39 Weeks

How far along? 39 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: No clue. I haven't been on a scale all week, and I don't go to the doctor until tomorrow.
Maternity clothes? Yup, and my already limited wardrobe is further impeded by maternity clothes that no longer fit comfortably.
Stretch marks? There aren't any new ones, but the existing ones are lengthening, for lack of a better term, and have basically taken over my belly.
Sleep: Sleep is touch-and-go. I'm having more trouble getting to sleep at night, I'm waking up earlier, and I still want to nap constantly.
Best moment this week: I don't really have one. All the days just blend together. There have been a lot more strangers commenting on my belly, though, which is always fun.
Movement: He's still wiggling around in there, even throwing the occasional punch and kick.
Food cravings: Anything and everything, especially if it's sweet or fruit.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: I'll hopefully find out about progress tomorrow. I was hopeful I might be in early labor today after we walked around the state museums for a few hours, but I suck at timing contractions so I can't tell if they're regular, increasing, or even real. I've had cramping most of the day and been in a decent amount of pain periodically, but I have no clue if it means anything or not, which probably means it means nothing. So much for going into labor on Labor Day.
Belly Button in or out? In, shallow, and slit-like.
What I miss: Not over-analyzing every twinge in my abdomen. I feel like I'm back in 1st tri again!
What I am looking forward to: Being positive I'm in labor (can you tell I'm frustrated right now?)
Weekly Wisdom: No one stays pregnant forever. View each child you encounter as proof!
Milestones: 39 weeks and still cooking!

38 Weeks (+1 day)

How far along? 38 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Yeah, I'm not answering this one this week. It's stressing me out.
Maternity clothes? Of course. And now not only are some of my tops getting tight, my pants are doing weird things, too.
Stretch marks? Yup. C claimed he got "stuck" on them last night because they are apparently "stickier" than the surrounding skin. Thanks, hun.
Sleep: Sleep has been rough this past week. And even though I slept well last night, I am beyond exhausted today.
Best moment this week: Surprisingly, the dinner with several couples from church. I was dreading it for over a week leading up to it because I'm just not in the mood to be social, but it was actually a lot of fun. I don't really have a strictly pregnancy-related one this week because the days are just blending in to one another...
Movement: He's picked up the movement some this week, though it's still mostly squirms and his daily hiccup sessions.
Food cravings: Anything and everything.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: No updates here. The doctor didn't do an internal. However, I'm still having sporadic cramping and backaches. The pelvic pain has decreased some, or else I've just gotten used to it.
Belly Button in or out? Same as it's been.
What I miss: Lying on my stomach. And my back. But mostly my stomach.
What I am looking forward to: Going into labor so I can finally meet this munchkin!
Weekly Wisdom: If you think you don't like one of the doctors in your practice, give him/her a second chance. I REALLY didn't like the male doctor in the practice after my first appointment with him, but after seeing him this week, I actually like him OK. He's still not my favorite, but now I won't be upset if he's on call when I go into labor.
Milestones: 38 weeks and still cooking.

37 Weeks

How far along? 37 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Ugh. Up a ridiculous amount according to the doctor today, though I'm not sure it's correct: 25 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yup.
Stretch marks? Indeed, but no additional ones in recent weeks, thankfully.
Sleep: I'm sleeping fairly well, but I'm absolutely exhausted today for some reason.
Best moment this week: Losing my mucus plug, even though it's much less exciting now that I've accepted that it truly means nothing.
Movement: After a few days of limited movement, he's been moving pretty well today. Still just squirms though; no more kicks.
Food cravings: I don't know. I am hungry, but nothing really seems appealing, and I don't have the energy to go to the store.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: My cervix has (disappointingly) remained stable from last Wednesday at 2 cm. dilated and 60% effaced. My mucus plug seems to be completely gone. Still having BH contractions, but no other signs other than soreness.
Belly Button in or out? In, but it's more like a slit than a hole at this point.
What I miss: Feeling like labor was so far away that it wasn't worth thinking about.
What I am looking forward to: Meeting this little guy! I'm not at the point that I'm so miserable I just want to be done with this pregnancy, and I don't think I'll ever get there, despite the pain and discomfort. However, I am anxious to have my baby in my arms and wouldn't be a bit upset if I went into labor this afternoon.
Weekly Wisdom: Don't read too much into labor signs, and don't let other people try to tell you differently.
Milestones: Full-term. Ho-ly crap!

