I'm feelin' 22... Weeks!

I am 22 weeks now and feeling large, and I know I'm only going to keep getting larger. My belly had a growth spurt this last week and feels ginormous. Our little girl kicks what feels like constantly even though she apparently sleeps 12-14 hours a day (I don't buy it). Bryce can now feel her kicks and they can push my entire hand out of place on my tummy, it's crazy how strong she is. 

While sitting in church this week I felt an immense gratitude that I have been raised in a church where I will be able to raise my daughter to know she is a daughter of God, who loves her more than she will ever be able to comprehend. I am grateful for the moral values I will be able to teach her and the happiness I know she will be able to find here on Earth. I would have been a mess without my church, and would definitely not be where I am now- a wonderful and fulfilling marriage expecting our first baby girl- at almost 23, without the knowledge of my Heavenly Father and savior Jesus Christ. I am infinitely blessed by this gospel and reap the blessings of it each day. 

Now back to the Bumpdate ;)

How far along:

Exactly 22 weeks :)

Size of baby:  
There are three foods she's the size of this week: an ear of corn, a papaya, and a spaghetti squash. She should be weighing in at almost a pound, and measuring anywhere from 10.5 to almost 12 inches! 

Total Weight Gain:
Scared to look. As of Christmas Eve which was almost a week ago, I had gained 4 pounds. She's getting so big/so am I now that there is no way I am less than 120. So that'd be 6 pounds, but we will see. 

Stretch Marks:  Still none yet which is fine by me! But my tummy is getting so big. And my scar from where my belly button was pierced (bad error in judgement on my part, and boy did I pay for it) has started to hurt when I lean up against my bathroom counter!

Maternity Clothes:
They are my fav. I still have two jeans and two shirts but I wear those jeans with all my old shirts. They are SO comfy. 

Gender: 
I guess I'll start talking about how we are planning now that we KNOW her gender :) we are doing a pink and gray nursery (hoping our landlord will let us paint an extremely light gray on the walls) and have stuck to the elephant theme I have been obsessing over since I made a baby board on Pinterest a few years ago ;) I'm super excited! But it's more of a light baby pink, not an intense pink. 

Movement:  She hates when I'm laying with part of my belly on the floor and will kick until I move. She just kicks and moves around ALL the time though. It's fun because I can feel when I push on my belly where she's at. 

Belly Button in or out?:
Still an innie, a never ending pit. 

Sleep: 
Sleep is still great, I just wake up starving and because we are still at my in laws for a bit longer, I don't want to wake anyone up by grabbing food and whenever I take a snack down to wake up to, it sounds awful when I'm hungry so I just toss and turn on an empty tummy. 

What I miss:

Being able to breathe in my scrubs. Time to size up haha. 

Food Cravings:
I love sharp white cheddar cheese. It's addicting. And I love fruit leather. 

Food Aversions:  Chicken that's home cooked, some red meats still, and I really hate left overs. 

Nausea:
It'll randomly hit me but nothing awful, mainly just if I'm hungry. 

Moody/Happy?
Happy, happy, happy!! :) Bryce and I have just gotten loopy and are always joking with each other and laughing a ton. Just having tons of fun :) 

Pregnancy Brain Moments: 

Mainly I just keep forgetting when I work. I switch back and forth between 7-1 and 1-6 or 7 and I have to check a thousand times just to be sure lol. 

What I’m looking forward to:

Moving into our own place in the next little bit. We have been so lucky to stay with my in laws for quite awhile and I feel so bad staying around for so long! They are the most non invasive people ever so it has really been super easy living here but I don't want to take advantage of it so we have been looking around for awhile! 

Baby Names:

Okay so I have an illogical fear that one of my friends will name their baby something and I will have had the same name and they'll think I copied them... I don't care if my baby has the same name as one of my friends babies, but I don't want to anyone to think I stole a name haha. However, we are keeping it to ourselves since when we see her she may look like something totally different. But we have 3 top names... And they are all VERY cute. That is all. 

22 weeks: all belly!! 

Heyo! Look at that belly. Sorry it's workout time for Car. 

21 Weeks With our Baby Girl!

This last week flew by, I went to tell someone I was 20 weeks today and realized I was 21! Our little angel is growing and kicking like crazy! She thinks it's funny to kick my bladder and the patients I see at work... Already a little stinker. 

