25 Weeks

How far along: 25 weeks and 4 days
Size of baby: 13.5 inches, about the size of a rutabaga. 1.5 pounds
Gender: It's a GIRL!! Kodi Reese
Weight gain: Kinda bouncing between 9.5 and 10 pounds
Movement: Yes! I love feeling her move. Everytime she moves, it just makes me more thankful of this miracle!
Sleep: Usually pretty good, but lately I have had "restless legs" and have to get up and walk around. It makes for a long night!
Symptoms: None to drastic. I learned this week I was anemic, so I am now taking prescription Iron. I'm okay with the Iron, its the unpleasant side effects that I don't like. Those of you who have taken Iron know what I am talking about!
Cravings: Nothing this week. I can't get enough water...as a result, I spend a lot of time in the bathroom!
Best moment of the week: Passing my glucose test! I was really worried since my sister had gestational diabetes, but I got the "all clear"! We got the mattress for the bed, so I started washing all the bedding, I am so excited to see the nursery come together!!

24 weeks

How far along: 24 weeks, 4 days
Size of baby: 12.5 in. 1.25 pounds
Gender: It's a GIRL!! Kodi Reese
Weight gain: 9.5 pounds
Movement: All the time and I love it. She is especially active at night!!
Sleep: Pretty decent, it takes a little while to get comfortable.
Symptoms: Not many, I have some indigestion in the evening almost everyday. But nothing Tums won't cure!!
Cravings: Milk. Crazy, I know. I drink almost 2 gallons a week by myself!
Best moment of the week: I had a Dr. appt on Thursday, he said everything is on track and perfect. I scheduled my 3D for March 29th, can't wait!

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.