Holy cow - We are halfway there!!

How far along? 20 weeks
Maternity clothes? I am living in stretchy lounge shorts when I'm home, when I go out I'm pretty much in full maternity clothing other than a few tank tops/t-shirts.
Stretch marks? Still good so far....let's keep it that way!
Sleep: It's pretty hard to stay comfortable for too long when I can't sleep on my back or stomach...so I toss and turn a lot. I also have a lot of bathroom breaks throughout the night. Needless to say, I catch naps during the day when I can!
Best moment this week: Well it wasn't this week, but we recently found out we are having a boy - which is what we wanted!! As far as this week, we got in more decals for our nursery and put them up...it is coming along really well!
Have you told family and friends: Of course...everyone knows and is very excited!
Miss Anything?  Still a cold deli sandwich. I also miss being able to wear cuter clothes. Maternity clothes aren't terrible, but they aren't the cutest things!
Movement: I feel little Levi every once in awhile. It's such a strange feeling. I can't wait until it's more often (although I'm sure I won't be happy when it keeps me awake at night!).
Food cravings: It still varies by the day. Tonight it was Mexican...and boy it was yummy!
Anything making you queasy or sick:  Not too much any more. Really it only happens if I eat too much or wait to long to eat a meal.
Have you started to show yet: I definitely have a "baby bump" going on - although I think people would be able to tell more if my chest wasn't absolutely, crazy gigantic!
Gender prediction: We were hoping for a boy - and we got what we wanted!!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? I had to take them off on Saturday. I still tried to wear them Sunday...that wasn't a good idea. So sadly, my finger feels naked, but I am wearing them around my week until little Levi comes.
Happy or Moody most of the time: I've been pretty moody, but it's been pretty stressful around here for me lately.
Looking forward to: Feeling more movement, looking more pregnant, and all the cute things I can buy now that we know the gender!!

16 weeks and counting!

How far along? 16 weeks
Maternity clothes? I am living in stretchy lounge shorts when I'm home, when I go out I'm pretty much in full maternity clothing other than a few tank tops/t-shirts.
Stretch marks? Still good so far....let's keep it that way!
Sleep: Well, I still get up fairly often for potty breaks, and I have been really having trouble getting comfortable lately. I continue to end up being the most comfortable on my stomach, but I am sure that won't last much longer unless I get really creative!
Best moment this week: Hearing the baby's heartbeat this morning, and experiencing the baby playing hide-n-seek with the doctor as she was trying to keep the doppler on the baby's heartbeat! Oh, and finding out that my fainting spells are completely normal!
Have you told family and friends: Oh yes, and everyone is helpful and excited, especially my Nana Smith, who told me tonight how she cannot wait to hold this little baby!
Miss Anything?  I am missing a good deli sandwich, and I am seriously missing cookie dough, and the ability to lick the bowl when I bake!! Someone write these down so I can have them after the baby is born! ;o)
Movement: Still too soon, but it could be any time...I am certainly paying attention!
Food cravings: It seems to change by the week. This week, it is fruit, yogurt, and orange juice. At least those are healthy compared to previous cravings!!
Anything making you queasy or sick: When I'm hungry I still feel quesy, also when I am super tired, and gross smells still do it.
Have you started to show yet: Slowly getting there...I have a little bit of a belly now. I have read the baby will be doubling in size over the next few weeks, so I am looking forward to looking pregnant, not just fat!
Gender prediction: Not sure
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On, and this week they are looser than last week!
Happy or Moody most of the time: I've been pretty moody, but it's been pretty stressful around here for me lately.
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby move for the first time, and finding out the gender!! We find out the gender in about 2 weeks, and I cannot wait!! I just hope Baby cooperates!

15 weeks!

 So here we are at 15 weeks. Nothing particularly new or exciting to report right now. I'm still waiting on my belly to look more pregnant and less "fat"! One fun thing though is that we have decided to have a gender reveal party for our families, so I have started coming up with ideas for that. I have also found a really cute maternity shirt that I will wear for the party. It will be fun to see what our family thinks we are having, and who ends up being correct! And then we can really start to buy things for the baby, which will be SO much fun!

How far along? 15 weeks
Maternity clothes? Still the same as last week, although I am learning how hard it is to find maternity clothing when you aren't a tiny, petite woman....particularly when you have a gigantic chest because so many of the tops are empire waists/peasant tops, which don't work for those of us with large chests. I see a lot of online guessing...I mean shopping, in my future
Stretch marks? Still good so far....let's keep it that way!
Sleep: Still have quite frequent pee-breaks through out the night, and some trouble getting comfortable. I am still sleeping on my stomach fairly often...which I will do as long as I can!
Best moment this week: Shopping with my Mom and realizing my feet didn't swell hardly at all!
Have you told family and friends: Oh yes, and everyone is helpful and excited :o)
Miss Anything?  Still missing a good, cold deli sandwich. And I miss coffee....it's a disappointment that I thought I would be fine to drink it since it's okay in moderation, but unfortunately I have an aversion to it.
Movement: Still too soon. :o(
Food cravings: I had a craving for fried chicken and cake the other night...that was an interesting one. Sadly, the fried chicken didn't live up to my expectations :o/
Anything making you queasy or sick: When I'm hungry I still feel quesy, also when I am super tired, and gross smells still do it.
Have you started to show yet: Slowly getting there...I have a little bit of a belly now, but I'm looking forward to it getting bigger so I will finally look pregnant, not just fat.
Gender prediction: Not sure
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On, but they are getting tighter!
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'd say lately I've been pretty moody....but I think that has a lot to do with the fact that I have been incredibly busy, and therefore more tired.
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby move for the first time, and finding out the gender!! Seems like those are taking forever to get here! I'm also looking forward to our appointment on the 27th, because we will get to hear the heartbeat and make sure baby is still doing well.

