Pregnancy Tidbits/Christmas week

Pregnancy Tidbits 

How Far Along: 26 weeks (3 mos. & 5 days to go YAY!!)

Total Weight Gain: Didn't weigh this week :)

Maternity Clothes: YES!

Gender: Girl!! (Emma Mackenzie Doty)

Size of the Baby: 2.2 Pounds—length says that of an eggplant

Movement: Yes, throughout the day now! She's even been kicking for family members--and she really kicks when Godzilla scares her by barking :)

Sleep: EVERY day it gets worse...oh well. It will be worth it.

What I miss: A good night's sleep

Cravings: None this week...other than wine on Christmas Eve

Symptoms: Just sleeping poorly…and nasal congestion 

Best Moment this week: She’s moving more which is exciting-& this week was Christmas--we have a lot to be thankful for...with the little gal's due date approaching before we know it.

The pictures below are from Christmas week:

Adam, Myself, & the "Bump"

Our little family

Stockings

Dad (Poppi) & Harrison

Family Shot

With Grandma Jodi

At Mama Chell's

At Grandma Carma's and Granddad Bob's

CHPK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!

Pregnancy Tidbits

Pregnancy Tidbits
How Far Along: 25 weeks (3 mos. 11 days to go YAY!!)
Total Weight Gain: 17 lbs---ahhhh starting to scare me :)
Maternity Clothes: Yes, I am mixing them with some of my looser pre-pregnancy clothes.
Gender: Girl!! (Emma Mackenzie Doty)
Size of the Baby: Pound and a half—length says that of an eggplant
Movement: Yes, throughout the day now!
Sleep: Not good at all…I wonder if it will ever return!

What I miss: Rum with Eggnog :)
Cravings: Mexican food
Symptoms: Just sleeping poorly…and nasal congestion
Best Moment this week: She’s moving more which is exciting


~~Two pictures below are of:
1) My sister *Mackenzie* and I on her 16th birthday this past Saturday
2) Myself @ 24 weeks pregnant—in my Mickey Mouse maternity PJ’s :)

Pardon my weird face here?? 

My latest finds for Emma's pictures :)

Pregnancy Tidbits

Pregnancy Tidbits



How Far Along: 24 weeks
Total Weight Gain: 13-14 1/2 lbs

Maternity Clothes: Yes, I am mixing them with some of my looser pre-pregnancy clothes.

Gender: Girl!! (Emma Mackenzie Doty)

Size of the Baby: Pound and a half—length still says papaya

Movement: Yes, especially at night

Sleep: Not good at all…I wonder if it will ever return!

What I miss: Riding rollercoaster’s---ha. Nothing really

Cravings: Donuts—this weekend!

Symptoms: Just sleeping poorly…and some nose/bleeding issues

Best Moment this week: Just feeling her kick around—and getting her skinny jeans :)


~~Picture below is of Emma’s skinny jeans and swimsuit I got at Baby Gap~~

Pregnancy Tidbits

Pregnancy Tidbits
How Far Along: 23 weeks
Total Weight Gain: 12-13 lbs
Maternity Clothes: Yes, I am mixing them with some of my looser pre-pregnancy clothes.
Gender: Girl!! (Emma Mackenzie Doty)
Size of the Baby: Papaya
Movement: Yes, especially at night
Sleep: Not good at all this past week--wake up 3-4 times a night
What I miss: Mimosas :)
Cravings: Anything sweet!! I am working at a bakery the month of December—uh oh!
Symptoms: Just sleeping poorly…
Best Moment this week: Actually seeing my stomach move when she kicked :)



~~Picture below is Adam and I at the Big 12 Championship game this past Saturday!

Pregnancy Tidbits

Pregnancy Tidbits

How Far Along: 22 weeks 

Total Weight Gain: 11-12 lbs

Maternity Clothes: Yes, I am mixing them with some of my looser pre-pregnancy clothes. 

Gender: Girl!! (Emma Mackenzie Doty)

Size of the Baby: Size of a small baby doll (My book says this...)

Movement: Yes, I am feeling her more and more--doctor says in the next 2 weeks I should feel her more and more.

Sleep: Not good at all this past week--wake up 3-4 times a night

What I miss: A waistline...just kidding I don't miss anything today

Cravings: Anything sweet!! And Apple Caramel Spice from Starbucks

Symptoms: Poor Sleep and worn out

Best Moment this week: We had a doctor appointment today and I love hearing her heartbeat!!!

Pregnancy Tidbits

Pregnancy Tidbits

How Far Along: 21 weeks

Total Weight Gain: 10 lbs

Maternity Clothes: Yes, I am mixing them with some of my looser pre-pregnancy clothes. Adam got me some cool maternity gear and new winter boots today :)


Gender: Girl!! (Emma Mackenzie Doty)


Size of the Baby: Banana

Movement: Yes, I am feeling her more and more--ready to feel her all the time or at least more distinctly


Sleep: Not good at all this past week

What I miss: Nothing today...


Cravings: Anything sweet!! Cupcakes etc.

Symptoms: Poor Sleep

Best Moment this week: Not any one thing this week...just happy she is still growing and doing well. Looking forward to the holiday.

Pregnancy Tidbits-Halfway Point!

Pregnancy Tidbits

How Far Along: 20 weeks and 1 day—Halfway there :)

Total Weight Gain: 8-10 lbs depending on the day

Maternity Clothes: Yes, I am mixing them with some of my looser pre-pregnancy clothes

Gender: Girl!!

Size of the Baby: Cantaloupe

Movement: Yes, I am feeling her more and more

Sleep: Not good…good practice I guess??

What I miss: Nothing really today...
Cravings: Mom’s Stew—she is making me some ;)

Symptoms: Frequent potty breaks…migraines reappeared this past week :(

Best Moment this week: Being halfway there!—On a side note- It is my last day at the travel agency and we are on to a new mommy chapter!

Decorating OU style

A former sorority sister of mine makes these great Christmas wreaths...so in true Sooner Spirit--here is our new wreath... 

Can we keep it up all year? No, that is weird I am afraid....

Ideas for props for Emma's newborn pics

 She has the white bow...

This hat is even cuter in person :)

Emma from last week (ultrasound) 18 weeks & 2 days

Belly pics! A few days and we will be halfway there!

Godzilla wanted in on the fun!

Pregnancy Tidbits

Pregnancy Tidbits




How Far Along: 19 weeks and 1 day



Total Weight Gain: 9-10 lbs depending on the day



Maternity Clothes: Yes, I am mixing them with some of my looser pre-pregnancy clothes



Gender: Girl- EMMA MACKENZIE DOTY :)



Size of the Baby: Mango



Movement: Yes, I am feeling her more and more—still faint and not really distinct yet—but I now know it is her.



Sleep: Bad the last few nights—I am always sleepy/grumpy—poor Adam…



What I miss: Today, nothing—I am just thankful she’s growing



Cravings: Jason’s Deli—we are going tonight



Symptoms: Other than being tired and using the restroom—none :)



Best Moment this week: Knowing the baby’s gender—we are so happy it’s a girl!

~GENDER REVEAL PARTY~

Last night we had a gender reveal party at my mom's--we had to keep it small because the house only holds so many :) But, we enjoyed sharing it with family and friends!
Here are some photos for you to see to share in the excitement!!!
We didn't get photos of everyone :(  
But we did get quite a few!

OH YEA....IT'S A GIRL
EMMA MACKENZIE WILL BE HERE ON OR AROUND THE FIRST OF APRIL!!!