas play on Sunday!!! Big buffet dinner with a huge dessert spread... ANDDD Massage on Monday!!!!

16 weeks!

How far along? 16 weeks 6 days

Total weight gain: 6.4lbs

Maternity clothes? 
I bought another pair of maternity pants at Old Navy as everything was 30% off.

Stretch marks?
 Nope

Sleep: My lower back is starting to hurt a bit at night.. I really need to do some YOGA!!! 


Best moment this week: 
Felt first kick!!! It was very light but very AMAZING :) Also, had a 'one month til xmas' get together and got to decorate the house and eat appys. It was fun!

Miss Anything? Being independent and tougher lol. I cry so easily argh.

Movement: 
YES!!! Twice on Tuesday and once Friday. The first time was at work and i was like OMG what was that. So amazing :)

Food cravings:
 Well I ate a whole bag of all dressed chips friday night lol... followed by cold stone creamery YUM!

Anything making you queasy or sick: 
Just not eating enough

Gender: 
Girl

Labor Signs: 
n/a

Symptoms: 
itchy and a bit of back issues.. time to book a massage!

Belly Button in or out? 
In but it will so but out by the end I bet.

Wedding rings on or off? 
On

Happy or Moody most of the time: 
Mostly happy. I cried when Miller ate a raw chicken wing lol. He just gets so sick from eating chicken and he also ate the bone argh.

Looking forward to: Christmas baking! Work Christmas party next Sunday (going to a Xmas play) and of course ultrasound on the 14th!!




It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas :) I will post some of the Christmas crafts I am working on soon! Oh and more belly pics of course (sorry been lazy with chalkboard... busy decorating)!

Our stockings hung on the banister (since we don't have a mantle)

Makeshift mantle :)

I love the burlap on the tree!

15 weeks!!

      Nov. 16
How far along? 15 weeks

Total weight gain: about 5ish lbs

Maternity clothes? 
Trying to stay out of the mall this week.. lol.. I really need to go through all the clothes I have and see what works. I hate trying on a million outfits before work.

Stretch marks?
 nope.. oil :)

Sleep: 
sleeping is alright. I do wake up at least once (if not more) throughout the night to go pee/weird dream etc. But since I go to bed soo early I seem to be good to go by 7am.

Best moment this week: 
Booked ultrasound for Dec 14th!!! Cannot wait!! Other than that started putting up christmas decorations ( i know it is early but we have friends visiting next weekend and won't see them again until after xmas so having a 1 month til xmas party hehe.. good excuse right?!)

Miss Anything? Being active. Ugh.. sometimes I feel like a slug lol. I miss hard workouts and running. I know I could go for a light run but its icky out so I think to myself meh..

Movement: 
not yet

Food cravings:
 all dressed chips! lol

Anything making you queasy or sick: umm not really.. just eating too much or waiting too long to eat. Mornings still seem to be the worst. But really I feel pretty normal now :) 


Gender: 
Girl

Labor Signs: n/a 


Symptoms: 
I had another bad headache monday but my coworker gave me a great neck massage and it went away (hooray!).. see I need yoga! lol Other than that.. sometimes tired, sometimes a bit nauseous but for the most part feel really good right now!

Belly Button in or out? 
In

Wedding rings on or off? 
On.. but I am worried about trying to get it off for cleaning and inspection in Dec lol

Happy or Moody most of the time: 
Happy :) I did have a few random teary moments (I have to laugh at myself lol)

Looking forward to: Christmas pre-party next weekend!!! Baking.. more crafts :) Oh and of course ultrasound!!! I am trying to not get too excited in case we can't find out what the gender is.. but either way it is going to be awesome.


We love you sweet pea :)

14 weeks!

Nov. 9

How far along?  14 weeks and 5 days

Total weight gain: 4.8lbs I have had a few customers ask if I am pregnant! It is kind of a relief that I don't just look like I am getting chubby lol. Especially being a nutritionist.. wouldn't want clients thinking I am not taking my own advice ;)

Maternity clothes? 
My Old Navy purchases.. which I am loving :) So comfortable! I bought some killer new boots that come to the knee too. They are kind of a mauvy brown color. I love wearing boots and tights almost every day lol.

Stretch marks?
 No

Sleep: 
Not too bad.. most nights I only get up once to pee. On occasion I just wake up for no reason (get use to it!! lol)

Best moment this week: 
We got to hear heatbeat again today!! It was exciting as Neil got to hear it first hand this time :) She had a time finding our lil sweetpea at first.. and then we heard some kicks which was cool! I have a kicker in there (uh oh!) lol I also found out last weekend that one of my gfs is pregnant and due in June! YAY!!! I am so excited :) I wish she lived in town but still.. nice to have someone to go through things around the same time.

Miss Anything? Being able to lift things! Ugh.. I have to go grocery shopping more often so I dont have to get a cart and it is not a struggle to carry my groceries (I know.. I am stubborn! haha) I miss yoga too.. I need to get back to that.

Movement: 
not yet

Food cravings:
 nachos and salsa (woohoo! love it again) I also made some killer Veg Chili this week mmm  (thank you Gpa for the recipe!!) and some minestrone soup. I am sure my Hubs is excited that I am cooking decent food again!! I want to cook more crockpot stuff coming up :)

Anything making you queasy or sick: 
waiting too long to eat but that is about it

Gender: 
After the kicker remark I am thinking boy! but girls can be fiesty too.. maybe even more so! haha

Labor Signs: 
n/a

Symptoms: 
headaches still :( not every day at least. Oh and I had a nose bleed in the shower.. that was awkward lol.

Belly Button in or out? 
In

Wedding rings on or off? 
On but I don't think I could take them off lol

Happy or Moody most of the time: 
Happy when I don't have a headache lol

Looking forward to: Next ultrasound!! Midwife said around Dec. 15th so I am crossing my fingers that we can find out if baby H is a girl or boy before christmas!!! Oh also my gf and I are planning to do christmas crafts soon and then christmas baking early Dec! I am stoked :)

I look skinny here

Ok seriously.. bump is bigger by end of day haha

13 weeks!

Nov. 2

How far along? 13 weeks 5 days

Total weight gain: 4 lbs

Maternity clothes? 
I actually bought some this week!! And I am excited about it haha. I went in to Old Navy to get some leggings and found some awesome dark skinny maternity jeans and colored jeans! Oh and skinny cords. lol So excited to wear comfortable pants!

Stretch marks?
 Nope :)

Sleep: 
Not too bad this week

Best moment this week: 
Halloween was fun!! I had fun dressing up and LOVED giving candy to the lil kids at work. So stinkin cute!!

Miss Anything? I actually wanted a drink for the first time this week lol. At the keg.. ya Strawberry Marg!

Movement: 
Nothing yet

Food cravings:
 Not really..

Anything making you queasy or sick: 
Was nauseous on Halloween like all day.. I think the sushi made me feel gross :S blah

Gender: 
This week I am thinking boy

Labor Signs: 
no

Symptoms: 
headaches :( I seem to get them in the afternoon at work. I don't know if it is because of working on the computer.. or lights.. or lack of foods?! Sucks though. Oh and also feeling super full after eating sometimes. Like uncomfortable full!

Belly Button in or out? 
In

Wedding rings on or off? 
On

Happy or Moody most of the time: 
Well crabby when I have headaches. But happy overall :)

Looking forward to: I am really excited about Christmas (I know it is early!!). But I found some stuff at Zellers closing sale for super cheap so I couldn't help myself. Next week is next midwife appt so looking forward to that as well!

My cute lil fam :)

Coworkers