26 Weeks

How far along: 26 weeks

Maternity clothes: Always. 
Stretchmarks: ...

Sleep: Austin's new schedule has changed our sleep schedule completely. We were in bed at 9 and I was up at 3. Not okay.

Morning sickness: Nada!

Movement: Lots! I do get a little nervous if I don't feel her for a few hours.

Food cravings: Nope.
Food aversions: Nothing really. I am back to eating a little bit of red meat. 

Have you started to show yet: No doubt.

Gender prediction: Girl <3

Labor signs: No.

Belly button in or out: Definitely in

Wedding rings on or off: On! 

Milestones this week: 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy

Miss anything: I miss fitting into my Buckle jeans and being comfortable.

Looking forward to: My glucose test in 2 weeks... JUST KIDDING! Definitely not looking forward to that at all

Motivation

As much as I would like to blame it on pregnancy I just can’t do it. I have been so darn lazy lately. We got our spare rooms sorted through but after that I haven’t done a thing to any of them. The office desk still needs to be painted and book shelves need to be found.  The workout room needs a tad bit of organization for the weights and my miscellaneous stuff that shouldn’t be on the floor. And Reagan’s room needs just about everything. I still have to paint and decide on a crib. I have been on a hunt for a white dresser for her room. I am starting a fund for the glider I want seeing how it is like 700 dollars with the ottoman. Our bedroom doesn’t have a single piece of art on the wall. I haven’t put anything on the potshelves either. So I am thinking of painting one wall royal purple and starting from there. I completely lack creativity. Even Pinterest doesn’t inspire me sometimes. 

Austin said he didn't want me to write a list of improvements we are wanting to make to the house because the pricetag will be too painful to bare. Too bad. Maybe this will motivate us. We have owned this house for over a year and I feel like I haven't made any progress with it.

• We would like to put hardwood floors throughout the house. The previous owners put in cream colored crappy apartment carpet. And my dogs have nearly demolished the grout in the kitchen.
• With new floors comes new baseboard! Thank goodness because they put in crappy apartment baseboard too.
• Austin has had the itch to get started on refinishing my kitchen cabinets but we figure it probably isn't a good idea for me to be inhaling a mass amount of wood stain fumes at the moment. So that will have to wait for a little bit.
• I am in the market for a chandelier for the dining room. There is currently a 1980's brass and cherrywood ceiling fan above my brand new dining room table.
• New hardware for the doors is a must. I think there is a different knob on every door. 
• Blinds! Holy cow, you should see the terrible red vertical blinds in every room. Why?! Who thought that these were nice? My dogs completely demolished the blinds on the sliding glass door. I couldn't stare at the half eaten slats anymore. 

Well, after writing this I got a hint of motivation; we made a trip to Lowe's! We are measuring our windows for new blinds and hopefully we'll get them ordered tonight. 

These are my half eaten blinds!     

And these are my new curtains! I am thinking I will buy two more panels to make them a little more full.

25 Weeks

How far along: 25 weeks

Maternity clothes: I love me some ruched shirts. Bought my very first pair of maternity pants. Why didn't any of my prego/mommy friends tell me how amazing these are?!
Stretchmarks: Eh

Sleep: I have become a light sleeper.

Morning sickness: Nada!

Movement: A ton. Mostly at night when we are ready for bed. I don't mind though because Austin is able to feel her.

Food cravings: Nothing lately?
Food aversions: Burgers :[

Have you started to show yet: Oh yeah, and of course people have no problem letting me know.

Gender prediction: It is a girl.

Labor signs: No.

Belly button in or out: Definitely in

Wedding rings on or off: On! 

Milestones this week: We had another appointment this week. Doc said I am measuring perfect. We went over some birth options and now I have to decide on a birthing class. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Definitely happy.

Miss anything: Some of my regular clothes.

Looking forward to:  Our next 4d ultrasound is in 3 weeks! Absolutely cannot wait to see how much she has progressed.

24 Weeks!

How far along: 24 weeks - 6 Months!

Maternity clothes: Picked up a few long sleeves this last week and a cute button-up for the Eric Church and Justin Moore concert! Went to Target and Burlington over the weekend and found some good deals! 

Stretchmarks: No

Sleep: I have been more tired the last week or so but Austin and I have been busy getting the house put together.

Morning sickness: None. But I do feel queasy every time I brush my teeth? Weird.

Movement: Lots! I always tell Austin she is a ninja. I wish I could see what she is doing in there.

Food cravings: Nothing unusual.
Food aversions: Grease. Anything greasy is a huge no-no!

Have you started to show yet: Yes.

Gender prediction: It is a girl.

Labor signs: No.

Belly button in or out: Definitely in

Wedding rings on or off: On! 

Milestones this week: Deciding on a paint scheme. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!

Miss anything: Well it is almost Fall and Starbucks has started with the Pumpkin Spice Lattes again... Sigh

Looking forward to: Getting her room prepped for paint after all of the family leaves. Mom and I are going to Lowes this week! I need help deciding on colors. 

I am having a hard time finding baby bedding. Everything is so bright and has 30 different patterns on it. Chevron pattern is getting way overused. I guess I might have to have it made!

Changes

Things have been rather crazy at our home this last week. Austin left his job with the power company and has started his new job with Molycorp. We have cleaned out almost the entire house. Reagan's room is making some serious progress!

Austin's job at NV Energy has been depleted due to the new digital Smart Meters.  We have been on pins and needles for over a year waiting for 'the word'. No more waiting! Austin has been in the process of applying for a mine just passed California stateline. As of a couple of weeks ago we knew he was hired but were waiting on all of his paperwork to process. We got word on Friday that he was able to start the following Monday! It is going to be a big change and quite the schedule adjustment. I just keep telling myself that it is temporary. I am not looking forward to the crazy shift but there isn't a thing we can't handle.

We got a boost of energy Saturday night and started to clean out our spare rooms. We have an office, workout room, and the nursery. Well all three had become catchall rooms. I had noticed that we have lived in this house for a year and I have yet to unpack quite a few things. We started in Reagan's room and between the two of us we filled a big black garbage bag. One room.... filled a massive garbage bag. This room was by far the worst; it was the room you walk by and just throw miscellaneous items in. I would have loved to post a before and after photo, but honestly I would be too embarrassed for you to see what it looked like before. The closet in my office is extremely full right now; the wedding dress takes up half. What do you do with your wedding dress?! The rest of the closet is suitcases, prom dresses, and a massive leopard print high heel chair that I cannot seem to part with. The joys of being a hoarder. Our workout room finally is limited to our equipment. Does anyone need an old treadmill that shorts out every 8 seconds? Come pick it up and it is yours. Haha! No really... Come get it.

Anyways, I have been a terrible blogger these last two weeks. I am trying! 

23 Weeks

How far along: 23 weeks

Maternity clothes: Almost everyday. I am still in my jeans though.

Stretchmarks: Nope

Sleep: Normal.

Morning sickness: None!

Movement: Yup yup. She tends to be the most active in the morning and right before bed.

Food cravings:  Cheesecake Factory mashed potatoes. 2 weekends in a row I had to have them. Guess I just need to learn what they put in them!
Food aversions: Still red meat. But my dad did put a tri-tip in the smoker last night and that I ate.  It was awesome. 

Have you started to show yet: Yes

Gender prediction: It is a girl.

Labor signs: No.

Belly button in or out: Definitely in

Wedding rings on or off: On! 

Milestones this week: Her room is ready for paint! I started shopping around for fabric for her bedding. 

Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.

Miss anything:Chai Tea Lattes on a regular basis...

Looking forward to: Family reunion this weekend! Whoohoo.