23 weeks - Update from Pittsburgh!

How far along: 23 weeks and 5 days. Fruit/Vegetable Comparison and Size: Large Mango - 11+ inches head to heel Total weight gain: 14 lbs. Exercise: It's spring break... so I spent time with family and friends! :) Maternity clothes: Maxi skirts, long cardigans, things that are loose fitting.. Sleep: The Snoogle is worth every penny. Best moment of this week: Spending time with the Roth family over Easter weekend in Pittsburgh, talking about babies and spending time with niece Lena and nephew James.

Miss anything: My Oregon family! :) Movement: Kicks and rolls and hiccups? He is really a mover these days. Food cravings: Water and fruit - I was able to indulge in another craving while in Pittsburgh, the maple bar did not exist, but the Oakmont Bakery had a super yummy maple glazed round donut that tasted so delicious. Anything making you queasy or sick: Feeling well! Have you started to show yet: Mmmhmm. Gender: Getting closer to a name...we really are. Belly button in or out: It just looks funny. Wedding rings on or off: On. Looking forward to: 3d ultrasound on April 12th - can't wait to see baby Roth's face again!
**In case you missed it last week we are registered at Babies R Us and Target.
**And a throwback photo to the early pregnancy days, when I wasn't exactly showing yet.

My 7 weeks pregnant picture with Philly pregnant ladies on Christmas tree cutting morning...
 Kim - Sister-in-Law - 6 weeks along (left), Leah -32ish weeks (middle),  Sheryl - Kim's Sister - 36ish weeks (right)

22 weeks - Fun in Chattanooga!

Special picture this week with dear friends from DuPont - Sharon (left) due June 20, and Julie (middle) due July 3 .

How far along: 22 weeks and 5 days. Fruit/Vegetable Comparison and Size: Spaghetti Squash- about 7 1/2 inches head to rump - 11 inches head to heel Total weight gain: 13 lbs. Exercise: Nothing too much, I had to lay low this week due to a fever, sinus infection and pink eye from the sinus infection.. ugh.. Maternity clothes: A few stretchy dresses, non-maternity that still fit, and... I found some tights! They go all the way up past my belly.. a little weird. Sleep: Somewhat unpredictable with the sickness, waking up coughing, needing pillow, not needing pillows... it's a confusing time right now for sleeping. Best moment of this week: Being in Chattanooga, visiting DuPont - seeing my kids, spending time with teachers, going to church at Bridge!!!! And... having my sweet and thoughtful friends throw me a baby shower where I was able to see a lot of my teacher friends and Bridge friends.. miss everyone so so much. *Baby shower photos below - didn't get a group shot of everyone, but so thankful to all who came!!

Miss anything: Sleeping on my stomach Movement: I think I felt his bum on my right side the other day, it felt hard on that side of my belly, but not on the left side. He seems to really like it over there. Also, some big big kicks, enough to show his Chattanooga friends through my skin. Food cravings: Toast with butter, and peppermint tea with honey... two cravings satisfied in Chattanooga - Gigi's Wedding Cake cupcake, AND Zaxby's Chicken Finger Sandwich.. mmm. Anything making you queasy or sick: just working with 3, 4, and 5 year olds! Lucky they are so sweet! Have you started to show yet: Oh yes. Gender: BOY!! - Still working on a name though.. Come on Matt... (Same as last week here... any way to get this moving?) Belly button in or out: It's it an awkward phase right now.. Wedding rings on or off: On but leaving an indent at times. Looking forward to: My next appointment with the research study where we will get to see another 3d ultrasound of the little guy! 
**Side note - I've had some friends asking where we are registered, and I think we've finally figured it all out. We are registered at Babies R Us and Target. You can search under Kristin Roth or Matt Roth - since we don't live near many of our friends and family members, you can have items sent to our home address which is on the registry. If you would like to send something different, feel free to send me an e-mail at kristinlynnw@gmail.com, so I can give you our home address. 

21 weeks

How far along: 21 weeks and 5 days. Fruit/Vegetable Comparison and Size: Carrot (in length) - about 7 inches head to rump - 10 1/2 inches head to heel Total weight gain: 12 lbs. Exercise: 1 gym day, 1 prenatal yoga class (feeling a little heavier these days, so it's getting more challenging each week). Maternity clothes: Leggings, sweaters, long sleeves, just the basics rotated through each week. Ready for the warm weather to come! Sleep: My thoughtful sister-in-law surprised me with sending me a Snoogle pillow, it has really given me some great nights of sleep so far. Best moment of this week: Just Between Friends sale at the Philadelphia Convention Center, finding some big ticket items at a fraction of the cost. (See below) $700 worth of items for $200! Praise the Lord. Still looking for a B.O.B. jogging stroller for a reasonable price.

