24 weeks

How far along: 24 weeks

Weight gain: 13 lbs

Baby's heartbeat: 150 bpm

Clothes: I love my big flannel pajamas- not sure how much Alex likes them.

Sleep: Hot flashes! I have been waking up 2-3 times a night in a pool of sweat and then five minutes later, I'm fine. Also, I have been having some serious strange dreams. Last night I dreamed about Sponge Bob Square Pants!

Symptoms: back pain, a lot of baby kicks, moodiness, and a big appetite.

Food Cravings: CHEX cereal, waffles, and a McRib sandwich (I have never wanted one in my life because I've always thought they looked disgusting! For baby's sake, I will opt for a regular bbq sandwich)

Food Aversions: none that I can think of
Best Moment this Week: Christmas with Alex, my new kindle fire, and Alex finally feeling Scarlett kick.
Looking Forward to: 2013! Excited for the new year!

Baby Size Comparison: Ear of Corn

23 weeks

 Alex said it looks like I'm carrying a basketball under my shirt. I'm afraid it may look like I'm carrying a beach ball in a few weeks!

How far along: 23 weeks

Clothes: My regular shirts and sweaters are getting pretty tight. My shoes are also getting pretty tight and uncomfortable.

Wedding rings: They're getting snug! Eek!

Sleep: I sleep with 3 big pillows-1 for my head and 2 for each side of me. I'm about to add one more to the mix because I want to sleep more propped up. Sleep has been pretty good this week, but I have been noticing Alex stealing my body pillow in the middle of the night. I have to pry it from him most nights now!

Symptoms: A little touch of nausea has come back, my shins and calves are cramping up, my back and sides have also been a bit sore.

Food Cravings: pasta with marinara sauce, Newk's chicken salad sandwiches and salad with balsamic vinaigrette, Cheesecake Factory chocolate tuxedo cheesecake (OMG SO GOOD), bisquick sausage balls, and clementines.

Food Aversions: Thousand Island dressing and spinach/artichoke dip

Best Moments this Week: Spending time with my family, my Aunt Cat's Christmas party, shopping for Scarlett,  mani/pedi with my mom, and tuxedo cheesecake at Cheesecake Factory.
Looking Forward to: Christmas with Alex tomorrow, dinner tomorrow night with good friends, Cara and Jeff, and doctor's appointment on Thursday.

Food Size Comparison: Large Mango

22 weeks

How far along: 22 weeks

Clothes: I've had a few meltdowns trying to figure out what to wear. I battle wanting to look good and dressing comfortable (big stretchy pants, an XL t-shirt, and comfy socks) everyday!

Sleep: I go to sleep cold and wake up sweating! Baby kicks wake me up a lot and I have insane dreams! I had a dream last night that I was visiting China and got arrested because I was caught getting on the train without a ticket. I then escaped and they never found me!

Symptoms: Rib pain, lower back pain, nasal congestion, and dizziness.

Food Cravings: Newk's chicken salad sandwich and salad with balsamic dressing (I'm going there again Thursday!), Chick-fil-A chicken sandwiches, chicken fajitas with peppers, lasagna, clementines, sweet potatoes, scrambled eggs and cheese with sriracha hot sauce, and hot chocolate.

Food Aversions: None that I can think of, but I have told Alex that he is no longer allowed to wear a certain cologne because it makes me gag. I used to like it, but even the thought of it makes me sick. I still like his others, so it's just a certain one that I hate.

Best Moment this Week: Volunteering at Second Harvest Food Bank, eating at Newk's and then shopping at Target. Also, registering for Scarlett and seeing The Hobbit with Alex yesterday. Oh and I love that Alex will come home from work, kiss me, kiss my belly, and talk to Scarlett by resting his head on my stomach...makes me melt every time!

Looking Forward to: Alex getting a week off for Christmas and seeing my family this weekend.

Baby Size Comparison: Spaghetti Squash

21 weeks

How far along: 21 weeks

Clothes: My tops are starting to get pretty tight. I'm afraid I'll have to get rid of all of them after the pregnancy because they'll all be stretched out.

Sleep: I'm still enjoying sleep, but I'm having a lot of lower back pain, so it's harder for me to fall asleep and stay asleep. I also will wake up on my back and have cramping, so I have to keep changing positions.

Symptoms: Moodiness, ankles and calves swelling if on my feet too long, lower back pain, serious case of pregnant brain, dizziness, and a big appetite.

Food Cravings: Lasagna, salads with Italian dressing and croutons, clementines, chicken fajitas with a lot of peppers.

Food Aversions: Raw vegetables (I force myself to eat them with a bit of ranch because I know they're good for me) 

Best Moment this Week: Our Christmas party that we had at our house, feeling Scarlett's kicks getting stronger, and date night with Alex at Pancho Villa.

Baby Size Comparison: Pomegranate

20 weeks

Scarlett Kennedy Chandler

The first outfit I bought her (too good of a sale to pass up!)

How far along: 20 weeks

Weight gain: 10 pounds (I'm blaming all the good food on Thanksgiving)

Baby's Heartbeat: 150 bpm

Baby Size: 11 oz. 

Maternity Clothes: I need more!

Sleep: In bed by no later than 9:30 pm, but still getting up 3-4 times a night to go to the bathroom. I sleep with a body pillow on each side of me, so Alex is getting less and less space! I still wake up and find myself sleeping on my back, but then I just switch to my side. Overall, I'm sleeping pretty well.

Symptoms: back pain, cramping in lower abdomen, leg cramps, occasional dizziness, and a big appetite!

Food Cravings: Newk's chicken salad sandwich, cutie clementines, salads with croutons and Italian dressing, Alex's amazing bbq ribs (I get them tomorrow!), and Indian food.

Food Aversions: creamy dips with a strong garlic smell/taste, broccoli, and cauliflower.

Best Moment of the Week: Finding out Baby Chandler's sex! We're having a baby girl and naming her Scarlett Kennedy Chandler.

Baby Size Comparison: artichoke