How far along:

Exactly 21 weeks :)

Size of baby:  
Baby Bok Choy? Someone please explain what that is... Other aps say Pomegranite and banana (which was last week so... Things are getting iffy). She measured 10 oz and I don't think they told me how long she was, just remember she is in the lower percentiles like mama ;)  

Total Weight Gain:
Scared to look. As of my appointment Thursday I've gained 3 pounds but I'm positive I weigh 120 by now lol. 

Stretch Marks:  Still none yet which is fine by me!

Maternity Clothes:
I started wearing shirts last week and on Saturday I caved and made Bryce take me to get some maternity pants which are wonderful. I want to wear them next thanksgiving! ;) 

Gender: 
Bryce and I are expecting a sweet little girl! We are thrilled and already bought her some cute headbands :)

Movement:  She kicks my bladder, she kicks my patients, either she is prepping to be a soccer player or doing some grand battements to prepare her for ballet classes like her mom :) 

Belly Button in or out?:
Still an innie, a never ending pit. 

Sleep: 
Sleep is great for now! Sometimes I get restless legs right before bed but it helps to watch tv! 

What I miss:

Still wish I could get a gym membership! Miss working out, it's so hard to be motivated at home. 

Food Cravings:
Not really anything. Loving Popsicles! 

Food Aversions:  Chicken that's home cooked, some red meats still

Nausea:
It'll randomly hit me but nothing awful 

Moody/Happy?
Happy, happy, happy!! 

Pregnancy Brain Moments: 

Not really any this week! Just a lot of misplacing things. 

What I’m looking forward to:

Christmas of course! ;) can't wait for my family Christmas Eve party at Bryce's grandparents and for the happiness I feel when it's Christmas time! Merry Christmas everyone :) 

21 weeks: gettin big!! 

Pretty sure the angle I take it at makes me look bigger but I don't care, look at that bump!! Woo! 

20 weeks- Halfway there!

It's crazy how fast time flies even if it seems like it's going slow.. If that makes any sense. I'm at the half way mark of my pregnancy and finally get to learn the gender this Thursday at my Ultrasound! I have been loving being pregnant, feeling the perfect little kicks and wiggles of our sweet baby, and learning more about myself during this pregnancy. 

How far along:

Exactly 20 weeks

Size of baby:  
Baby is the size of a banana in most of my apps, but in one the size is apparently the same as a Belgian Endive? Sure... Anyways, baby is 6.5 inches from head to bum and now that the babe is straightening out, we can now measure from head to toe which is a whopping 10 inches! That's more what it feels like in there, because baby will kicking on one side then head butting me on the other seconds apart!

Total Weight Gain:
Last time I checked 2 days ago I was about 117, so I've gained 3 pounds!

Stretch Marks:  Still waiting for those pesky things to come around, I'm sure they will eventually. 

Maternity Clothes:
I will probably be able to look like an actual pregnant person in them this week without looking like I'm drowning so we shall see Wednesday when I don't wear my scrubs if they fit better now! 

Gender: 
Bryce and I will find out Thursday. This is why I have been up since 4:50. I have been thinking about how to make sure I don't find out before the little party we are having that night (please tell me if you'd like to come!) and what refreshments to have and whatnot! 

Movement:  This is the only thing keeping me sane right now. I get cramps a lot so I naturally get nervous, but I can still feel the sweet pea moving alllll over the place. Squirming as I type, in fact. Baby loves when I eat, and moves most when I lay on my back with my legs bent up and back propped a bit. 

Belly Button in or out?:
Still an innie, a never ending pit. 

Sleep: 
I've been sleeping fine, just waking up more often to use the bathroom like its first trimester all over again. Also I've been waking up starving so that makes it hard to fall back asleep. 

What I miss:

Having an appetite for whatever is made. I've gotten so picky to where nothing sounds good :( 

Food Cravings:
Sushi. All. The. Time. I've had it 3 times in the last 7 days.... Oops. Also in n out, which we don't have, and it's killing me slowly. 

Food Aversions:  Chicken that's home cooked, some red meats, hate pork chops.... 

Nausea:
Just getting random waves of it. Mainly in the late morning and at night. Eating sushi actually helps... Hahaha

Moody/Happy?
Happy, but I get frustrated, especially when hungry or nauseous or both. 

Pregnancy Brain Moments: 

Nothing too crazy.. 

