40 weeks!

This will be my last weekly check-in. Next Wednesday will be my induction date so Baby Jarbs will come out whether she likes it or not!! lol.

How far along?: 40w3d
How big is the baby?: Still the size of a watermelon! An overripe watermelon that is :-)
Weight gain/loss:  I stopped weighing myself! :-) It's my last week of being pregnant so I am just enjoying the ride.
Pregnancy symptoms: huge belly, numb fingers due to pregnancy-induced carpal tunnel syndrome, huge appetite
Maternity clothes: sweat pants, long tank tops
Stretch Marks: none! crossing fingers that they wouldn't magically appear on my 40th week
Sleep: Still thankful that I am getting a decent amount of sleep and do not feel uncomfortable sleeping
Best moment this week: Telling random people (who ask) I was due last Sunday and see the panic in their faces. It's kinda amusing.
Movement: I can still feel her move and switch positions. Most of the time she has her butt sticking out in the middle of my belly
Food cravings: sweets :-(
Food aversions: none
Labor signs: dilated cervix as of last Friday but for the past couple of days, no labor signs! :-/. Daddy Jarbs thinks my belly has dropped though.
Belly button in or out: outie!
What I miss: Being in control of my body. I can't wait to get my "normal" self back.
What I am looking forward to: Going into labor and meeting our little pumpkin
Milestones:

As long as she's in your belly, baby's hair and nails will continue to grow, and her lungs will keep developing. She's anywhere from 5 to 11 pounds and is getting ready for a slightly gooey introduction any day now. (Upon arrival, baby will probably be covered in blood, vernix caseosa, lanugo, and amniotic fluid.)

39 weeks!

How far along?: 39w3d
How big is the baby?: Still the size of a watermelon! Huge watermelon that is!
Weight gain/loss:  30 lbs !
Pregnancy symptoms: huge belly, sensitive gums, weight gain, water retention, numb fingers due to pregnancy-induced carpal tunnel syndrome
Maternity clothes: At this point, anything that fits especially around the belly!
Stretch Marks: none!!
Sleep: Still getting 6-7 hrs of sleep
Best moment this week: Finding out I was already 1 cm dilated. Some progress at last!
Movement: They have slowed down a bit. I think she's slowly running out of space.
Food cravings: M&M pretzels..bad!! :-/
Food aversions: none
Labor signs: occasional cramping, lower back pains, dilated cervix
Belly button in or out: outie!
What I miss: My old body! Can't wait to bring my sexy back! lol
What I am looking forward to: Not going to work! My last day at work is this Friday and then I will be on maternity leave. Yay! I don't go back to work until February next year :-).
Milestones:

Baby's brain is still developing rapidly, and his skin has taken on a paler shade thanks to a thicker layer of fat around the blood vessels. (Don't worry; he'll change color again soon after birth.) He's now able to flex his limbs, and his nails might extend past his fingertips.

38 weeks!

How far along?: 38w3d

How big is the baby?: Still the size of a watermelon!!
Weight gain/loss:  30 lbs !
Pregnancy symptoms: bleeding gums, huge belly, round ligament pain, mild symptoms carpal tunnel syndrome :-(.
Maternity clothes: long shirts/tanks to cover my belly, dresses and my 2 maternity pants! couple more weeks so i am not buying any more clothes!
Stretch Marks: none!!
Sleep: 6-7 hrs of sleep. I am thankful that I still get decent sleep and do not feel uncomfortable while sleeping.
Best moment this week: Date nights with Daddy Jarbs. We've been going out/dining out a lot these past few weeks/ days and enjoying our quiet time together.
Movement: Yes! It does feel like she is running out of space. She's probably getting crammed in there.  A couple of times I felt her shaking! lol
Food cravings: anything sweet
Food aversions: none
Labor signs: more noticeable cramping and belly tightening. I guess it's Braxton Hicks contraction?
Belly button in or out: outie and Baby Jarbs keeps pushing it out!
What I miss: My old body! Can't wait to bring my sexy back! lol
What I am looking forward to: Next doc's appointment to see if there's any progress at all. I can't believe Baby Jarbs can come out any day now :-).
Milestones:

The last bits of vernix caseosa (the white goo keeping baby's skin moist) and lanugo (downy hair) are slowly shedding into your amniotic fluid. Baby's head is about the same circumference as her abdomen, and her head could be covered in an inch or so of hair.

