25 Weeks

How far along? 25 weeks

Total weight gain: 16lbs

Maternity clothes? Maternity & regular clothes

Stretch marks? None

Sleep:  Sleep has been great this week!  I've been able to sleep in since we are on holiday break. 

Best moment this week: CHRISTMAS!!!!!  John & I went to the family service @ First Presbyterian Church on Christmas Eve and then headed to Boerne for Christmas with my mom, Nash, Heather & the Cantu's.  Mom wasn't feeling well but we still had a great time.  Then on Christmas Day John & I hosted our first Family Christmas.  Dad & Janet & her kids came over as well as Emma, Steve, the Cantu's, and Ducky.  We had a huge feast and then opened gifts!  By far the best moment of the week was waking up the day after Christmas & my loving husband had done ALL of the dishes from the party!  Best surprise ever!!! 

Movement: Yep!  He had the hiccups last night & it was so funny. 

Food cravings: Chocolate milk & Carbs

Anything making you queasy or sick:   Meat....It's not making me sick but I have to force myself to eat it. 

Miss Anything? Champagne  

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs:  Nope

Symptoms: The major back pain has gone away but I still have some minor back pain. 

Belly Button in or out? In, but very stretched

Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time: Excited & nervous!  I'm 2/3of the way done & I can't wait to meet Baby H.    

Looking forward to: New Year's Eve in Carrizo.  

24 weeks

How far along? 24 weeks

Total weight gain: 15lbs (eeekkkk)

Maternity clothes? Both maternity & regular clothes

Stretch marks? No

Sleep:  My shoulders are starting to hurt from sleeping  on my sides :(  So I've been trying to sleep upright. LOL!!!

Best moment this week: I have been having some really bad back pain & yesterday my dad brought me over a wedge pillow which helps take the pressure off my lower back while I'm in bed.  It made me so happy to know that he is always thinking of me & little baby H.  Also, last weekend John had his company Christmas Party & he sang "Fly Me to the Moon" (our first dance song) in a karaoke contest & he won a 51" 3D smart TV :)

Movement: Yes and last Friday John felt little man too :)

Food cravings: Chocolate milk & Cocoa Puffs

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really....  I just don't ever want any type of meat.  

Miss Anything? With Christmas right around the corner I've been to busy/excited to really miss anything.  

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs:  Nope

Symptoms: Major back pain!  I'm hoping it will go away soon.  It reminds me of the pain I had before my back surgery a year and a half ago.  I feel so helpless :(  I have been in bed the past 2 days. 

Belly Button in or out? In 
Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Very annoyed & upset because of my lower back.  It's only been 2 days of pain but it hurts to get up and walk.  

Looking forward to: CHRISTMAS!!!!!  John & I are having almost everyone over Christmas Day!  I have the table set, the menu planned, and all the presents wrapped.  I just hope my back starts feeling better so that I can cook Christmas Day.  

23 Weeks

How far along? 23 weeks

Total weight gain: 13 lbs

Maternity clothes? I'm wearing a mix of maternity and regular clothes.  Just found an Old Navy that has a meternity section @ the Rim & I was really excited to score a dress for $10 for John's company Christmas Party on Friday. 

Stretch marks? Nope

Sleep:  Bought a body pillow....Not sure if I'm loving it though

Best moment this week: Christmas shopping last weekend.  John came with me to every store both Saturday & Sunday & never ever complained.  He also raked up all the leaves and gave me a foot massage on Sunday.  I really am so lucky!

Movement: YES!!!!  If I concentrate & lay realy still I can feel him thump on my tummy.  It is the most AMAZING thing in the world!

Food cravings: Chocolate milk....I can not get enough of it

Anything making you queasy or sick: I use to love grilled chicken but I can't really it eat right now.  If it's in a cassarole I'll eat it but grilled chicken on a salad just does not sound appetizing to me. 

Miss Anything? A glass of wine or a beer.  We went to Samantha's Birthday party last night @ Clear Springs and all I wanted was a Miller Lite. 

Gender: Boy

Labor Signs:  None.  Although in our childbirth class the nurse told us when your stomach tightens up and gets hard that is a a contraction & that it can happen very early. 

