26 Weeks...it's Shower Time!

How Far Along: 26 Weeks... approaching the finish line of the 2nd trimester! 

Size of baby:  Baby Oz weighs is the size of a head of lettuce... a little scary because that is pretty big! 

Maternity Clothes:  Still mixing it up...trying to figure out what to wear to my shower Saturday? Any suggestions? 

Gender: Its a boy! I am so excited to see all of the fun things for little Maxie! 

Movement:  Like i said, this little guy is moving like crazy! It has been a stressful week but feeling him move lets me know everything is ok.

Sleep:  I am still sleeping amazingly...i wonder how soon that will change? I have always heard that pregnant women don't get the sleep they need because they have trouble sleeping comfortably. Only time will tell...

What I miss: I miss coffee this week! sometimes i need it to get through the work day... 

Cravings:  nothing new as far as cravings...but one thing is for sure Max does not like milk products. I have tried ice cream several time and he is not having it! I end up sick every time...he doesn't take after his daddy here!!!

Symptoms:  Growing belly and growing baby :) 

Best Moment this week:  I am so excited for my baby shower tomorrow, hosted by Auntie MegO, Aunt Teri, and Aunt Ashley. I know it will be amazing and i can't wait to see all of my friends and family! After spending much of the week at the hospital with Brad's grandma it will be a cheerful end to the week! Also, we are getting to visit with a lot of Brad's family that has flown in to be with his grandma. We hate the circumstances for which they are here, but love having out of town family as guests at our house!

25 Weeks...15 to go!

How Far Along: 25 Weeks!!! 

Size of baby:  Baby Oz is now the size of a cauliflower! Max is about 14 inches long & weights over 1.5lbs.

Maternity Clothes:  I am mixing it up with clothes. I am wearing my own clothes along with some maternity clothes! You may think im crazy but the pants are the best thing to ever happen (not the ones with the huge panel but the ones with the small band)! I think i would wear them forever if i could... so comfortable! 

Gender: My little man went on his first shopping trip this weekend! We spent ALL day Saturday shopping in Chicago with the newlywed, Becky! It was fun to have a girls day and of course buy way to much stuff.

Movement:  We officially have a little mover and shaker! He really started moving last week and isn't slowing down... such a wonderful thing to know that is doing ok in there!

Sleep:  I am still sleeping amazing and after getting a new duvet cover this weekend, i know i will be sleeping even better! :)

What I miss: I have pretty much said it all...i just miss being "normal" and i can't wait have this little guy here!   

Cravings:  Buffalo Wild Wings - Asian Zing Wings which i would say was my first "real craving" since it was something that i never at before being pregnant.

Symptoms:  Baby is growing and so is mommy's tummy, i am also starting to feel him move all the time! 

Best Moment this week:  The best moment this week was spending a lazy weekend shopping! It is one of my favorite things to do and it was just what i needed. I need my girl time...as i will soon be out numbered! Brad and I also decided to tackle putting together the highchair...which was not nearly as bad a we thought it would be! 

24 Weeks & a Wedding

How Far Along: 24 Weeks...It's  Becky & Justin's Wedding Week!!! 

Size of baby:  Baby Oz is the size of a cantaloupe! 

Maternity Clothes:  Not this week... instead i am rocking my bridesmaids dress!

Gender: It's a boy! Max and I completed a 5k last weekend and this weekend we are traveling out of town for a wedding. This little guy has no idea what type of crazy-busy family he is about to belong to.

Movement:  I have never felt Max move so much as he did during and after Becky and Justin's wedding! I think he really enjoyed the music at the reception and the sweet moves his mom was busting on the dance floor! bahhh... likely story!

Sleep:  We are still sleeping like little lambs! Sleep is the one thing that we know how to do well =)

What I miss: I have pretty much said it all...i just miss being "normal" and i can't wait have this little guy here!   

Cravings:  hmmm....the wedding cake we had was pretty yummy!

Symptoms:  There is a definite baby bump now...things are starting to get real!

Best Moment this week:  The best moment this week was watching one of my best friends from college get married to her prince and in the same day feel my little guy move around like crazy!