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!

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.

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!