Week: 23

How far along? 23 weeks. Total weight gain/loss: Not sure at the moment. I think I've gained maybe 2 lbs. Maternity clothes? Yes but I'm mostly in sweats majority of the time. Stretch marks? Nope. Sleep: Uncomfortable. I'm starting to get pregnancy pains. Best moment this week: Heard the baby's heart beat for the first time on the iPad. The app is called My Baby's Beat. Only works on an iPad or iPhone with headphones and you have to be at least 20 weeks for it to work. My midwife told me about it and it really does work. Now I can listen to the baby's heart beat whenever I want. :) Miss anything? Nope, not at the moment. Movement: I feel her move and kick everyday. Food cravings: I haven't been craving anything lately. I just eat what I want. Anything making you queasy or sick? No. I should just take this question off because I think I'm clear of getting morning sickness. Have you started to show yet? Yes, I have a little bump. Gender: Little Girl! Labor signs: Nope. :) A little over 3 months to go. Belly button in or out? Mostly out. Wedding rings on or off? On. My fingers haven't started swelling...yet. Hopefully I can wear them up to delivery. Happy or moody most of the time? Pretty happy. I think I'm done with mood swings. Looking forward to: Meeting my little girl. <3

Life Update

It has been so long since I have got on my blog to pass time and write about what is going on in life besides the weekly pregnancy blog. Life hasn't been too exciting recently. Just over a week ago we returned back to Florida after spending a couple weeks back in Idaho with the fam. It was a great visit and for me it went by way too fast. Everyday we were there, we had something going on. I feel like I never got an opportunity to sit and enjoy all the company. My parents did take us on a four wheeler ride through the hills and fields the night before we left and I have to say that was really refreshing. I was always one of those small town girls who wanted to get away and run away to the city. Now that I am in the city, I miss home. I love that we can get away from our crazy life from time to time to visit home. When we flew back to Florida, we found out we had a hurricane coming our way. I know a lot of you heard about Hurricane Isaac. It came and went. We were just outside of the storm. We didn't get hit with that much rain or wind. Me and Andrew went for a walk during the storm because of how cool it was outside. It very rarely gets that cool even at night so I figured I would take advantage of that. As far as my pregnancy, if you keep up with my weekly posts, you would know it is going really well. Everyone comments on how small I look in my pictures. I don't know if I should take that as a compliment or not. Baby girl is growing normal and is where she should be so if I'm small, maybe that's just how my body is. Eventually I will pop out but for right now I like the rate I am going. I do regret not taking photos of my first few weeks because you can see a big difference from then to now. I will just have to keep that in mind for next time. We finally decided on a name and it is for sure this time. I had a moment where I was changing it all the time. But we decided on Oaklie Kaye. We love it and it is very different and a name you don't hear everyday. And for the first time since being home, we got to go baby shopping. We got a lot of cute clothes and goodies. Oaklie is definiently going to be a very spoiled little girl and it's not just because of me. She already has her daddy wrapped around her little finger. Andrew has been so amazing throughout the whole pregnancy and he is so excited to be a dad. Every night he will roll over in bed and put his hand on my belly and talk to her. He loves the reaction he gets out of her because she kicks right where his hand is every time. It is one of the best things to experience. As far as Andrew being a workaholic and me being pregnant, that is pretty much all that is going on in life right now. In only 4 short months that will all change. But for right now I am going to enjoy getting as much sleep as possible and spending as much time as I can ALONE with the hubs. :)

Week: 22

How far along? 22 weeks. Total weight gain/loss: Throughout the whole pregnancy, I have gained 12 pounds. Maternity clothes? Yes and I am no longer able to wear my pants unless I unbutton them. Stretch marks? Nope. Tummy butter is amazing. Sleep: Getting a little uncomfortable. Baby likes to kick throughout the night. Best moment this week: Painted the nursery. :) Also went shopping and scored on some awesome labor day sales. Miss anything? Being able to take the warm weather. It's killing me. Movement: She moves A LOT! Food cravings: Potatoes and salad. Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope. Have you started to show yet? Yes. Gender: Girl! Labor signs: Nope. Belly button in or out? Starting to poke out. Wedding rings on or off? On. Happy or moody most of the time? Pretty darn happy. Looking forward to: Decorating the nursery.

Week: 21

How far along? 21 weeks. Total weight gain/ loss: Gained 7 lbs. Maternity clothes? Yup but I can still fit in some of my other clothes still. Stretch marks? Nope. Sleep: Ok. I have a sinus infection and the flu so its hard to have a goodnight sleep. Best moment this week: Had an ultrasound and saw our little girl. Miss anything? Family. Movement: She is very active. I feel her everyday. Food cravings: Lately haven't been craving anything. Might be because I'm sick. Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope. Have you started to show yet? Yes but I am a little small. Only thing that matters is baby is growing good and is healthy. Gender: Girl! Labor signs: Nope. Belly button in or out? Still odd looking. Wedding ring on or off? On. Happy or moody most of the time? Pretty happy. Looking forward to: Getting the nursery painted and put together. :)

Week: 20

How far along? 20 weeks. Total weight gain/loss: I don't know. Haven't weighted myself for a little while. Maternity clothes? Yes, just started. Stretch marks? Nope. Sleep: Pretty good. Best moment this week: Too many. Got really cute baby bedding, clothes, and blankets. Let's just say this little girl is very loved and spoiled. :) Miss anything? Being able to control myself when I start to cry. Once the tear comes its hard to stop. Movement: I feel her all the time. She is very active. Food cravings: Same thing. Potatoes!!! Anything making you sick or queasy? Nope. Have you started to show yet? Yup. Gender: Girl! Labor signs: No. Belly button in or out? Let's just say it looks really odd right now. Wedding rings on or off? On. Happy or moody most of the time? Happy. Looking forward to: My ultrasound on Thursday. But I am not excited to leave Wednesday. It's hard to say goodbye to my family. Crazy to think the next time I see them Baby Stiffler will be here. I love my family so much and appreciate everything they do for me. We are very blessed to have a family like we do in our lives.