38 weeks

How far along? 38 weeks and 3 days 

Gender? Girl

Total weight gain? 20 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Yep! My poor maternity jeans (I only have one pair I like) have a big old hole in the knee :( they served me well.

Stretch marks? No new ones

Sleep? This week has been okay! I can't sleep without my body pillow, I love that thing

Best moment of the week? I had an ultrasound on Monday which was great, baby was measuring 7 lbs 11 oz so I'm thinking I'm definitely getting another healthy 8 pounder! 

Missing anything? Being able to snuggle my girl, it's getting a little hard now that my belly is big.

Movement: she moves a lot in the evenings and night, not a whole lot during the day. Little night owl.

Food cravings? Pineapple. Food in general. I'm always hungry... And everytime I step into the kitchen Emma is there waiting for me to share what I'm eating haha

Anything making you queasy or nauseous? Humid smell 

Symptoms: Braxton hicks, feeling baby hiccup a lot, tired, a little emotional, excited, big, nesting (everything is set up, clean and ready for this baby!!) 

Mood: up and down, impatient!! Tired of being at home, I'm staying away from the world so Emma and I don't catch some nasty horrible bug right before baby comes

Looking Forward to: having this baby!!! Getting new flooring in the this month. Yay!! No more yucky stinky carpet.

Ignore the lovely toilet in the background 

Baby Shower!

So this pregnancy I wasn't expecting a baby shower. 

I don't really know many people here yet, and I'm having another girl so I figured it's not a big deal. But guess what? 

I lucked out!

Before I go into detail I'd like to start off by talking a little about Marlee Johnson. She's the one who threw me a baby shower.

I'm lucky enough to have her as a cousin through Ryan. She's been such a good friend to me here and has been someone  I feel like I can just go to and complain or chat or just hang out with and have a great time!

 She just had a baby not too long ago, has 3 kids and is a busy lady! But she always finds a way to remain service oriented and aware of others needs... Seriously, she amazes me in more ways than one and is an awesome example to me. 

Anyways, she insisted on throwing me a baby shower and so I was able to invite family and a couple ladies from the ward. I didn't think I'd get much of a turn out (I mean, really, nobody likes me THAT much, right?? ) but it turns out almost everyone I invited came, except for maybe 3 or 4 people. That was pretty exciting for me, made me feel loved :) Just goes to show how supportive the Johnson clan can be! 

I got some cute clothes, yummy food, diapers, wipes and other things like that. I'm grateful I was able to have a little get together! It was nice to have people come and celebrate baby #2! 

37 weeks -- full term!

How far along? 37 weeks and 6 days

Gender? Girl

Total weight gain? 19 pounds, something like that! 

Maternity clothes? Better believe it

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep? I'm kind of a paranoid pregnant lady, so everytime I wake up I have to feel the baby move before I go back to sleep, and sometimes it takes awhile for the little lazy bones to let me know she's ok! So sleep is sort of intermittent.

Best moment of the week? My sister in law had her baby! So exciting. It gives me hope that there really is light at the end of this long tunnel

Missing anything? Hmmm no indigestion 

Movement: lots just not very big movements, there's really no room left in there 

Food cravings? Cake. Chocolate. If I acted on every craving I had I would be huge!

Anything making you queasy or nauseous? Air freshener smell

Symptoms: Braxton hicks contractions all the time. Dialated only at a 1 though, bummer. 

Mood: good, most of the time

Looking Forward to: ultrasound on Friday, baby shower on Saturday :) it's going to e a good week!

36 weeks

How far along? 36 weeks 6 days

Gender? Girl

Total weight gain? I don't know! I've been eating so much lately. I love it, what better excuse to eat a ton than eating for two? ;)

Maternity clothes? Yep still in maternity clothes. My one pair of shorts are getting snug, which stinks because it's really warm! 

