Week 15

How far along: 15 Weeks

Food Comparison: Navel Orange

Gender: Next Monday we find out!! EEK!

Weight gain: +4 lbs

Maternity clothes: None yet. Scratch that - I purchased two super long fitted t-shirts from Target's maternity section so I can start wearing them with some leggings. I also looked for one of those belly bands, but of course they didn't have black. 

Stretch marks: No - still slathering up with my belly butter!

Belly button in or out: In with belly button ring. 

Sleep: Still always super itchy when I get into bed - but sleep has been better. It's nice not feeling like I have to go to bed at 7pm. Most days, I can make it till 9p or 10p. 

Best moment last week: Our monthly appointment - I love our OB. Plus we saw a KU win and I had a day off during the middle of the week! 

Worst moment last week: Car rides out of town. It's hard to get comfy - especially when you wear jeans, have to use the restroom every hour, and get tummy aches from bloatedness. 

Miss anything: Sleeping on my back. I never really thought I was a back sleeper - but I've realized how much I like it now that I can't do it.  

Movement: I think I'm starting to feel a few small movements - mostly when I'm laying flat before bed or crunched over in my work chair. I've always been super in tune with my body, and I think I am even more so now that I'm pregnant.   

Cravings: Nothing really - maybe Dr. Pepper. 

Go ahead and judge! Yes, I drink a can of soda every now and then.  

Queasy or sick: Nope! 

Looking forward to: Finding out the gender of Baby K so I can start shopping and planning more! I feel like I'm so behind because I haven't done anything other then by a rug, a few cloth diapers, and some onesies. I'm usually on top of things and it's freaking me out to be almost half way through this pregnancy with nothing completed! 

Prayer Request: This week as Baby K starts to form hair on their head and the ability to suck their thumb -- I pray that Baby K has a full head of dark brown hair. I was born bald and didn't get hair till I was over a year old so please take this trait from your daddy. I also pray that you Baby K is not a thumb sucker. I see what that does to children's teeth, and we can do so many more fun things then pay for braces. 

PS - look at this picture. They are twins and I'm already soo in love! 

That nose and those lips! 

Week 14

How far along: 14 Weeks

Food Comparison: Lemon

Gender: 2 weeks until we find out!

Weight gain: +4 lbs

Maternity clothes: None yet. Pretty soon it's going to be time to invest in a belly band that holds up my unbuttoned pants. 

Stretch marks: No - doing everything I can to help them stay away!

Belly button in or out: In with belly button ring. 

Sleep: Still always super itchy when I get into bed - but sleep has been better. Especially if CT stays off my side. 

Best moment last week: My massage. I wish I could get one everyday but since I can't I'll settle for one monthly. 

Worst moment last week: Getting a cold sore. Acne all over your chin and a scabbed up blister on your lip isn't a very attractive site. What ever happened to all this talk about glowing when you are pregnant? I have yet to see any type of glow! 

Miss anything: Not really.   

Movement: When I was lying flat on the massage table with my belly squished - I could definitely feel a few movements here and there.  

Cravings: veggies - carrots and ranch, green beans, veggie chips! 

Queasy or sick: Nada. 

Looking forward to: Going to the KU game this Wednesday and then having Thursday off! 

(I had to get a new shirt for the occasion!)

Prayer Request: This week as Baby K starts to squint, frown, and grimace - I pray that these are qualities/characteristics that they don't do often. I pray that Baby K always wears a smile on their face and that they are truly a happy person. I also pray that by being a happy person other people can easily tell that they have a heart for God.   

Week 13

How far along: 13 Weeks

Food Comparison: Peach

Gender: 3 weeks until we find out!

 CT thinks girl, I think boy!

Weight gain: +4 lbs

Maternity clothes: None yet. I should probably start thinking about looking for a few pairs of work pants - the days are starting to get more uncomfortable. Plus I don't want to get caught with my pants unbuttoned (which I might do every now and then). I can't wait for spring to arrive so I can live in dresses! 

Stretch marks: No - doing everything I can to help them stay away!

Belly button in or out: In with belly button ring. 

Sleep: Lately sleep has gotten a lot better. It's hard to get comfortable right when I lay down because I get super itchy, but once I find that sweet spot I'm golden. 

Best moment this week: Taking CT out to some baby stores and agreeing on a lot of things: travel system, swing, crib style! 

Worst moment this week: CT getting pulled over yesterday for going 15mph over the speed limit in a construction zone. Luckily he got off with a warning but they then proceeded to give us a fix it ticket for my illegal window tint. As soon as the officer walked away I started crying saying... "I'm not going to be cool any more with legal tint. My car's going to look dumb now." Haha. Oh hormones! Gotta love them! 

Miss anything: Margaritas.  

Movement: No. 

Cravings: Sour straws and cherry coke iceys  from Quik Trip.

Queasy or sick: Nope!

Looking forward to: My massage on Wednesday. I will be 13.3 days = second trimester!! This mama to be needs my shoulders rubbed for a good hour. 

Prayer Request: This week as Baby K's vocal chords start forming - I pray that when they speak, they speak only kind things, I pray that they openly preach about their faith in Jesus Christ, and I pray that when they worship at church through singing - that they sound better than their mama. =)  

Nail Files [11]

So this week I received some super happy mail - the best Christmas gift! 

The complete Gelish starter kit ... light and all!  I liked this option because it came with 2 full size colors. I've been looking all over on the web for some the best deals on colors - and it looks like Amazon might be the best place for some new colors. $11 bucks a piece though ... yikes. Please let me know if you have seen them cheaper anywhere. 

Nails this week: 

Gelish: Gossip Girl

What I've learned from my first time doing this

1. It's a super long process - so make sure you have time

2. Make sure your coats aren't thick - or you will have to keep it under the light longer

3. Do NOT let it get on your skin - this is the number one cause for it to start peeling off 

4. To make sure it doesn't get on your skin - do work on your cuticles before