36 Weeks (+1 day)

Once again, I failed to update on the actual day. No really good reason; I just forgot!

How far along? 36 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up 21 lbs, which is actually down from last week, I think.
Maternity clothes? Yes, and even some of my maternity tops are getting tight.
Stretch marks? Yup, and they appear to be holding steady.
Sleep: After a wonderfully restful weekend, I've been having some trouble sleeping again. I'm also getting sleepy again after having several days of energy.
Best moment this week: Seeing everyone at church on Sunday (my first time back since bed rest) and having the manager at Red Robin gush over me when we went in, telling me how beautiful I am, etc. Even if she was just being nice or trying to get a good review, it made me happy.
Movement: He's scared me a few days by not moving much, but he still moves (i.e. squirms) some every day.
Food cravings: Carbs. And fruit.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Definitely a LOT of pressure and BH contractions. I'll find out tomorrow (hopefully) if I've made any more progress or if my cervix has remained stable.
Belly Button in or out? In, but very shallow and stretched out.
What I miss: Being able to walk/get up/sit/roll over/stand without pain.
What I am looking forward to: My doctor's appointment tomorrow, C picking up the glider tomorrow (it finally came in today), and being full term!
Weekly Wisdom: If it doesn't get done, it probably wasn't that important.
Milestones: I don't know if it actually is anything, but 36 weeks just feels like a milestone in and of itself.

35 Weeks

How far along? 35 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I didn't weigh this morning, but at my appointment last Wednesday, I think I was up 18 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yup, and I'm back in normal maternity clothes today because I'm off bed rest!!!
Stretch marks? Yes, and they are weird looking. The ones above my belly button are very vivid and intertwined, and the ones below my belly button go around and up my sides.
Sleep: I seem to sleep poorly every other night and sleep fine the rest. However, if I sleep poorly, I can make up for it with naps!
Best moment this week: Getting a good report from the doctor (I never updated after that, apparently), getting off bed rest today, and choosing a pediatrician tonight!
Movement: Yup, but it's mostly just squirms and random pressure. He's definitely less active than before.
Food cravings: My appetite has been increasing, and I'm eating a lot of cookies, which probably isn't good.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: My cervix is holding steady as of my last appointment. There's still definite pressure, and it still makes me nervous from time to time, but I'm feeling good overall.
Belly Button in or out? In, but just barely.
What I miss: Feeling Stretch being more active. Now it's just sort of uncomfortable when he's moving around.
What I am looking forward to: Being full-term so I can be wholly excited about signs of labor and cervical changes. Also, the glider should be coming in this week, which means the nursery will be basically complete.
Weekly Wisdom: Write things down. It's easy to lose track of to-dos and shopping lists when you have more important things on your mind.
Milestones: 35/35 today! Off bed rest!

