How Far Along: 18 weeks Size of baby: Baby #2 is the size of a sweet potato Total Weight Gain/Loss: I'm not even going there. I'm probably going to be in some trouble at my doctors appointment this week. Maternity Clothes: Well. I had a very unsuccessful trip to Gap over the weekend. I was just about in tears over the fact that I couldn't find any jeans to wear that I liked or that actually fit me correctly. I'm pregnant, so I cry over pretty much anything, so don't hold that against me. I finally ended up finding some from Destination Maternity. I went with a designer brand, which I swore I wouldn't do since I won't be wearing them that long. But, when … [Read more...]
16 weeks
How Far Along: 16 weeks Size of baby: Baby #2 is the size of an avocado Total Weight Gain/Loss: Still around 5 pounds. I'm also still at that stage where I just feel huge, rather than feeling pregnant. Maternity Clothes: Still relying on the tops I ordered from Riff Raff and that fabulous Bella Band. I think I'll actually go maternity pants shopping after our next appointment in December, and then live in the until after the baby is born. I know from the experience, that's how it works. Gender: We'll know at the beginning of December, most people are convinced it's a boy. I don't have a strong enough feeling either way, I do feel the same as I did with … [Read more...]
15 weeks
How Far Along: 15 weeks (technically 16 weeks today, this is the post that almost didn't happen, this week has been crazy). Size of baby: Baby #2 is the size of a navel orange. Total Weight Gain/Loss: Per my appointment last week, around 5 pounds. I'm confident I'll gain more in the next four weeks than I did in the previous 14 combined. I can't get enough to eat and Thanksgiving is coming. Oh, the holidays. I'm really at that stage when it's hard to tell if I ate too much or if I'm having a baby. It's my least favorite, for sure. Maternity Clothes: I broke out the Bella Band this week and let me tell you, that thing is a life saver. I'm just so partial to my own … [Read more...]