37 weeks!

How far along?: 37w3d

How big is the baby?: Finally, the size of a watermelon!! And yes, I look like I swallowed one :-)
Weight gain/loss: 29 lbs!
Pregnancy symptoms: sensitive gums, growing belly, round ligament pain, mild symptoms carpal tunnel syndrome :-(.
Maternity clothes: at this point, anything that fits and won't make me look like Winnie the Pooh with my belly hanging out :-P
Stretch Marks: None! Spare me please!
Sleep: 6-8 hrs and surprisingly I always feel well-rested. I get up about 3x a night to go to the bathroom.
Best moment this week: Finding out that Baby Jarbs is already head down! Also, Daddy Jarbs talking to Baby Jarbs and telling her to come out coz he wants to see her already :-).
Movement: Yes! Tons! I thought her movements are suppose to slow down by now but she's more active than ever! It's funny to watch my belly get distorted as she twitches, turns and rolls. Daddy Jarbs and I think she's trying to find her way out lol.
Food cravings: honey nut cheerios, brownies, coffee ice cream
Food aversions: none
Labor signs: occassional (mild) cramps
Belly button in or out: outie! A lot of times Baby Jarbs is sitting right on my belly button
What I miss: Not feeling and looking huge!
What I am looking forward to: My next doctor's appointment and seeing some progress!
Milestones:

Your full-term (yay!) baby is gaining about 1/2 ounce a day and getting her first sticky poop (called meconium) ready. She's also brushing up on skills for the outside world: blinking, sucking, inhaling, exhaling, and gripping (it's getting strong!).

36 weeks!

How far along?: 36w3d
How big is the baby?: still the size of a honeydew
Weight gain/loss: 28 lbs!
Pregnancy symptoms: sensitive gums, growing belly, round ligament pain, extra emotional. Suprisingly, I feel great except for my pulled muscle. I feel like I have my energy back. I've been nesting big time.
Maternity clothes: anything loose
Stretch Marks:  None! ~4 more weeks. Baby Jarbs please spare me! lol
Sleep: Since I have been on my staycation, sleep has been way better. I only get up 2-3x a night and I get long naps during the day.
Best moment this week: When Daddy Jarbs told me he's excited and ready for Baby Jarbs' arrival :-)
Movement: Yes! We had a ball watching my belly get distorted as she rolls, turns, twitches
Food cravings: purple sweet potato, honey nut cheerios
Food aversions: none
Labor signs: none that I am aware of
Belly button in or out: I have admitted the fact that I am now an outie. Hope my belly button goes back to it's normal state after delivery.
What I miss: Not feeling any aches and pains everytime I move
What I am looking forward to: 36-week appointment on Thursday
Milestones:

Baby's skin is getting smooth and soft, her gums are rigid, her liver and kidneys are in working order, and her circulation and immune system are basically good to go. Her lungs are the only organs that still need to fully mature, but every day she gets a little closer to breathing on her own.

35 weeks!

How far along?: 35w3d
How big is the baby?: the size of a honeydew!
Weight gain/loss: 27 lbs! I am glad water retention is gone!! I lost over 3 lbs of water weight during the last few days.
Pregnancy symptoms: sensitive gums, growing belly. Baby Jarbs has changed position today so I feel less uncomfortable. I don't feel the pressure in my groin anymore. Hmm, maybe she moved up? She's suppose to move down!
Maternity clothes: Still dresses and my two maternity work pants!!
Stretch Marks:  None! I hope it stays that way until the end!
Sleep: Sleep has been better this week but for the last couple of days I keep waking up at 5 am!
Best moment this week: Daddy Jarbs and I checking out strollers & carseats last weekend. We both did not know what to do so we were both cracking up.  
Movement: Yes. She changes position a lot.
Food cravings: Nachos, watermelon
Food aversions: none
Labor signs: none
Belly button in or out: outie :-(
What I miss: Not having to pee 100x a day!
What I am looking forward to: My 8-day "staycation"! I'll be doing a lot of nesting & sleeping :-)
Milestones:

From now on, baby's growth is mostly in the plumping up department -- though she won't get much longer, she'll put on a pound or more of baby fat before birth. (She's about 15 percent right now and will be about 30 percent by full-term.) Her hearing is totally developed (tip: baby responds best to higher pitches).