Symptoms: Heartburn.  Although chocolate milk seems to cure it :)

Belly Button in or out? In but it is stretching a lot
Wedding rings on or off? On

Happy or Moody most of the time:  Really excited!  I love talking to other mom's or mom's to be about thier pregnancy and delivery.  The class we are taking through the hospital has really given me a lot to think about. 
Looking forward to: Driving around and looking at Christmas lights on Monday night w/ Meg :) 

22 Weeks Again

How far along? I am 22 weeks....I was getting really confused about being 1 week ahead so I'm doubling up for week 22

Total weight gain: 10 lbs
Maternity clothes? Definatly!   
Stretch marks? no
Sleep:  Is pretty great! 
Best moment this week: Having a girls night @ Alamo Draft House.  We saw Love Actually!  Best holiday movie :)  2nd best moment was going down to Marko's Ranch for some R&R.  I got to see some really big deer, shoot a few guns, and hang out with great friends.  3rd best moment putting together our crib and dresser/changing table that mimi & Nash & dad & Janet bought for us!  It's beginning to look like a nursery :)
Movement: no :(
Food cravings: chocolate milk, cocoa puffs, chocolate ice cream.... anything chocolate
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope

Miss Anything?  Not so much this week. 
Gender: A baby boy

Labor Signs: no
Symptoms: heart burn, the need to pee consistintly
Belly Button in or out? in...although I feel it stretching...

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy & Energized! 
Looking forward to: 

22 Weeks

How far along? In my 22nd week, but I am 21 weeks and 1 day

Total weight gain: 9lbs

Maternity clothes? Rockin the maternity jeans!
Stretch marks? nope
Sleep:  Has been great this week!
Best moment this week: Meeting with Dr. Aden and getting the thumbs up from the anatomy scan.
Movement: not yet
Food cravings: chocolate ice cream w peanut butter or oreos
Anything making you queasy or sick: no

Miss Anything?  Booze!  With the holidays in full swing i really miss having a festive cocktail or 2
Gender: BOY!!!!!

Labor Signs: no
Symptoms: round ligamint pain, heart burn, large boobies!

Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Anxious! 
Looking forward to: The holidays!

Gender Reveal Video

Here is the video we shared with all of our family and friends on Thanksgiving Day!  We are so thankful!

21 Weeks

 

How far along? In my 21st week

Total weight gain: 9lbs

Maternity clothes? I bought some great jeans from pea in the pod :)Stretch marks? none
Sleep:  I seem to have a lot of energy around 3AM
Best moment this week: Announcing our baby's sex
Movement: not really.  I found out I have an anterior placenta which makes it more difficult for me to feel the little guy
Food cravings: chocolate milk...Everyday!

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Miss Anything?  not really

Gender: BOY!!!!!

Labor Signs: none
Symptoms: round ligamint pain

Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy Go Lucky
Looking forward to: Announcing the sex of our baby to our family on Thanksgiving!!!

20 Weeks

How far along? In my 20th week

Total weight gain: 7lbs

Maternity clothes? I'm mainly wearing leggings and boots...Thank goodness it's fall
Stretch marks? none
Sleep:  Still waking up in the middle of the night but I'm getting used to it by now
Best moment this week: HALF WAY THERE! HALF WAY THERE!
Movement: not yet.  Sometimes if I concentrate I think I feel the baby but I'm not sure.  Hopefully baby H will be squirming during next weeks ultra sound so I confim the flutters are really baby H moving :)
Food cravings: Sweets & chocolate milk

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope
Miss Anything?  fitting into my skinny jeans
Gender: we find out in 5 days!!!!
Labor Signs: none
Symptoms: completely hormonal!  Some days I'm extremely happy and other days I j ust start crying out of no where....Not because I'm sad though
Belly Button in or out? in
Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Super emotional
Looking forward to: Our ultrasound on Tuesday!  I'm so excited!  I really hope baby cooperates so we can see if baby is a boy or girl :) 

