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Almost Go Time!

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Hey there friends and loved ones! It’s been a while since I’ve posted and with good reason…I’ve been REALLY really REALLY busy.

I’m now almost at 38 weeks and just hoping and wishing that she’ll stay in there just one more week or so and then I will feel like I’ve gotten soooome kind of rest between getting the house situated and her being here. It’s been quite a circus at the Potuck homestead AND at the salon!  We just finally finished settling into our new home 20 min outside of Nashville. Yep, just a supposed couple weeks before Elsie arrives. We like to do things last minute I suppose…

But all is well. We are set to go. Just wanted to update everyone on my pregnancy journey and life in general. Pregnancy has been …a lot of mental work for me. I google so much stuff without having been pregnant. So, once I became pregnant the research for me has been never ever ending. I’ve enjoyed it, actually. Some things I wish I never found out, but mostly pretty interesting. I feel like such a pregnancy pro. I could maybe..probably deliver a baby at this point. I’ve had pretty much zero issues with this first baby girl (beside the typical preggo symptoms) I am hoping the labor and delivery will go just as smoothly!!! I hope I hope I hope!

Let’s just say this…to be able to work on my legs all day long up until the due date…what a miracle! Here is a photo of me this week at the salon doin’ my thang. See…I look SO happy to be working still! And I am!!!

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So there’s that. From the front I don’t look ready to pop I suppose…but here I am almost 38 weeks from the side!

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SEE!! I’m so ready guys!  I promise to post about baybay Elsie’s arrival and maybe if I’m lucky I’ll post again next week!

For those that are interested in what baby Elsie’s nursery is lookin’ like…well we’ve finally finished! It’s fresh and sweet. We went with a super anti-pink look. Darren and I aren’t the biggest fans of super duper girly vibes, so we felt like keepin’ it somewhat simple.

If anyone wants to know where we purchased anything, let us know!

Enjoy 🙂

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27 Weeks and I feel…

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HOW FAR ALONG –  27 weeks

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TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN-    I think this week I packed on a couple more lbs due to the baby shower and family in town…I’m guessing 18 lbs total at this juncture.

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MATERNITY CLOTHES?-    Maternity shorts. Regular stretchy clothes in medium instead of small.

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STRETCH MARKS?-   Ok..this is sad for me to post. I found some tiny white ones on my boobies. I almost cried. Ohhh but they are tiny indeed. I’m holding out hope that no more shall surface!

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SLEEP?-  Bad this last week. I can’t get comfy because of my heavier belly. I got a new leg pillow. I also just purchased a belly wedge to lift the belly. It’s only going to get worse.

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BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?-    The family baby shower! It was SO wonderful seeing my in-laws and Darren’s bro & wifey. I missed them so much. We had such a great weekend filled with LOTS of yummy food and conversation! Darren and I also went to the flea market the weekend before and got anew kitchen table…later we found a chest of drawers for Elsie’s changing station. What fun shopping!

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MISS ANYTHING?-     Sleeping normally. I won’t lie…I am starting to really miss caffeine! I had no idea how much I depended on a random cup-a-joe. Also, Super sweaty workouts. Regular clothes. My golden tan ( being able to tan my back side) I can’t lay on my tummy while preggo. I really need to float in a pool!

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MOVEMENT?-  The day AFTER my inlaws left she started a new dance routine in my belly. I think it’s some salsa dancing. I feel some brazilian influences in her moves. She is CRAZY!  Before she was just kicking after meals and late at night at the bottom of my belly…but she changed position finally. Now she is kicking higher up and punching lower. Darren and I sat around the other day watching how crazy it looks (YES! You can finally seeee her moving!) It’s so crazy and awesome! It scares me for a second with every random huge maneuver.

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FOOD CRAVINGS?-  Sweets this last week or so…

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FOOD AVERSIONS?-   Gone.

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GENDER-  Our baby is a sweet AND active girl.

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SYMPTOMS-    Heaviness in lower belly since she changed positions. My OB suggested I stay on my feet no more than 5 hours at work. Ughhhh. This is so hard to do! I’m tired way earlier now. I have random cramps from ligaments stretching. I also have a bruised feeling on my belly which I found out is from where she kicks the most. Let’s see….Oh…the trouble sleeping. Peeing a lot more again since she is bearing down a bit more on my bladder. Oh joy….

WEDDING RINGS ON OR OFF?   ON :)

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LOOKING FORWARD TO-  moving OUT OF THIS TINY HOUSE! Our vacation to Siesta Key in just two weeks!!!!!

25 weeks and I feel…

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HOW FAR ALONG –  25 weeks

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TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN-    This one is gonna shock y’all. I’ve gained 16 lbs already! Sheesh. Mama is gettin’ big. Doctor says it’s totally average. I feel bigger, but I’m super happy that it’s healthy weight!