Miss anything: Sleeping on my stomach Movement: Lots of kicking, was just feeling it on the right side before, but now it's all over. I think he's doing Tae bo in there. Food cravings: Nothing really this week. Anything making you queasy or sick: I did feel sick on Friday, with a low grade fever and achiness, but am feeling better today after lots of rest and water. Have you started to show yet: Yes, the average person is able to tell that I'm pregnant without the awkward... are you just gaining weight? Gender: BOY!! - Still working on a name though.. Come on Matt... (Same as last week here) Belly button in or out: The fact that Matt just asked me if I had something on my tank top, and I told him that it was my belly button sticking out, means that the time has come to say that it's out there. Wedding rings on or off: On. Looking forward to: Going to Chattanooga next weekend! Wooo - so excited to see our Bridge friends and getting to visit DuPont to see my teacher friends and students.

20 weeks - Halfway there!

How far along: 20 weeks and 5 days. Fruit/Vegetable Comparison and Size: Banana - about 6 1/2 inches head to rump - 10 inches head to heel Total weight gain: 11 lbs. Exercise: 2 gym days, 1 prenatal yoga class  Maternity clothes: I wore my first pair of full panel maternity pants (Allll the way up to the top of my belly), and I will say that they are sooo comfortable.  Sleep: Really great overall, just wondering  Best moment of this week: Going to the Main Line Mom's sale today and finding a barely used gDiaper cloth diaper set for a great price and finding a great little breakfast place nearby (Ming's Coffee Shop in Drexel Hill) that had huge pancakes and yummy potatoes for Matt and I to share. So good. Miss anything: Warm weather, but that doesn't have much to do with pregnancy... :) Movement: I feel like he's sleeping all night and he wakes up when I do! (That's just wishful thinking, I may be sleeping so soundly that I don't feel his kicks in the night)... but it would be wonderful if he was born on my schedule. ;) Otherwise, he's kicking all throughout the day, especially after a meal. I guess, he loves to eat! Food cravings: Fruit, Peanut butter desserts... just made this one, and we're still enjoying it as a treat.  - http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Peanut-Butter-Chocolate-Dessert Anything making you queasy or sick: Not this week! Have you started to show yet: I feel like I don't notice it as much until I have Matt take my picture each Saturday, and then I'm like.. whoa! Gender: BOY!! - Still working on a name though.. Come on Matt... Belly button in or out: Innie mainly, slightly out. Wedding rings on or off: On. Looking forward to: Getting baby furniture, and putting together baby Roth's nursery.

19 weeks - A little late.. oops!

How far along: 19 weeks and 5 days. Fruit/Vegetable Comparison and Size: Mango - about 6 inches Total weight gain: 10 lbs. Exercise: 0 gym days, another busy week filled with appointments and friends! 1 prenatal yoga class  Maternity clothes: Leggings are my new friend. Anything stretchy is great - my maternity jeans don't seem to stay up the best, so leggings and dresses are doing the trick for now. Sleep: One night of waking up every hour thinking I was going to miss my alarm, since Matt's been out of town the past few days, I can't rely on him to be my alarm now. One scary dream of someone taking the baby from our house - really thankful Matt was home for that one. Best moment of this week: Doing the Anatomy Scan appointment and finding out that our baby looks very healthy and continuing to grow at the right pace! Good job baby boy! Also, getting a sweet package from Matt's Mom and Dad and my dear friend Holly with some sweet and thoughtful gifts for baby boy. Miss anything: Nothing this week!

Movement: Everyday! I feel it most in the afternoon and in the evening if I'm laying on the sofa. It feels like he's doing some fancy rolling moves, and a few kicks here and there. He's being nice to Mommy so far. Food cravings: Mexican food Anything making you queasy or sick: Well, I had a bean burrito from Taco Bell this week (don't judge!) and it had a raw tomato in it, and well, a bean burrito isn't supposed to have a raw tomato, so the gag reflex set in. That was all. Have you started to show yet: Waking up in the morning and seeing a rounder belly everyday! Gender: BOY!! Belly button in or out: Innie still. Wedding rings on or off: On. Looking forward to: Working on the nursery and finding special stuff for baby boy Roth! I'll be going to a used baby gear sale next Saturday on the Main Line, hoping to find some useful items at a great price.