23 Weeks and a nursery "sneak peek"

How far along: 23 weeks, 4 days
Size of baby: almost 12 inches, 1.5 pounds!
Gender: It's a GIRL....Kodi Reese
Weight gain: a little over 8 pounds
Maternity Clothes: Definately! I do enjoy the maternity pants with the comfy band! HA! and I am still loving yoga pants.
Movement: Yes! She apparently loves basketball games! We have been to several high school playoff games lately and she went crazy! I so hope she LOVES basketball as much as her mama does! (Hint, hint, Reese!) She also loves to move when I lay down at night...from 10 to midnight, she's pretty active. My sister insists she is already in a sleep pattern, if so, she is going to be a night owl, and I am NOT! We may have a problem there!!
Sleep: Pretty good, I love to sleep on my belly and that is getting almost impossible! I wake up at least once or twice to go to the bathroom.
Symptoms: None really, had a couple of episodes of indigestion but nothing a few Tums wouldn't cure. I've had bad leg cramps the past week, don't have a clue if that is pregnancy related or not?? Anyone?
What I miss: I can't think of a single thing I would rather be doing right now than growing a baby!! :)
Cravings: My salt has been replaced with chocolate milk! I love to have a glass at bedtime!
Best moment of the week: Getting the nursery painted and the carpets cleaned...that means MOVE IN THE FURNITURE!! We have the changing table and bed put up and are going to tackle the dresser next weekend. See below for a nursery "sneak peek."

I have a Dr. appt on Thursday, I am excited to see my little Reese on the U/S! Hopefully, he will get a good 4D picture this week.



I received the bedding this week and couldn't wait to rip it open and see it. It was perfect! I love it. The wall is a very pale Robin's egg blue, the picture isn't showing the "true" shade...but, take my word, it's perfect. And, yes, I have been asked many, many times....my nursery IS blue, but I am still having a GIRL!! Trust me, it will be very femine when I am finished, I am just not a girly pink kinda girl. Red is more my color and I have some cute red accessories planned!!

21 Weeks!

How far along: 21 weeks 4 days

Size of baby: about 10 oz, the size of a carrot

Total weight gain: 5 pounds

Gender: It's a GIRL!! Kodi Reese

Cravings: anything salty, especially olives!

Sleep: Sporatic...get up twice to visit the bathroom, been waking up about 3:30 a.m. and never really go back to sleep before my alarm at 5:45

What I miss: Nothing really! I am so happy to finally be pregnant!

Symptoms: None, I've felt really good.

Best moment of the week: Doing my first shower registery at Babies R Us. It was fun! I'm expecting the baby bedding this week!!!

19 weeks!

How far along: 19 weeks, 3 days

Size of baby: A mango or large tomato! About 6 inches long and weighs nearly 9 ounces!

Gender: It's a GIRL!!!

Maternity clothes: Love my jeans and have worn a few t shirt style tops, they are so comfortable!

Sleep: I think about 3 pounds now, I go to the Dr. on Wednesday

Cravings: I still enjoy salty foods, but I am trying very hard to avoid them. I'm scared I will start swelling, since I work on my feet all day, I am trying to avoid that!!

Symptoms: It's not a bad one! I have tons of energy! I am currently going through each of my rooms at home and "cleaning out"! It feels so good to get rid of stuff!

Best moments of the week: Ordered the baby bedding!!! Once it comes in, the painting can be done, then the carpets can be cleaned...then we can put in the FURNITURE!! I am so excited seeing it come together!

18 weeks!

How far along: 18 weeks, 3 days

Size of baby: Bell pepper, about 6 inches long

Gender: It's a GIRL! Kodi Reese

maternity clothes: the jeans are so comfortable but I still prefer the yoga pants! I could live in them right now!

Sleep: Good right now! Still visiting the bathroom at least once.

Cravings: I've gained a couple of pounds, I go to the Doctor next Wednesday, I am anxious to see if I have gained back all I lost from being sick.

Symptoms: I've had some "pulling" in my pelvis, I guess everything is stretching as she grows!

Best moment of the week: I bought some clothes for Reese this weekend, Clint was with me and he picked out the most precious pink onesie that says "Daddy's Princess". He said, "we're getting this, she NEEDS it!" It was funny, because everything I've bought, I always say "she NEEDS it!"

17 Weeks

How far along: 17 weeks, 4 days

Size of baby: 5 ounces, about the size of a turnip

Gender: It's a GIRL, Kodi Reese!

Maternity clothes: Jeans and a few shirts. But I have to admit, I love Old Navy yoga pants!

Sleep: Good. Just have to get up and go to bathroom at least once or twice!

Cravings: Still salt. I'm trying extra hard to eat well. My appetite seems to be a little better!

Symptoms: None really. The nausea is gone, knock on wood. I have been a little tired in the evening, but as long as I don't set down, I'm ok. If I set on the couch or recliner, it's ALL over!! Haha!

Best moment of the week: People are starting to notice my belly! Several people at a basketball game told me tonight, that I look really good. That makes me feel good.

16 weeks and BIG news......

How far along: 16 weeks and 3 days

Size of baby: an avocado

Gender: See below

Maternity clothes: not really, I have a few pieces, and wear them when I want comfort or feel bloated.

Weight gain: down another .6

Sleep: good for the most part, still get up and go to the bathroom two times.

Symptoms: None really, had a bladder infection when I went to the doctor, probably will be on antibiotics

Cravings: still salt. This week, I ate a whole head of fried cabbage!

Best moment of the week: Here's the BIG news....we found out we are having a


GIRL!!!!!!

We are thrilled! I can't wait to dress her up!!! I am so excited. Now, time to get the nursery finished!!

Can't wait to meet this precious baby girl!

15 weeks!

How far along: 15 weeks 4 days

Size of baby: A navel orange

Gender: Possibly will know Jan. 5th

Maternity clothes? I bought some jeans this weekend, they are REALLY comfy!!

Weight gain: Still in the negative, will know for sure tomorrow

Sleep: Has been great, still go to the bathroom a couple of times a night.

Symptoms: I am sick 2 or 3 times a week, usually anywhere from midnight to 3 a.m. (that is not pleasant to wake up for!!)

Cravings: anything salty! Tonight I had A tuna fish sandwich with a side of fried cabbage! Yummy!

Best moment of the week: I got my baby bed and changing table! (Thanks Mom and Dad!) We put the changing table together, but are waiting on the bed until the room is completely ready!!