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MATERNITY CLOTHES?-    Just maternity shorts and a few maternity dresses. I’m still squeezin’ into my old summer dresses/clothes quite nicely.

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STRETCH MARKS?-   No no no! I’m visualizing stretch mark free skin and hoping that my positive thoughts manifests into reality!

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SLEEP?-  Still with some pee breaks. Not many, though. I’m smart and stop drinking water about an hour and a half before bed. Elsie reaaaaally loves kicking me at night though. It lasts about 20 minutes. Also, my mind keeps waking me up around 6am because I manage to throw my pregnancy pillow far away from me…therefore I wake up sleeping on my back. This is a big NO NO. I think it’s my body telling me I’m pulling an illegal maneuver. Sigh…

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BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?-    Darren took me on a couple date nights. He knows how to woo a lady. It was much needed after how busy salon life has been. He made my week sweeter!

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MISS ANYTHING?-     Super sweaty workouts. Regular clothes. My golden tan ( being able to tan my back side) I can’t lay on my tummy while preggo. I really need to float in a pool!

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MOVEMENT?-  Oh yea. She’s starting to feel like a snake in there. Her movements are different from the last few weeks. They’re more fluid with some intermittent knocks and jabs. I realize that I have only been feeling her low near my pelvis (so most people can’t feel her yet unless they touch way down and I won’t allow that!!!) The doctor says it’s because of my anterior placenta and that in the matter of a few weeks I will be able to feel her allll over the place. At that point she’ll be bigger than the placenta so it’s placement won’t matter. Darren is allowed to feel her, though. 🙂

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FOOD CRAVINGS?-  Gone.

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FOOD AVERSIONS?-   Gone.

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GENDER-  Our baby is a sweet AND active girl.

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SYMPTOMS-    I feel so much energy still! I get tired about 7-8 pm, however. I still somehow manage to stay up until like 12am every night. Luckily I’ve changed my work schedule where I go in later, so I can sleep in just a little bit if I can. Enjoying that portion of life while it lasts 😉  Pretty sure I’m just anxious because this is our first baby. I’m super happy all the time. A little emotional from time to time, but nothing drastic. Skin is touch and go with breakouts still. Cramps are worse when I walk…if I even have any. I’ve also had just a couple Braxton Hicks contractions. They don’t hurt, but they feel weird. That happens when I go on walks, mostly.

WEDDING RINGS ON OR OFF?   ON :)

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LOOKING FORWARD TO-  moving OUT OF THIS TINY HOUSE! And baby showers! ANNNND….Our vacation to Siesta Key in 1 month!

23 weeks and I feel…

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HOW FAR ALONG –  23 weeks and some odd days 🙂

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TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN-    At last OB appt it was a grand total of 11 lbs…I’m going to guess probably 12, 13, or so at this point?

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MATERNITY CLOTHES?-    Maternity shorts and one maternity dress. Other than that this week it’s been stretchy old clothes I already had! I did buy a few dresses that have a lot of give, but luckily they weren’t maternity so I can wear them after baby, too!

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STRETCH MARKS?-   NO. Thank goodness. Let’s stay positive!

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SLEEP?-  Pee breaks and baby jabs. This week was a little more disrupted than last. Sigh…it will only get more interesting.

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BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?-    Darren felt a teeeensy bit of Elsie moving! He said it felt like a little heart beat pulse! I can’t wait until he can feel a huge karate kick from her. Although…that means I’ll be feeling it allllll the time. Also, got some cool registry gifts this week!

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MISS ANYTHING?-     Super sweaty workouts. THE SUNSHINE!!! Regular clothes. My golden tan. <—-Still all of that.

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MOVEMENT?-  Yep! stronger!

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FOOD CRAVINGS?-  Gone.

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FOOD AVERSIONS?-   Gone.

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GENDER-  Our baby is a sweet AND active girl.

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SYMPTOMS-    Happiness! Lots of energy this week. Breakouts come and go. I’m getting used to it. Tired early. More pee breaks this week. Gotta practice my kegal exercises more!

WEDDING RINGS ON OR OFF?   ON :)

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LOOKING FORWARD TO-  moving OUT OF THIS TINY HOUSE! And baby showers!

22 Weeks and I feel…

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HOW FAR ALONG –  22 weeks! Time is flyin’!

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TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN-    I thought 8 lbs…maybe 10 lbs…..but it was 11 lbs. I am a healthy lady!  Growin’ like a wildflower!!!  😉

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MATERNITY CLOTHES?-     Absolutely this week. In fact, I have to go find just a couple more shirts/dresses today on my day off. The things I thought that would fit have surprised me by not being so comfy. SHOCKING. 😉

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STRETCH MARKS?-    Nope. I am bathing in creams even though I KNOW that stretch marks are genetic (from what every woman tells me). I can’t help it. It’s an extra reason to rub my belly, and it eases the itchies from stretching. I’ve been hearing that they sneak attack the belly the last few weeks. Joyous news, for sure.

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SLEEP?-  A couple insomnia nights this week, but no pee breaks! So, in general, a great sleep week! No crazy dreams, either.

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BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?-    Feeling Elsie even MORE! She is getting so strong. Also, buying some cool decor for her nursery. It’s going to be so fun getting in there to decorate. We don’t move until late July now, so it’s frustrating having to wait. I’m dealing with this crazy time frame quite nicely, though.

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MISS ANYTHING?-     Super sweaty workouts. THE SUNSHINE!!! Regular clothes. My golden tan. <—-Still all of that.

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MOVEMENT?-  Yep! A lot more!

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FOOD CRAVINGS?-  Gone.

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FOOD AVERSIONS?-   Gone.

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GENDER-  Our baby is a sweet AND active girl.

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SYMPTOMS-    Still beaming with happiness on a daily basis. I feel like not much can get me down. DON’T try to test this, please. 😉 I am definitely tired earlier than ever. I huff and puff walking small distances. I am still working out (walking/lunges) every other day. However, I still become breathless at the slightest activity. My breakouts are slowly going away again. I hope they never come back. Other than that…nothing bad!

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WEDDING RINGS ON OR OFF?   ON :)

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LOOKING FORWARD TO-  Starting our birthing classes May 14th. I know Darren is soooo excited about it, too. Hahahaha. Yea, right.

21 weeks and I feel…

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HOW FAR ALONG –  21 weeks! OH MY GOODNESS!

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TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN-    I find out tomorrow what the total is…but I would guess probably 8 lbs total so far? Maybe 10?

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MATERNITY CLOTHES?-     Yep! Not many. I have a pair of actual maternity shorts I love, and a couple dresses I bought a couple sizes bigger. Other than that, still wearing my stretchy old clothes! Yay for recycling 🙂

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STRETCH MARKS?-    No! I feel like my skin feels so tight though. I can’t imagine it stretching any further..

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SLEEP?-  No pee breaks = better sleep. Insomnia has subsided. Sleep is good right now!

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BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?-    Feeling the consistent bubbles and knocks in my belly! It was definitely a baby! She doesn’t move often, but maybe once a day I’ll feel her if I pay close attention!

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MISS ANYTHING?-     Super sweaty workouts. THE SUNSHINE!!! Regular clothes. My golden tan. <—-Still all of that.

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MOVEMENT?-  Yep! Teeny tiny bit!

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FOOD CRAVINGS?-  Gone.

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FOOD AVERSIONS?-   Gone.

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GENDER-  Our baby is a sweet girl.

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SYMPTOMS-    Just so much love and happiness! I am beaming constantly! I have tremendous energy during the day, but by 6pm I’m exhausted!! Some breakouts again, nothing major to report. This has been, so far, a pretty great trimester. Apparently for most it is!

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WEDDING RINGS ON OR OFF?   ON :)

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LOOKING FORWARD TO-  Our big ultrasound tomorrow to see baby Elsie much bigger and hopefully less alien-like! 🙂

15 weeks and I feel….

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HOW FAR ALONG –  15 WEEKS and some odd days

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TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN-    HAVEN’T WEIGHED MYSELF SINCE LAST OB APPOINTMENT. I am thinking I’ve gained probably 5 lbs total at this juncture. Again, could be way more, could be less. (I doubt the less part)

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MATERNITY CLOTHES?-    Not yet! I’m growing to HATE wearing my skinny jeans. They fit everywhere except my belly which isn’t a huge deal except I hate the belly bands. They work but they are a nuisance for me. I have been doing the loop trick on the button with a hair tie, but ehhh…I’m doing mostly stretch pants and dresses anyways! Spring is here after all!

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STRETCH MARKS?-    NO NO NO! Still uber POSITIVE!! CREAMS GALORE! MUSTELA AND BIO OIL LADIES! Massively applying the creams to my upper thighs and hips and tummy!

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SLEEP?-  My sleeping is just poopy. I sleep great only if I take Tylenol PM…which I’ve kind of had to do a few times this week due to some crazy pregnancy headaches. Don’t worry, they’re normal! Otherwise, I wake up after every dream for about 20 minutes! UGH! This isn’t fun considering I’m dreaming waaaay more.

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BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?-    My handsome huzzy coming home from Austin for SXSW! He had such a fun time and I’m real glad he went. But man did I miss him!!!!!

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MISS ANYTHING?-     Super sweaty workouts. THE SUNSHINE!!! Regular clothes. My golden tan.