New York City Girls Trip

I was a little worried about flying to NYC after Super Storm Sandy, but mom reassured me she called the hotel and they did have electricity!  So we left sunny 80 degree San Antonio for the Big Apple.  Although I was sad to be leave my hubby I was excited to be at the airport with the girls & was ready for some fun!  The flight from San Antonio to Baltimore was excellent.  I slept most of the way.... But once we landed in Baltimore we were hit with the unexpected news that our flight to NYC had been canceled due to the Nor Easter that was blowing in.  At this point nothing was going to ruin our girls trip!  Not even 70MPH winds!  We went to baggage claim, picked up our bags, and headed for the train station where we waited for several hours for the next train.  The train ride was fun!  We got to see a lot of scenery, which was really nice because the trees were starting to change colors.  Once we got to Penn Station in New York we started to head out to grab a taxi to head to the hotel.  Little did we realize that with the wet snow, howling winds, and freezing temperatures everyone else was trying to grab a taxi as well :)  We ended up speed walking while trying not to slip and fall to our hotel room.  I felt bad for mom because she had pulled a leg muscle while trying to load my luggage on the train so she could barely walk and I also felt horrible for Cindy because she didn't bring a coat and had on a thin white button up shirt.  After we all made it to the hotel we decided to head to Macy's to get Cindy a coat and find something warm to eat.  Once again we headed back out into the cold wet streets.  Again there were no cabs to be found so we started making the 7 block walk to Macy's, except this time the wind was blowing harder & the snow was falling faster.  My sis & I even had to stop in a souvineer shop in order to by an umbrella to shield us from being pelted by the icey snow flakes.  When we made it to Macy's we got Cindy a coat, picked out some rubber soled shoes for mom, and then went across the street for a warm meal.  We finally headed back to hotel to get some sleep with high hopes that tomorrow was going to be a better day. 
The next morning we woke up to snow capped buildings.  It was beautiful and I knew then that the rest of our vacation was going to be amazing!  Which it was.  We did some shopping, saw a play, had some yummy meals, and even saw the Rockettes to get us in the holiday mood :)  I love New York!



                      

Cindy & Mom @ Penn Stattion

 

Trying to stay warm

 

Snow capped buildings



       

 


Picking up some toys for Baby Heymann


     

    

My favorite place to eat in NYC

 

       

Cocktail & Water @ the W

  

          

Fun Time



    

19 Weeks

How far along? In my 19th week

Total weight gain: 7lbs

Maternity clothes? Bought my 1st pair of maternity blue jeans & they are so comfy!  I'm mainly rocking the legging look :) 
Stretch marks? no
Sleep: I think baby it trying to train me for the 3AM feedings :) 
Best moment this week: Getting ready for our Girls Vacation!!!!
Movement: I think but it's so hard to tell!  I'll concentrate on trying to feel the baby & then I wonder if it's just my mind playing tricks on me....

Food cravings: Sweets & chocolate milk
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope! 
Miss Anything?  Some vino sounds nice :)
Gender: We are finding out soon! 

Labor Signs: no
Symptoms: A bigger belly although my mom & sis keep telling me I don't even look preggers
Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Excited
Looking forward to: spending the next few days in NYC!!!   

18 Weeks

How far along? In my 18th week

Total weight gain: 5 lbs, if my scale is correct.  I'm really loving not waking up @ 5AM anymore. 

Maternity clothes? I'm the luckiest girl in the world!  Brooke Urban actually gave me a ton of maternity clothes and I am so thankful for them. 

Stretch marks? really hoping I don't get any....
Sleep: I'm still getting up around 3am or 4 am just because I'm restless.....  Maybe I'm getting to much sleep, if that's even possible.  I really like having so much energy during the 2nd trimester. 
Best moment this week: I had a great week again!  But by far my favorite moment this week was watching my husband sing "Over the Rainbow" to my tummy, now that baby can hear.  He's going to be such an amazing Daddy! 

Movement: Not so much this week.  Hopefully I'll start feeling baby soon. 
Food cravings: Anything green :)
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope.  Hallelujah!
Miss Anything? High heeled shoes.  My feet have been hurting this week 

Gender:  No clue!  But I'm getting excited about finding out....19 more days!
Labor Signs: none
Symptoms: swollen feet :(
Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Amazing!
Looking forward to: heading to the coast with my bestie! 

Our Halloween Costumes 2012

17 Weeks



How far along? In my 17th week, the What to Expect When Expect app is very confusing.  I actually just turned 16 weeks but I am in my 17th week....

