28 weeks

Happy New Year!

How far along? 28 weeks, size of a tropical coconut, how fitting!
Total weight gain: 20 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes, although nothing in this photo is :)
Stretch marks? No, but I think the dark line from the belly button is starting, ah!
Sleep: Eh.
Best moment this week: Hearing baby girls heartbeat!
Have you told family and friends? Yes
Miss Anything? Usual.
Cravings? Not really.
Movement? Yep yep!
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Have you started to show yet? Yup.
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: Mexico!!! I can hardly contain my excitement!
Symptoms: Nothing new!

27 weeks

How far along? 27 weeks, size of a bunch of bananas!
Total weight gain: 19 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yep! (Although neither the shirt or jacket in this photo are maternity...)
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Fine.
Best moment this week: All the holiday festivities!!
Have you told family and friends? Yes
Miss Anything? Normal clothes.. Laying on my tummy... Booze...
Cravings? Not really.
Movement? Yep! She's a jumping bean.
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Have you started to show yet? Oh yes...!
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: CHRISTMAS! and Mexico!!
Symptoms: Nothing new!

26 weeks

How far along? 26 weeks, size of butternut squash!
Total weight gain: 18 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes!
Stretch marks? Not yet!
Sleep: Eh, I won't complain.
Best moment this week: All the holiday activities! So fun!
Have you told family and friends? Yes
Miss Anything? Normal clothes. Starting to feel very limited with my wardrobe...
Cravings? Ice Cream. Cereal. Neither are a must have, but have become pretty regular.
Movement? Oh yes!
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Have you started to show yet? Yes!
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: Christmas and Mexico!
Symptoms: Nothing new!

25 weeks

How far along? 25 weeks, size of a napa cabbage!
Total weight gain: 16.5 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes yes yes.
Stretch marks? No, but I think I may be starting to get that dark line below my belly button... ahh!
Sleep: Not terrible.
Best moment this week: Getting her furniture! Crazy seeing her little crib :)
Have you told family and friends? Yes
Miss Anything? Laying on my tummy. Booze. (anyone else annoyed by my repetitiveness?)
Cravings? Mexican food has been sounding so yummy, maybe that's just because I have Mexico on my mind. Also loving cereal. And ice cream.
Movement? Yep Yep! Seems like she moves all night.
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Have you started to show yet? Yes!
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: Christmas and Mexico!!! Yippeeeee!
Symptoms: Had my first pregnancy hot flash... I did not care for it one bit! We were at a christmas concert and I all of a sudden got very parched and SO hot. I looked at Andrew with a look of terror in my eyes. He asked if I wanted him to go get water, I couldn't get yes out fast enough! I was afraid if I stood up I would pass out! Poor guy had to search everywhere for water... Thank goodness he is the best and came back with bottled water in hand :)

24 weeks

How far along? 24 weeks, size of an eggplant!
Total weight gain: 15.5 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yep! Still not in maternity shirts though
Stretch marks? Not yet!
Sleep: Pretty good
Best moment this week: Hearing her heartbeat! Side-note: measuring 2 weeks ahead at the moment.
Have you told family and friends? Yes
Miss Anything? Cocktails. Duh.
Cravings? No
Movement? Oh yes, she's a mover and a shaker!
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Have you started to show yet? Yes!
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: Her nursery furniture arriving!
Symptoms: Nothing new...

23 weeks

How far along? 23 weeks, size of a grapefruit!
Total weight gain: 14 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yep! Regular shirts though
Stretch marks? No sign of them yet!
Sleep: Fine until early morning, then I constantly toss and turn
Best moment this week: Thanksgiving!
Have you told family and friends? Yes
Miss Anything? Nothing new...
Cravings? No
Movement? Yep! Saw her move from the outside for the first time... crazy!!
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Have you started to show yet? Yes!
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: Christmas :)
Symptoms: A bit of round ligament pain when we walk Cooper. My hips ache almost every morning from sleeping on my side...

22 weeks

How far along? 22 weeks, size of corn on the cob!
Total weight gain: 13 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yup...
Stretch marks? No sign of them yet!
Sleep: Eh, I toss and turn a lot.... but not terrible.
Best moment this week: Getting a pregnancy massage, why the heck did I wait so long to do that?!
Have you told family and friends? Yes
Miss Anything? Just the usual
Cravings? Ice cream has been on repeat lately, but I'm not sure if I would call it a craving?
Movement? Yep! Kicks are getting stronger
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Have you started to show yet? Yes!
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: The duck game this weekend, even though I will probably freeze my buns off!
Symptoms: Still a bit of restless leg, also a bit of round ligament pain, ouch!

21 weeks

How far along? 21 weeks, size of a carrot!
Total weight gain: 10 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes! I should clarify, maternity shirts are still way to big, but bottoms are a must!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Okay, not great, but I'm not going to complain :)
Best moment this week: Andrew feeling confident that he feels baby kicks! AND getting the nursery painted!
Have you told family and friends? Yessss
Miss Anything? Laying on my stomach in yoga
Cravings? No
Movement? Oh yes, my bladder is her favorite toy...
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Have you started to show yet? Yes!
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: Seeing her bassinet :) which should arrive early next week!
Symptoms: I spoke too soon last week saying nothing... I've had MAJOR restless leg... it's so painful and comes at the most inconvenient times (like the middle of the football game last Saturday).