34 weeks!

How far along?: 34w3d
How big is the baby?: the size of a honeydew!
Weight gain/loss: I am scared to step on the scale!! :-P
Pregnancy symptoms: sensitive gums, pressure in the groin, HUGE belly, fatigue, tighter shoes which means my feet has grown!
Maternity clothes: Dresses! Pants are starting to feel restrictive
Stretch Marks: Still none and still keeping fingers crossed
Sleep: 6 to 7 hrs of sleep; I had a hard time sleeping when Daddy Jarbs was out of town this weekend and until now I don't think I have recoup'd
Best moment this week: When Daddy Jarbs came home from his boys weekend :-) 
Movement: Tons of rolls, kicks turns. I got startled last night when I was holding my bell and all of a sudden Baby Jarbs kicked me lol. The other day, she was waaaay up on my right side. Daddy Jarbs said maybe she's trying to take a peek what's on the back side of my tummy lol.
Food cravings: Nachos, cheerios
Food aversions: none
Labor signs: braxton hicks contraction. I woke up with some mild cramping last Saturday and got paranoid since Daddy Jarbs was out of town
Belly button in or out: outie :-(
What I miss: my energy
What I am looking forward to: Baby care class this weekend and setting up the glider

Milestones:

Baby can recognize and react to simple songs...time to start practicing your lullabies! In fact, baby will recognize frequently sung tunes after birth and probably find them soothing. Less cute news: She now urinates about one pint per day.

33 weeks!

How far along?: 33w3d

How big is baby: the size of a honeydew!
Weight gain/loss: +2 lbs! I blame it on the sweet cravings I've had this past week :-(.
Pregnancy symptoms: round ligament pain, linea negra, countless trips to the loo!
Maternity clothes: Dresses, fitted tanks and maternity pants!
Stretch Marks: still none, thank God!
Sleep: 6 to 7 hrs of sleep
Best moment this week: Traveling to Aruba!
Movement: Tons of rolls and kicks. I got startled last night when I was holding my belly when all of a sudden Baby Jarbs kicked me lol.
Food cravings: Sweets :-(
Food aversions: none
Labor signs: none
Belly button in or out: outie
What I miss: working out hard!
What I am looking forward to: Lunch tomorrow. Details to follow ;-)
Milestones:

Things are heating up inside as well: Baby may grow up to a full inch this week alone, and his brain is developing like crazy. Pretty soon, he'll be able to coordinate breathing with sucking and swallowing. Also, his bones are hardening, and he's started to keep his eyes open when he's awake.

32 weeks!

How far along?: 32w3d

How big is baby: still the size of a squash
Weight gain/loss: +1.5 lbs! 24 lbs total. Still on target for a healthy weight gain
Pregnancy symptoms: constant hunger, linea negra, pressure in my groin, darkening of skin, occasional kicks in my bladder
Maternity clothes: can't live without my maternity pants!
Stretch Marks: still none, thank God!
Sleep: 6 to 7 hrs of sleep
Best moment this week: Reading to Baby Jarbs and seeing my maternity photos!
Movement: Yes! Feels like Baby Jarbs is doing some acrobatic moves in there
Food cravings: Fried chicken, artic mocha
Food aversions: none
Labor signs: none
Belly button in or out: small outie :(
What I miss: not having to walk slow
What I am looking forward to: trip to Aruba this weekend for my cousin's wedding!
Milestones:

Ready or not, baby's getting ready to emerge. She's probably in the head-down position by now, with her bottom facing up. This is the comfiest way for her body to fit in your increasingly cramped womb and will make her eventual exit (only a few months away now!) much easier. (If she's still head-up, don't panic -- there's still time for a flip before birth.)