34 Weeks

How far along? 34 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up 17 lbs, I think.
Maternity clothes? Yes, but I've still been living in just yoga pants and maternity shirts.
Stretch marks? Possibly some new ones. There are four main clusters.
Sleep: Eh. It varies. Sometimes I sleep with no problems; other nights, I only sleep 4 hours.
Best moment this week: Having my parents come up for the weekend. They cleaned our entire house today, and yesterday my mom washed all of the baby linens and clothes, and we put everything away. Plus, they bought a lot of the final purchases, so we're almost set!
Movement: Yes, but it's unreliable. My mom has been trying to feel him all weekend, but he won't cooperate.
Food cravings: Nothing in particular.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: I go back for another cervical check on Wednesday, so I'll know more then. However, I definitely overdid it yesterday (just sitting up for long periods of time), and I was up last night with back pain that wrapped around to abdominal cramps, so I was debating calling the doctor. Thankfully things were better this morning.
Belly Button in or out? In, but very shallow and stretched out.
What I miss: Being able to do... anything.
What I am looking forward to: My 34 week appointment on Wednesday.
Weekly Wisdom: Accept help when it's offered, even if it makes you feel like a bum.
Milestones: Getting all the baby linens and clothes washed and ready for Stretch's arrival. Also, if Stretch was born today, he'd be late preterm.

33 Weeks

How far along? 33 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up 15 lbs still.
Maternity clothes? Yes, but I've been living in yoga pants and maternity shirts while on bed rest.
Stretch marks? No new ones from last week, but the existing ones seem more apparent.
Sleep: I'm sleeping OK, but if I need a nap, it's not like I have anywhere to be...
Best moment this week: The outpouring of support from our neighbors and church. I've never received so many (quite insistent) offers to provide meals, etc.
Movement: Yup, but it's different than before. Now it's mostly just pressure as he twists around and stretches. I have finally decided that the little rhythmic pulses in my lower abdomen must be hiccups.
Food cravings: Still craving sweets.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: I feel pressure (like he's pushing down) any time I sit up too long, so I'm trying to be good on my bed rest restrictions. I got really nervous last night because I wasn't feeling well and was having a lot of pressure. I just feel like I don't know what's real labor, what's false labor, and what's just normal pregnancy discomfort.
Belly Button in or out? In, but very shallow.
What I miss: Going outside, even when it's 100+ degrees. Sitting up and walking around without worry.
What I am looking forward to: My parents coming up this weekend, even though it won't be like we planned. Also, my 34 week appointment to see what's going on down there.
Weekly Wisdom: Try to have a positive attitude, no matter what complications arise. It's all for the good of your little one!
Milestones: 50% effaced, -3/-2 station

A picture will have to wait until tomorrow, I think. (Picture taken at 33w1d and posted at 33w2d)

32 Weeks

How far along? 32 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: According to the doctor's this morning, up 15 lbs. That had been my personal goal for total weight gain ::sigh::
Maternity clothes? Indeed.
Stretch marks? Yes, and several new ones have appeared while the older ones have become more apparent.
Sleep: I'm getting up more during the night to pee and really having a hard time getting and staying comfortable.
Best moment this week: Going to the LLL meeting and beginning to read the breastfeeding and labor books. It was a slow week, I guess.
Movement: All the time. He's getting bigger and stronger, which leads to pain when he wedges his feet in my ribs or his shoulders in my pelvic bone.
Food cravings: Still have a sweet tooth.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Unfortunately, yes. After an episode beginning on Wednesday of increased pressure and menstrual-like cramps that eventually began wrapping around my back, I started to get nervous. I rested basically all of Thursday-Saturday and brought it up with my doctor today. She decided to do an internal and discovered that my cervix is softened and beginning to efface and Stretch's head is "quite low." She seemed fairly concerned, so I'm supposed to keep an eye on it and restrict myself to the couch at any signs of increased pressure/cramps. Hopefully that'll keep him in for at least the next 5 weeks!
Belly Button in or out? In, but stretched out.
What I miss: Not overanalyzing every abdominal twinge and worrying about overexerting myself.
What I am looking forward to: I'm looking forward to my parents visiting in just under 2 weeks, which also coincides with the end of my internship. As much as I've loved it, I am looking forward to having no obligations!
Weekly Wisdom: Don't second guess yourself. If you're concerned by a pain or pressure, call your doctor!
Milestones: I guess cervical softening and a low head are milestones, but they aren't ones I wanted to hit this early!