What I’m looking forward to:

Seeing our sweet baby on Thursday!!! I can't wait to see how he or she is growing, to see if my due date changes to later (please no), and to find out the gender with all of my friends and family! 

20 weeks one day- I finally put on a maternity shirt today! 

19 weeks and counting

I can't believe I'm at 19 weeks. It's passing quickly and it almost makes me sad because I am loving being pregnant. I love the kicks I am feeling (though apparently the reason I felt them so much earlier is because my abs aren't toned... Thanks for that app...) and I love that my belly is starting to show more and more. But I know by 40 weeks I'll be ready to pop and have the little peanut in my arms already! 

How Far Along:

19 weeks exactly

Size of baby:  
A "zesty" zucchini! A whopping 6 inches and 8.5 oz! I'm so excited the baby is getting so big!!! Every week I can't wait until Tuesday gets here to see how big the baby is and what i can compare my peanut to :) 

Total Weight Gain:
I am terrible at checking this as I really don't like knowing how much I'm gaining, but I had to have gained some this past week because my belly is so close to popping out! 

Stretch Marks:  Still none, but I liked what my friend Emily said about learning to love them when they come and not being worried about it :) 

Maternity Clothes:
I haven't worn any of the clothes I've gotten yet because when I put on a shirt it looks like I'm just chubby and wearing a bigger shirt, it doesn't tailor to me well so I'm waiting until I "pop" out more. Hopefully this week! 

Gender: 
We find out a week from Thursday, and I have a feeling this week might fly by, it's been going so fast!! :) I haven't decided if we* are going to name the baby and announce it right when we find out, I've had friends doing both and I kind of love hearing the name because I feel like it's so real that my friends are having their babes! We have a boy name that we picked out before we even got married and were joking that we have to get married since we both wanted to use the name (from a famous athlete back in the day) as a baby name. So we are pretty dead set and telling people early definitely won't change our mind. We also have a girl name we are obsessed with, it's becoming way popular but as a friend said, I don't see the problem with having a common name! My name in Utah is way common and I get to joke with girls "do you spell yours the right way?" (Even though mine is obviously the least common every time) 

Movement:  All. The. Time. It's not keeping me awake yet, but I have a feeling it'll get there. The baby must have some jump-shot legs, because they are strong!! It's such a comfort! I am to the point where I know how to get our little one to move. Usually just by wearing jeans and buttoning them, I get the babe a bit riled up... 

Belly Button in or out?:
Still an innie. But I want it to poke out a little!! I love seeing pictures of celebs when they are pregnant and their little button is poking through the shirt! 

Sleep: 
Luckily dream Bryce has been on a leash and hasn't ruined my dreams lately with discussions of divorce ;) overall the intensity is dimming a big, but I am waking up often again to go to the bathroom, so that's annoying but I fall back to sleep fast most of the time :) 

What I miss: Working out is still up there. I just don't have as much energy or motivation. But I've started doing pre natal yoga on Thursdays so it's awesome and makes my back feel great!!

Food Cravings:
Nothing consistent. Hot Cheetos still help with nausea when it's around, but other than that probably sushi is the most common thing I want! 

Food Aversions:  Chicken from home, leftovers always sound gross, honestly anything besides pasta cooked at home sounds unappetizing. But I still can eat BDUBS! ;) 

Nausea:
Not happy to report this, but just when I thought it was gone, I've had some bad nights where I am on the verge of throwing up all night. So I have to pop unisom. I asked a friend at work and she said the nausea came back for her too and then went away again and came back so I guess that's how it'll be for me. I still consider myself lucky not throwing up like most people do, but feeling like you have to and holding it back is NOT fun. 

Moody/Happy?
Happy, usually, but I have the shortest temper in the world.. I have to warn poor Bryce when he's being funny, that he's not so funny to hormonal pregnant Carlie. Poor guy. 

Pregnancy Brain Moments: 

Nothing too embarrassing or funny happened this week... I guess when I left church early because I was so nauseous, i left my phone and glasses in the library and it was awhile before I realized it. Bryce doesn't call this pregnancy brain, he calls this typical Carlie carelessness. I can't say he's wrong... 

What I’m looking forward to:

Going to BDUBS tonight... Nothing to do with pregnancy hahaha.  Excited for the gender reveal party, not so much to find out the sex but more because I'll get to have fun with friends and family all together and we all get to be surprised together :) 

19 weeks 0 days!:

The bump is DEFINITELY starting to pop out! Hard to tell with the mirror picture... Will add more later!