Stretch marks? No new ones, I think I'm safe this time around.. Not that I really mind stretch marks. I kind of like the stretch marks I have now to be honest. Maybe if I was a bikini body builder I'd not like them but I've come to terms with the fact that bikini body building is not in my future... So I say bring on those beauty marks from my sweet angels!

Sleep? Sleep is always on my mind. I'm always wanting Emma to nap or turning on cartoons so I can get a little shut eye in. I wake up every night around 4 lately and I can't go back to sleep. So strange. I'm not super uncomfortable, a little of course, but I just wake up. And stay awake. Last night I was thinking about names. We have vetoed all names and have pretty much nothing now. Yikes.

Best moment of the week? Chelsea and Andelin coming to visit me and EmmaLee! 

Missing anything? Not being tired. Running around and playing with my little lady. Being able to properly shave my legs ( tmi I know, but it's just how it is..) 

Movement: lots today

Food cravings? Not really anything this week.

Anything making you queasy or nauseous? The smell of the library the other day made me a little nauseated for some reason, kind of weird!

Symptoms: tired!!! No energy. Exhausted. Fatigued. Loopy. On the verge of a sleep deprivation coma. Did I mention tired? Indigestion. Hot flashes. Big. I feel like I've really gotten bigger the last week.

Mood: good! Emma is starting to really feel better and act herself again, which is so nice! Having a sick toddler isn't fun.

Looking Forward to: sleeping...

This beauty was taken today. No make up, chunky pregnant body, messy hair, half dressed child in the background who probably needs a diaper change... Just keepin it real, folks. 

Gotta remember these days for how they are. 

35 weeks

How far along? 35 weeks

Gender? Girl

Total weight gain? 17 lbs 

Maternity clothes? I have one pair of maternity jeans that I love. Other than that it's gauchos and t shirts

Stretch marks? No new ones 

Sleep? Sleep is great! When I can get it :)

Best moment of the week?  Eric and Rachel's wedding! Such a cute happy couple.

Missing anything? being able to run around and play with my little toddler

Movement: lots at night! Oi.

Food cravings? Cake and jelly beans

Anything making you queasy or nauseous? No

Symptoms: indigestion, big, a little irritable, OCD about cleaning 

Mood: alright. Up and down. 

Looking Forward to: Easter Sunday!

34 weeks

How far along? 34 weeks

Gender? Girl

Total weight gain? 16 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Gaucho pants (so comfy) and t shirts. However, my t shirts are starting to get a little snug, sadly.

Stretch marks? No new ones yet! 

Sleep? I could use more sleep :) Indigestion just started last week, and it's kept me up a couple nights. Thank goodness for Zantac, it's been my only relief. Either that or no eating. 

Best moment this week? General conference. To be honest, I had a hard time paying attention this time. My toddler was running rampant and having a hard time being happy during it, but I still enjoy the comfort and the spirit that comes with listening to the prophets and apostles speak.

Missing anything? My ability to bend over comfortably. I feel bad for poor baby, I'm constantly bending over, it's got to be so uncomfortable for her. I know it is for me. 

Movement: intense. She stretches and twists and busts up my ribs and organs! 

Food cravings? Unhealthy food :) liiiike cake. I think that's the most intense one lately. Too bad Emma's birthday isn't for another couple weeks!!

Anything making you queasy or nauseous? Nope!

Symptoms: itchy stomach, Braxton hicks contractions, and nesting!! 

Mood: so motivated!! I've been getting a lot done these days. I've started on my frozen meals, washing and organizing baby clothes, cleaning, painting, yard work, more cleaning, decorating. So much to do so little time!

Looking Forward to: Sleeping tonight.

32 weeks

How far along? 32 weeks

Gender? Girl

Total weight gain? Around 14 lbs 

Maternity clothes? Yes! 

Stretch marks? Nope. Interesting fact: I've been using cocoa butter on my stomach to prevent stretch marks, BUT the ultrasound tech told me cocoa butter contains caffeine, so that could have been what increased the baby's heart rate. Who would have guessed? 

Sleep? Still sleeping good! Hopefully that never changes :)

Best part of the week: Emma loved nursery today, it's been great. She's so happy going into and out of nursery. 

Missing anything? My normal range of motion. :)

Movement: she moves a lot but nothing too crazy, i think she's pretty crammed in there.

Food cravings? Not much. 

Anything making you queasy or nauseous? Poopy diapers.

Symptoms: can't eat more than a couple bites per meal, so I have to eat every couple hours to stay full. 

Mood: good and bad depending on the second of the day ;) 

Looking foward to: Hmm.. Having a nice long Sunday nap! 

31 weeks

How far along? 31 weeks and 4 days

Gender? Girl :)

Total weight gain? 13 1/2 lbs... I somehow lost weight over the last couple weeks. My doctor has been telling me she wants me to gain a pound a week and then I showed up losing some... Oops! luckily she wasn't mad, she just told me to eat enough and not lose anymore! I eat a ton so I'm not too worried :)

Maternity clothes? Yes of course :) 

Stretch marks? Nope not yet! I feel like My belly has got a lot bigger the last little while so their bound to come. In fact someone at the gym today came up to me and said "Oh my gosh!!! It looks like you just swallowed a basketball!" Uhh.. Thanks? Haha

Sleep? Pretty great except for the horrible nightmares about killer brown beetles taking over the world. Barf. 

Best part of the week: I had an ultrasound on Wednesday. The baby's heart rate was in the 170's which isn't bad but a little high so my doctor wanted to check up on little baby. She was just fine! We could see clumps of hair on her head! And she is measuring 2 1/2 weeks ahead and already around 4 lbs! So I may be losing weight but baby is definitely thriving :)

Missing anything? Not stressing out about the smell in my house! I can smell everything and the smell of the last owners is still here and it kind of sicks me out. They had a dog and I think they smoked a little. Luckily the smoke smell is almost gone but the dog smell is still in the carpet, and it's yuck! Ryan can't smell anything at all but I'm going nuts. Blaaaaargh!

Movement: she's been kind of sleepy today but enough movement not to scare me :)

Food cravings? Peanut butter 

Anything making you queasy or nauseous? Not really just the smell of certain candles

Symptoms: tired, hungry, can smell everything within a 2000 ft radius, big stomach 

Mood: pretty good! :)

Looking foward to: Mavs game with some friends! 

I think this is so cute :) in a creepy ultrasound kind of way.

30 weeks

How far along? 30 weeks and 3 days woo!

Gender? Girl

Total weight gain? 15 lbs... Broke out of the 140's!

Maternity clothes? Yep! I'm in love with my gaucho pants. 

Stretch marks? Nope. Every morning while I'm doing Emma's hair she rubs cocoa butter on my belly. She saw me doing it one day and ever since then she loves to do it for me :) so sweet

Sleep? Pretty good the last few nights. I purchased a body pillow and I love it! It helps me a ton. 

Best part of the week: The weather! It's been so nice.

Missing anything? My Millward family and my friends. It's been a lonely couple weeks. Moving to a new ward has been a little hard, I still don't really know anyone and we don't see my Johnson family as much, it makes me sad. 

Movement: pretty active, especially in the evenings or when Emma is throwing a tantrum. She kicks like crazy everytime EmmaLee is having one of her screaming fits.

Food cravings? Peach frozen yogurt.

Anything making you queasy or nauseous? Not really.

Symptoms: ligament pain, tired, hungry, numb/tingly hip sockets when I lay down.. So weird.

Mood: meh. 

Looking foward to: getting the kitchen tile done and our house put back together. our washer, dryer and oven are all chilling in the garage while we lay tile and the laundry is really starting to build up and the house is a mess. Ryan says we should be able to finish by tomorrow, hopefully we can.

28 weeks

How far along? 28 weeks and 4 days

Gender? Girl! 