31 weeks!

How far along?: 31w3d 
How big is baby: still the size of a squash
Weight gain/loss: +1.5 lbs! I swear Baby Jarbs is having a MAJOR growth spurt this week. I've been constantly hungry. My belly looks bigger and weighs much heavier every single day. I read that babies gain much of their weight during these last few weeks.
Pregnancy symptoms: constant hunger, linea negra, pressure in my groin whenever I stand up. My co-worker said I am starting to waddle :-(
Maternity clothes: I am getting a good use of my TWO maternity work pants. I want to buy one more but I am having second thoughts. I do not want to spend money and only be able to wear it for ~8 more weeks. Sometimes I still wear my regular work pants, unbuttoned and with a belly band over it.
Stretch Marks: none; still keeping my fingers crossed 
Sleep: 6 to 7 hrs of sleep with trips to the potty. There are nights when I only get up 2x to go to the bathroom.
Best moment this week: Seeing my friends and family at the baby shower
Movement: Yes, definitely. She always makes her presence known especially at night. Daddy Jarbs and I crack up every time we see my belly jump
Food cravings: Cosi's artic mocha; anything sweet! I have to be good and lay off on sweets especially for the next 8 weeks!
Food aversions: none
Labor signs: mild braxton hicks contractions 
Belly button in or out: half outie
What I miss: being able to walk normally!
What I am looking forward to: my last birthday celebration before I become a MOM!
Milestones:

Baby's going through major brain and nerve development these days. His irises now react to light, and all five senses are in working order. (He won't pick up anything from his nose until after birth, though -- smell is transferred through air, not amniotic fluid.)

30 weeks!

How far along?: 30w3d 
How big is baby: still the size of a squash
Weight gain/loss: +1.5 lbs; 20.5 lbs! I think Baby Jarbs is having a growth spurt again. I am constantly hungry and my belly has been itching again. 
Pregnancy symptoms: huge appetite, linea negra, braxton hicks contraction, heavy belly, occasional sore groin which feels like I just went to spin class for the first time
Maternity clothes: Yes. I tried on a couple of my pre-pg jeans and I was happy that I can still zip it up but just can't button :-/.
Stretch Marks: none but my belly's been itchy these past few days. I use Eucerin lotion for the itch.
Sleep: ~7 hrs of sleep with trips to the potty. I am glad that I still do not feel uncomfortable and can still sleep fine.

Best moment this week: Playing hide and seek with Baby Jarbs :-). Every afternoon, after we go home from work, Daddy Jarbs and I try to find where Baby Jarbs is located in my tummy :-P. She moves a lot so she's in diffrent positions every time. We would poke her and sometimes she would push back as if to say "leave me alone!"
Movement: a lot especially at night. I think she's a night person which Daddy Jarbs said she got from him!
Food cravings: watermelon; purple sweet potato
Food aversions: none
Labor signs: still braxton hicks contractions 
Belly button in or out: half outie
What I miss: being able to walk fast!
What I am looking forward to: Doctor's appointment tomorrow and seeing family and friends at the baby shower this weekend! Yay!
Milestones:

As baby's skin smoothes out, her brain just keeps getting more wrinkled. All those grooves and indentations increase surface area, meaning more room for that oh-so-essential brain tissue. She's also adding some brawn -- her grip is now strong enough to grasp a finger.

29 weeks!

