23 Weeks

Oops! I haven't updated in awhile...I'm a bit behind, so I'll skip to the 23 week post!



How far along: 23 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I think it was 10 pounds at the 21 week appointment

Maternity clothes: Exclusively! I wore some pre-pregnancy work pants the other day and had to wear them unzipped/unbuttoned with a rubberband/rolled down an inch....hahaha, guess I'll just stick with maternity!

Stretch marks: Still the wretched ones around the belly button

Sleep: Not much....up and down allllll night!

Best moment this week: I felt hiccups (22 weeks really) AND 2 kicks from the outside!! She would quit kicking when Jeff put his hand on my tummy. Silly girl!

Movement: Getting more frequent and "bigger"

Food cravings: Sweets

Gender: Sweet Sophia Faith

Labor signs: nada

Belly button in or out: still in and still stretched

What I miss: sleeping through the night

What I am looking forward to: More frequent kicks that we can BOTH feel from the outside

Weekly wisdom: Shopping/registering is overwhelming!!! Try to tackle it bit-by-bit to make it a little less stressful

Milestone: Ordered baby bedding = )

Gender Reveal

This is how we told our families that we are expecting a GIRL!! We had our parents, siblings, and grandparents come over so that we could tell everyone at the same time. We decided to make it a little more fun by asking everyone to wear their "team colors" so that we could see what everyone thought the little bug was going to be. It was overwhelmingly "Team Cooper" with just a few of us on "Team Sophia." I had everyone bite into a cupcake at the same time to reveal the color of icing inside. Of course, it was filled with pink! Team Sophia wins! We are beyond thrilled to be expecting little Sophia Faith on June 22, 2010! I know she is going to be one spoiled little girl! Is there any other way to be?! We are so appreciative of our families for coming over to our small house and participating in the reveal...it will be something we cherish forever! I'll leave you with a few pictures of the party....



*Team Cooper* (minus Josh..he went to get the cars...I'm having a hard time adding him to the picture..sorry Josh!)


*Team Sophia* Not very many of us!! We win!!!

20 Weeks

How far along: 20 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Not positive...guess I'll find out next appt.

Maternity clothes: I love them!

Stretch marks: Ugly ones around my belly button

Sleep: Not very restful...waking up all.the.time to potty

Best moment this week: We are HALF WAY!!!!

Movement: Getting easier to notice....I can't wait until we can feel kicks from the outside!

Food cravings: Sonic Sweetheart Shakes

Gender: We find out Thursday!!!!

Labor signs: nope

Belly button in or out: still in and a bit stretched

What I miss: being able to breathe out of my nose

What I am looking forward to: Finding out the gender and sharing the news with family!

Weekly wisdom: Pregnancy is really 10 months, not 9 = P

Milestone: We hit the HALF WAY point!! woo~hoo!

19 Weeks

How far along: 19 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +6

Maternity clothes: For the most part! I busted out some regular dress pants and they just aren't as comfy as maternity pants!

Stretch marks: Still just around the belly button

Sleep: Hugging a pillow helps me sleep, but I still have trouble falling asleep at times

Best moment this week: Sending invitations for the Gender Reveal Party! I really wish I could invite all our family, but our house just isn't big enough : (

Movement: Nothing definitive, but I'm still pretty sure it's baby

Food cravings: Salsa and chocolate shakes (not together, though!)

Gender: We will know next week! eeek!!

Labor signs: nada

Belly button in or out: In and realllly stretched thin across....kinda looks like a closed mouth lol

What I miss: breathing normally....I have pregnancy rhinitis...should clear up after delivery! yikes!

What I am looking forward to: Finding out the gender!

Weekly wisdom: Sleeping with extra pillows under my head sort of helps with the breathing

Milestone: We are almost half way!!!

18 Weeks

<~~~~16 weeks 2 days (for comparison to next pic : )


, <~~~~18 weeks 2 days

How far along: 18 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: +6

Maternity clothes: Mostly...I still wear some regular sweaters but all my pants are maternity...so comfy!!

Stretch marks: getting some around the belly button....not cool

Sleep: Most nights are good. I have trouble falling back to sleep when I wake up to use the restroom

Best moment this week: Scheduling our big ultrasound!!!

Movement: I'm pretty sure I'm feeling it....I haven't really felt "flutters" like everyone describes...I'm feeling some light "thumps" that I'm pretty sure are baby. I can't wait until I know for sure!

Food cravings: Chocolate Shake

Gender: We will know soon!

Labor signs: none, thank goodness!

Belly button in or out: In....but stretched and kinda deep....grosses me out, but Jeff thinks it's hilarious

What I miss: not.a.thing

What I am looking forward to: Finding out the gender and having out Gender Reveal Party!

Weekly wisdom: Even the doctor has some trouble finding an active baby's heartbeat

Milestone: Being close enough to 20 weeks to schedule the big ultrasound!