Baby #2 update: Week 27

(Anything that is bold below is an answer from the 1st time around that also applies to this pregnancy)

How far along: 27 weeks

Total weight gain: 15 lbs (Started around 120, currently 135)

Sleep: Still good for now (for the most part)

Maternity Clothes: I'm in all maternity bottoms at this point, but am still wearing my regular shirts, with a few maternity ones thrown in.

Food cravings: Candy, fruit, potatoes, apples & peanut butter, cereal & strawberries

Food aversions: Sweets are making me feel a bit sick, but I can eat most other things

Symptoms: The heartburn is back with a vengeance :( I've been getting tired easily, appetite isn't as big as usual, tingly feet (not swollen yet though, yay!)

Movement: Baby's kicks are getting really strong. She's been quite active this week.

Gender: GIRL!!

What I’m looking forward to: We're going to Michigan on Friday to visit my brother/sis-in-law and I'm SO excited!

What I miss: Having lots of energy, sunshine

Best moment this week: Having Easter dinner with my family & watching Oliver hunt for Easter eggs was a lot of fun :)

Baby #2 update: Week 26

(Anything that is bold below is an answer from the 1st time around that also applies to this pregnancy)

How far along: 26 weeks

Total weight gain: 13.5 lbs (Started around 120, currently 133.5 -- with baby #1, I was up 19 pounds by this point, so I guess I'm eating healthier & being more active this time)

Sleep: Same as usual. I'm getting up once a night to pee and wake up several times to switch sides.

Maternity Clothes: I'm in all maternity bottoms at this point, but am still wearing my regular shirts, with a few maternity ones thrown in.

Food cravings: Sour cream on everything, cole slaw, salad, fruit, chocolate,

Food aversions: My heartburn has almost gone away this week, so I must be eating the right things?

Symptoms: I've been feeling really good this week for the most part. I'm a little tired if I'm on my feet too long, my skin is super dry and I have a craving for any and all sweets. lol

Movement: Baby's kicks are getting really strong. She's been quite active this week.

Gender: GIRL!!

What I’m looking forward to: We're going to Michigan next week to visit my brother/sis-in-law and I'm SO excited! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that our son is good on the plane. lol

What I miss: Not being hungry all the time, free time, an organized house

Best moment this week: Finding a bunch of awesome maternity clothes super cheap at a big consignment sale (I spent $26 on jeans, a dress & 7 or 8 shirts)

Baby #2 update: Week 25

(Anything that is bold below is an answer from the 1st time around that also applies to this pregnancy)

How far along: 25 weeks

Total weight gain: 13 lbs (As of 23.5 week appointment - started around 120, last weigh-in was 133)

Sleep: Still switching sides a lot, but I've been able to sleep most of the night this week.

Maternity Clothes: I'm in mostly all maternity bottoms at this point, but am still wearing my regular shirts.

Food cravings: French fries, Mexican food, fruit

Food aversions: Spicy stuff is giving me major heartburn, but it doesn't stop me from eating it. lol

Symptoms: Acid reflux/heartburn, backaches, headaches, tired in the afternoons, out of breath easily.

Movement: Still pretty active at night, mellow during the day.

Gender: GIRL!!

What I’m looking forward to: Getting the office painted, narrowing down a name, decorating

What I miss: Not getting instant heartburn the second I take a bite of something

Best moment this week: Playing in the sunshine with my husband and son :)

Baby #2 update: Week 24

(Anything that is bold below is an answer from the 1st time around that also applies to this pregnancy)

How far along: 24 weeks

Total weight gain: 13 lbs (As of 23.5 week appointment - started around 120, last weigh-in was 133)

Sleep: I'm tossing and turning a lot at night to get comfortable, but have been able to sleep good most nights. (except last night when I was wide awake from 1:30-6am. Ugh!)

Maternity Clothes: I'm in mostly all maternity bottoms at this point, but am still wearing my regular shirts.

Food cravings: Salad, clementines, candy, spicy foods, anything with sour cream on it

Food aversions: It seems that most foods are giving me acid reflux/heartburn again.

Symptoms: Super dry skin, really bad backaches, acid reflux/heartburn, really thirsty.

Movement: Baby girl has been kicking up a storm this past week. She's been mellow for a while, so it feels strange to have her so active now.

Gender: GIRL!!

What I’m looking forward to: (Same as usual) Figuring out a name for this little girl and getting the office cleared out so we can start working on the nursery.

What I miss: Time to get stuff done; free time; warm weather

Best moment this week: Friday's doctor's appointment. Baby is growing well and had a strong heartbeat, things that are always nice to be reassured of :)