How far along?
19+6 days. I honestly can't believe we're halfway tomorrow. I remember the 4th February when we found out I was a tiny four weeks pregnant, it's just flown by in the blink of an eye.
Total weight gain?
I weighed myself this morning and was 10st exactly. It really does vary what time of day I weigh myself and whether I've eaten or not. Sometimes I drop back down into the 9st but more often than not these days I'm 10st.
Maternity clothes?
No new maternity stuff this week. Everyone keeps telling me the last few weeks my belly has just popped out so I'm making the most of fitting in my normal clothes for a little while longer.
Stretch marks?
Still just on my boobies.
Sleep?
Still not interrupted, occasionally by the kitty or puppy but by no fault of the baby.
Best moment this week?
Getting to see baby at our second scan last Friday was lovely. It's grown so much since we last saw it (obviously!) so there was no somersaults this time round, things are starting to look a bit squashy in there. We got the creepiest scan photo too of baby looking right at us, it looks like a skull!
Miss anything?
Nothing instantly pops into my head so I guess not. I'm actually loving pregnancy, I find everything so fascinating, and could happily stand in front of the mirror for ages staring at my changing body.
Movement?
I get asked at least once a day if I've felt any movement, but still not a peep. There's definitely a baby though, just a very sleepy one.
Food cravings?
Nothing still. I'm kinda sad I haven't had any really weird cravings. I guess my diet not changing is a bonus though. If I'd all of a sudden started chomping down the chocolate or something I don't think the scales would be quite so forgiving then.
Anything make you queasy or sick?
Just a cat sick incident this week after stealing a raw chicken breast. Serves him right really.
Gender?
I made it pretty clear to the sonographer that we had no intentions of finding out the gender, just incase she slipped up. I asked her at the end if she knew and she said she didn't even bother looking. We also nearly settled on a girls name but after the few days it took me to decide I actually really liked it Kyle told me we couldn't because that's what his cousin is naming her baby girl. Damn!
Labour signs?
No.
Symptoms?
I'm still just achy. I don't manage a full day at work now without aching, I'll often steal a cheeky five minute sit down here and there when I can. Oh and I noticed this morning just how thick my hair has gotten.
Belly button in or out?
In!
Mood?
I'm feeling really motivated these last few days. We've been here nearly a month now and we're pretty settled in, but now I'm itching to get decorating. I want the living room and our bedroom decorated by the time baby gets here.
Looking forward to?
A weekend by the seaside. My dear Amy is off work this week so I'm all by myself. I think by Friday I'm going to be desperate to get away for the weekend.
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How far along?
18+6 when these photos were taken, but I was far too tired last night to upload them and I'm 19 weeks today.
Total weight gain?
I'm sat at 10st 4lbs now. So in total since January I've put on a stone. I don't know if that's about right for where I am or not but I'm not worried since I don't think I've got any bigger anywhere else apart from around my middle.
Maternity clothes?
Sometimes H&M let us have one transaction at 50% off so I went in and tried a load of maternity clothes on. I find a lot of it quite mumsie and not very me, and I'm not willing to change how I dress if I don't think it's me. I did buy a pair of shorts though, and a dress that wasn't maternity.
Stretch marks?
Just my boobs. They look in a sorry state at the moment and you know what, I'm totally okay with that.
Sleep?
I'm still making the most of the good nights sleep I'm getting. I probably have one bad night every week and that's it.
Best moment this week?
Seeing my dear friend Charlotte who I've not seen for nearly 12 months. She came round last week for a catch up and didn't end up leaving until about 5 hours later, I like them kind of evenings. She even came with a sweet little gift for baby, I think she's more eager than we are to find out the gender.
Miss anything?
Nothing. Maybe just not aching so much.
Movement?
Still nothing. People keep saying about 'flutters' but what on earth does a flutter feel like?! And that it might feel like wind, but how do you know what's actual wind and what's the baby.
Food cravings?
Nope. But Kyle said I needed to include tip tops because I can never have just one.
Anything make you queasy or sick?
Nothing for a change.
Gender?
I was saying the other day that I can't picture the baby as a boy or a girl, like I can't think about the future and think of a little boy running around the house or a little girl. Kyle's got a gut feeling this last week or so that it's a girl.
Labour signs?
No.
Symptoms?
Just general aches and pains. This week my bum cheeks, hips and legs have been hurting. I also get this horrible throb 'down there' when I've been stood up for a long time at work; TMI I know.
Belly button in or out?
In, there's a tiny part of my inny that looks like it's making it's way out.
Mood?
Happy, excited. My angst about not feeling anything yet has gone.
Looking forward to?
Our second scan tomorrow. I'm really not into the 3D and 4D scans that you can pay for so I really cherish these old school ultrasound scans.
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How far along?
17 weeks and 6 days. I completely missed last week. It was a combination of moving house and no internet.
Total weight gain?
I weighed myself the other day and was 10st 1.5lb, blimey I'm getting porky!
Maternity clothes?
I bought a pair of maternity trousers from H&M a few weeks ago. They're so comfortable and luckily I have quite a few tops that still fit me to tide me over for now. I was having a good browse on ASOS earlier but I really don't want to go mad on maternity clothes, I'd rather spend it on the baby.
Stretch marks?
My boobs have grown so much in the last week, and I can't quite tell if the bottom half of my boobs are really veiny or whether they're stretch marks. I'm still using the same Palmers products as before though and I'm gonna get Bio Oil and start using that at night.
Sleep?
I'm still sleeping like a baby, I'm counting my blessings really because I know it won't last forever.
Best moment this week?
Moving in to our new house. We've still got stuff here there and everywhere but I'm enjoying slowly finding homes for everything, and spending many hours chilling on the sofa with my love with the puppy and kitty pottering around.
Miss anything?
Nothing. Maybe the sun, can we have a proper 2 month long summer this year please?
Movement?
Still nothing.
Food cravings?
Nope. I've been pretty boring on the food craving front really.
Anything make you queasy or sick?
No sickness, I heave at the smell of cat wee and poo and I honestly can't wait until Boo can go outside so I can get rid of his litter tray again.
Gender?
Kyle saw four magpies the other day, which I really wish we'd managed to get a photo of, but we're still really not bothered. As long as I go full term and baby is healthy I'll be happy.
Labour signs?
No.
Symptoms?
There was one day at work last week when I don't think I've ever ached so much in my life. Sometimes I'm grateful that my job is quite active, I don't worry too much about exercise but this day bending down and being on kick stools was an absolute killer.
Belly button in or out?
In. But my little bump seems to have appeared out of nowhere this last week.
Mood?
It sounds silly but I am slightly anxious that I've not felt anything yet. I know because it's my first it really is nothing to worry about but it's on the back of my mind quite often.
Looking forward to?
Our second scan in just over a week. I can't believe that'll be the last time we see the little one until October. It's crazy to think we're nearly halfway there already.
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