17 WEEKS

Well my baby bump is out and proud. I can't believe the changes to my body but they are amazing and definitely worth it!. I have felt a few little movements. I like to say that the baby is tapping me just letting me know he is in there. The first one was when we were settling in to bed. We were saying goodnight to the puppies then I was laying there quietly and I felt a few taps. I whispered to Mike(trying to not startle the baby and have him stop), "I think I just felt the baby move." His reply, "Love you too." I then said to him did you even hear what I just said he replied I thought you said Love you....I then retold him what I said and it was a funny moment. I still fit in my jeans....well with the help of a rubberband but they fit like they always did besides in the waist by the baby...I'm not quite ready to fully commit to my maternity jeans. My daily outfits usually consist of a maxi dress or leggings whenever possible. All is well here. 

 

16 WEEKS

16 Weeks was an eventful week. I was able to hear the baby's heartbeat with my mom and fortunately able to get a good 5 seconds of the heartbeat recorded for Mike to hear at home after the appointment. It was exciting to hear the little baby's heart pumping and moving and obviously a major relief for me to know the baby is all right in there. Excited to hear that the baby's heartbeat was on track and where it should be. Next appointment...ultrasound. We won't find out what we are having but just excited to see what this little babykin looks like now...a great week to be pregnant. 

15 WEEKS

sOOO....I look super huge and I swear I'm big now but not this big!!! This week was a fun week. Lauren had her bridal shower so this was the first time I saw a bunch of close family and friends for her shower and the first time strutting my belly for Lauren. Also, the 4th of July! Which was duh sooo much fun. That picture that I have attached doesn't make me look anywhere near as big. It was a lot of fun going swimming to cool off. No bare belly pictures yet in my bikini. Maybe in a few weeks not sure if I'm ready for that. We had a really long weekend at home and it felt good to just be able to relax and do whatever we wanted with the couple days off. Nothing much more than that. Just loving my pregnancy so far!!!  

14 WEEKS

2ND TRIMESTER

With the start of the new and ever changing 2nd Trimester I'm soooo excited. I have more energy, no more nausea, and I'm starting to like foods again that I couldn't eat before. Also, this week best week ever!!! I was able to go to Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals which was amazing and soooo loud and of course the Hawks brought home the cup! An amazing and epic night for that win. CRAZY! My somewhat prominent bump is shocking everyone...they can't believe I'm only 14 weeks (so does that mean I look fat? Just kidding). This little baby is a growing and there is nothing wrong with that. Especially seeing as though I haven't gained any weight yet this pregnancy. I am down 2 pounds total. I can still buckle my jeans if I wanted to but they get way to tight when I sit down...rubber band needed. Next appointment is at week 17. OOO and this week..a new hair cut. My hair was in way bad shape so we had to take off a lot with the hopes it will grow back soon (please!!)

  

 

13 WEEKS

I ended up slacking a little this week and didn't really get any good pictures with the chalk board. Here was a picture where I could tell the little bump was permanent...since I just woke up and hadn't eaten quite yet so this is the natural me. The second picture was later that day on a drive up to Lake Geneva. Taylor was crying in the back seat wanting to come up by us seeing as she is a lap dog and all. Luckily the arm rest flips up for an additional seat so she could lay up there with me no issues.