Total weight gain? 13 lbs last time I checked 

Maternity clothes? Mostly just gym clothes this week, yoga pants and t shirts :)

Stretch marks? Nope! 

Sleep? The last couple of nights have been rough, baby was wiggling, hicupping and bending all night in every direction possible. 

Best part of the week: Getting lots done

Missing anything? Skiing. 

Movement: very active this week, it seems like she moves all day and all night

Food cravings? Anything and everything

Anything making you queasy or nauseous? Nope 

Symptoms: hungry, ligament pain, hard time breathing sometimes.. And this is random but I have visible veins all over my body and belly, kind of creepy.

Mood: Good, motivated.

Looking foward to: the weekend

18 weeks

How far along? 18 weeks!

Gender? January 6th!

Total weight gain? Not sure, I guess I'll find out at my doctors appointment on Wednesday.

Maternity clothes? Yes! I love maternity clothes:)

Stretch marks? No new ones 

Sleep? Really good. This week I've been sleeping from 9 to 7, and having naps. It's wonderful.

Best moment this week? We went to an orchestra symphony with Ryan's company, which was great. I love beautiful music. We also went to Bethlehem revisited. Emma loved petting the goats and sheep, it was a lot of fun.

Missing anything? Snow 

Movement: lots and lots! I love the fact that there is a tiny growing human being getting ready to join our family. Every bump and kick reminds me of that, I love it.

Food cravings? Nothing. I've had a hard time eating lately. Emma eats more than I do!

Anything making you queasy or nauseous? Strong smells, gross smells

Symptoms: belly is getting bigger slowly, disgustingly amazing sense of smell, pregnancy brain

Mood: emotional rollercoaster. One day I'll be super depressed or just mad for no reason and the next I'll be baking and cleaning and singing while I dance around with Emma and blasting Disney and Christmas music. It's extreme.

Looking Forward to: my appointment, finding a home to live in, Christmas, Emma getting better from her cold!

16 weeks

How far along? 16 weeks and 2 days

Gender? January 6th!!!

Total weight gain? I don't believe in weighing myself the week after thanksgiving :) 

Maternity clothes? Mostly yoga pants and maternity jeans 

Stretch marks? No new ones 

Sleep? So great! The nights are too short 

Best moment this week? Dinner at the Johnson's this Sunday, I feel so at home at the when I'm with my in laws. and Thanksgiving last Thursday! Loved it!

Missing Anything? Feeling attractive 

Movement: Here and there I feel something, nothing extremely noticeable though

Food cravings? Plain sweet potatoes, we eat them for dinner every day pretty much. Luckily Ryan is a sweetheart and never complains about it :)

Anything making you queasy or nauseous? Not this week

Symptoms: belly is growing, hungry all the time, tired, a tiny bit moody and always emotional. I'm pretty sure I've cried in front of every human being in the state of Texas by this point. So stupid. 

Mood: moody off and on, usually just in the morning. 

Looking Forward to: finding a home. We thought we found the one but it didn't work out. It's a bummer, for sure.

I enjoyed thanksgiving dinner a lot, okay!! Yes I'm feeling a little chunky. Just gotta get back on track with eating right and exercising :) no big deal! 

15 weeks

How far along? 15 weeks

Gender? We find out January 6th!!!

Total weight gain? 3 pounds. 

Maternity clothes? Maternity pants. They're too comfy to wait. Plus my pants are a little snug.

Stretch marks? Just the old ones

Sleep? Pretty good. I've been waking up at 6 on the dot wide awake, so there's not much sleeping in for me.

Best moment this week? I got to hear my little baby's heart beat. Beating strong and loud at 150! 

Missing Anything? Hmmm... Not that I can think of at the moment.

Movement: I think I've felt him/her a couple of times. I love it!!

