22 Weeks

It's been a great but busy week in the Ricks House! Holiday weekends are big retail holidays, so this bedding rep had lots of visits & rounds to make the past 4 days. It's been nice having my sweet hubby home though & we've gotten lots of stuff done around the house. I'm pretty sure I'm already nesting! But I have to say I'm enjoying getting organized. Little Hatcher is getting very active & moving around all the time. I absolutely love feeling & seeing him kick me & just can't wait to hold him in my arms in just 4 months!! Here's this week's "bump" shot.

How far along? 22 weeks, 2 days

Total weight gain/loss: 6 lbs. 

Maternity clothes? Bought some additional maternity clothes this week & some maxi dresses from Old Navy & Target! 

Stretch marks? Nope! :)

Sleep: I hope I'm not jinxing myself but I've been sleeping great the past week! Lots of dreams but the potty breaks are getting more frequent during the night. 

Best moment this week: Johny finally being able to see H kick. He had felt it but hadn't seen it. It made me so happy! :)

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? Wearing my heels everyday. I'm a total heels girl & I just can't wear them all day anymore. The flats are a must! 

Movement: Yes!! The little kicks & jabs are getting stronger everyday! 

Food cravings: Having a red meat craving lately. I'm usually a chicken person but now I love sausage biscuits & burgers!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Chicken breasts, smell of seafood or an empty stomach.

Have you started to show yet: Yes

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On...but my wedding band is getting very tight.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: My 10 year high school reunion, spending the weekend with my family & our upcoming doctor's appointment. 

21 Weeks

How far along? 21 weeks, 2 days

Total weight gain/loss: 6 lbs. 

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants & starting to wear maternity tops. Still getting by with mostly normal tops just in a little bigger size! :)

Stretch marks? Nope! :)

Sleep: Starting to notice some hip aches during the night so I'm using a body pillow or pillow in between my legs to help with the pain. 

Best moment this week: My mom (Hatcher's Grammy) feeling him kick for the 1st time!

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? Getting a full night's sleep. But who am I kidding, I can kiss sleep goodbye for awhile!!

Movement: Yes!! The little kicks & jabs are getting stronger everyday! 

Food cravings: Having a red meat craving lately. I'm usually a chicken person but now I love sausage biscuits & burgers!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Chicken breasts, smell of seafood or an empty stomach.

Have you started to show yet: Yes

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On...but my wedding band is getting very tight.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Buying Hatcher's bedding for his nursery this week! :)

20 Weeks

We spent some time over the weekend & first part of the week in Rosemary Beach for a little mini vacation! It was much needed & so relaxing. It was great spending time just myself & the hubby before Baby H makes his debut in just 4 months! :) There's no chalkboard this week since we were out of town but I did manage to get a belly shot on the beach!

How far along? 20 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 6 lbs. 

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants & starting to wear maternity tops. Still getting by with mostly normal tops just in a little bigger size! :)

Stretch marks? Nope! :)

Sleep: Starting to notice some hip aches during the night so I'm using a body pillow or pillow in between my legs to help with the pain. 

Best moment this week: Laying on the beach & feeling Hatch move all around! I think he liked being a beach bum! 

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? Getting a full night's sleep. But who am I kidding, I can kiss sleep goodbye for awhile!!

Movement: Yes!! The little kicks & jabs are getting stronger everyday! 

Food cravings: Anything I can get my hands on...I have a big appetite lately.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Chicken breasts, smell of seafood or an empty stomach.

Have you started to show yet: Yes

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On...but my wedding band is getting very tight.

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Spending time quality time with my mom this weekend since I didn't get to see her on Mother's Day! We're going to see the new movie, What to Expect When You're Expecting! 

19 Weeks

We got to see our sweet, little man at our 19 week check-up this week. He was busy moving around & sucking his thumb! Everything looked great & we couldn't be more happy! Hatch weighed in at 10 oz & is 6.5 inches long! :)

Our favorite photo from the Dr.'s visit! :)

How far along? 19 weeks, 2 days

Total weight gain/loss: 6 lbs. 

Maternity clothes? Wearing maternity pants & starting to wear maternity tops. Can still use the bella band with most of my shorts which is good because I haven't found any maternity ones I like yet. 

Stretch marks? Nope! :)

Sleep: Sleeping great minus the 3:00 a.m. bathroom break!

Best moment this week: Being able to feel Hatcher move all around! He's most active 1st thing in the morning & around 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. each night. 

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? I miss being able to go to the bathroom less frequenty. I literally went twice within 10 minutes at the doctor this morning!  

Movement: Yes!! The little kicks & jabs are getting stronger everyday! 

Food cravings: Fruit, Tropical Blend Gatorade & Special K Blueberry granola bars

Anything making you queasy or sick: Chicken breasts, smell of seafood or an empty stomach.

Have you started to show yet: Yes

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Our trip to the beach this week! Our last beach trip as a family of 2. 

18 Weeks

The past week was a fabulous one! One of my very best friends, Stacey, tied the knot & I was so thankful to be a part of her special day. I want to share a few pics from the wedding...the "bump" was on full display! 

Me & the beautiful bride just before the ceremony!

My best friend, Becky & I are just 8 weeks apart! She's having a sweet baby girl & we hope our little ones get married one day so we can finally be related! :) hehe

Here's this week's belly shot. My sweet Dooley wanted to be in the picture this week too! 

How far along? 18 weeks, 2 days

Total weight gain/loss: 4lbs.

Maternity clothes? The dress I'm wearing in the pic is maternity from Old Navy. Super comfy. The bella band is on it's way out as little Hatcher gets bigger & bigger! Gotta take my maternity pants to get altered.

Stretch marks? Nope! :)

Sleep: Sleeping great minus the 4:00 a.m. bathroom break!

Best moment this week: Feeling Hatcher move for the 1st time! What an amazing feeling!!!

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? Being able to drink sweet tea all day long! It would really help with all the yawning I do.

Movement: Yes

Food cravings: Anything LEMON or fruity

Anything making you queasy or sick: Chicken breasts, smell of seafood or an empty stomach.

Have you started to show yet: The bump has officially arrived!

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs: No

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Looking forward to: Our 19 week appointment & getting to see our sweet boy on the ultrasound.