31 Weeks

How far along? 31 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: No clue. I haven't weighed myself in several days.
Maternity clothes? Always!
Stretch marks? A-yup.
Sleep: I'm definitely having a harder time getting and staying comfortable. I also haven't had time/opportunity to nap in over a week, which makes me sad.
Best moment this week: Having my grandmother-in-law spoil me with concern over resting enough. Also, hearing the ILs discuss baby names since it was the first time they really showed an interest!
Movement: Oh yeah. I had C put his hand my belly tonight to feel some, and when he pressed down, Stretch went nuts and kicked the heck out of me! His sleep-wake cycles are getting more defined, too, which is neat.
Food cravings: More cravings for ice cream and cookies. And bananas for some reason.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Nothing real, but there's been a lot of pressure, some random pains, and more Braxton-Hicks.
Belly Button in or out? In, but definitely shallower than pre-pg.
What I miss: Being able to sit and lie down comfortably. Being able to stand for more than a few minutes without my legs hurting. Just getting around in general.
What I am looking forward to: I'm going to my first LLL meeting tomorrow. I was looking forward to our childbirth classes starting this week, but I screwed that up... ::sigh::
Weekly Wisdom: Make sure you pay for the childbirth classes or else they'll cancel your reservation. I was POSITIVE I'd paid it and happened to look at the letter we got confirming the reservation only to realize the payment stub was still attached. When I called, they confirmed that they'd canceled it months ago and all the other classes are filled. So now we have no class to attend, which sucks a lot.
Milestones: 7 months!

30 Weeks (+ 1 day)

C and I spent all of yesterday sailing so I missed my regularly scheduled update. My apologies again for what this blog has become. For weeks, I've had all these grand ideas for other blog topics, but I've yet to find the time to get them written. If nothing else, at least this blog will serve as a record for me to look back on!

How far along? 30 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Oy. Up 12 lbs according to the doctor today. However, the dr. didn't seem concerned by this recent surge in weight gain, so I guess it's OK?
Maternity clothes? Yup. I'm pretty much stuck with the ones I have now because I can't rationalize spending money on things I'll only wear for 10 more weeks.
Stretch marks? Yes, and I just noticed some new ones today, above my belly button this time.
Sleep: Still getting up once a night to pee and having a harder time getting comfortable. Plus, I've been awakened by leg cramps on multiple occasions. However, I'm still getting enough, I think!
Best moment this week: Seeing Stretch moving around from the outside! And having Henry fight with the baby again =)
Movement: It's my favorite thing! I could stare at my belly for hours.
Food cravings: Still craving sweets. I guess that explains the weight gain...
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Even the Braxton-Hicks are getting less noticeable!
Belly Button in or out? In, but it's stretched all kinds of funny!
What I miss: Not having to pee all the time. I mostly missed this yesterday when we were on a 18.5' sailboat for 6 hours.
What I am looking forward to: I'm starting to look forward to bringing home our outside baby (not that I haven't looked forward to that this whole time and before that, too, but it's seeming closer and more realistic now). Also, deciding upon a name! I'm tired of that conversation!!!
Weekly Wisdom: Apply sunscreen twice as often as you would pre-pregnancy. Trust me on this one ::rubs aloe on scorched shoulders::
Milestones: Only 10 weeks to go! Also, seeing Stretch move from the outside. Oh, and I got my RhoGAM shot today, which is sort of a milestone.

29 Weeks

How far along? 29 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: *sigh* Up 10 lbs as of this morning. Not quite sure what happened.
Maternity clothes? Oh yeah. I tried to wear a normal shirt today and wound up with my belly showing.
Stretch marks? No additional ones, but I have some other odd marks.
Sleep: I'm waking up at least once a night to pee, but sleeping OK otherwise.
Best moment this week: Finally realizing that Stretch is going to be here before we know it!
Movement: Yes! However, he's freaked me out a couple of times by being less active than normal. Then he'll have wild dance parties a few hours later, so who knows what he's up to!
Food cravings: Things I shouldn't have like ice cream, chocolate, and cookies.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Nothing except for Braxton-Hicks
Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: Being allowed to climb up on chairs and such to reach things. Being pregnant and short is making things difficult.
What I am looking forward to: Still looking forward to being 30 weeks. And I'm also thinking more and more about doing the 3D u/s, so I'm looking forward to that possibility, too!
Weekly Wisdom: When in doubt, drink water.
Milestones: Today is our two year anniversary! No major pregnancy milestones this week, though.

