Bump

How far along: 25 weeks 

Total weight gain/measurements: gained another lb! And a half inch around! 

Mama gear: dresses and more dresses. It seems as though that I have lost my maxi dress pattern. This makes me terribly sad. And I'll have to get a new one. :-( 

Tiger stripes: nothing new that I've noticed. 

Nuh nite time: still a joke... I'm going to invest in a new body pillow very soon. Anyone have any suggestions to the best one, let me know! 

Best moment this week: Charlie has been moving like crazy! And I love it! So much. It's the most amazing indescribable feeling I've ever felt. 

Right now, I'd really love to go: to sleep on my stomach... Anyone know how soon after childbirth this is possible? 

If I don't have that on my taste buds right now I'm going to freak: no significant cravings to note right now... 

Boy or girl: girl. 

Symptoms: lack of sleep. Frequent urination... Moody... 

Belly button in or out? In, and shallow. 

Wedding rings on or off? Engagement ring on. :-) 

Happy or moody most of the time: happy, mostly, but I've been noticing I get a little moody here and there. 

Looking forward to: tomorrow I'm going w my niece to HER ultrasound for her lil girl! I'm excited to see! 

#ChaChaCharlieGirl

I can feel you all of the time now. You're tossing and turning and letting momma know that you're here. It's a relief, and Everytime I feel your little flutters, I smile quietly to myself. Knowing that for now, I have you all to myself. I love you so much more than I ever dreamed possible. I rest my hands on top of my belly any time I can just to feel your little movements. I know for now, you hear muffled voices and sounds in the womb. You can hear now. And I wonder what your little voice will sound like. You're already growing too fast. I want time to stand still. I want time to hurry up. I can't make up my mind when it comes to time and you. Forever my little girl stay young. Stay youthful. I'm so in love. So soon now you'll be here. And your father and I will help to mold you into the woman you will become. Be strong. Be confidant. Know your roots. Know your limits and then exceed them. Oh the world has so much to offer if you just reach out and take it. It's there. There for the taking. You can become ANYTHING you set your little heart to. You can soar and reach amazing heights. Oh my Charlie. I can't wait to meet you. 

<3 Mommy 

Breast pumps.

Good lord. Where to even begin, something so 'simple' is such a headache... Honestly. I do, very much so, strongly and adamantly plan to breast feed Charlie. A few weeks back, I went to a baby expo, and I was informed, that because of the health care act I was entitled to one COVERED BY MY INSURANCE FOR NO COST TO ME! YEY! So I have 3 brands to choose from. Hygeia, which I'm leaning towards, because all the reviews are raving about it, the medela, which would be my runner up, but, I really don't know. And apparently my insurance is the only insurance that covers this one, and then there's the ameda... But no. All awful reviews so that one is out. Seriously. How do you choose. It's not like it's something that has EVER been a topic of conversation EVER in my life. I swear pregnancy is both the most talked about and least talked about thing I've ever encountered in my entirety of existence! It's crazy when you think about it really. Because it literally happens all the time! But, anyhow. This is my dilemma as of right now. So, if you have used either, or know of anyone who has, PLEASE leave a comment with a review on it, WHY you like it or dislike it... 

Thanks! 

Bump blog 12.

How far along: 24 weeks 

Total weight gain/measurements: belly and weight the same as last week. Sheesh... 

Mama gear: nothing new, although tomorrow I'm going to make myself a maxi skirt... Because well, I found a pattern and I want to... 

Tiger stripes: I'm not getting many, but, I'm about to hit my 3rd trimester, so, I mean, I feel like my belly is about to get massive... 

Nuh nite time: I mean, I feel like a broken record with this one... Even my naps aren't so great. 

Best moment this week: I finished a crochet elephant for Charlie that I was working on. :-) 

Super cute and I love it. :-) 

Right now, I'd really love to go: sleep thru the night... But, I figure I have a good year or so before that is likely to happen again. 

If I don't have that on my taste buds right now I'm going to freak: Apples still. But only the granny smiths, and fruits. I'm totally into fruits. 

Boy or girl: #chachacharliegirl! 

Symptoms: nothing new. Thank goodness. 

Belly button in or out? In. 

Wedding rings on or off? ENGAGEMENT RING ON! It's exciting because as soon as you tell someone you're prego, the first thing they do is judge you on if you're wearing rings or not. So obnoxious. I actually kind of snapped at a stranger over it... I have no issue telling people when they're being rude. And no, it's not BECAUSE I'm pregnant... Lol! See previous blog 'what not to say to a pregnant woman!' Lol

Happy or moody most of the time: tired. I am tired most of the time. BUT I'm typically in good spirits. 

Looking forward to: sewing tomorrow. Finally... I plan on making a skirt for myself and then some clothes for Charlie too if I can figure out some patterns... 

Bump. I know, I'm a slacker. I'm sorry.

How far along: 23 weeks

Total weight gain/measurements: one pound more since we talked less. And I'm 50 inches around. 

Mama gear: desperately searching for my dress pattern so I can make more dresses. 

Tiger stripes: I've got them pretty intensely on my boobs now... 

Nuh nite time: if you mean how many times do I go to the bathroom while Kevin sleeps, it'd be at minimum of 6 times at night. 

Best moment this week: I can feel her move all the time now. It's amazing. 

Right now, I'd really love to go:to California... It's pretty much 'that time of year' for me. 

If I don't have that on my taste buds right now I'm going to freak: well, I'm currently eating coffee ice cream, and some peanut butter fudge, and thinking about apples... Nomnomnom. 

Boy or girl: Cha Cha Charlie girl <3 

Symptoms: tired all the time still, lower back pain. And my hips are widening, so that's a weird sensation... 

Belly button in or out? In but shallower. 

Wedding rings on or off? Off. 

Happy or moody most of the time: pretty happy most of the time. 

Looking forward to? Not working Saturdays anymore... I'm actually REALLY pumped about that. Although this Saturday, I have a bridal shower and a baby shower back to back. So... I'll be pretty busy... Boo.