Baby P #2 Bump Watch: 19 Weeks Preggers

*Originally posted May 14, 2017 on Fab . Fit . Me*

It's so hard to keep up with these posts these days! I'm doing my best tho!

19 Weeks

You just have to love my little photo bomber

What is up with Baby P #2 this week?

• Baby P #2 is now about the size of an heirloom tomato weighing in at about 8 1/2 ounces and measuring about 6 inches long

• Her arms and legs are in proportion to each other and the rest of her body

• Her sensory development is exploding - which means her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch

• She may be able to hear my voice now!

• Baby P #2's kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting.

• A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid

What's been happening with ME this week?

Weight Gained: My next doc appointment that requires a weight check won't be till June so I won't know till then.

Workouts: Ha! Not this week yo. I've been too tired.

Symptoms:

• Exhaustion

• Random cravings for soda - something I do not drink regularly. Perhaps it's because the weather has been a little warmer.

• Frequent trips to the rest room

• Already starting to get winded walking up stairs. That's what happens when you're outta shape like me!!!

• More varicose veins 😩... and they're starting to hurt...

Food Aversions: thank goodness none!

Food Cravings: as mentioned above, I craved soda. And sushi! I might give in one of these days and help myself to a crunch roll or something. Lame. I like the raw stuff so much better!

Sleep: pretty darn good.

Any Baby/Pregnancy-Related Purchases? Yup! Finally purchased the Bump To Baby combo package from the same photographer I used last time. Been window shopping online for some cute photo worthy matching outfits for Ella and I.

Stretch Marks: None yet.

Miss Anything?: just having energy!!!

Belly Button In or Out? In. Not sure for how long though!

Wedding Rings On or Off? On

Happy or Moody Most Of The Time? Happy. Most definitely happy for sure.

Any Movement? Lots of it! This baby is an active one.

Looking Forward To? Maternity leave 😂. I'm barely halfway thru and I'm already ready to be done. Still got a whole summer to get through... oh Lordy that's gonna be fun. 😩😂

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Baby P #2 Bump Watch: 18 Weeks Preggers

*Originally posted May 6, 2017 on Fab . Fit . Me*

18 Weeks

What is up with Baby P #2 this week?

• Baby P is about 5 1/2 inches long and weighs almost 7 ounces

• She's busy flexing her arms and legs

• Her blood vessels are visible through her thin skin and her ears are now in their final position

• A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around her nerves, a process that will continue for a year after she's born.

• Her uterus and Fallopian tubes are formed and in place.

What's been happening with ME this week?

Weight Gained: I'm guessing I gained a little. My clothes still fit but the belly is definitely growing so I'm sure I've gained a little.

Workouts: I'm really bad at this workout thing this time around.

Symptoms:

• Varicose and spider veins are appearing everywhere! 😩

• Random spurts of hunger throughout the day

• Starting to get winded walking up stairs

• Frequent trips to the bathroom

• Occasional bouts of round ligament pain especially when I stand up from a sitting position

Food Aversions: none

Food Cravings: soda (eww), hot Cheetos, and sushi

Sleep: still good!

Any Baby/Pregnancy-Related Purchases? No but I've totally been looking at some cute clothes online!

Oh! By the end of the weekend, I plan to have booked my maternity and newborn photo sessions.

Stretch Marks: no new ones....yay!

Miss Anything?: sushi. Real sushi.

Belly Button In or Out? It's still in... but just barely

Wedding Rings On or Off? Still on!

Happy or Moody Most Of The Time? Happy. But moody sometimes. Especially with the hubby. And most times it's for no reason at all other than the fact that I'M PREGNANT WITH HIS CHILD! Oh and he really thinks I'm super woman because I 'kicked ass during childbirth' with our first one. So apparently because I'm a badass, I don't get to play the pregnant card anymore. Well, that's how I'm taking it and whatever he says to make me feel better doesn't make a difference either way. 😜

Any Movement? Yes!!! Especially after I've had some coffee 😂. And don't worry, I don't drink a lot of it or as often than my normal non-pregnant self. Baby's gonna be a coffee addict like her mom and dad.

Looking Forward To? My 20-week ultrasound scheduled for Wednesday! I get to see Baby again and see how much she's grown. And to double check and make sure she is indeed a girl 😬.

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Baby #2 Bump Watch: 17 Weeks Preggers

*Originally posted April 26, 2017 on Fab . Fit . Me*

So it's taking me awhile to edit the gender reveal video... and I thought I'd have it done before it was time to post my 17 week update... but it just didn't happen. I am working on it though! Hopefully next post will be the BIG REVEAL. Keep your fingers crossed!

17 Weeks

What is up with Baby P #2 this week?

• Baby P is the size of a sweet potato (or onion as my pic says above)

• His/her skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone

• His/her umbilical cord is growing stronger and thicker

• He/she weighs about 5 ounces now and is around 5 inches long from head to bottom - about the size of a sweet potato.

• He/she can move his/her joints and his/her sweat glands are starting to develop

What's been happening with ME this week?

Weight Gained: I don't have a clue. I don't own a scale. Not exactly sure if they'll take my weight at my next doc appointment because it's not a regular appointment. It's the anatomical ultrasound appointment. But will let you know of any updates for sure.

Workouts: Nothing new. I've even considered maybe just omitting this part in my future updates but I might just surprise you (and myself) by doing some kind of prenatal workout. Squats maybe?

Symptoms:

• Always tired. Though I can't really tell if it's because I'm pregnant or because I have a very active toddler. Either way, I think I'll be tired for the rest of my life.

• Major case of mommy/pregnancy brain - not something to brag about

• Bloat. Pretty much since day 1.

• Headaches

Food Aversions: None really...my appetite's actually been pretty normal lately. And although I haven't craved meat, it doesn't gross me out like it did.

Food Cravings: None I can think of.

Sleep: Still pretty comfortable. Although now that the bump is noticeably bigger, I'm trying to get used to sleeping on my left side again. I've caught myself lying on my back, which actually feels so much comfortable. And that's weird to me because I've always been a side sleeper. Looks like I'm gonna have to trade in my memory foam pillow for the pregnancy pillow finally - I have been going back and forth between the 2 since the beginning.

Any Baby/Pregnancy-Related Purchases? No. Not yet.

Stretch Marks: No new ones - hope it stays that way.

Miss Anything?: Working out. Gotta love it when FB memories pop up and those gym selfies pop up. I was so vain. And so fit! Can't wait to be able to do it again!

Belly Button In or Out? In.

Wedding Rings On or Off? On!

Happy or Moody Most Of The Time? I'd say I've been pretty content. No major mood swings. Even my road rage isn't so bad.

Any Movement? All the time! And feeling stronger by the day!

Looking Forward To? Nesting. Getting stuff ready for and making room for Baby P! Got lots to do and haven't started yet because we were waiting to see what we were having. You know, so we know whether we get to keep Ella's baby clothes or if we should start buying some baby boy stuff.

Anyway, I'm just about done editing the gender reveal video! Look for that post real soon!

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