26 Weeks

Happy Halloween!

How far along? 26 weeks
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Just that one little addition to an older one
Sleep: I can go to sleep pretty easily, but I still don't feel very rested when I wake up.
Best moment this week: Today I received a wonderful piece of mail. It was my c-section information from my doctor's office. Josie now has an official birth date (unless something happens before then). She will be born on January 30th. This date also happens to be the 1 year anniversary of my miscarriage. I am glad that something amazing will be happening on that day. Life is funny in that way.
Miss Anything? pumpkin spice lattes WITH the caffeine
Movement: All the time.  
Food cravings: Hot chocolate. Not really a food, but I have been wanting one every day this week
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Any pregnancy complications?: Sciatic nerve pain came back this week. Joy.
Have you started to show yet: No mistaking there is a baby in there. A new kid in my social studies class asked me yesterday if I was pregnant. I really wanted to say I was just fat (to see his reaction), but told him the truth instead.
Gender: Girl!
Looking forward to: Putting together Josie's room. Our basement is so close to be finished, which means we can soon clear out Josie's room. We have a crib and I just ordered some sheets and a crib skirt. Once those come in, I can pick out some paint to match and change it from the hideous animal theme from the previous owners to a pretty little girl's room.



Ignore the fact that my pants are way too long. I need to find someone to hem them.

25 Weeks

How far along? 25 weeks
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Just the tiniest addition to an old stretch mark.
Sleep: I sleep at night, and get a decent amount, too. However, each morning when I wake up I feel as if I hadn't slept at all. Ugh.
Best moment this week: On Monday one of my students (a boyabout my size - minus the extra baby weight) and his books rammed into my stomach when he was leaving class. (not the best moment, obviously). I was freaking out a bit. Josie didn't move for a good hour and a half. I drank a real Coca Cola, had chocolate and Nerds...all the sugar and caffine I could get so she would move. Nothing. Finally when I started teaching again, she moved for me. She was pretty subdued the rest of the day. I was laying on the couch and told Joe that I was still a little worried since she hadn't moved much. Right at that moment she gave me a giant kick! It was her way of telling me to stop worrying. Thanks, Josie!
Miss Anything? wine
Movement: yup. It is getting stronger and stronger.
Food cravings: No
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Any pregnancy complications?: The side/top of my left foot has been bothering me the past few days when walking. Just on and off though, so no real complaints here.  
Have you started to show yet: yes
Gender: Girl!
Looking forward to: My next doctor's visit. I can't get enough of hearing Josie's sweet little heart beat.

24 Weeks

How far along? 24 weeks
Maternity clothes? Absolutely
Stretch marks? I think that one of my old ones is being added to up towards the top. Not much at least. I'm going to be keeping a close eye on that one.
Sleep: I didn't bring my body pillow on vacation with me and my hips were so sore each time I would wake up. I am not going without that again!
Best moment this week: Two of them: The first night of our vacation, Sophie refused to sleep in her pack and play. Instead she slept in bed with us (this never happens). All night she slept pressed against me with her feet under my chin and her head against my stomach. (I had to keep checking to make sure the blankets weren't suffocating her.) I finally woke up for good to Josie kicking at Sophie's head. I couldn't help but laugh. I guess she didn't like her sister encroaching on her space.
I also had a check-up this week. Everything is looking and sounding good with little miss Josie. I love hearing that little heartbeat!
Miss Anything? wine (as always)
Movement: Oh yeah
Food cravings: Peanut M&Ms have been my favorite thing this whole pregnancy. I was munching on them a bunch this week.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Any pregnancy complications?: Just the whole shortness of breath thing.
Have you started to show yet: Absolutely
Gender: Girl!
Looking forward to: Getting our basement finished so that we can clear out Josie's room. I can't wait to get some paint on the walls and put the crib up!  

23 Weeks

How far along? 23 weeks
Maternity clothes? Yeah. All of my pre-pregnancy pants have been put away. I can still wear a lot of my shirts and sweaters, but I am noticing that they are starting to get shorter and shorter on me. Sad.
Stretch marks? No new ones yet 
Sleep: I've been sleeping well, but don't feel rested when I wake up.
Best moment this week: Earlier this week, I saw Josie move. She was kicking up a storm and so I lifted my shirt to see if she would visibly move. Sure enough, after a minute of watching, I saw my stomach move a little bit. I love that stuff! (others might find it creepy though). Also, today Joe was able to feel and see Josie move (just a little movement like the one I saw). I am so glad that she finally let her Daddy in on the movement action.
Miss Anything? wine
Movement: Yup. They are a lot stronger now.
Food cravings: Chocolate.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Any pregnancy complications?: Just the normal huffing and puffing from climbing stairs. Other than that, I am good. Have you started to show yet: Yes. There is no mistaking that I am pregnant.
Gender: Girl!
Looking forward to: Going on vacation in a few days and my doctor appointment on Monday. I can't wait to hear Josie again.   

22 Weeks

How far along? 22 weeks
Maternity clothes? Yup
Stretch marks? No new ones.
Sleep: I've been sleeping okay this week. No waking up in the middle of the night, which makes me happy.
Best moment this week: Feeling Josie kicking and moving. This is going to sound really stupid, but I was afraid for a day or two that I was going to lose her when I got sick last week. Right before my miscarriage in January, I got the flu. I can't help but think that the flu led to my miscarriage. That might not be the case, but it is hard to shake those fears. I am so thankful for every kick and squirm that Josie makes to let me know that she is okay.
Miss Anything? wine
Movement: Yes
Food cravings: None
Anything making you queasy or sick: We had White Castles yesterday and it made me a little queasy.
Any pregnancy complications?: None this week. My sciatic nerve hasn't  bothered me at all. I haven't had any headaches either. (I've been drinking a Sprite a day, so I wonder if the sugar is helping control the headaches.)
Have you started to show yet: Absolutely
Gender: Girl!
Looking forward to: Joe feeling Josie. Whenever he puts his had on my stomach, she stops moving.