25 Week Bumpdate

We're in Oklahoma for Christmas!!!!! I couldn't be a happier girl -I evaded the Rochester snow! And while we're missing our New York friends and family, we're so thankful to be with my family this year!

I missed last week's post and didn't even manage to snap a picture. We were running around like chickens with our heads cut off getting ready to leave town, finishing up things at work and celebrating our own little Christmas. I can never understand how I do such a fabulous job at making this season stressful, so it's nice to now be relaxing in Oklahoma with NO schedule or agenda! Maybe a little shopping!

How far along: 25 weeks (12/20/2012)

Weight Gain: 12.5 lbs total

Produce Aisle: Approximately the size of an eggplant (9.2 in & 2 lbs)

Maternity Clothes: I snagged a $5.99 non-maternity shirt from Ross (oh how I miss ghetto Ross when I'm in NY) in the picture above. I love deals like this because I don’t feel bad stretching them out with my growing belly! I also finally replaced my black leggings with maternity ones from Target. They’re so comfortable you don’t even realize you’re wearing them. LOVE!

Be Maternity Seamless Leggings

Stretch Mark: I have 3 little lines on my tummy that look they will be stretch marks. BOO! You’d better believe I am slathering them with as much lotion and shea butter that I can!!!

Belly Button In or Out: Still in, but stretching out!

Sleep: So blessed to still be sleeping without any issues!

Best Moment of the Week: Being in Oklahoma to celebrate Christmas and seeing lots of friends!

Movement: Still lots of kicking. I can now tell the difference between what feels like a sharp elbow and his bum.

Food Cravings: Lots of holiday snacking going on!

Gender: It’s a boy! The crib is about to be ordered and hopefully we’ll have the room color picked out by the end of our vacation.

Joy Baby Crib by Bratt Decor

What I miss: Sleeping on my tummy!

What I'm looking forward to: Getting the nursery ready!

Symptoms: Still clumsy as can be. The 2 days of travel and then wearing high heels on Sunday produced my first sign of swelling. I very quickly propped my feet up! Thankfully, the swelling went down quickly and hasn’t really returned. Whew. Bullet dodged...for now!

Emotions: The hectic week before Christmas was enough for my husband to purchase a multipack of travel tissues in case making our way to Oklahoma was unpredictable.

Prayer (we are praying a whole host of things, including scripture, over this pregnancy and our Peanut every day -I thought I would share one from our list each week): We pray that the hand of God would root out of Baby Dayton the wrong spirit of disobedience, rebellion, hatred for the gospel and develop within him a right spirit.

Merry Christmas!

Stephanie

23 Week Bumpdate

Just when I thought I was catching up with the bumpdates...I'm not! Hopefully the 8 days off work for Christmas will help me get back around to posting these regularly!

How far along: 23 weeks (12/06/2012)

Weight Gain: 11.5 lbs total

Produce Aisle: Approximately the size of an ear of corn (8.5 in & 1.5 lbs)

Maternity Clothes: I'm wearing about 75% maternity clothes now, but still love when something non-maternity works! Makes my day every time!

Movement: This little guy is so stubborn. During the second ultrasound, we still couldn't get him to cooperate. His little legs and arms were flying, but not in the right directions. It took me going to my appointment with our midwife and then going back in for a third try. I'm not sure if it was my midwife's poking and prodding or a lot of prayer so we didn't have to come back the next week. Thankfully, Dayton's incredibly healthy!

Stephanie

22 Week Bumpdate

I'm starting to catch up with these bumpdates! I will be 23 weeks on Thursday, so this one is still a little late. :)

How far along: 22 weeks (11/29/2012)

Weight Gain: 10 lbs total

Produce Aisle: Approximately the size of a papaya (8 in & 1.2 lbs)

Maternity Clothes: There was a lot of chaos and poor customer service from A Pea in the Pod, but my coat FINALLY arrived. It's beautiful, and it fits! I'm so thankful to have a warm and stylish coat this winter!

Quilted Puffer Maternity Coat - A Pea in the Pod

Stretch Mark: Still no stretch marks! PTL!!!

Belly Button In or Out: Still in there, but stretching out!

Sleep: So blessed to still be sleeping without any issues!

Best Moment of the Week: I really think the best thing this week was just realizing how big Dayton is getting and how quickly he will arrive. I can't believe he will be here in about 18 weeks.

Movement: Lots of movement and flip flopping in there! Thankfully, his movements are only in my waking hours.

Food Cravings: Starving all the time!

Gender: It's a boy! I love planning cute ideas for Dayton's nursery and scouring Etsy for fun boy things. It's definitely harder than finding cute girl things!

What I miss: Just the occasional glass of wine. Worth the wait though!

What I'm looking forward to: This is not totally related to pregnancy, but I'm so looking forward to being at home in Oklahoma for Christmas. The countdown is on! I can't wait to see family and friends who won't get to see me again while pregnant.

Symptoms: Clumsiness still reigns, but it is being coupled with a quickly growing belly. Such a dangerous combination! My mascara wand made it's way out of my hand and hit my belly on the way down. Sigh.

Emotions: Just sentimental over everything. I think it's half pregnancy / half Christmas.

Prayer (we are praying a whole host of things, including scripture, over this pregnancy and our Peanut every day -I thought I would share one from our list each week): "For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6

Stephanie

21 Week Bumpdate

Things have been crazy, so I am just now posting my 21 week bumpdate (more than a week late). I took the picture on time, but between Thanksgiving and celebrating Christmas with much of Josh's family that same weekend I couldn't get it done.

How far along: 21 weeks (11/22/2012)

Weight Gain: 8.5 lbs total

Produce Aisle: Approximately the size of a spaghetti squash (8 in & 1 lb).

Maternity Clothes: I ordered the following items from Gap with Black Friday savings!!! Here are the pieces I got. I think I'll be able to easily work them into my current wardrobe.

Henley Tunic in Vamp Red -I really like that this tunic has a little gathering that will stretch as my belly grows!

Supersoft Leggings in Grey

1969 Demi Panel Always Skinny Cords in Raspberry Sorbet -These pants make me so happy. They are far more comfortable than I expected! I know they're a statement piece, but I just had to have them.

Stretch Mark: Still no stretch marks! PTL!!!

Belly Button In or Out: It's beginning to stretch out a little.

Sleep: Still sleeping pretty soundly!

Gender: It's a boy! We've been looking at a lot of nurseries and the explorer theme wins. Josh and I both totally agree on it. Now to decide on a paint color.

What I miss: Laying on my stomach!

What I'm looking forward to: I'm already thinking about the holidays with a baby. It's going to be so much fun!

Prayer (we are praying a whole host of things, including scripture, over this pregnancy and our Peanut every day -I thought I would share one from our list each week): We stand against any birth defect and claim perfection for Dayton in Jesus' name.

Stephanie