Baby Update - Second Trimester

Baby Girl Smiling 

I am terrible at blogging.  I want to keep track and up with this stuff but well... it hasn't happened - but so much has this trimester.  Overall I am feeling pretty good - not used to being this 'front heavy' as my sweet Bo called me the other day.  We lost our sweet Kahlua dog a few weeks ago and between that and the craziness of work - the past few months have flown by!  That is life I suppose! 

A few photos:

Jenna & me at Jennene's Wedding with our baby bumps- they will be the cutest couple in Raleigh!

24 Week photo 

Me and my first baby (nephew), Carson

The Stats:

How far along: 26 Weeks today!

Total weight gain: ~16-17 lbs depending on when I weigh myself (my preference is first thing in the morning before breakfast). 

Maternity clothes: OH YES! So thankful for having some wonderful friends who have passed along clothes to me. I have barely had to buy anything.  Old Navy and Target have been great though. I just can't justify spending tons of money... 

Stretch marks: nope not yet but I am using Burt's Bees Momma Bee Belly Butter and so far so good.  I will say areas of my skin are very sensitive. 

Sleep: Not too bad yet.  get up a few times a night for the bathroom. 

Miss anything: Not too much - Now that I am in my 2nd trimester I will partake in a 1/2 glass of red wine every now and then - at home - I think people may look at me funny if I order it at restaurant. 

Movement: OH YES - Flips, kicks, dancing on my bladder, you name it this baby MOVES

Food cravings: Nope although I do have a sweet tooth it seems. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: not anymore. 

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes, my tummy popped out about week 22/23

Gender: BABY GIRL - Stella Claire

Labor signs: No

Belly button in or out: starting to pop out!

Wedding rings on or off: On

Looking forward to: CHARLESTON this weekend to celebrate being married to my wonderful husband for 2 years! He is amazing and I can't wait to celebrate with him the next chapter in our lives!

14 more weeks to go! YIKES!