25 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 25 weeks
Size of baby: 9 in. 1.7 lbs (the size of an eggplant)
Maternity Clothes: Still mixing and matching regular clothes with maternity clothes. Regular shirts and sweaters work as long as they are long.
Gender: It’s a BOY!!!!! Cameron Charles Knight
Movement: He is a very active little boy who is also VERY low. His movement has increased a lot this week. Adam was laying his head on my belly to try and hear the heartbeat and Cameron kicked him in the ear. It was great!
Sleep: I am not sleeping well and therefore Adam doesn’t sleep well. Last night I apparently saw something that looked like a stick with moths on it. I saw a squirrel on the fireplace the other night. Remember I am sound asleep when I am seeing these things. Poor Adam!
Symptoms: Achy legs, heart palpitations, fatigue, occasional nausea, back pain.
What I miss: A good night’s sleep.
Cravings: Frozen Yogurt
Best Moment this week: Finishing up the semester.
What I am looking forward to: Heading to Gatlinburg with Adam for a little break!

Thoughts on Pregnancy

I am 21 weeks pregnant today and am amazed at how quickly this pregnancy has progressed. March will be here before we know it. I have enjoyed recapping each week with all of the "stats" but there are a few other things I want to reflect on that I have "learned" and enjoyed this pregnancy.

I have loved/enjoyed:

- Experiencing this time with my wonderful husband- Adam is such a supportive husband. We are excited about this new phase in our lives. Its so much fun to dream and pray for this little one together!

- Feeling our sweet boy kick! I have felt him flip/move internally for a few weeks now, but I had my hand on my belly yesterday and he kicked it TWICE. It was a great reminder that all of the unenjoyable is worth it for him to be healthy.

-Sharing the news with family and friends- Adam and I are so very blessed to have such a supportive family and friends. It means the world to feel the love and support that we have felt. Little fella will be very blessed.

-Naming our son!!!!- Without further ado...Cameron Charles Knight will be his name. It makes things much more real when we can call him Cameron and talk about Cameron's room etc.

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I have NOT enjoyed:
- Gaining weight- This has been really hard for me to accept. Does vanity mean anything to you? Well apparently it does to me. I know that he needs ROOM to grow but was it really necessary for my hips to get this wide? I am really praying through letting this one go, but I honestly have not enjoyed ALL the changes my body is experiencing. Sine people say that pregnancy is when you can eat whatever you want, but I have felt so concerned about gaining weight that I haven't really done this. Don't get me wrong, my diet HAS changed from being VERY restricted and healthy to much freer, but I don't feel that freedom to eat whatever, whenever.

-Feeling terrible- Everyone said that in the second trimester I would feel wonderful. I was so hopeful after a yucky first trimester. Well... I have not found that happy place of comfort yet. My body is having a bit of a hard time (we somewhat expected this) with pregnancy. Let's just say that each day is LONG and my bed calls about 7 every night.

This is all for now. Its great to be reminded that even now before we meet Cameron, the good outweighs the bad.
Thank you for sharing this journey to meet our Cameron Charles Knight!

20 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 20 weeks
Size of baby: 7 inches, about 11 ounces- the size of a banana
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: I am feeling the little fella pretty good. One night this week I woke up to go to the bathroom (no surprise there); as I was trying to fall asleep he was having a party in my belly. It is so neat to feel.
Sleep: CRAZY vivid dreams are wearing me out. Not sleeping well.
Symptoms: I am still not feeling well.
What I miss: Feeling good!
Cravings: Frosted Mini Wheats. I could eat them for three meals a day. Some days I have eaten them for 2 meals 
Best Moment this week: Spending time with our family!
What I am looking forward to: Planning the nursery!

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.

15 Weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 15 weeks
Size of baby: 4.5 inches. The baby is the size of a navel orange.
Total Weight Gain/Loss- Ignorance is bliss. Will weigh in two weeks at dr.’s appt.
Maternity Clothes: Still wearing a combination of maternity clothes and my regular clothes.
Embarrassingly funny moment this week: I was wearing my regular jeans one day this week. They started out feeling comfortable. As the day progressed they got a little more snug. I decided to unbutton the jeans while I was in my office. I was heading to class and realized my pants were still unbuttoned. As I went to re-button my pants, a male colleague walks up. AWKWARD! Thankfully he has two kids so he understands. The next day I saw him and pointed out I was wearing a dress. No buttons necessary!
Gender: Don’t know yet- will find out Oct. 14 (on Aunt Lisa’s birthday)
Movement: Haven’t felt any movement yet.
Sleep: CRAZY vivid dreams.
Symptoms: Nausea has been bad again these past few days. Still VERY tired!!! I have also had a headache most nights this week.
What I miss: Good sleep
Cravings: honey mustard, chocolate, bagels! All things that I have eaten in over 2 years while on the restricted diet.
Best Moment this week: Continuing to share the news with folks. We are so blessed!
What I am looking forward to: Less frequent bathroom trips!

13 Weeks

You can kind of see a little pooch in this pic! My hips have definitely gotten wider. Thank you sweet child!!


Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 13 weeks
Size of baby: 3 inches. The baby is the size of a medium shrimp or a peach.
Total Weight Gain/Loss- 4 lbs. (1 lb from start weight b/c I had lost 3 lbs)
Maternity Clothes: Wore first pair of maternity pants to ballgame last week and was so glad to be more comfortable. I am interchanging my clothes now. I do have to say those maternity pants are very comfortable.
Gender: Don’t know yet- will find out Oct. 14 (on Aunt Lisa’s birthday)
Movement: Haven’t felt any movement yet.
Sleep: According to my husband talking in my sleep has got worse. Last night I was looking for the baby in the bed. Sorry sweetheart.
Symptoms: Nausea has been bad again these past few days. Still VERY tired!!! Low back is hurting worse than pre-pregnancy.
What I miss: Good sleep
Cravings: Happy to report the Arby’s was everything I had hoped it would be and more!!!
Best Moment this week: Hearing the baby’s heartbeat at the doctor today
What I am looking forward to: The relief that is supposed to come this trimester.

12 weeks!

We are 12 weeks pregnant today. Time flies! I am so excited about welcoming the second trimester. I am going to be TICKED off if all of those promises friends and doctors have said about things getting better doesn't hold true.

Below is a pic of me at 12 weeks. (Heather notice the shirt. I knew you would be proud). I am not really showing yet but the way my abs are hurting I expect it to begin happening very soon!! As another person so eloquently put it, I am not pregnant in my butt, but it sure has grown!



Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 12 weeks
Size of baby: 2 inches. The baby is the size of a lime.
Total Weight Gain/Loss- ??
Maternity Clothes: Still wearing my normal clothes but they are snug across my belly. I am going shopping this weekend for some additional maternity clothes and some comfy shoes.
Gender: Don’t know yet
Movement: Haven’t felt any movement yet.
Sleep: I have done a little better this week except for the night where I couldn't get comfortable so I slept in the guest room!
Symptoms: Nausea is getting better. Still VERY tired!!! My abs are very sorry. It feels like I have done a million crunches.
What I miss: Energy
Cravings: Last night I told Adam I wanted an Arby’s Roast Beef sandwich. I have not had one of these in over 2 years (since being on restricted diet). I think we are hitting up Arby’s for lunch!!
Best Moment this week: Having one good night of sleep.
What I am looking forward to: Seeing our families this weekend!