17 1/2 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 17 weeks 3 days
Size of baby:5.5 inches. The baby is the size of a sweet potato
Total Weight Gain/Loss- Gained 6 lbs total
Maternity Clothes: Still wearing a combination of maternity clothes and my regular clothes though I am much more comfortable in maternity pants. Praise the Lord for the elastic waist band.
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!!! We are so excited!!!!
Movement: Starting to feel little thumping. It’s kind of like popcorn in my belly.
Sleep: CRAZY vivid dreams are wearing me out. Not sleeping well.
Symptoms: MIGRAINE’s have been terrible this week. I am also still yucky and TIRED.
What I miss: A headache free day!
Cravings: No new cravings this week.
Best Moment this week: Finding out we were having a little boy and that he was perfectly healthy!!!
What I am looking forward to: Planning the nursery!

It's a.....

It's a BOY!!


We are thrilled. I was a bit shocked. I have been thinking the whole pregnancy that we were having a little girl. Strangely, last night I had a dream that the ultrasound showed it was a boy. Less than 12 hours later, my dream was confirmed!!! Baby Boy Knight is healthy and growing wonderfully!

16 Weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 16 weeks
Size of baby: 4.5 inches. The baby is the size of an avocado
Total Weight Gain/Loss- Not sure. Will weigh next week.
Maternity Clothes: Still wearing a combination of maternity clothes and my regular clothes though I am much more comfortable in maternity pants. Praise the Lord for the elastic waist band.
Gender: Will find out next Thursday. Hard to believe we are that far along.
Movement: Haven’t felt any movement yet.
Sleep: CRAZY vivid dreams are wearing me out. Not sleeping well.
Symptoms: MIGRAINES have been terrible this week. I am also still yucky and TIRED. Have I mentioned emotional? Its a bit scary how emotional I have been. DO NOT LIKE THIS!!
What I miss: Good sleep
Cravings: This week I have longed for chocolate. I have never been a big chocolate eater until recently. I also was craving red beans and rice. I fixed it on Monday night and have eaten it the past two nights as well. Adam thinks that’s a bit excessive
Best Moment this week: Exercising a few times this week.
What I am looking forward to: Looking forward to seeing our family this weekend and getting more maternity pants. We are most looking forward to finding out whether it’s a boy or a girl.