16 Weeks

*How far along?: 16 weeks...it seems like the weeks are going by fast!

*Total weight gain?: About 6 pounds
*How big is baby?: an avocado

*Sex: We find out on September 19th....I am sooo ready!

*Maternity clothes: I am loving all the comfy dresses and my new maternity pants.

*Stretch marks: Nope. I am lathering up every night...I hope it works!!

*Sleep: I've always slept on my side...but I keep finding myself on my stomach in the middle of the night...this can't be good!

*Best moment this week: We went to Destin for my birthday. Yes, it rained. Yes, we couldn't go in the water. But...I did eat a lot of shrimp and buy some cute stuff :)

*Movement: I have felt little tingles like I am going over a hill....maybe that's the baby moving? Thoughts?

*Food cravings: TONS of fruit, olives from the olive bar at the grocery, cool ranch Doritos, thin crust pepperoni pizza, and Mexican food.

*Labor signs: not for about 24 more weeks...

*Belly button in or out: in

*What I miss: Not having to gag randomly during the day. I am not throwing up anymore...but sometimes I just need to gag...eww!

*What I'm looking forward to: Finding out out if this nugget is a boy or a girl...I am ready to SHOP and start decorating the nursery.

Teacher Tuesdays

15 Weeks

*How far along?: 15 weeks
*Total weight gain?: weighed myself this morning..about 6 pounds

*How big is baby?: an orange...about 4-5 inches long!

*Sex: we find out on September 19th...get here already!! I'm ready to start buying stuff!!
*Maternity clothes: I am loving my new maternity jeans from Gap...so comfy...I may never go back!
*Stretch marks: Nope. I am lathering up with my Palmer's every night!!
*Sleep: I am still getting up several times a night to pee....UGH! I want to good nights sleep so bad...I guess I'll never get one of those again.
*Best moment this week: We are at the beach. It is raining...but we are shopping, relaxing, and eating lots of seafood.
*Movement: not yet...I have had a few times when I felt a little something....may have just been food digesting :)
*Food cravings: fruit, Mexican, pizza, gummy bears
*Labor signs: not for about 25 more weeks...
*Belly button in or out: in
*What I miss: nothing...just enjoying this baby in my belly:)
*What I'm looking forward to: Turning 30 on Tuesday :) I will be having a baby at 30....crazy!

The "B" Word...

is where we are headed today. As soon as work is over, Joe and I are on our way to the beach. We are going to Destin, FL and will be staying until Tuesday. I cannot wait to get my toes in the sand, get a tan on my pooch belly, and eat some schrimps....that's how we say it in Memphis...ha!

Flashback Friday!

I have two oldies but goodies to share today.

This is me, with my dog, Joe Joe, when I was about 5.

Here is my sweet mama when she was a cheerleader in high school :)

10 Day Challenge-One Picture of Me

This is me :)

Thoughtful Thursday

"Oh, I see your home early"