4 months.

How far along? 16 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 4 pounds, but I think the weight gain is coming.... I am hungry all the time!
Maternity clothes? Just using the belly belt, since I can fit into everything, I just can't button my pants!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping great, and starting to have weird, vivid dreams I remember when I wake up!
Best moment this week: My husband  told me I am "the most adorable pregnant lady ever".  Thanks honey, I needed that. 
Miss Anything? Being able to online shop. I need to find a formal GOWN for an upcoming trip, and I don't know what will fit next week, let alone next month!
Movement: I think I may have felt my first something something yesterday, but I cannot wait for a real kick!
Food cravings: Fruit & pb and jelly sandwiches. Nothing weird or exciting. 
Anything making you queasy or sick: Seafood, no big.
Have you started to show yet: Yes! People keep asking me if there is more than one baby in there.... but usually I just have to pee and it seems to get a little smaller. 
Gender prediction: Boy- but I really have no idea. We are getting so pumped to have a baby at home. We have been watching the show 'One Born Every Minute' before bed and it makes me so excited I can't fall asleep!
Labor Signs: No way.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy! Thankful the first trimester is over, that was seriously the worst I have ever felt in my life. 
Looking forward to: Feeling more movement & summer vacation!!! One more week! We have 3 fun mini vacays planned and I can't wait to relax and float in the pool/ocean like a giant Orca whale. 

15 weeks.

How far along? 15 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: 3 lbs (not too bad).... starting to get more energy! Prenatal yoga begins TODAY!

Maternity clothes? Have a few things, but not wearing any yet. The hair tie trick around the pant buttons work wonders!
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping great, minus still being congested from terrible allergies.
Best moment this week: Hearing about more people that are super close to me that are expecting. It is SO awesome to compare notes with everyone!!

Miss Anything? Not really- I guess coffee and fountain sodas, but those cravings are fleeting.

Movement: Feeling "stuff", but don't count it as baby yet. I really just feel tight around my whole belly- inside and out.

Food cravings: Fruits & sweets still... I ate almost on entire watermelon on Sunday.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Seafood.... not too bad!
Have you started to show yet: more this week for sure
Gender prediction: Boy
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Really feeling that baby kick!

14 weeks.

How far along? 14 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: still 2 pounds, but the belly is growing!
Maternity clothes? Nope- sundresses and stretchy skirts are wonderful. Oh, so are my new Lululemon pants that I live in...
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Sleeping great
Best moment this week: having the energy to start exercising again! Bought two prenatal yoga DVDs and rode bikes with my husband last night.
Have you told family and friends: Yes!
Miss Anything? Having cocktails with friends. Cinco de Mayo is this weekend, and a staycation for Memorial Day ahead. It is gonna be rough.
Movement: I have started feeling stuff that definitely cannot be digestion or gas, because it is way up high where the baby is, but who knows. I don't really count it unless I am sure. But the baby is the size of a lemon now, so maybe...
Food cravings: Fruits & sweets. I have been eating Swedish fish and having a Magnum {mini} ice cream bar every night after dinner. Yum.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Seafood, refrigerator smells, and salads made at home. But I did manage to eat one this week for dinner and even cut up vegetables last night for chicken tacos.
Have you started to show yet: Yup. One of my students asked if she could feel my belly {so sweet}, and another asked me if I had a baby in my belly. That's the fun part.
Gender prediction: Boy- but we are not finding out the sex before it is born.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Looking forward to: Feeling the baby move!

In other news, I experienced my first cold this week. Rough, but thankfully you CAN take Sudafed, Tylenol Cold & Sinus, and Claritin when you are pregnant. I have taken only the minimum of what I need, but it sure does help! Having Rick page the Dr. on a Saturday to make sure what they already recommended was safe was so sweet. I love how protective he is of our little fetus. He tells me he loves me and our little baby every morning before he leaves for work. We are so lucky.

{sunset ride with the bump}

Wedding.

This weekend was my baby brother's wedding to his beautiful bride, Lauren. I cannot imagine him finding anyone more perfect, and I am so, so happy for them. It was a lot of fun, and I always love being with my family from Chicago... Rick and I were so lucky to be a part of their big day. Congratulations, you two!!!

13 weeks.

{keep in mind this photo was taken after a very large anniversary dinner, the bump was smaller this morning}

How far along? 13 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: only 2 pounds!!

Maternity clothes? I have not bought or worn any, but I was given loads of clothes yesterday by my sweet neighbor, Katie. Love her so much...

Stretch marks? No, started the cocoa butter rub down 2 days ago.
Sleep: Sleeping great, thank goodness!
Best moment this week: Found the perfect mirror to turn into a chalkboard to document the baby growth on!

Have you told family and friends: Yes- my entire family was at my brother's wedding this past weekend! It was wonderful seeing everyone!
Miss Anything? Sandwiches. Particularly Eegee's turkey grinder.

Movement: Not yet... Hopefully SOON!
Food cravings: Fruit, corn dogs, and fried bologna sandwiches. Weird.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Refrigerator smells and brushing my teeth. Still barf most mornings.

Have you started to show yet: A little bump so far... gets much bigger at the end of the day!
Gender prediction: Boy
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy and super excited!
Looking forward to: My next OB appt next week...

2.

Happy Anniversary to the most wonderful man. I am especially lucky because he just happens to be mine. It has been two years of adventure, laughter, love, pure craziness, beauty, wonder, joy, and excitement. I love you to the moon and back.... here's to fifty more.

12 weeks.

How far along? 12 Weeks, 2 Days. The baby is the size of a PLUM.
Total weight gain: 1 pound!! Hallelujah!
Maternity clothes? Nopers. I have a lot of flowy tops and sundresses. I can still button my pants, just have to unbutton them when I am sitting for a long period of time.
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: In the late afternoon I get pretty tired, but sleep great at night.
Best moment this week: Revealing our pregnancy to the whole world! On my birthday, no less. What a special day.
Have you told family and friends: Yes! His family over Cabo weekend, mine over St. Paddy's Day, a couple friends/our neighbors right after Cabo, close friends after the first sonogram, and everyone yesterday!!
Miss Anything? Nope! I guess drinking WITH everyone, but alcohol does not sound appealing at all. I also love not having hangovers.
Movement: Not yet.
Food cravings: PB & J, Milkshakes, and Mac & Cheese.: which is pretty much all I could keep down in the 1st trimester.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Salads, refrigerator smells, just looking at a toilet, and Rick's cologne if I smell it while brushing my teeth. Barfing in the sink is a new normal.
Have you started to show yet: A little bump- kinda popped out this week.
Gender prediction: Boy.
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy!
Weekly Wisdom: Drinking half a cup of coffee with lots of cream in the morning makes everything easier.
Looking forward to: Getting a bigger bump & starting the nursery!