26 Weeks

Size of baby: as long as an English cucumber

Total Weight Gain: 9 lbs total

Continuing symptoms: Belly is officially past my boobs. I Feeling more confident in my maternity clothes now that the bump actually looks and feels like a baby bump. Lower back is really starting to ache. Not only do I have to pee frequently but when I go to the bathroom I only tinkle.

New symptoms this week: My hands and feet are very swollen, especially my feet. My shoes are getting tighter and my feet ache after wearing shoes and walking for extended periods of time. Getting harder to roll over from side to side.

Sleep: Getting up more frequently to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, multiple times, just to tinkle. Still going to bed early.

What I'm Eating: Reeces peanut butter cup cereal.

Cravings: Trumoo chocolate milk, Souplantation salad (not homemade)

Grandma gift this week: 2 pairs of maternity pants.

Special pregnancy moments:  On Monday I had a terrible dream and I woke up Troy to tell him about it. Once I wake up early in the morning so does baby girl. I laid on my side and Troy put his hand and arm on my belly. He got to feel her kick and feel her move around in my belly. It was so special to experience her moving with him since she is most active when he is getting ready for work or is already gone. Excited that next Friday I will officially be in my 3rd trimester.

25 Weeks

Size of baby: rutabaga

Total Weight Gain: 9 lbs total

Continuing symptoms: kicking and moving so I can feel it and know for sure it is her and not something I ate and kicking while trying to fall asleep. Harder to get comfortable laying down or sitting now, can't wear my wedding band and engagement ring anymore. Now wearing Nana's ring in replacement for the mean time. Boobs are starting to get really heavy and not as perky. Belly is officially past my boobs. I officially can not wear my pre-pregnancy jeans – even the cheater way with a rubber band to close them. Feeling more confident in my maternity clothes now that the bump actually looks and feels like a baby bump.

New symptoms this week: Lower back is really starting to ache. Not only do I have to pee frequently but when I go to the bathroom I only tinkle. My poor boobs are really starting to get heavy and my nipples… they are just gross looking. I hope those go back to normal after this pregnancy is over for sure! Husband keeps telling me that I am beautiful but boy I don’t feel like it these days!

Sleep: Getting up more frequently to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, multiple times, just to tinkle. Still going to bed early.

What I'm Eating: Trumoo chocolate milk. I drink a cup of it on my way to work every morning.

Cravings: Trumoo chocolate milk, Souplantation salad (not homemade)

Grandma gift this week: Game pack: disposable changing pads, disposable bibs, Angels bib, food containers w/ cooler pack

Special pregnancy moments:  Just enjoying feeling baby girl move around. Everyone is loving rubbing my belly.

24 Weeks

Size of baby: ear of corn

Total Weight Gain: 9 lbs total

Continuing symptoms: kicking and moving so I can feel it and know for sure it is her and not something I ate and kicking while trying to fall asleep. Harder to get comfortable laying down or sitting now, can't wear my wedding band and engagement ring anymore. Now wearing Nana's ring in replacement for the mean time.

New symptoms this week: boobs are starting to get really heavy and not as perky. Belly is officially past my boobs. I officially can not wear my pre-pregnancy jeans – even the cheater way with a rubber band to close them. I can’t get them up! Feeling more confident in my maternity clothes now that the bump actually looks and feels like a baby bump.

Sleep: Getting good sleep, once I get to fall asleep. She likes to play at 5:00 am. Still going to bed early. Don’t think I have been awake past 9:30 in at least a week.

What I'm Eating: Trumoo chocolate milk. I drink a cup of it on my way to work every morning.

Cravings: sour candy, Trumoo chocolate milk, fish and chips, salty chips, Souplantation salad (not homemade)

Grandma gift this week: cart/high chair seat cover, pacifier with clip, pink hip stuffed animal

Special pregnancy moments: Grandma Haney and Aunt Heather both felt baby kick this week. Dr. appointment was good and he told us that we are doing really, really well. That is a relief to hear. Daddy put a picture of my belly on Facebook and showed the world my belly for the first time. Went shopping with Heather for some more maternity clothes.

23 Weeks

Size of baby: large mango, 11+ inches long and weighs just over a pound

Total Weight Gain: will find out on Monday at next dr. appt.