Food cravings? Healthy food.. Like plain sweet potato, brown rice, asparagus( can't find any of that sadly) and plain chicken without any spices or flavoring. Cravings are so opposite from last pregnancy.

Anything making you queasy or nauseous? Anything with sugar in it. I get so dizzy and light headed. So I try to steer clear of that! Ryan made me some homemade almost sugar free hot chocolate, as disgusting as it sounds, I loved it :)

Symptoms: not much this week, I feel pretty normal! It's nice :)

Mood: great mood! I've been hanging out with the Johnson's all week and have loved every second!

Looking Forward to: thanksgiving!!!! 

Getting ready to go to the gym! Hence the no makeup and messy ponytail look :)

13 weeks

How far along? 13 weeks

Gender? Wish I knew!

Total weight gain? 2 pounds 

Maternity clothes? Not yet 

Stretch marks? Just the old faded ones 

Sleep? I've slept alright, I don't have as many naps so I can sleep at night, now that I've got more energy 

Best moment this week? Getting pre approved to buy a home! Woo hoo! I'm so excited to start looking at homes! Hopefully we can find something we love.

Missing Anything? Not at the moment, I'm content with how everything is :) 

Movement: I feel little flutters but I think it's just gas at this point. 

Food cravings? Fish sticks 

Anything making you queasy or nauseous? Not really, I'm feeling pretty great this week. It's a nice change :)

Symptoms: hungry, ligament stretching/pain, out of breath easier ( pregnancy causes increased blood supply = increase oxegyn consumption) and very visible veins 

Mood: super good mood. I have made a great schedule during the day that works for both Emma and I and gets us both what we need. It's made for a happy Momma and a very happy little toddler. (And teething is done for awhile! Woo hoo!!)

Looking Forward to: my appointment on Wednesday, being officially in my second trimester, looking for houses! 

12 weeks

How far along? 12 weeks

Gender? who knows? I have a hunch but we will see!

Total weight gain? I haven't weighed myself this week...

Maternity clothes? Nope!

Stretch marks? No new ones

Sleep? Great! Besides my vivid zombie dreams, I sleep really well :)

Best moment this week? EmmaLee went to bed the last couple nights without crying. Tonight we weren't so lucky but it's nice to know she's still capable of going to bed peacefully. Hopefully this sad grumpy anti-sleep stage will end soon! I also went out with my sister in law and mother in law and a family friend. It was very needed and lots of fun.

Missing Anything? Idaho. Having a backyard. 

Movement: Too early to feel

Food cravings? None! Unlike my last pregnancy, I don't crave anything. It's pretty nice :)

Anything making you queasy or nauseous? Strong smells, eggs, water in the morning or at night, sometimes completely random things!

Symptoms: sleepy, hungry all of the time. I've got a little bump now, so I know I'm hungry for a good cause :)

Mood: moody. Some days are great and some days I feel like a crazy person

Looking Forward to: getting pre approved for a home loan so we can start looking for a house to move into by February.

11 weeks

How far along? 11 weeks

Gender? Too early to know

Total weight gain? 0 pounds

Maternity clothes? Nope!

Stretch marks? No new ones!

Sleep? Sleeping great!

Best moment this week: Skypeing my sisters on Sunday 

Missing Anything? Friends and family

Movement: Nothing I can feel 

Food cravings:  none. Just hungry all the time, but not much sounds good.

Anything making you queasy or nauseous? Any strong or weird smell. Messes. 

Symptoms: tired, hungry, but the nausea isn't that bad, only once or twice a week at the most! 

Mood: good mood! I've made a goal to leave the house at least once a day, going to the park, library, gym, anywhere. Just getting out helps both Emma and I keep happy and get along :) 

Looking Forward to: Halloween! We already had or Halloween party so for the actual day of Halloween We're just staying home and watching hocus pocus, but I'm super excited about it! :)

I look like a have a little baby bump but let me assure you, I don't have one. Just getting fat. This is a good baseline picture though to compare with my later weeks!