18 weeks

OH MY Gosh!!!!! IT'S A GIRL!!!!!

I'm still in shock...I really thought she was a he...but I am so happy she is a she!!!

More photos and a full gender reveal party post to come!

How far along? 18 Weeks 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: 18 pounds - 133
Maternity clothes? Maternity leggings mostly
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Not very good, so tired!
Best moment this week: Finding out baby Spencer is a GIRL!!! And the gender reveal party!
Miss Anything? vodka and diet pepsi
Movement: Maybe a little.
Food cravings: Nothing specific.
Anything making you queasy or sick: same stuff
Have you started to show yet: Yes!
Gender: Girl
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: Feeling lots of kicks and movement!

17 weeks

17 weeks

 Mercedes is home for the big gender reveal in 5 days!!

 Sisters + one

 

How far along? 17 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 12 pounds
Maternity clothes? Have a few things, but mostly wearing my normal clothes so far
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Not very good, wish I could sleep on my tummy
Best moment this week: When Mercedes came home! Know she will actually be here for the gender reveal!
Miss Anything? Having some (alcoholic) drinks, and caffeine in the form of Diet Pepsi
Movement: Nope
Food cravings: Just the usual, cheese.
Anything making you queasy or sick: meat, milk... nothing new
Have you started to show yet: Yup
Gender prediction: Boy
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: So happy.
Looking forward to: Finding out the gender NEXT WEEK!!!!

16 weeks

 16 weeks!!

Visit to Toronto to see my sister Mercedes...what a warm welcome sign she left for me! She always cracks me up.

 

 High Park photos after meeting with a June wedding couple.

Piper learning how to walk on a leash...finally.

How far along? 16 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 15 pounds
Maternity clothes? Maternity leggings
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Still not great, mostly sleep well in the morning.
Best moment this week: meeting with our OB Dr. Shephard for the first time
Miss Anything? vodka and diet pepsi
Movement: Nope
Food cravings: Poutine, the usual, fatty, not good for me foods.
Anything making you queasy or sick: milk, and foul smells make me gag like crazy
Have you started to show yet: yes! love it
Gender prediction: 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: Feeling movement and finding out the gender in 2 weeks!!!

15 weeks

Piper wanted in on the photo action.

How far along? 15 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: 8 pounds

Maternity clothes? Bought a  few things but have mostly been wearing maxi dresses.

Stretch marks? Not on my tummy ;)

Sleep: Not so good, can't get comfy.

Best moment this week: seeing my belly really pop. Buying the stroller and high chair was pretty awesome too :)

Miss Anything? Sleeping on my stomach!

Movement: I don't think so.

Food cravings: Cinnamon raisin bagel with cream cheese, fruit smoothies

Anything making you queasy or sick: milk

Have you started to show yet: Oh yes.

Gender prediction: Girl this week :) Had a dream I had two daughters!

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: Feeling this babe move!

14 weeks

So this week Lucas and I went to a Wine and Food Show, not the most exciting place for a pregnant lady. But I did get to wear my new blue skirt, which I love. Although I don't know how long I will be able to wear it with this big belly.

I do however, love sprinkle doughnuts.  This one was especially pretty. And yummy.

Skittle and Sunshine =  awesome times

 Went to see the comedy show, Larry the Cable Guy in this outfit. It was interesting...

How far along? 14 Weeks 2 days

Total weight gain/loss: 14 pounds!!

Maternity clothes? Maternity legging and jeans, mostly because they are super comfy, not out of necessity

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: better than last week, but still not great

Best moment this week: my friends saying I 'actually look pregnant'

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? Having a drink or two while hanging out with friends or at the bar. (lucas' bar of course)

Movement: I don't think so.

Food cravings: cheese...the usual

Anything making you queasy or sick: Drank a glass of chocolate milk and spend 20 minutes in the bathroom. Meat other than cheeseburgers

Have you started to show yet: yup

Gender prediction: 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: feeling the baby move and finding out the gender!

13 weeks

 This week I finally got to see a good friend of mine, and she brought me these beauties...so sweet of her. Thanks Sabrina!

 13 weeks 5 days. Hello iPhone photo.

I like designing my chalkboards ahead of time. I'm such a geek, I know this. 

 

 SECOND TRIMESTER WOOP WOOP!

How far along? 13 Weeks, 5 Days

Total weight gain/loss: 11 pounds

Maternity clothes? 1 pair of maternity leggings and 1 pair of maternity jeans

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Better, but still not great

Best moment this week: Finally being in the second trimester

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? Diet Pepsi.

Movement: None yet...Hopefully soon.

Food cravings: cheese, cheese, cheese....

Anything making you queasy or sick: Red Meat

Have you started to show yet: Definitely a little bump! I love it!

Gender prediction: 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: Finding out the gender & feeling the baby move!

12 weeks

12 week ultrasound photo! Babe is so cute already!

Ok, so no nice photo to go with my chalkboard this week...here is an iPhone photo. Get used to these. 

Anyone who can make out what 'size baby is' will get $5.

IT SAYS PLUM! OK! I know, not my best effort this week. 

How far along? 12 Weeks, 4 Days

Total weight gain/loss: 10 pounds!! 125 :)

Maternity clothes? 1 pair of jeans

Stretch marks? No

Sleep: Getting better, still sleepy in the afternoon

Best moment this week: Our 12 week ultrasound, getting to see the babe moving around!

Have you told family and friends: Yes!

Miss Anything? BBQ hot dogs and bellinis

Movement: Not yet

Food cravings: Pringles, poutine, cheese

Anything making you queasy or sick:  Meat

Have you started to show yet: definitely a little bump!

Gender prediction: I keep saying girl, but really think it's a 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: My belly getting bigger and being able to feel baby move!

11 weeks

How far along? 11 weeks

Total weight gain: 6 pounds already! 
Maternity clothes? Yup! Had to buy my first pair of maternity jeans at 9 weeks, they are so comfy
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Terrible! Cannot get comfortable and toss and turn all night.
Best moment this week: Seeing my belly get bigger and telling more people the good news! 
Miss Anything? Diet Pepsi 
Movement: Not yet
Food cravings: Pringles, Cheese Wiz, poutine, pizza
Anything making you queasy or sick? Meat!
Gender: Don't know yet
Labor Signs: No
Symptoms: all day nausea, no appetite, and I currently have a terrible sore throat/cold/stuffy nose
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Very happy!
Looking forward to: seeing the baby again in 2 weeks And finding out the gender in 7 weeks!

I came across this chalkboard idea while browsing Pinterest awhile ago and just loved it! I already had the perfect frame, so I painted it white and got myself some chalkboard paint. 

Since we are currently living with my parents until we build our dream house next Spring, I decided to take the photos outside. I would have preferred to do them on a plain wall indoors, but there  aren't too many of those around.  Dad will be painting the fence soon, and the grass will be much, much greener :)

SURPRISE!!

After 2 years of trying to conceive, we are so proud to announce that we are expecting little baby Spencer on October 27th, 2012!

This little miracle was conceived through IUI on our first round...we are so fortunate and blessed beyond words.

Follow along for a whole bunch of fun :)