100 Days!

Today marks 100 days until D-Day... Baby Easton's Due Date. I'm having mixed emotions about this. On one hand, I can not wait for him to make his appearance and bless us with his presence. I can't wait to experience what all the other families feel, that "I can't even remember life without him/her" feeling. I'm so excited to see what he looks like and get to know his sweet little personality. I also can't wait to see Ben as a father because he already loves this little one so much.

But on the other hand, OMG, HOLY COW! This little human is going to rely on Ben and I to keep him alive. To care for him and love him and give him everything he needs for the rest of his life more or less. That's a huge responsibility! I've dreamed of being a mother for so long and now I'm less than 100 days to becoming one. I just can't help but thinking how much our lives are going to change in just that aspect. Life as a family of 3 instead of just 2 will be so different.

I also think I will miss being pregnant. I've been so blessed with an easy time that I enjoy every minute of it. I look at every little kick to the ribs as a special connection that only him and I have. I don't know that I am ready to share that with everyone.

I wonder what kind of mother/wife I'm going to be. I worry about the small things like keeping up with the housework and grocery shopping. I know they aren't what is really important, but I love taking care of Ben and I hope that I have the time and energy to continue to take care of him AND Easton.

So ready or not, here we go.... 100 days and counting.

Week 24

How far along: 24 Weeks

Baby is the size of: Cantelope 

Total weight gain: 8

Belly Size: 34"

Stretch Marks: Looking good

Movement: Easton has a new trampoline which is disguised as mommy's bladder. 

Symptoms: Possible Braxton Hick's have started and they don't mess around. 

Food Cravings: Anything spicy! 

Sick/queasy: Nothing 

Mood most of the time: Accomplished!  

Best moment this week: Meeting Easton's future BFF Beau Bankston! 

Daddy’s thoughts of the week: 

Next Doctor's appointment: August 13th

Week 23

How far along: 23 Weeks

Baby is the size of: Grapefruit  

Total weight gain: 7

Belly Size: 34"

Stretch Marks: Not yet! 

Movement: Rolling over and pushing

Symptoms: Nothing. 

Food Cravings: Mexican

Sick/queasy: Just acid reflux. 

Mood most of the time: Relaxed 

Best moment this week: Registering!! 

Daddy’s thoughts of the week: So excited! Feels really good to have finally met the Doctor and have all of our questions answered.

Next Doctor's appointment: August 13, 2013--Glucose Test, ekk

Week 22

How far along: 22 Weeks

Baby is the size of: Papaya --1lb!! 

Total weight gain: 6

Belly Size: 33 1/2"

 

Stretch Marks: Still Lucky! 

Movement: Everyday, All day. 

Symptoms: Nothing new this week.

Food Cravings: Nothing in particular. 

Sick/queasy: After eating I've been feeling a little nauseous, but nothing terrible.   

Mood most of the time: Easily provoked.

Best moment this week: Buying a BELLY BAND! Wonderful invention!

Daddy’s thoughts of the week: Ready to get to the Doctor!

 

Next Doctor's appointment: TUESDAY!!

Week 21

                              HAPPY 4th of JULY

 

How far along: 21 Weeks

Baby is the size of: Pomegranate

Total weight gain: 5

Belly Size: 33 1/2"

 

Stretch Marks: I thought so, then Ben realized it was just lines from my pants! WHEW!

Movement: ALL-THE-TIME

Symptoms: Good thing I already had a dentist appointment to fix my gestational gingivitis, because one of my brittle teeth broke while eating cereal!

Food Cravings: Pizza; with jalapenos of course.

Sick/queasy: Nothing.

Mood most of the time: Sensitive to rude people who feel the need to point at my belly.

Best moment this week: Adding some things to the nursery: almost complete!  

Daddy’s thoughts of the week: Can't believe we only have 4 months left!!

 

Next appointment: July 16th--Not soon enough!

Week 20

                     50 % Loaded

 

How far along: 20 Weeks

Baby is the size of: Banana

Total weight gain: 5

Belly Size: 33"

 

Stretch Marks: Nope.

Movement: We were able to actually SEE a kick! 

Symptoms: A little heartburn cured by milk

Food Cravings: Sonic-- Cheese Jalapeño tots and a large strawberry limeade. 

Sick/queasy: Not at all. 

Mood most of the time: Mellow

Best moment this week: Enjoying every little kick or punch. Makes me smile. 

Daddy’s thoughts of the week: Tired from all the hard work around the house. All for baby boy though. 

Next appointment: July 16th

Week 19

 

IT'S A BOY!

 

 

How far along: 19 Weeks

Baby is the size of: Mango

Total weight gain: 5

Belly Size: 33"

 
 

Stretch Marks: Nope.

Movement: ALL THE TIME! We have a very active little man!

Symptoms: Just smiles :)

Food Cravings: Jalapenos

Sick/queasy: Nope.

Mood most of the time: Ecstatic

Best moment this week: Seeing our sweet baby boy on the sonogram.

Daddy’s thoughts of the week: Happy we are going to welcoming a baby boy so we can out number mom.

Next appointment: July 16th