18 Week Picture and Poll

It was a big week for Peter, and today was a long day of being inside with Peter because of the weather. I am so ready to go to bed at this point. Last time I had just started to feel movement, so I wasn't too much earlier this time around.

How far along? 18 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 16 pounds, so back on "track", although it seems like I might gain more than last time...
Maternity clothes? Yes, and I got a sale so I'm just waiting for them to arrive
Stretch Marks? Still nothing new
Sleep: I'm trying to sleep, but I'm still unfortunately having a hard time getting comfortable. I'm not a fan of sleeping in one position all night long.
Best moment this week: Peter's a big boy, and had his first day of "school".
Movement: A little more often, but still not very often.
Food cravings: Burgers, ever since I could swallow without pain. Guess I was hungry.
Gender: Still don't know and I still haven't even had any dreams about it yet.
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Sill in but definitely flattening out.
What I miss: My fall jacket fitting, I can still get it on, but it's on the tight side.
What I am looking forward to: Seeing baby Brady

From theBump.com

your baby's the size of a sweet potato!
She's about 5.6 inches long and about 6.7 ounces now and she keeps on growing rapidly. (That's why you're probably feeling so hungry.)
Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and he weighs almost 7 ounces.

Read more here.

Big First Day

Hard to believe that this day is already here, today was Peter's first day of "school". It is a mom cooperative, and I was one of the teachers today, but Peter did very well. He had a lot of fun playing, and he already knew one of the other children. The real test will be next week when I don't stay. He looked like a little boy all dressed up this morning, he really doesn't look like a baby anymore.

Last Faire, First Cone

Over the weekend we headed back to the Renaissance Faire and Peter played a few games. He slayed a dragon.

He fished for duckies.

And he had his first ever ice cream cone. At first, he didn't seem to know what to do with it.

It didn't take him too long to figure out.

And here is a little video of Peter slaying that dragon...

17 Week Picture and Poll

I've been sick since Sunday, which has not been a lot of fun. Luckily it is not strep but unfortunately I'll just have to wait it out. I'm sick and exhausted in the picture, but for some reason I feel like it has come out better then most of the pictures I've taken this time around. Last time, I had only just started wearing maternity pants, oh how things are different this time.

How far along? 17 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Fourteen pounds, back down one from last week, probably because of my sore throat.
Maternity clothes? Yes, waiting for a good sale to get some more shirts
Stretch Marks? Still nothing new
Sleep: Finally got the body pillow out of storage, cover washed and ready for bed tonight. Also I've been having a hard time getting comfortable while sick so I'm hoping that tonight will be better.
Best moment this week: Renaissance Faire, Peter had so much fun.
Movement: Still usually just at night.
Food cravings: Frozen oranges and pickles (can't get anymore cliche).
Gender: Still don't know.
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Sill in.
What I miss: Swallowing without pain.
What I am looking forward to: Finally getting my hair done this weekend!
Milestones: First sickness, just awesome.

From theBump.com

your baby's the size of an onion!
Baby continues to beef up. Now she's about 5.1 inches long and weighs about 5.9 ounces.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom.

Read more here.

16 Week Picture and Poll

Bonus picture week! Can't believe how fast these keep coming. Last time my maternity clothing was reversed, I'm not sure how I thought I needed shirts before pants but it worked for me then (not at all now). Today Geoff and I went into the city to meet Brady for the first time and it was great to get to hold a little baby again. He was absolutely adorable, I had a hard time giving him back to Christine!

How far along? 16 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Fifteen pounds, just up one from last week.
Maternity clothes? Yes, but I still need new shirts
Stretch Marks? Nope
Sleep: Having a hard time getting comfortable at night, time to get out the body pillow.
Best moment this week: Meeting Brady, who was just born yesterday!
Movement: Just at night, I think it's the only time that I am still enough to feel it.
Food cravings: Cucumbers, and I've been loving my cucumber and hummus sandwhiches.
Gender: No idea, and I haven't even had any dreams about it.
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Sill in.
What I miss: Sam Adams Oktoberfest.
What I am looking forward to: Renaissance Faire this weekend.
Milestones: People are starting to ask if I'm pregnant, I didn't think that I was that big.

From theBump.com

your baby's the size of an avocado!
Now, she's about 4.6 inches long and weighs about 3.5 ounces, and she's big enough that your doctor may be able to hear her heartbeat.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

Get ready for a growth spurt. In the next few weeks, your baby will double his weight and add inches to his length. Right now, he's about the size of an avocado: 4 1/2 inches long (head to rump) and 3 1/2 ounces.

Read more here.

Happy Twenty-Nine Months!

Can't believe that it's already been another month. Then again, he is seeming so very grown up. The potty training lasted only two days (and two successful attempts), and now he's not really interested anymore. We'll see if he changes his mind again this week.

From BabyCenter.com

At twenty-nine and thirty months, most children can:
Brush teeth with help - He does this, although he still has issue with spitting out the toothpaste
Washes and dries own hands - Does this as well, has for a while
Draws a vertical line - He can do this, but it still isn't always pretty

At twenty-nine and thirty months, half the children can:
Draw a circle - Again, he does this but it isn't pretty
Balance on one foot - Does this too

At twenty-nine and thirty months, a few children can:
Put on a t-shirt - I want to say that he can do this, but he does have trouble getting his head through by himself, so he only almost does this
Names one color - He names lots of colors, and it right about 90% of the time
Names one friend - He names quite a few of his friends

There are a few more pictures in our September album on Picasa, which I will keep updating throughout the month.

Shocker of Shocks

Peter told me that he wanted to sit on the potty. He has said this to us before, but he always freaked out and ran away when we finished setting it up for him. Today, he actually sat and was so proud of himself. I didn't hold out much hope of him actually going since I had just changed his (rather full) diaper, but he insisted that he was going to pee. And he did. It was just a little, but still much better than I ever anticipated for his first attempt.

Looks like it's time to get some training pants.

15 Week Picture and Poll

I had a doctor's appointment today, and everything is going great. I also got to hear the heartbeat for the first time, which was a lot of fun. The baby kept swimming away from the wand, so he or she is seeming to be pretty active. The picture tonight didn't come out too well, I feel like I look huge after dinner, but I'm too tired to redo it. Last time I was not nearly as far along with maternity clothes or weight gain.

How far along? 15 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: Fourteen pounds, guess I was making up for not putting on any weight last week.
Maternity clothes? Pants, swimsuits, a few dresses. Not a lot of shirts, and I'm going to have to get some soon.
Stretch Marks? Nope
Sleep: Still want more, bedtime has been early for me.
Best moment this week: Peter asking to sit on the potty, and actually going (even if it was just a little)!
Movement: If anything, still just in the middle of the night when I'm trying to fall back asleep.
Food cravings: Hibachi. Luckily I was able to get some this week.
Gender: Still don't know, but the heart rate was in the 140s. Take that as you will.
Labor Signs: Nope
Belly Button in or out? Sill in but flattening out
What I miss: Hot dogs.
What I am looking forward to: Hopefully getting new glasses this weekend.
Milestones: Hearing the heartbeat! Yay!

From theBump.com

your baby's the size of a navel orange!
The average fetus at 15 weeks weighs 2.5 ounces and measures 4 inches -- and his proportions are becoming even more normal, since his legs now outmeasure his arms.

Read more here.


From BabyCenter.com

How your baby's growing:

Your growing baby now measures about 4 inches long, crown to rump, and weighs in at about 2 1/2 ounces (about the size of an apple).

Read more here.