Continuing symptoms: kicking and moving so I can feel it and know for sure it is her and not something I ate and kicking while trying to fall asleep

New symptoms this week: harder to get comfortable laying down or sitting now, can't wear my wedding band and engagement ring anymore. Now wearing Nana's ring in replacement for the mean time.

Sleep: Getting good sleep, once I get to fall asleep. She likes to play at 5:00 am.

What I'm Eating: Trumoo chocolate milk, hot cheetos

Cravings: sour candy, Trumoo chocolate milk, Chinese food, fish and chips

Grandma gift this week: head support, car seat strap protectors, and 2 dangly car seat toys

Special pregnancy moments: Yesterday Troy actually saw my belly move when baby kicked. He felt it and then got to watch it so he has confirmation that he is actually feeling her move now. Got my results for my CMV blood test and it is negative! Whew! 

22 Weeks

Size of baby: spaghetti squash - about 11 inches and 1 pound

Total Weight Gain: +4 per last Dr's appointment

Continuing symptoms: sleepy, otherwise feeling great!

New symptoms this week: kicking and moving so I can feel it and know for sure it is her and not something I ate and kicking while trying to fall asleep

Sleep: Getting good sleep, once I get to fall asleep.

What I'm Eating: sour candy, Trumoo chocolate milk

Cravings: sour candy, Trumoo chocolate milk, grilled cheese (but still haven't had it)

Grandma gift this week: shade window cling and back seat organzier

Special pregnancy moments: I felt the baby definitely give me a good kick this week. Troy tried to feel it each time but when he put his hand on my belly she would stop moving. He tried for 3 days and finally for the first time he felt his daughter kick in my belly. 


One night this week when I was trying to fall asleep she was moving and kicking so much I couldn't get comfortable enough to fall asleep. I kept moving my body to see if I could calm her to sleep with me. It took me about 1/2 hour before she fell asleep with me.


We finished our baby registry at Target and Babies R Us and I was exhausted afterwards. I think we have added everything that we need. 


Grandma H and K, Auntie Heather, Cathleen and Stephanie had their first baby shower planning meeting to divide and conquer shower planning and to make sure everyone is on the same page. A date has been set for March 31st. 

21 Weeks

Size of baby: carrot from head to foot about 10 ½ inches and 3/4 of a pound

Total Weight Gain: +4

Continuing symptoms: sleepy, otherwise feeling great!

New symptoms this week: belly is feeling heavier and I can feel it stretching. Waiting to feel her kick more. I think I feel her but am not sure and its not consistant

Sleep: Sleeping better but still getting up in the middle of the night to pee.

What I'm Eating: ton of Propel flavored water, hot cheetos, pasta salad, sour candy

Cravings: sour candy, Trumoo chocolate milk

Grandpa gift this week: Grandpa got us a Boppy Body Pillow so I can get better sleep. I got it yesterday and last night I had the best sleep I’ve had in nearly 4 months.

Special pregnancy moments: New Years Eve was quiet and uneventful. We stayed home and the 2 of us had bread and Brie, apple sparkling cider, and pasta salad. I only made it until about 10:00 pm and then went to bed. The selection on TV was just not keeping me awake. Daddy woke me up at about 11:59 so we could watch the ball drop together in bed, kissed happy new year and good night and I went back to sleep.

My mom and I spent 5 hours working on my pregnancy scrapbook and got it up to date. It was fun to bond and see my mom so excited with me about the baby.

20 Weeks - Half Way!

Size of baby: banana from head to foot


Total Weight Gain: +4

Continuing symptoms: sleepy, otherwise feeling great!

New symptoms this week: None

Sleep: Hard to sleep with the belly getting bigger and in the way and making me pee at least 1 every night.

What I'm Eating: ton of Propel flavored water, hot cheetos, pasta salad, sour candy

Cravings: pasta salad, Trumoo chocolate milk

Grandma gift this week: I love Mommy feet PJs, I love Daddy outfit, 2 matching pants, socks, and newborn shoes

Special pregnancy moments: celebrated Christmas and baby got her crib from Grandma and Grandpa H. Had our anatomy scan ultrasound (which took 1 1/2 hours) and got to see baby on the big screen. Got to hear the heart beat and see it on the screen. Beating strong at 144 beats per minute. Grandma H went with us to the ultrasound and got to hear the heart beat for the first time. Went to a pre-natal appointment and the results of the ultrasound were great. Baby is developing normally and looks healthy. And we double confirmed we are having a girl!