Second Trimester: Weeks 23 and 24

So I FINALLY hit the 6 month mark... just 16 weeks left to go! Well, actually only 15 weeks left (since I am now 25 weeks along). I have gained 14 lbs so far. And I have yet to purchase any maternity clothes. Yes, I'm saying that I can still fit into my regular clothes... but not all of them. My pants haven't buttoned for a long time so dresses and leggings are my best friends. Here are my symptoms for the past 2 weeks:

* sensitive gums... brushing and flossing actually kind of hurt (but of course I continued to do them)

* lower back pain... at this point, baby boy is over a pound and I'm starting to feel it lol

* leg cramps... this only happens when I go to stand up from a laying down position

* lots of movement

* sore boobs... random pains- nothing serious

* itchiness... as skin stretches and grows, it itches- I will spare you the details lol

During week 24, I became really obsessed with string cheese... not sure why, but it just did something for me lol. That about sums it up. Below are a couple of belly pics. Enjoy!

Second Trimester: Weeks 21 and 22

Just 17 weeks to go... 115 days left (maybe less) until I meet my little guy! So here's a list of my symptoms for the past couple of weeks...

* headache

* heartburn/indigestion... looking forward to seeing this head full of curls that my son will be born with! lol

* lower backache

* hip pain

* swollen feet... this has been a weird and new symptom for me. My feet have mostly been swollen on the soles- it makes me feel like I'm walking on cushions lol. But there have been days when my shoes were just too tight to put on or even keep on... ouch!

* sore boobs

* crazy dreams... from being robbed at butter knife point to giving birth to my fully clothed son (he was wearing a sleeper and sunglasses) and my daddy delivered him, my dreams have been all over the place!

* leg cramps... it's been a while since I had this symptom but unfortunately it has returned. I only get the cramps in my left calf when I go to stand up from a laying down position.

Baby boy has still been moving around a lot; everyday I look forward to his little kicks and pokes and even his somersaults (yes, I can feel when he completely flips- it actually makes me a little nauseous). I haven't yet figured out his schedule of movement, but I think that will come in the next few weeks.

August 2015 Mommy-To-Be Favorites

I can't believe that it's September already! I know I missed July and there was a favorites post created but internet issues prevented me from posting in a decent amount of time (I like to post my favorites no later than the 10th of the following month). But I'm here with my August favorites!

Tums Smoothies... in the wonderful world of pregnancy, you encounter heartburn/indigestion and lucky me, I've gotten it everyday starting the 18th week. So Tums became my best friend. And these new Smoothies flavors are quite good!

Shea Terra Organics Extreme Body Creme... I am obsessed with anything that smells like almond, so I chose the almond milk scent. It literally is the best moisturizer for my changing skin. I use it on my tummy daily to stop the itching and just to connect with my son through rubbing my belly. This doesn't have a strong almond scent but I still love it.

Quaker Apples & Cranberries Oatmeal... this isn't a new food item for me but it has been one that I've been eating quite a bit this month (like everyday). Sometimes I have to grab something quick but I also want it to be filling, and this has been my saving grace when baby literally gives me 5 min or less to get food.

Eggo Homestyle Waffles... definitely a craving of mine this month. I always had to have a box of these in the house for snacking purposes. What? You don't consider waffles a snack food? =)

So there you have it. I'm already working on my September favorites, which tells you how excited I am already for that post. See you next week for my pregnancy symptoms update.

Baby Buys: September

During September, I had the opportunity to go to the Carter's store on Labor Day- everything was 50% off! It wasn't easy to maintain control, but surprisingly I only purchased 2 outfits.

I was also gifted the items below to make sure my little guy is prepped for the winter season (which is when he will be born).

Aren't they cute?? =)