20 weeks

How far along? 20 weeks, size of a banana! (now measuring from head to toe, not head to bum)
Total weight gain: 10 lbs (3 lbs in one week?! oops...)
Maternity clothes? Yes!
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Good
Best moment this week: Our anatomy scan! SO wonderful seeing baby girl and hearing that everything is perfect!
Have you told family and friends? Yep!
Miss Anything? Booze.
Cravings? Nothing major
Movement? Yes! Andrew even thinks he might have felt one kick!
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Have you started to show yet? Yes!
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: Painting the nursery! Officially ordered the large furniture items and paint has to get done before they arrive!!
Symptoms: Nothing bothering me this week!

19 weeks

How far along? 19 weeks, size of an heirloom tomato!
Total weight gain: 7 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes!
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Good
Best moment this week: Trip to Washington DC, we had so much fun!!
Have you told family and friends? Yep!
Miss Anything? Cocktails :)
Cravings? No
Movement? Yes! Getting a bit more regular and feels stronger!
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Have you started to show yet? Yes!
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: Our anatomy ultrasound next week! Can't wait to see our baby girl!!
Symptoms: Sore back!

18 weeks

Again no photo... oops!! 

How far along? 18 weeks, size of a bell pepper!
Total weight gain: 6 lbs (yes, down 1 lb from last week)
Maternity clothes? Yes!
Stretch marks? No, fingers crossed this answer keeps staying the same :)
Sleep: Good
Best moment this week: Starting to feel movement!!
Have you told family and friends? Yep!
Miss Anything? Cocktails....
Cravings? No
Movement? Yes! Still very subtle and not regular, but feels like rolling in there!
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Have you started to show yet? Yes! Officially had someone in my workout class ask when my baby was due, so I'd say it's getting more obvious that it's a baby, not too many cupcakes!
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: Heading to Washington DC tomorrow with Andrew, my mom and Olivia!
Symptoms: Sore back!

17 weeks

Super lame and didn't get a chalkboard photo, but at least its a photo! 

How far along? 17 weeks, size of a pear!
Total weight gain: 7 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yep!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Good
Best moment this week: Celebrating Andrew's 28th Birthday!
Have you told family and friends? Yes!
Miss Anything? Same as usual... a cocktail would be nice :)
Cravings? Fruit!
Movement? Not yet!
Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!
Have you started to show yet? Yes :)
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: Continuing Andrew's Birthday celebrations this weekend!
Symptoms: No more headaches! But sore lower back...

16 weeks

No photo this week... oops! 

How far along? 16 weeks, size of an avocado!
Total weight gain: 5 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes! Ordered some tops and a couple dresses!
Stretch marks? Nope
Sleep: Occasionally waking up to my lower back hurting...
Best moment this week: Hm... Can't remember, doing this late!
Have you told family and friends? Yep!
Miss Anything? Not really.
Cravings? Yes, Sushi :) And it was fulfilled! (And yes, my dr said not a problem)
Movement? Nope!
Anything making you queasy or sick? No
Have you started to show yet? I think so?!
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: Feeling baby girl move!!!!
Symptoms: Headaches seem to be better, starting to get a sore lower back....

15 weeks

How far along? 15 weeks, size of an apple!
Total weight gain: 4 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes, loving my maternity jeans!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Good
Best moment this week: Hearing baby girl's heartbeat yesterday!!
Have you told family and friends? Yep!
Miss Anything? Still dreaming of a cocktail...
Cravings? No
Movement? Not yet, can't wait!!
Anything making you queasy or sick? Not really, the occasional don't feel good, but I think that's pretty normal.
Have you started to show yet? Still not sure. To friends and family, yes? To strangers, no?
Gender: It's a girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: Feeling baby girl move!
Symptoms: Headaches, starting to get a sore lower back....

14 weeks

How far along? 14 weeks, size of a lemon!
Total weight gain: 4 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yes, maternity jeans are the best thing ever. Wearing my fav pair in this picture!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Still been good.
Best moment this week: Registering for the nursery at PB Kids. So. Many. Cute. Things.
Have you told family and friends? Yep!
Miss Anything? Still dreaming of a cocktail...
Cravings? No
Movement? Not yet, eagerly awaiting!!
Anything making you queasy or sick? I've been getting headaches frequently the last couple weeks and they occasionally have gotten so bad that they make me feel really ill.
Have you started to show yet? Yes and No. Definitely have a pooch that isn't usually there. But strangers definitely wouldn't think "Oh she's pregnant".
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: Our doctors appointment next week!
Symptoms: Been getting really bad headaches the last couple of weeks :(

13 weeks

Wednesday night we had some family over to reveal the gender of Baby S and.... It's a girl!!! 

We could not be more excited to welcome a baby girl into our family!