28 Weeks

How far along? 28 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I haven't gotten on a scale all week so I have no idea!
Maternity clothes? Yup. And I think I may have shrank my favorite maternity top today when I forgot to take it out of the dryer =(
Stretch marks? Just the same ones.
Sleep: It's getting a bit better, but I definitely still need naps.
Best moment this week: Finding out I passed the 1-hour GTT! My blood glucose was 114, well under 140!
Movement: A-yup!
Food cravings: Ice cream. I have gone through so much in the past week...
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: No, but the Braxton-Hicks contractions are more noticeable.
Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: Moving around comfortably. I can't even sit up without groaning.
What I am looking forward to: Being 30 weeks. No real reason except that it seems absolutely crazy that I'm already so close!
Weekly Wisdom: When people chastise you for doing things when you're pregnant (such as lifting a chair or not sitting down... cf. VBS), try to view it as an expression of love instead of just being annoyed.
Milestones: I can't think of any from this week.

27 Weeks

How far along? 27 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up 5 lbs according to the doctor's scale, and the doctor says she's very happy with my weight gain thus far, so yay!
Maternity clothes? Yup. This week I may have to try to wear some of C's t-shirts for work, so we'll see how that goes.
Stretch marks? Just the ones I already noticed.
Sleep: I'm having a harder time sleeping lately, probably because I'm having a harder time getting (and staying) comfortable.
Best moment this week: Feeling Stretch move around while I preached. Though slightly distracting, not too many people have had that experience, and it was amazing!
Movement: Almost always. He's a very active little one, usually.
Food cravings: I definitely seem to crave carbs overall since I had a hard time finding something to eat today in preparation for the 1-hour GTT.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: No, and he had better not give me any scares this week since C will be out of town.
Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: Cold weather. The heat index was 100-105 degrees today, and I feel like I get dehydrated just by going to get the mail.
What I am looking forward to: Getting the results of the GTT back from the doctor. If I don't hear anything by Thursday, that means my levels were normal!
Weekly Wisdom: Take time to just lie down on your side and enjoy feeling your little one, even if you have other things you "should" be doing. It'll be worth it.
Milestones: Third tri!!! Stretch has a 90% chance of survival if he was born today, and that feels pretty amazing.

26 Weeks

How far along? 26 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Up 4 lbs. That's still pretty good for 26 weeks, right?
Maternity clothes? Oh yeah, and thanks to my mom, I have some new tops and a new pair of jeans. AND I have some new dressy flip-flops since normal shoes no longer fit.
Stretch marks? Yup, those were definitely stretch marks. I have a few on either side of my lower abdomen, possibly a few on my left side above my belly button. Oh, and what appears to be a faint linea nigra. Awesome.
Sleep: Generally sleeping through the night, but my dreams are getting weirder. I'm having a lot of dreams about newborn care and labor.
Best moment this week: So many! C feeling Stretch kick for the first time, my mom feeling Stretch kick, visiting with family and ILs in Atlanta, and my Atlanta shower (most of these events occurred on Saturday, so I could have just said "Saturday")
Movement: He's moving almost constantly. I think I'm even feeling some hiccups, though it's sort of hard to distinguish them.
Food cravings: Nothing noticeable, though my sweet tooth has returned.
Gender: Boy! And if that u/s was wrong, I hope our little girl likes wearing blue!
Labor Signs: No, but some of these weird pains are starting to make me nervous.
Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: Feeling like I had all the time in the world to enjoy this pregnancy. Now it seems like it's just flying by!
What I am looking forward to: Being in 3rd tri (and there I go wishing time away, again).
Weekly Wisdom: Don't get behind on thank you notes. I am almost 3 weeks late on a few, and I feel horrible about it!
Milestones: C feeling Stretch kick, my mom feeling him kick, and the appearance of pregnancy badges of honor (i.e. stretch marks and the linea nigra)

