Weight Gain Wednesday

How far along? 25 weeks

Weight gain/loss? + 10.5 lbs

Sleep? I've been really restless lately. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I have a lot of stuff going on lately that isn't really baby related.

Cravings? Not really. I'm just SUPER hungry all the time. I ate 3 blueberry muffins this morning, lol.

Movement? Yep!

Stretchmarks? Nothing new since being pregnant with my son

Wedding rings off/on? On

Swelling? nope

Belly Button (in/out)? In, but getting flatter

Gender (or prediction)? It's a girl!!

Weekly complaint? I get tired faster now.

Weekly praise? Feeling pretty good at the moment!

Almost 25 Weeks!!

I've past a good milestone this past week! I am so glad to be past the 24 week mark. I breathe a little easier once I get to this point. Still a ways to go, but at least I've reached that point where viability is possible in the event that something did happen.

Anywho, I think I grew a ton too! I'm at that point where my butt, my boobs and my belly are all the same size, lol. Cracks me up!

Sorry about the odd face. I'm beginning to think it's impossible for me to have a good expression on my face during these pictures, lol.




And let's see how far I've come...
20 weeks


19 weeks,


Progression from 15 weeks,

Pregnancy 101 Survey

MOTHER
Name:: Brandi
Date of Birth:: February 1, 1982
Place of Birth:: Eastern Kentucky
Current Location:: Bigger City Kentucky :)
Hair:: brown with highlights
Eyes:: green
Height:: 5"4

FATHER
Name:: Curt
Date of Birth:: August 13, 1971
Place of Birth:: Middle of Indiana
Current Location:: Bigger City Kentucky
Hair:: Dark Brown
Eyes:: Brown
Height:: 5'11? I think?

The Pregnancy
Were you planning to have a baby?: Yep. We knew we were going to try soon! So it was nice that it happened so fast!
When did you conceive?: That one we are still trying to figure out...We really have no idea...
How did you find out you where pregnant?: I took a test when I was late
When did you get you first go to the doctor?: At 8 weeks
Do you know the Gender?: YES! It's a sweet little girl!
What names do you have picked out?: Her name is Aspen Elise
Does the baby move a lot?: Yes! Finally! It's so neat!
How is the babies heartbeat?: Sounds beautiful!
First change you noticed in your body?: Getting sick much sooner this time!
Have you taken birthing classes yet?: Not this time, probably won't either.
When is the baby due?: May 13, 2008, but I will have a scheduled c-section a week before
Where are you having the baby?: At the same hospital my son was born in. Loved it!
Are you scared to give birth?: Actually no. I'm not scared at all!
Are you going to breastfeed or use the bottle?: God-willing, breastfed!! I really really want to do it this time!!
Whats the nursery theme?: No nursery
Have you had morning sickness?: Ugh. yes. Bad, bad, bad memories.
Any cravings?: Fruit.
How much weight have you gained?: about 8 lbs
Do you still feel attractive?: Huh, no
How do you feel when people touch your belly?: Nobody has done that yet...
Do you talk to your tummy?: Sometimes.
Do you have any Godparents picked out?: We don't do godparents
Is this your first baby?: Nope
Do you think you'll be a good parent?: I think so. I feel like we are doing pretty good with my son, so hopefully we'll be ok with her.
What religion do you want him/her to be?: No structured religion, just awareness for God and life.
Would you let someone videotape the birth?: Probably not. Maybe, I don't know
Natural or Medicated birth?: It better be medicated! I'm having a c-section!
Have you had Braxton Hicks Contractions?: A few
Worst thing about being pregnant?: Getting so sick in the beginning.
Best thing about being pregnant?: The kicks and the excitement of expecting a new baby.

23 Week Doctor's Appointment

I had a quick doctor's appointment yesterday. It was a quick routine appointment, listened to the heartbeat, asked a few questions and left. All of about 10 minutes. Curt and Max came with me yesterday, so Max was able to hear the heartbeat for the first time. That was neat. The doctor told him it sounded like a Choo-Choo Train, so I wouldn't be suprised if he thinks he's going to be getting a train in a few months instead of a baby sister, lol.
We did talk to the doctor about when we should go ahead and schedule my c-section. She said anytime after May 6th. She said she typically works on Wednesdays, so that would be the 7th. So I'm thinking that would be a good day to deliver. I really want this doctor to deliver Aspen. She was the one who delivered Max and she is absolutely wonderful! So as long as things go well, I think we should shoot for that day. Which would mean I only have 15 weeks left!! ACK!! That's so close!!

Weight Gain Wednesday

How far along? 23 weeks 2 days

Weight gain/loss? +8 lbs total

Sleep? Doing fine Knock on wood!

Cravings? Still the same: Fruit-apples, oranges, grapefruit, tomatoes

Movement? YES!! Curt finally felt her with his hand last week!

Stretchmarks? Nothing new since Max inhabited the space, lol

Rings off/on? On

Swelling? Last week in San Francisco my belly got HUGE! Now it's back to normal, so I'm thinking that it was swollen from all the walking we did.

Belly Button (in/out)? In, it never popped out with Max, so I'm expecting the same this time.

Labour signs? Nope and I'm planning on keeping it that way

Gender (or prediction)? It's a sweet little girl

Weekly complaint? Pulled a muscle in my stomach two days ago. Hurt so bad I put a call into the oncall doctor. Luckily it felt better the next morning.

Weekly praise? Feeling pretty good at this point! Which is a HUGE praise considering I felt so bad the first part of this pregnancy.

Words of Wisdom?

Anything else to add? It's flying by!! I can't believe I'll be having a baby in 15 weeks!

Week 22 in San Francisco

I swear my belly got HUGE in San Francisco!! But now that we are home, it's gone again, lol Well not completely gone, but not nearly as big. It's so weird. Even Curt said, "You're belly was huge in San Francisco, what happened?" Maybe all the walking we did caused it to get bigger??

I weighed myself this morning, and was up 2 lbs from a couple weeks ago. So according to my scale that's 8 lbs total. I was thinking it would have been more since we ate out everyday, so I'm happy with that. I have an appointment on Wednesday, but I'm usually the same weight as what they say.

I took a couple belly pictures while we are there.

This one was taken on our second day there. It's at Stinson Beach which is near Muir Woods.


At the Old Faithful Geyser in some town whose name I've forgotten,

Weight Gain Wednesday

How far along? 21 weeks

Weight gain/loss? Up 6 lbs total, DANG holidays, lol

Sleep? Doing ok. Stayed up entirely too late on New Year's Eve, but was able to catch up last night.

Cravings? Same as always-Grapefruit. Although food doesn't sound appealing at all lately.

Movement? YES!!! And I'm loving it!! I'm finally able to feel her with my hand so that's really cool!!

Stretchmarks? Nothing new since Max...

Belly button in/out? Still in

Wedding rings off/on? ON

Labor signs? Goodness NO!! Not going there yet!!

Gender (or prediction)? It's a girl!

Weekly complaint? Pain in my leg...Called the doctor about it and they told me to eat more bananas, lol.

Weekly praise? Feeling movement on the outside now.