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MOVEMENT?-  NOT THIS WEEK! Although, next week I’m supposed to start reaaaaallly feelin’ it!

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FOOD CRAVINGS?-  PRETTY MUCH GONE!<—-still!

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FOOD AVERSIONS?-   Gone!

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GENDER-   ALL THIS EXTRA HAIR GROWTH? I MEAN…THIS HAS GOTTA BE A BOY!!! <—– STILL feelin’ it.

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SYMPTOMS-    PURE HAPPINESS! I’m so giddy allllll of the time! I mean, super excited and anxious.  A few uterus cramps on and off from the growth. Apparently week 15-20 is a doozy. I’m gonna feel some crampin’ due to maaajor growing! Headaches like crazy. Good energy levels!

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WEDDING RINGS ON OR OFF?   ON :)

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LOOKING FORWARD TO-  FINDING OUT BABY POTUCKS SEX TOMORROW GUYS! TOMORROWWWWW!!!!!!!

14 weeks and I feel…

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HOW FAR ALONG –  14 WEEKS

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TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN-    HAVEN’T WEIGHED MYSELF SINCE LAST OB APPOINTMENT. I think it’s probably no real weight gain since. Possibly a lb. Could be wrong!

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MATERNITY CLOTHES?-    No! Wore stretch pants this whole week and my skinny jeans only once (uncomfortably I might add..hence the once part) I definitely have days that I’m bigger than others! Pregnancy is SO WEIRD!! 😉

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STRETCH MARKS?-    NO NO NO! Still uber POSITIVE!! CREAMS GALORE! MUSTELA AND BIO OIL LADIES! Adding the creams to my upper thighs and hips!

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SLEEP?-   Had a few nights of great sleep and a few nights of AWFUL sleep. Had a nightmare (not baby nor husband related). Then just a couple of nights of waking up at 4am for NO reason. No pee…nada.  So annoying.

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BEST MOMENT THIS WEEK?-    Seeing my husband’s hilarious LAZERSNAKE pilot that was finally finished in production.  I will post it soon if he will let me! It’s so funny y’all!

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MISS ANYTHING?-     Super sweaty workouts. THE SUNSHINE!!! (coming soon..thanks springtime).

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MOVEMENT?-  NOT THIS WEEK!

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FOOD CRAVINGS?-  PRETTY MUCH GONE!

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FOOD AVERSIONS?-   These are going away almost completely…PHEW!

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GENDER-   ALL THIS EXTRA HAIR GROWTH? I MEAN…THIS HAS GOTTA BE A BOY!!! <—– STILL feelin’ it.

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SYMPTOMS-    PURE HAPPINESS! Energy is coming back full force!!!

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WEDDING RINGS ON OR OFF?   ON :)

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LOOKING FORWARD TO-  FINDING OUT BABY POTUCKS SEX in 10 days!!!!!!

I’m now over two months…and I feel…..

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How far along – 9 weeks

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Total weight gain- 2 lbs

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Maternity clothes?- Not yet. Although I feel like in the next few weeks I’ll be considering just stretch pants. My regular jeans fit everywhere except for my belly….guess I’ll have to start using those silly bellybands everyone claims do the trick.

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Stretch marks?- No! Thank goodness. I bought Mustela cream and Bio Oil. I use both every night and after every shower! Fingers crossed! Stay strong skin!

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Sleep?- Some nights I still stay up late. I am such a night owl! I get this from my mother 100%. But I feel like I get up at 5am every morning to take the longest pee mankind has ever known. I’m told this gets worse. LOVELY.

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Best moment this week?- Finally going number two. Seriously! Out. Of. Control.

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Miss anything?-  WINE!!!!!!!! omg. Normal bodily functions. My body has complete control over when I should and should not use the bathroom. Other than that..I’m eating like a cow. It’s insanity.

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Movement?- Nope. I’m not supposed to feel a baby for another few months. So if I feel anything, it’s um…somethin’ else.

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Food cravings?- ORANGES! Apples and peanut butter.

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Food aversions?- Sadly…my daily salads. I want to barf every time a healthy green leaf touches my lips. This baby is on a mission to destroy my eating habits.

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Gender- Not yet known. I feel like it’s a boy, though. Everyone except our friend Jessie say its a girl. Even my mom! Mom’s are so good at this. BUT- I totally feel it’s a boy. So far.

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Symptoms- Sore boobies, Cranky then happy, Nausea like crazy (now controlled by zofran)

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Wedding rings on or off? ON. I hope my fingers don’t get swollen for awhile…cause that means other things will be swollen, too.

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Looking forward to- February 19th! Second ultrasound. Can’t wait to see how the little nugget is cookin’ 😉