25 Weeks

How far along? 25 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: It's been a few days since I checked, but at the doctor's last week, I was up 2 lbs.
Maternity clothes? Yup, and I actually went shopping this week to get some more!
Stretch marks? Still not sure about the few on my lower abdomen. Those are the only possible ones, though.
Sleep: Sleeping pretty well, but no more naps, sadly.
Best moment this week: Feeling Stretch several times from the outside. He was kicking above my bellybutton, and I could feel them very strongly!
Movement: Indeed!
Food cravings: None to speak of. My appetite is hit-and-miss of late.
Gender: All male!
Labor Signs: No, thankfully.
Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: Being comfortable. The leg cramps, random pains, fatigue, etc. have been in high gear this week, and I know it'll only get worse.
What I am looking forward to: Same as last week: Being able to reliably feel Stretch from the outside and C feeling him.
Weekly Wisdom: When you think you can't drink any more water, drink some more.
Milestones: Feeling him clearly from the outside.

24 Weeks

How far along? 24 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 1 lb! It took me 24 weeks, but I've finally gained weight as a result of being pregnant.
Maternity clothes? Oh yeah.
Stretch marks? I think I may have a few on my lower abdomen. I can only see them at certain angles, and I can't tell if they're actually new or not, but I think they might be.
Sleep: Yes, please.
Best moment this week: Finishing up my time with the Congregation and beginning my new internship. This is also baby-related because it meant a lot of people wishing me luck on my pregnancy and a lot of people just finding out about it, both of which are fun.
Movement: Yup! I even felt one of the kicks from the outside this week!
Food cravings: Still no cravings, but I was starving today mid-morning and mid-afternoon when I forgot to bring snacks to my new job.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: Being able to bend over. I thought this wasn't something that happened until you were about to pop!
What I am looking forward to: Being able to reliably feel Stretch from the outside and C feeling him.
Weekly Wisdom: When you need to, just sit down and put your feet up.
Milestones: Viability! I know it doesn't really mean much, but it still provides some reassurance. Also, feeling Stretch from the outside, albeit briefly.

23 Weeks

How far along? 23 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: As of yesterday, down 1 lb since BFP, though it's been fluctuating a lot lately.
Maternity clothes? Yup.
Stretch marks? Nope.
Sleep: Still sleeping OK, but the nap is becoming an almost-requisite. I can really feel it on the days I can't take a nap.
Best moment this week: A lot of baby stuff was delivered this week (gifts from my parents and brothers), and I thoroughly enjoyed putting everything together. It makes it seem real and gives me something concrete to do in preparation.
Movement: Thankfully, yes!
Food cravings: No real cravings. My appetite has been come-and-go this week.
Gender: Boy
Labor Signs: No, but I'm growing more and more scared of PTL for some reason.
Belly Button in or out? In
What I miss: This is always a hard question because I love being pregnant, and I wouldn't trade it for the world. However, I do miss being able to wear more than a few shirts (a problem that would be fixed somewhat if I could find maternity shirts I like).
What I am looking forward to: Viability! 1 more week...
Weekly Wisdom: Try not to freak out if baby doesn't seem to be moving as much as you remember. Last night was rough because something just didn't feel right, and I felt like he'd been especially still. In the end, I was begging him through my belly and second-guessing every movement because I was so sure something was wrong. Definitely the worst moment of the week.
Milestones: First "Is he moving enough?" freakout? First swollen ankles? I feel like this period is low on milestones...