18 Week Bumpdate!!!

Holy cow. Every week it seems more and more crazy how far along I am getting. 18 weeks and almost halfway there. It blows my mind!! I am so enjoying being pregnant and still actually getting some sleep. But my dreams keep getting crazier... It blows my mind how vivid and real they seem!! 

How Far Along:
18 weeks

Size of baby:  
All of my apps agree at last on one thing: baby is the size of a sweet potatoe! A wopping 5.5 inches. The weight, however, is apparently anywhere from 5-6.7 oz. so.... Somewhere in there. :)  

Total Weight Gain:
I literally haven't weighed myself in 2 weeks. Hold on.

Okay since the first time I weighed myself in Chelsey Dietrich's bathroom the morning I found out I was pregnant, not having eaten anything, I weigh exactly the same. My theory is still that at that time I was working out enough to where I was gaining muscle weight, and now where I'm not doing squats with 50 or 60 bounds on my shoulders, I've lost so much muscle that my weight isn't changing because muscle weighs more than fat. So I've probably gained weight, while losing muscle. It makes sense yeah? 

Stretch Marks:  None at all. I'm telling you that along with my genetics (sister and mom didn't get any), it's all about Burts Bees Mama Bee belly butter and the Mama Bees oil. Life savers!! And apparently if you itch, that's what causes stretch marks and that's the point of oil and lotion, to help stop the itching. Genius. Thanks lady at motherhood maternity. 

Maternity Clothes:
I'm not wearing any yet, but I bought two tops on Black Friday at target because they were 40% off!!  Originally one was 19.99 and 14.99 and we only spent 22 bucks. Sold. Oh and I got some maternity garment bottoms for those of you who wear G's.... They are so comfy! 

Gender: 
We still have 2 weeks left before we find out, but my sister has said it's a boy from the beginning. Even before I was pregnant she made the declaration that she thought I would have a boy first. So if it is a boy, she gets to wear the crown of being right! I'm starting to think the little peanut is a masculine boy peanut too. Which makes me think I'm probably wrong and it'll be a girl. Bryce always calls the baby a she. I think he wants it to be a boy but really thinks it's a girl so he's preparing himself ;) I will be 100% surprised and happy either way!!

Movement:  This tiny human is getting STRONG and big. Yesterday not an hour went by where I didn't feel movement, but some hours went by where it was ALL I could feel. I have only felt it from the outside twice, and Bryce hasn't yet but that's because he has the patience of a two year old and after 30 seconds will be like "oh well!" ;) He knows he will get to feel it all the time the rest of my pregnancy so I guess he isn't too concerned lol. 

Belly Button in or out?:
Still an innie. And I found out from my sister that she was never an outty so I wonder if I will take after her! I have always been able to make myself look 5 months pregnant even when I was small (something about how my abs are built I read?) so I think my belly button is used to being an innie even when my belly is way out. Only time will tell. 

Sleep: 
My dreams are crazy. The other day I had a dream where people were in prison and a guard ripped out some girls dreds and skin was attached... It was sick. But I watched the Santa Claus the night before and am thinking the dreds thought came from Bernard and his braids lol. 

What I miss: Working out daily. I get a little tiny work out in every few days and started stretching a lot to make sure I relieve any back pain but I miss going to an actual gym!!

Food Cravings:
Still flaming hot Cheetos with lime. Also today I want a western bacon cheeseburger from Carls Junior. And the other day I wanted a sourdough jack from Jack in the Box. So I guess fast food burgers haha. 

Food Aversions:  Home cooked chicken is still so gross. And I can't be in the same room as when raw red meat is being cooked. Gag. 

Nausea:
Nothing compared to first trimester. I still take a unisom on days I work or when I feel nauseous just incase, and it always helps 100%.  

Moody/Happy?
Happy, but man I can get moody in a second. 

Pregnancy Brain Moments: 

I added this one for fun, because I want to start recording them because they are so weird. Yesterday I was on the phone making mac n cheese at the same time and I went to the cupboard to get a strainer out, and the next thing I knew I had gotten out and completely plugged in a toaster. I was mystified. Literally the weirdest thing, especially because I didn't realize what I had done until a minute later when I realized I had plugged in a toaster. Hahaha

What I’m looking forward to:

We all know I cannot WAIT to find out the gender! 

18 weeks 2 days: