Tuesday, September 29, 2015

20 weeks - Baby Koch #2


  • How far along?: 20 weeks, 2 days
  • Baby is the size of a: Belgian endive... whatever that is! (according to Ovia pregnancy app)
  • Total weight gain/loss: +2 pounds or so
  • Stretch Marks? Still just the two small ones from Amelia.
  • The Bump: Looks like a FUPA! I still look like I ate one too many cheeseburgers.
  • Symptoms: Still having headaches, but they are down to about three times a week with the new vitamins they have me on.
  • Food cravings: Junior Swiss Mushroom Burger from Runza (but ONLY the junior!) still... and ALL the sweets!
  • Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: Still not a huge fan of chicken, but I've at least been able to eat it here and there.
  • Sleep: About 9 hours a night, but waking at least twice to pee
  • What I miss: Sleeping through the night without peeing all the time!
  • Weddings Rings On or Off: Definitely on
  • Any Names Picked Out Yet:  Set on a girl name... a few narrowed down for a boy
  • Gender: We know =D Having our gender reveal party on SATURDAY!!!
  • Movement: Started feeling flutters at 18 weeks... now constant flip-flops and if I lay down during the evening, I can occasionally feel a kick or two!
  • Maternity Clothes: Still in my pre-pregnancy stuff... but I did break out one pair of maternity pants because they are so comfy!
  • Labor Signs: Still waaaaay too early for that!
  • Best Moment of the week:  Finding out the gender of Baby 2 AND getting to feel a kick or two on the outside!!!
  • Feeling: SUPER excited for the reveal party on Saturday and for friends and family to share in our joy!
  • What I’m excited about/looking forward to: Obviously, the party on Saturday.  Heading to the Pumpkin Patch with Amelia to enjoy the beautiful weather.  Ashley and the boys coming home for THREE weeks... and they are coming home in time to make the party!!!! SO much fun planned in the coming weeks!

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

17 weeks - Baby Koch #2

  • How far along?: 17 weeks + 3 days
  • Baby is the size of a: tangy pomegranate (according to Ovia pregnancy app)
  • Total weight gain/loss:  Still down 2 pounds from pre-pregnancy weight! I'll take it!
  • Stretch Marks? No new ones yet, just the two small ones from Amelia.
  • The Bump: Still tiny... not enough to be noticeable unless I'm in something very tight or sitting down.
  • Symptoms: Headaches, headaches and MORE headaches.  Those can go away at any time!
  • Food cravings: Junior Swiss Mushroom Burger from Runza (but ONLY the junior!), sweet tea (but I haven't been giving in!) and spaghetti-O's
  • Anything Making Me Queasy or Sick: Still can't stand the thought/smell/taste of chicken. Gag me city.
  • Sleep: Still trying to get 9 hours a night, but waking at least 1-2 times to pee
  • What I miss: Sleeping through the night
  • Weddings Rings On or Off: Definitelyon
  • Any Names Picked Out Yet:  I am set on a girl name... nothing for a boy
  • Gender: We find out on September 22nd! Have the gender reveal party on October 3rd!!!
  • Movement: Still nothing other than gas bubbles and round ligament pain =(
  • Maternity Clothes: Still in all my pre-pregnancy stuff... but I can't wait for stretchy pants!
  • Labor Signs: Waaaaay too early for that!
  • Best Moment of the week:  Coming back from vacation to see little miss Amelia!
  • Feeling: tired of headaches ALL the time
  • What I’m excited about/looking forward to: Finding out the gender of this baby! NFL football starting tomorrow!!!