14 Weeks - Hello Second Trimester!

Again it has been a few weeks since I have written - we were busy preparing and going on our trip for our 1 year anniversary! Our first trimester screening went perfectly - Baby Komorek looks great and healthy! We are so thankful for that, and pray it continues! Above is a picture of the baby at almost 12 weeks. It looks like a baby now - yay!! We don't get to see the baby again until probably September, but we can't wait!


How far along? 14 weeks
Maternity clothes? Unless they are stretchy, then I am much more comfortable at this point in maternity pants, even though they are a little loose right now. Shirt-wise, I still can wear several things that are not maternity, but I do have a few maternity shirts that I am wearing (though mostly because of my growing chest at this point more so than the belly!)
Stretch marks? Not so far, but I think some are trying to pop up on my chest. I will be battling those intensely!
Sleep: Tossing & turning, and frequent wake-ups for pee breaks. I'm also starting to have problems with my neck and back hurting, which makes it hard to get comfortable. I'm also a belly sleeper, so I am enjoying that as long as I can...and I think I may be getting creative to continue as long as possible!
Best moment this week: Realizing that my nausea is starting to go away!!
Have you told family and friends: Yes, we have told everyone. It is SO great to be able to talk about it openly!
Miss Anything?  I am still missing a good deli sandwich, but I am also missing having the ability to eat some of my favorite things (apparently many of them the baby does not want me to enjoy right now)
Movement: Still too soon. :o(
Food cravings: I had a craving for my Mom's potato salad...and because my Mom is awesome, she made me some!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Often coffee, chocolate, and "heavy" desserts. Gross smells will also do the trick. Thankfully the nausea is starting to lessen, which is great.
Have you started to show yet: A little bump so far.. gets bigger by the end of the day
Gender prediction: Not sure
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On, but they are getting tighter!
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm generally happy, but I certainly have my moods, especially when I haven't slept well.
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby move for the first time, and finding out the gender!!

11 weeks!

So it's been a few weeks since I've updated because I have been on vacation, and then sick (ugh)! Now that I am back to "normal", I will be updating again! Next week I will have a new picture of Baby Komorek to show off :)

How far along? 11 weeks
Maternity clothes? Now that my normal shorts/pants aren't fitting too well, I have bought a pair of pregnancy jeans (and made them capris for now). I also have a t-shirt, tank top, and belly bands. Oh, and a pair of gauchos that Stephen makes fun of.
Stretch marks? Not so far
Sleep: Tossing & turning, and frequent wake-ups for pee breaks. I'm also starting to have problems with my neck and back hurting, which makes it hard to get comfortable. I'm also a belly sleeper, so I will be giving that up soon!
Best moment this week: My appointment coming up on Friday!!
Have you told family and friends: So far just immediate family and closest friends. I got to tell my Nana Smith in person a week or so ago, and it was so great to be able to see her excitement!
Miss Anything?  I mostly miss a good, cold deli sandwich!!!
Movement: Still too soon.
Food cravings: I've felt pretty sick lately, so I can't say I have craved much.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Often coffee, chocolate, and "heavy" desserts. Gross smells will also do the trick. Mostly I am queasy all the time right now.
Have you started to show yet: A little bump so far.. gets bigger by the end of the day
Gender prediction: Not sure
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On, but they are getting tighter!
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy, although I do have my "moments". And I'm nervous about the first trimester screening on Friday.
Looking forward to: Not feeling sick all the time! Also, finding out that the baby is okay and healthy. Then I will be looking forward to feeling the baby move, and finding out the gender!!

8 Weeks

Above is a picture of Baby Komorek at 6 weeks, 5 days. We go for our next appointment on July 27th, which will put the baby at just under 12 weeks.

How far along? 8 weeks
Maternity clothes? Just ordered some Belly Bands, maternity gaucho capris, and a maternity tank top
Stretch marks? Not so far
Sleep: Tossing & turning, and frequent wake-ups for pee breaks
Best moment this week: Realizing I have a teeny, tiny baby bump
Have you told family and friends: So far just immediate family and closest friends
Miss Anything? I thought I'd miss having more than one cup of coffee a day, but recently I hardly ever even finish one. I mostly miss a good, cold deli sandwich.
Movement: Way too soon for that!
Food cravings: V8 Fusion Strawberry-banana juice, popsicles, and slushies
Anything making you queasy or sick: Often coffee, chocolate, and "heavy" icecream. Gross smells will also do the trick. Mostly I am queasy all the time right now.
Have you started to show yet: A little bump so far.. gets bigger by the end of the day
Gender prediction: Not sure
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy although I do have my "moments"
Looking forward to: Not feeling sick all the time!