New!

So this past week I wanted to go to the Coach store to pick out a diaper bag. However, I couldn't find any that I LOVED but I did find this really cute Coach spring signature tote that I absolutely LOVE! I would really like to find a diaper bag as cute as this! =)

6 months!!!!!!!!

How far along?: 24 Weeks...Officially 6 months!!!!

How big is baby?: Over a pound in weight and just over a foot long. How cute!!!!!!!

Weight gain: Up 8 lbs. Websites say that I should have gained around 15 lbs by now for my body type. The doctor said I should gain anywhere from 25- 35 lbs during the entire 9 months. Although, I heard from fellow pregnant friends that it will come on very quickly from now until the end. I'm curious to see how much weight I will end up gaining. I feel like the baby had a huge growth spurt this week because my belly grew a lot! Keep growing little man!!!!

Stretch marks?: None, that I have spotted yet. 

Maternity clothes?: I keep saying I need to buy more and now I seriously need to start buying more! My belly band isn't going to last me much longer with this fast growing belly. Although, non maternity dresses and leggings have been my go to outfit lately. =)

Sleep?: Pretty good.  I only seem to wake up to use the bathroom once. However, I have been having really strange dreams.

Food cravings?:  Chocolate covered strawberries! I ate 7 huge ones in just one sitting last night. That was even after I ate 2 full plates of my Passover dinner. I'm happy to say this is really the only sweet weakness during this pregnancy.

Gender?: Little man!

Movement?: All day long! I absolutely love it!!! =)

Labor signs?: None, thank goodness! Let's not have any of those until we are full term, okay little man?

Belly button in or out?: Still in. I have a really deep inny and am curious to see if it will ever pop. My mom said her's popped and her's is similar to mine, so will shall see if it will do the same.

What I miss: Wearing all my skinny clothes. However, I feel really blessed to be pregnant, so I refuse to complain. It will just get me motivated to get back in shape after the baby. =)

Milestone: Finally feeling some-what normal lately. I am super tired at times but for the most part, if I take my Zofran my sickness has gone away.......woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!

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.