Week 23

                                     
How far along?: 23 weeks

How big is baby?: 11 inches long and just over a pound in weight.

Weight gain: Up 6-7 lbs

Stretch marks?: I thought I had seen one the other night and freaked out! Then I realised it was just a mark that my leggings left on my belly. Hopefully they stay away.

Maternity clothes?: Just 1 pair of maternity jeans and a few maternity shirts so far. I am wearing mostly dresses and longer shirts with leggings. I really don't like wearing restrictive clothing on my belly.

Sleep?: I am waking up frequently during the night from feeling the little man kick and trying to get comfortable. =)

Food cravings?:  Veggie chips from Publix! I can eat a whole package within the day.

Gender?: 100% boy

Movement?: All the time and my belly now looks like I have a massage chair inside with all the movement. =)

Labor signs?: None. Keep growing my cute little man!

Belly button in or out?: In, although it looks a little different than it used to look.

What I miss: Not feeling queasy! Although it's worth it whenever I feel him kick and know it's all for him. =)

Milestone: Consistently seeing my belly move. It's crazy to see how active and strong he is getting. I just love it!

Week 22

How far along?: 22 Weeks

How big is baby?: The size of a spaghetti squash! About 11 inches long and about a pound in weight. I love how big you're getting!!! =)

Weight gain: Up 5 lbs

Stretch marks?: None that I have found yet.

Maternity clothes?: I am using my belly band with long shirts still. I did buy 1 pair of maternity jeans and cargo pants from Motherhood. They have some really cute clothes there! I want to go back and get some more really soon!

Sleep?: I am starting to wake up frequently during the night and thinking about the little guy. He moves a lot during the night and I love it!

Food cravings?:  Fruit and french fries.

Gender?: Little man. =)

Movement?: His kicks are getting stronger. I actually saw my belly pop out last night when he kicked. It was the cutest thing!!!

Labor signs?: None. Keep growing little man!!!

Belly button in or out?: In

What I miss: Nothing! I am starting to feel pretty good. I'm so happy about this!!!! =)

Milestone: Seeing the little man kick so hard that he made my belly move. =)

Week 21

How far along?:  21 Weeks

How big is baby?: The size of a banana! About 10.5 inches long and 13 ounces. Keep growing little man!!! =)

Weight gain: Up 4 lbs

Stretch marks?: None. I keep saying I will start using lotion but have been too lazy to start. I need to get on that ASAP before they start appearing.

Maternity clothes?: I am using my belly band with longer shirts. I am going to need to buy some maternity clothes real soon now that I have popped.

Sleep?:Pretty good. I just always end up sleeping on my back and heard that's not good to do anymore. I need to get myself to start sleeping on my side.

Food cravings?:  Vegetable soup and hibachi.

Gender?: Team blue! =)

Movement?:  He is so active, I LOVE it! Every morning and right before bed, I feel his little kicks and feel so in love with him!!!

Labor signs?: None and we don’t want any for another 4 months little man! Keep growing!!!

Belly button in or out?: In

What I miss: My energy level. However, I feel so blessed to be pregnant and growing this little man that it's all worth it!!!

Milestone: Finding out baby Smith is a boy. A really cute little boy! =)

Belly Shots

Week 12

Week 17

Week 21

Update

Sorry I haven't posted in a while! I have been beyond sick since week 6 and just now at 18 weeks am starting to feel a little better. I never thought it was possible to be as sick as I was during pregancy. I had hyperemesis that seems to only effects  1% of pregnant women (lucky me..not!). I couldn't keep much food down and had to be out from work for over a month. I lost over 7 lbs by week 12 and had to start taking a prescription called Zofran to stop the vomiting. Luckily, it seems to be easing up. Although, I still have my days from time to time and can't stomach a lot of smells.