How far along? 13 weeks, size of a pea pod!
Total weight gain: 3 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yep. Still just jeans at this point.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Still been good.
Best moment this week: Finding out that Baby S is a girl!
Have you told family and friends? Yes! The cat is out of the bag!
Miss Anything? A nice cold cocktail sounds pretty delicious...
Cravings? No
Movement? Not yet!
Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope!
Have you started to show yet? Only if you know I don't usually have a round pooch...
Gender prediction: It's a girl!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: Going to PB Kids this Sunday... yippee!!

12 weeks

We suck, we had so much going on this week and completely skipped taking a picture... whoops! But here is the chalkboard :)

How far along? 12 weeks, size of a lime!
Total weight gain: 3 lbs
Maternity clothes? Yep. Officially have moved into my maternity jeans. So much more comfy on the belly!!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Still good.
Best moment this week: Telling most of our family that baby Stilt will be here in March!
Have you told family and friends? Lots of family, a few friends!
Miss Anything? Not this week...
Cravings? No
Movement? Not yet!
Anything making you queasy or sick? No, but sometimes I gag brushing my teeth in the morning... gross.
Have you started to show yet? A bit, the average person would just think I have a pooch, but if you know me, you are probably starting to see a bump.
Gender prediction: Not sure! Had a dream about a baby girl though...
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On

Looking forward to: Finding out if Baby S is a boy or girl this week!!!

11 weeks

How far along? 11 weeks, size of a fig!
Total weight gain: 3 lbs
Maternity clothes? No, but getting more and more tempting by the day!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Knock on wood, but no real problems yet. I occasionally have a hard time falling asleep because of my lower back hurting.
Best moment this week: Getting to see Baby Stiltner! It was amazing watching that little heart beat!
Have you told family and friends? A few!
Miss Anything? No, and I got THE BEST news from my Dr, I CAN EAT HOT DOGS! Football season won't be so hard after all :)
Cravings? No
Movement? Not yet!
Anything making you queasy or sick? No, less nauseous every day!
Have you started to show yet? A bit, It's getting very hard to hide! Definitely a pooch :)
Gender prediction: No idea, we will know in 2 weeks! There are so many reasons I would be ecstatic for either, I just can't wait to find out!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On
Looking forward to: Sharing with more family and friends and finding out if Baby S is a boy or girl!!

10 weeks

How far along? 10 weeks, size of a kumquat!
Total weight gain: 3 lbs
Maternity clothes? Not yet, but my pants are definitely starting to get tight! I am feeling very bloated lately, yuck!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Feeling like a have a bit more energy now, not nearly as tired mid-day. Waking up nightly to pee (was VERY rare pre-pregnancy), but going back to sleep easily!
Best moment this week: Telling Nick and Grace that I am pregnant!
Have you told family and friends? Only a VERY small handful, will tell more after our appointment this week!
Miss Anything? Cocktails... We've been to quite a few weddings this summer and not enjoying in a nice cocktail has been no fun.
Cravings? Not really!
Movement? Not yet!
Anything making you queasy or sick? Just being pregnant? Ha! No foods or smells, but about once a day I get really nauseous, it lasts for 10-20 minutes and then its gone.
Have you started to show yet? A pooch is definitely forming. Looks like I ate a little too much ice cream!
Gender prediction: No idea!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On
Looking forward to: Our first appointment this week!! We can hardly wait!

8 weeks

How far along? 8 weeks, size of a raspberry!
Total weight gain: 2 lbs
Maternity clothes? Not yet, although I did have Andrew buy me two pairs of maternity jeans for my birthday that were a great deal from A Pea in the Pod. :) Can't wait to rock them!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Really having a hard time keeping my energy up by mid afternoon lately. By about 2 o'clock, I am so exhausted and it takes everything I have not to shut my eyes for an hour. Still sleeping good at night
Best moment this week: Sharing our news with Carlee while spending a couple days with her in Central Oregon. Also, getting the baby books I ordered in the mail!
Have you told family and friends? Just a very small few! Trying to keep it our little secret for a few more weeks :)
Miss Anything? Not really
Cravings? Nothing yet!
Movement? No
Anything making you queasy or sick? Eggs sound especially nauseating this week...
Have you started to show yet? Not yet!
Gender prediction: Both Andrew and I have no idea
Labor Signs: No, thank goodness, you have a long time to go little Stiltner. Keep cookin!
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding Ring on or off? On
Looking forward to: Our first doctor's appointment!

Our little secret....

Baby Stiltner is due March 2016! 

We are SO excited for this next chapter in our lives. Both Andrew and I have been itching to be parents for a while now and couldn't be happier to share our news. 

I started to have a hunch that I might be pregnant once we got back from our river trip and my you-know-what still hadn't shown. I waited through the weekend and thought maybe it was just a tad late, as my cycles aren't typically spot on. Monday morning I woke and still nothing, so while Andrew hopped in the shower, I went to the other bathroom. 5 minutes later I was jumping for joy and almost trampled Andrew as he got out of the shower. I think his response was "Really?! For sure?!" :)

I'm hoping I can keep up with this little blog as a way for me to keep a journal for myself and a way for family and friends who are interested to stay up to date.

Here is the first photo we took at 5 weeks.