The first REAL kick and 23 weeks 2 days...

So Saturday evening I was laying on the couch watching movies when I felt Presley moving around (the most I ever have for a long period of time). So I decided to place my hands on my tummy so I can feel the movements when all of a sudden I feel this big kick on my left hand. It was crazy, she kicked so hard my hand moved so I yelled for Robb to come feel her and once he put his hand on my tummy she stopped moving. That little stinker I want her daddy to be able to feel her. Maybe next time.

Anyways.... here is our weekly update.....

How far along: 23 weeks and 2 days
How Big: she's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound about as much as a large mango

Weight Gain: yes, I have gained 18 pounds that I know of since my first weigh in on December 8th, 2011, I go back in tomorrow, hopefully not to much more.
Stretch Marks: Nothing that I can see yet
Maternity Clothes: all pants now, some maternity shirts
Sleep: Sleep has been pretty good this week, she's been letting her mommy sleep at night.
Symptoms: heartburn and headaches
Best Moment this Week: was able to see my baby girl for a little bit at fetal fotos however she was sleeping. Found out she sleeps like her mommmy
Food Cravings: Sweet tart Gummies. YUMMY

Food dislikes: frozen meals still, I think that will always be my dislike through this pregnancy
Gender: Girl still, we had them check again at fetal fotos.
Movement: oh yeah I feel her kicking or punching about half the time to almost every time she moves.
What I miss: this week its beer again, hung out with friends and family Sunday for the Daytona 500, and they were all drinking and I so wanted to have a beer
Belly Button: still normal
What I am looking forward to: going back to fetal fotos in 2-3 weeks, hopefully she wont be sleeping when we go
Milestone:  Blood vessels in her lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing her for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze her when she hears them outside the womb.

Second Trip to Fetal Fotos...

So yesterday I let Presley listen to music all day and she was moving around like no other. So I was like this is perfect, she's going to be so active when we get to fetal fotos. Nope I was so wrong. She was pretty much sleeping. We couldnt get her to move around so we could get some pics. So the doctor had me lay on my right side for about 5-10 mins to see if she would move. The doctor came back in and she was still in the same position she was when I was on my back so we pushed on my tummy to see if that would do anything, she would just move her arm by her head and then started to cover her face. She must of been really tired from listening to music and dancing all day. So we wanted to try one more time before we left so the doctor had me lay on  my left side for about 5-10 mins. She came back in and Presley was so done she wouldnt move her hand away from her face and cont. to sleep. So we just had to let her be and get some rest. So Fetal Fotos gave us a voucher to come back another day. They will try two more times without charging us again. So I'm going to give it maybe about 2 weeks before we go back. I think I may have to go abck during the day time because that right now seems to be here active time. Which is fine for me because she's letting me sleep through the night. I felt bad that Presley didnt want to show off last night because my mom, gma, niece, and of course Robb were all there to watch her in action. Oh well maybe next time. We were able to only get three pics of her last night. One her sleeping just like her mom with her mouth a little open, the next when she moved her arm up to her head, and the last when she put her arm in front of her face.

Music...

So yesterday I let Presley listen to some music with me. I gave her earpiece and me an earpiece and we listened to Elvis Radio on Pandora. On some songs I can feel her move so much and others not so much. I wasnt sure if she was liking the music or trying to tell me to stop. So I'm going to try it again today. Maybe we will listen to... Mozart. Lets see how that goes.

Today we are going back to Fetal Fotos to see our sweet baby girl. I wish this day would fly by already.

22 weeks...

How far along: 22 weeks
How Big:  At 11 inches the length of a spaghetti squash, weighs almost 1 pound

Weight Gain: yes, I have gained 18 pounds since my first weigh in on December 8th, 2011
Stretch Marks: Nothing that I can see yet
Maternity Clothes: all pants now, some maternity shirts
Sleep: sleep has been pretty good however, I would love to have afternoon naps.
Symptoms: oh man heartburn, nasty
Best Moment this Week: being able to get most my hours in at work before Friday
Food Cravings: Milk, nasty I know. I hate Milk but man not this week. I'm lovin it!

