23 weeks

I like answering the same questions every week, but I feel like I have the same answers every week. So, this week I'm working without the survey.

This week I have truly felt pregnant for the first time. I know I know its about time. This week I've been struck with swelling, back aches, exhaustion, and heartburn all at once.

Collin is soooo low
I don't have the typical round bump, instead he's looking more like a nice little fat roll. Not so cute.

He's also decided that his favorite thing to do is lay on my bladder.

But I cant complain he's happy and healthy.  He loves to let me know when its time to eat and kicks like crazy when all my students come in and give hugs in the morning. He's still the most active at night right around bedtime especially when Daddy starts talking. 

Its been a precious week, I cannot wait for our checkup on Thursday. Its all flying by so fast.

20-22 weeks

How far along? 22 weeks

 

Maternity clothes? A mix of both pants, still normal tops

 

Sleep: Still sleeping pretty well, except on the weekends.

Best moment this week: Well the past few weeks have been full of wonderful moments. Mr. Collin is an active little booger.  He is still laying across my stomach and will kick on one side while wiggling on the other.  Scotty has finally started being able to feel him move and I am actually seeing him.  As I type this he is kicking away on the computer.

Miss Anything? Not at all. Well maybe coffee on a few of these early, sleepy Monday mornings. 
We've got some serious SWELLING going on, but not in my feet. Its my nose(and arms and well my entire body)! I have the "I'm pregnant and its a boy nose" Luckily it comes and goes. 

Movement:Baby is quite the mover and shaker these days. He is all over the place especially around 8:00 am, when I get home in the afternoons, and at bed time.  He still calms down and gets shy when Daddy is around, but will kick and squirm when you talk to him.

Food cravings: It comes and goes. No die hard gotta have it cravings yet.

Anything making you queasy or sick: I've gotten over that for the most part.

Gender:  

We can officially say: ITS A BOY!!

Labor Signs: 

 none for a while I hope

Belly Button in or out? 

In and stretching every day

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood:

 feeling really blessed right now.

Looking forward to: 
My 24 week appointment on Thursday
Sending out Shower invitations

Gender Reveal

 

February 11th was quite the exciting day.  

We were excited to see our sweet baby for the first time in  3 months, and make sure everything looked perfect.  We OF COURSE couldn't wait to see if we were going to be surrounded by sugar and spice or snakes and snails.

We ran home from the appointment, both glowing, of course.  Scotty ran by to pick up balloons while I flew home to get everything ready. You can see by the pictures that we were battling some dark clouds and rain the entire time. 

 

 But it all worked out wonderfully (aside from some technical difficulties) and we were able to share with all our family and friends the big news.

 

Collin Reid, Mommy and Daddy cannot wait to meet you sweet boy!