A Day in the Life of My Pregnant Belly

7:30 - Get out of bed. Immediately pour coffee and drink while getting dressed

8:00 - Eat a giant double-helping of maple-brown sugar instant oatmeal

8:15 - Pack lunch. Think maybe there's not quite enough food. Scour cupboards for anything that looks remotely edible. Pack it all. Leave for work.

10:00 - Starving. Start counting the minutes till I can leave the classroom for a snack.

10:55 - Kids start lunch. Help kids open lunch containers, and restrain self from sneaking crackers and pickles out of their lunch kits.

11:00 - First break. Eat two containers of yogurt. Eat three chocolate chip cookies.

12:00 - Second break (yes, my break times are ridiculous.). Eat two pizza pockets. Drink orange juice. Eat granola bar

2:00 - Third break. Drink hot chocolate. Eat crackers and cheese. Eat mini chocolate bar left from Halloween. Contemplate having hummus and naan bread, but decide it's time to get back to the classroom.

3:00 - Starving staaarrviiinngg I'm staaaaarrrvviiinggggg!!!

4:00 - Home from work. Eat cookie. Eat hummus and naan bread. Start wondering when I can fit in dinner around my 5pm doctor's appointment. Wonder what to have for a bedtime snack.



I. Just. Can't. Stop. Eating.

23 weeks

 

How far along: 22 weeks, 6 days



Physical symptoms: I am huge. That's about it.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I really must start weighing myself.

Maternity clothes: I finally am in maternity clothes, and have never been more comfortable. I have 2 pairs of pants and 2 leggings, and a few tops. I'm still in my regular winter coat but it's not going to keep zipping up much longer.

Stretch marks: Just on my boobs so far. And I seem to have lost my belly butter. 

Sleep: Not terrible. I fall asleep really early, and for the most part sleep through the night. I have started sleeping with a pillow between my knees though.

Best moment last week: We are officially house hunting! Ahhhh!

Movement: Constantly. We are going to have one active little baby on our hands come March.

Food cravings: I eat constantly. I can't get enough. Lately I've been eating clementines like they're going out of style...I think I had six yesterday. 

Gender:  Still leaning towards girl. M swears it's a boy, but pretty much everyone else says girl.

Labor signs: Nada.

Belly button: Super round, and huge. And very close to being an outie.


What I miss: NBR: my husband! I hate this whole living away from eachother during the week thing, and can't wait till we find a house and can get past this blip.

What I am looking forward to: We are seeing a few more houses on Thursday...hopefully one of them is the one!

Milestones: Nothing new off the top of my head. Very close to V day though!

Something I discovered today:

I can no longer balance the laptop on my belly.

Damn.

My weekend in gifs...

 

 

Yep. That's about it.

If I had A Million Dollars...

Or, you know, an extra $1200 laying around.

Anyone want to buy me a present...?

Half Baked!

Omigod, how am I halfway there already? AHHH!
 

How far along: 20 weeks, 3 days



Physical symptoms: I officially have a bump! There is no hiding it anymore. I'm also starting to feel movement which is so so exciting.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I have no idea. I suppose I should weigh myself at some point this week.

Maternity clothes: I bought one maternity shirt but am still holding out on pants. My belly band is amazing and I don't know what I'd do without it. That being said, I am going shopping for maternity pants tomorrow...and I already had to buy new bras. I went from a 32B to a 34C...WTF?

Stretch marks: On my boobs. It never even crossed my mind that I would get stretch marks there!

Sleep: Ok. I've been randomly waking up at 5am lately, which is especially annoying considering my alarm goes off at 6:45. Ugh.

Best moment last week: NBR: M got a new job!! I am so ridiculously excited and relieved that we can start looking at houses and that there is an end in sight to this whole living with my mum thing. It's worked out for the past couple of months, but I'd really rather not live with her much longer if I can help it!

Movement: Loads! I love it, but I'll admit it's a tad distracting. All I want to do is lay down and feel it move...so I'm not being terribly productive these days.

Food cravings: I love food. All food. Last week I had deep fried pickles three times...and I'm considering getting some tonight.

Gender:  I'm still thinking girl

Labor signs: Nada.

Belly button: Weird-looking. I've never had a round belly button in my life.

What I miss: Wine, and rum & coke on a Friday night. This was a particularly challenging week at work and I would have loved to come home and have a drink at the end of the day. I also put away a bunch of clothes that no longer fit me this week...sad!

What I am looking forward to: House hunting! I am seriously so pumped. I can't wait to get started on the nursery.

Milestones: My belly is huge, and baby/skeletor is moving around a ton.

A few shots of our terrifying fetus:

(I may be having a little too much fun with this)

17 Weeks and I'm a Terrible Blogger.

Yes, I am aware that it's been over a month since I updated. I started a new job and am staying with my mum till M and I find a house, which means I am limited to mobile internet during the week. I am losing my mind!

But anyway, here's a quick update on me, and a few pictures since I've been a slacker. 

How far along: 17 weeks, 3 days. Finally getting an actual bump!

Finally a bump!

Physical symptoms: Not a lot, besides getting bigger by the minute. I am feeling a bit less tired and finally have an appetite again.

Total Weight Gain/Loss: I was 120 at the Dr the other day, but I'm refusing to believe that I've gained 15lbs already so I've decided either her scale is off or mine is.

Maternity clothes: Still holding out, although I am not doing up pants anymore. My belly band is my best friend.

Stretch marks: Just the ones I already had on my hips.

Sleep: Better that it had been. I can sleep through the night without getting up to pee for now

Best moment last week: Hearing baby's heartbeat again. Love that sound!

Movement: Nothing really. I think I may have felt a bit of movement but it may have just been gas.

Food cravings: Nothing specific. I just eat all day.

Our babe at 11 weeks

Gender: I have a feeling it's a girl. And I had a dream the other night that we had a toddler girl, so there's that. Still team green though.

Labor signs: Not for a long while.

Belly button: Changing shape. It's usually long and kind of almond-shaped, but now it's getting more round. And starting to pop out.

What I miss: Wine. We have like $150 in LCBO gift cards, and I'm so sad I can't use them.

What I am looking forward to: Ultrasound on Wednesday!  Dr S says this is the best one, and they'll show us lots of detail including the sex if we want to know (we don't). Should be really interesting!

Milestones: Finally starting to show a bit!