Total weight gain: 5 lbs, but last week at the dr they said I gained 10 lbs.  I think thier scale is totally wrong :)

Maternity clothes? I have been wearing a ton of dresses to work and stretchy leggings.  I think I will probably have to start wearing maternity clothes pretty soon...
Stretch marks? nope but I am putting on lots of lotion just in case

Sleep: I've switched things up a little this week... I'm trying to workout after work so that I don't have to wake up at 5am anymore.  So now I go to bed around 10pm and get up around 7:30am, or at least that's the plan.  I usually wake up around 2am and 4am wondering "why am I awake if I don't need to pee?"  Then I eat breakfast at 6am and then go back to bed till 8am.  Very odd....

Best moment this week: I really had a great week this week!  Some of the best moments were hearing the baby's heartbeat for the 1st time, laying in bed with my husband reading different baby books (he is reading Happiest Baby on the Block and I am reading Brain Rules for Baby), and I swear I could feel the baby move yesterday!  I definately had some butterflies on and off and that's what they say it feels like :) 

Movement: I think so....
Food cravings: nothing to crazy this week...Just a lot of peanut butter
Anything making you queasy or sick: not really
Miss Anything? Fitting in my clothes 

Gender:  Hopefully if the baby cooperates we find out the Tuesday before Thanksgiving!  We have decided to put a slideshow together with all of our family & friends votes & then show it on Thanksgiving day. 

Labor Signs: none Symptoms: ligament pain.  If I sneeze or move real sudden I have this pain in my side.
Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy happy happy! 
Looking forward to:

16 Weeks

How far along? 16 Weeks

Total weight gain: 3 lbs

Maternity clothes? Wearing lots of leggings, dresses, and a using rubberband on my jeans

Stretch marks? none, thank goodness

Sleep: I'm exhausted!  My new bed time is 830pm....CrAzY!!!!

Best moment this week: Our 1 Year Anniversary!  We had an amazing dinner @ Ruth Chris. 

Movement: Not yet....I can't wait to feel the kicking
Food cravings: Bagels!  Specifically Einstein bagels.  Also, Im eating like crazy.  I definately hurt myself a few times by eating to much....

Anything making you queasy or sick: I do start to feel really sick when I eat too much food.  Need to remember portion control :)

Miss Anything? Not missing a thing!  I'm really enjoying pregnancy right now 
Gender:  maybe we will find out soon!  We finally decided that we will find out.  At least thats "our" decision this week

Labor Signs: none Symptoms: The breakouts are starting to clear up.  YAY! 

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Overjoyed!!!  I have been registering for gifts and planning the nursery.  It's been a blast

Looking forward to: Our doctors appointment tomorrow :)

15 Weeks

How far along? 15 Weeks

Total weight gain: 3 lbs

Maternity clothes? Not yet....
Stretch marks? no

Sleep: still waking up in the middle of the night to pee...I should get rid of the water on my night stand but I wake up so thirsty too
Best moment this week: Kathryn & Brian's wedding weekend!  I had so much fun spending time with my family & friends
Movement: None :(
Food cravings: I made the best smoothie this week for breakfast
Anything making you queasy or sick: nope...got sick last Friday but it seems to be getting less frequent
Miss Anything? Life is going on as usual
Gender:  a girl...a boy... the suspense is killing me!  Although now we are thinking of not finding out...

Labor Signs: none
Symptoms: I'm going to bed a lot earlier than normal.  Also, my face, chest and back are breaking out :( But at least the nasuea is gone :)
Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Excited to be in the 2nd trimester & loving every moment of it!!!
Looking forward to: Another wedding weekend!  My friends Catherine and Milby will be walking down the aisle on Saturday!  Can't wait :)

14 Weeks

How far along? 14 Weeks

Total weight gain: 2 lbs

Maternity clothes? Just stretchy loose fitting clothes
Stretch marks? no

Sleep: No complaints
Best moment this week: Going to Babies R Us with my sister.  She was able to help me with so much and had lots of great advice :)
Movement: Not yet
Food cravings: Salads
Anything making you queasy or sick: no thank goodness!!!
Miss Anything? Not really....
Gender: I have no clue

