Baby P #2 Bump Watch: 20 Weeks Preggers

*Originally posted May 27, 2017 on Fab . Fit . Me*

And we are halfway through this pregnancy!!! It's weird because it feels like it flew by but at the same time, it feels like time is just chugging along. But whatever, it's an awesome feeling to know we're halfway there!

So I had my 20 week anatomy scan this week! You know, the one where they take an extensive look at Baby P to see how she's developing. And the tech reconfirmed that Baby P is still, in fact, a girl 😬.

20 Weeks

What is up with Baby P #2 this week?

• Baby P is the size of a banana 🍌!!! She weighs about 10.2 ounces and measuring about 6.5 inches from crown to rump

• She's swallowing more - good practice for digestion!!!

• And her body is producing meconium - the yucky black sticky substance byproduct of digestion. This will accumulate in her bowels until her first poop once outside of the womb!

What's been happening with ME this week?

Weight Gained: I'd like to say I'm gaining my slow and steady weight... but I really have no clue. Because my 20 week doc appointment was only for the ultrasound, I did not have to weigh in or have my vitals taken.

Workouts: not a damn one lol

Symptoms:

• Mom/pregnancy brain

• Migraine (usually on Mondays when I'm back at work)

• Super hungry

• Super exhausted

• A little swelling

• Shortage of breath - yup, can't walk up a short flight of stairs without huffing and puffing

Food Aversions: none that I can remember.

Food Cravings: Just one thing. Soda. And I caved in. 😩

Sleep: still pretty good. I get up to go pee about 2x in my 6-7 hour slumber. Sometimes 3x. But I'm able to go right back to sleep.

Any Baby/Pregnancy-Related Purchases?Window shopping online for more maternity clothes. Summer is right around the corner... I need more dresses!

Stretch Marks: just the little old ones.

Miss Anything?: don't even get me started on this one. I miss everything about not being pregnant... so I'm definitely looking forward to postpartum me.

Belly Button In or Out? Still in. But not by much.

Wedding Rings On or Off? They're still on!

Happy or Moody Most Of The Time? Nobody got on my nerves this week so I say Happy 😊!!!

Any Movement? Hellz yeah. I think this one will be just like her big sister. And if that is so, I will be in BIG trouble. I'm gonna need the energy.

Looking Forward To? My next prenatal appointment. Because I'm super curious to know exactly how much I've gained so far.

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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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