Food dislikes: frozen meals still, I think that will always be my dislike through this pregnancy
Gender: Girl still! :)
Movement: oh yeah I feel her kicking or punching about half the time.
What I miss: sleeping on my tummy
Belly Button: still normal
What I am looking forward to: fetal foto on thursday the 23rd
Milestone: your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. Her lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and she's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath her gums. Her eyes have formed, but her irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment.

Pregnancy...

Man I had no idea pregnancy was going to be like this. I'm not digging being pregnant at all. I wish I was one of those women who LOVED to be pregnant, however I'm not. I'm having a hard time dealing with this weight gain and getting this belly of mine. I miss my old clothes and being able to see my feet. The headaches and heartburn are the worse. I have never had such horrible pain ever, and I'm not a person who handles pain very well. Everyone says that in your second trimester you should feel your greatest, however I don't feel like that at all. Yes its been much easier from the first trimester, but this trimester is just all new symptoms that I'm having a hard time adjusting to. They say as well that you should have more energy. Not so much here all I want to do is sleep. I have never enjoyed sleeping so much until I got pregnant. Don't get me wrong, I am very grateful that we are having a baby. Its the best feeling in the world knowing that I'm going to be a Mommy, and Presley is something that I helped create. I just wish the next 18 and half weeks will fly by so I can hold her in my arms, kiss on her, and be there for her. As well I'm grateful for Presley because Robb and I are doing amazing! Getting pregnant has made us so much closer then we have ever been in the last 3 and half years we have been together. I can't even imagine how close we will be when we are in the hospital and seeing our baby for the first time together. I feel like this is the biggest step in our life together as a family and its just going to get better from there.

21 weeks...

How far along: 21 weeks
How Big:  Presley now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long, length of a carrot.

Weight Gain: yes, I have gained 17 pounds since my first weigh in on December 8th, 2011
Stretch Marks: Nothing that I can see yet, I bet I will get them soon because my skin is so tight. I dont know how its going to be able to stretch anymore.
Maternity Clothes: all pants now, some maternity shirts
Sleep: sleep has been pretty good however, I would love to have afternoon naps.
Symptoms: Hungry, lovin food, however food is making me want to take more naps
Best Moment this Week: Spending time with my husband oh and buying Presley more clothes and bows.
Food Cravings: Chocolate Ice cream with bananas still

Food dislikes: frozen meals still, I think that will always be my dislike through this pregnancy
Gender: Girl still! :)
Movement: oh yeah I feel her kicking or punching about half the time.
What I miss: being able to bank PTO hours, so that means I'm going to have less time with Presley when she gets here :(
Belly Button: still normal
What I am looking forward to: fetal foto appointment Feb. 23rd and when we start going to the doctors every other week.
Milestone: You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now

20 weeks and 3 days, which means HALFWAY....

We have made it HALFWAY....yahoo!!!!

How far along: 20 weeks and 3 days
How Big:  Presley weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now, around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel. The length of a banana.

Weight Gain: yes, I have gained 12 pounds since my first weigh in on December 8th, 2011
Stretch Marks: Nothing that I can see yet, I bet I will get them soon because my skin is so tight. I dont know how its going to be able to stretch anymore.
Maternity Clothes: all pants now, some maternity shirts
Sleep: Its getting better, learning that I love laying on my left side.
Symptoms: Hungry, lovin food, however food is making me want to take more naps
Best Moment this Week: My husband and I went to Florida. It was my first time, we had a good time hanging out with his family. Presley didnt like the plane ride home. She wasnt letting me sleep.
Food Cravings: Chocolate Ice cream with bananas

Food dislikes: frozen meals still, I think that will always be my dislike through this pregnancy
Gender: Girl still! :), had them check again at our Ultrasound last week.
Movement: oh yeah I feel her kicking or punching about half the time.
What I miss: this weekend was drinking an alcoholic drink on the plane
Belly Button: still normal
What I am looking forward to: fetal foto appointment Feb. 23rd and when we start going to the doctors every other week.
Milestone: She's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for her digestive system.