Labor Signs: none
Symptoms: very bloated
Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time:
Looking forward to: Kathryn's wedding!!!!It's going to be amazing

13 Weeks

How far along? 13 Weeks

Total weight gain:  1 lbs

Maternity clothes? I bought some new clothes because my jeans were getting a little snug

Stretch marks? nope

Sleep: is great!  Still getting up at night but I can fall back asleep easliy
Best moment this week: I had an appointment for some testing & I wasn't exactly sure what they were gonna do but it ended up that I had like a 30 minute sonogram :)  It was so awesome to se baby moving around and dancing
Movement: Still haven't felt anything but I can't wait to
Food cravings: I have had Chick Fil A twice this week....
Anything making you queasy or sick: I think it might be gone
Miss Anything? nope
Gender: I'm starting to think a girl again....I have no clue

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: light headed
Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: oh so HAPPY!!!
Looking forward to: Going to Babies R Us with my sis to get some advice

12 Weeks

How far along? 12 Weeks

Total weight gain:  1 lbs

Maternity clothes? Not yet :)

Stretch marks? no

Sleep: Still waking up to use the restroom but a lot less frequently.  Now I just need to get John to stop snoring.  Don't know why this habit came back...
Best moment this week: Meeting Dr. Ayden and getting another ultra sound!  He is getting so big!  I couldn't be happier
Movement: Not yet but all the apps & websites say he is definately moving around :)
Food cravings: Nothing to crazy just yet... 

Anything making you queasy or sick: my vitamins.  Dr Aden suggested flinstone chewables for now
Miss Anything? not really...seems like life is just going on like normal
Gender: a boy...maybe

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: some of the 1st trimester symptoms are leaving...but now I'm starting to get light headed
Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: elated!  I'm starting to plan lots of things and its so fun
Looking forward to: Going to Austin to see Citizen Cope with friends

A look at the 2nd ultra sound...

11 Weeks

How far along? 11Weeks

Total weight gain:  1 lbs

Maternity clothes? I have been wearing a lot of long flowy dresses

Stretch marks? no

Sleep: It's getting hard to sleep on my sides.  I think it's time for a body pillow
Best moment this week: Took an at home gender prediction test & it said we are going to have a boy!!!
Movement: Nothing yet

Food cravings: I'm starting to get an appetite again. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: the thought of meat sometimes
Miss Anything? not this week :)
Gender: a boy.....i think

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: morning sickness, sore boobs, the uncontrolable urge to cry
Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: happy
Looking forward to: Meeting our delivery doctor, Dr. Ayden.  This will be our first time to meet the doctor who will be my doctor through out the entire pregnancy :)

10 Weeks

9 Weeks

How far along? 9 Weeks

Total weight gain:  0 lbs

Maternity clothes? My jeans are getting a little tight so I have started to use a rubber band to give me some extra toom

Stretch marks? no

Sleep: Sleeping good!  I think I have mastered how to fall back asleep quicly
Best moment this week: Telling our close friends
Movement: Nothing yet

Food cravings: Carbs
Anything making you queasy or sick: raw meat or even the thought of raw meat
Miss Anything? a glass of wine
Gender: no clue

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: morning sickness is still hanging around
Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Excited
Looking forward to: Next week!  I will have survived a quarter of the pregnancy.   

8 Weeks

How far along? 8 Weeks

Total weight gain:  0 lbs, but I think I'm losing muscle since I haven't been able to workout

Maternity clothes? Not yet.  Just wearing flowy tops

Stretch marks? no

Sleep: Still getting up in the middle of the night to use the restroom

Best moment this week: Seeing our baby for the first time.  Loved the ultra sound

Movement: Nothing yet

Food cravings: Carbs & cheese

Anything making you queasy or sick: everything!  I wake up in the morning feeling sick so by dinner time I'm starving but then I eat to much & get sick again.

Miss Anything? not feeling sick :(

Gender: i'm thinking a girl

Labor Signs: No

Symptoms: sore boobs have been replaced by morning sickness.  I would totally take sore boobs any day

Belly Button in or out? in

Wedding rings on or off? on

Happy or Moody most of the time: Sleepy

Looking forward to: 2nd trimester!  I heard the Morning sickness goes away by then