22 Weeks

How far along? 22 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I didn't weigh again this morning, but as of yesterday, down 2 lbs since BFP
Maternity clothes? Definitely.
Stretch marks? I'm still not seeing any.
Sleep: I'm sleeping pretty well at the moment, though I'm still always ready for a nap.
Best moment this week: This is pretty pathetic, but the car seat came today, and I had a lot of fun trying it out in the car, putting together the stroller, and pushing the whole assembly around.
Movement: Every single day since I felt him the first time!
Food cravings: Nothing specific though my appetite is definitely on the rise.
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: No thanks.
Belly Button in or out? In. I don't think I'll ever have an outie.
What I miss: Being able to comfortably bend over and move around. The belly is starting to encumber me.
What I am looking forward to: Viability. I know it's not a sure thing, but it'll make me feel a lot better.
Weekly Wisdom: Don't try to fit into a normal t-shirt at 22 weeks pregnant. It just makes you sad.
Milestones: Ummm... I'm officially 5 months pregnant!

21 Weeks

How far along? 21 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I didn't weigh this morning, but as of yesterday, I was up another pound so still 3 lbs lost since BFP
Maternity clothes? Yup.
Stretch marks? None I've noticed.
Sleep: Allergies have been waking me pretty regularly and depriving me of at least an hour of sleep a night, but last night I actually STTN for the first time in a week!
Best moment this week: The parents of the kids I work with threw me a going away party/baby shower yesterday. It was so touching, and they really went all out, going in together to get us the car seat, extra base, stroller, and some books. Incredibly sweet!
Movement: Indeed!
Food cravings: I've recently discovered olive oil-rosemary bagels, and they're the only things I can eat in the morning nowadays.
Gender: Boy!
Labor Signs: Nope, but I think I'm actually feeling BH contractions now.
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: Allergy medicine that actually works.
What I am looking forward to: C being able to feel the kicks. Even though he won't admit it, it's pretty obvious he's looking forward to it because he's putting his hands or head on my belly with increasing frequency.
Weekly Wisdom: When it's possible, plan ahead with the nursery. It makes things so much more real to be able to walk into the room and see the furniture with the bedding and everything. We're not done, by any means, but we have a good start!
Milestones: Last week was a big week, so I'm not sure I have any other milestones. Though this week marks me being 2/3 done with my degree, which is pretty awesome!

A picture will have to come tomorrow since I'm still in pjs... it's exam week, so cut me some slack! (EDIT: Picture added 5/4)

20 Weeks

How far along? 20 weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Only down 4 lbs since BFP as of the doctor's this morning. This stressed me out, but the doctor was happy with it and says my weight is finally back on track. So... good?
Maternity clothes? Definitely a necessity at this point. I have 2-3 normal shirts that fit, 3 maternity shirts, and 2 maternity dresses, and that is my rotation.
Stretch marks? I don't think so.
Sleep: The only thing waking me up is allergies, so that's pretty good. I've also been needing to nap more, though.
Best moment this week: Feeling Stretch move for the first time and growing more confident every time that it's really him I'm feeling.
Movement: A-yup!!! And it's fantastic!
Food cravings: Still liking the lemonade. Also, stir-fry and sushi are high on my list.
Gender: Bouncing baby boy!
Labor Signs: No.
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: I'm sure I've used this one before, but I miss not worrying about every little thing. Like that rash that keeps appearing on my arms that has no explanation, but that the doctor says sounds fine. Oh, and being able to take normal medicine to treat said ailments.
What I am looking forward to: I don't even know... I found out the gender, I made it halfway, I started to feel him move... I guess I'm looking forward to having more time to relax after finals are over and just enjoy being pregnant!
Weekly Wisdom: Try not to be offended if people don't realize you're pregnant even when you're obviously showing. Instead, be grateful they don't verbalize what they're apparently thinking, that is: "Wow, C has really gotten fat lately!"
Milestones: Stretch is half-baked, and I can feel him move!!!