Weekly check-in:

How far along?: 29w3d 
How big is baby: Baby Jarbs is now the size of a squash. Yay! 
Weight gain/loss: +1 from last week; 20 lbs. My weight gain has slowed down for the past few weeks. 
Pregnancy symptoms: Braxton Hicks contraction, kicks on my bladder 
Maternity clothes: Yes 
Stretch Marks: I was closely examining my belly the other day and so far, none yet! 
Sleep: 6-8 hrs of sleep with trips to the potty 
Best moment this week: Getting the call from my doctor confirming that I passed the 3 hr glucose test and that I do not have gestational diabetes! 
Movement: Yes, a lot. It's starting to feel like there's an alien in my tummy. Daddy Jarbs and I are having fun watching my belly twitch, jump and get lopsided as she turns and rolls.  
Food cravings: anything cold 
Food aversions: None 
Labor signs: Occasional braxton hicks contractions 
Belly button in or out: half outie :-( 
What I miss: eating sashimi 
What I am looking forward to: Finish working on the nursery! We just had the closet done. We're getting the armoire this weekend. I also ordered wall prints so I am waiting for those to come in before I can finally put the nursery together.
Milestones:

Baby's energy is surging, thanks to white fat depositing beneath his skin. And since he's growing so fast (weight will triple by birth), things are getting kind of cramped in the womb. What all this means for you: Get ready for some more kicks and jabs to the ribs.

28 weeks!

Weekly check-in:

How far along?: 28w3d
How big is baby: Still the size of an eggplant!
Weight gain/loss: + 0 from last week; still 19 lbs
Pregnancy symptoms: Heavy belly, weight gain, kicks on my bladder, stuffy nose, pain on my inner thighs as soon as I stand up and after I've been sitting for a long time. I think the baby is sitting on a nerve. It goes away after I walk around.
Maternity clothes: Yes, yes! Still love to wear fitted tops and full panel pants/capris
Stretch Marks: None; still religiously applying Palmer's cocoa butter everyday
Sleep: still getting a decent amount of sleep (~7 hrs) although I feel I can sleep more
Best moment this week: Taking the childbirth preparation class with Daddy Jarbs
Movement: Yes. Last week, it felt like she was in a tranverse position (laying sideways) because I would gets kicks/jabs on opposite sides of my belly!
Food cravings: Nothing in particular. I had been laying off on sweets/carbs since my GD scare. I've been eating more proteins though.
Food aversions: I refuse to eat the adobo frog legs that Daddy Jarbs cooked. Eww! Even if I am not pregnant, I don't think I would want to eat it.
Labor signs: None
Belly button in or out: Poor belly button has been hanging on for dear life for weeks now. I think it's slowly losing the battle! :-(
What I miss: Eating/doing whatever I want without thinking about harming the baby
What I am looking forward to: Finding out the result of my 3 hr glucose test and hopefully it is to my favor! Keeping fingers crossed.
Milestones:

Baby's lungs are mature enough that, if born right now, she has a pretty good chance of surviving (with help from medical technology). Her skin is still pretty wrinkly (one byproduct of living in amniotic fluid) but will smoothen as fat continues to deposit.

27 weeks!

Weekly check-in:

How far along?: 27w3d
How big is baby: Still the size of an eggplant!
Weight gain/loss: 19 lbs!
Pregnancy symptoms: Weight gain, frequent trips to the bathroom
Maternity clothes: Can't live without my maternity pants :-)
Stretch Marks: None
Sleep:~7 hrs of sleep a night with bathroom breaks. I've now learned how to sleep walk to the bathroom at the middle of the night :-)
Best moment this week: Seeing Baby Jarbs during the 3D/4D ultrasound
Movement: Yes. She's been flipping and turning and doing side jabs in my belly
Food cravings: Still banana pancakes!
Food aversions: Nothing in particular
Labor signs: None
Belly button in or out: Flat
What I miss: Sleeping on my left side
What I am looking forward to: Decorating the nursery. The room has been painted and crib delivered. We'll buy the armoire this weekend and set it up! Photos to follow :-)
Milestones:

Baby's lungs are going through some major developments these days, which (combined with the opening of previously plugged nostrils) means he's now able to practice inhaling and exhaling. The lack of air in your womb means every "breath" is filled with amniotic fluid, but hey -- it's progress.

26 weeks!

Weekly check-in:

How far along?: 26w3d
How big is baby: Still the size of an eggplant! I guess baby's growth is getting slower now as we approach 3rd tri?
Weight gain/loss: 18 lbs! Yikes! Still in check for a healthy weight gain though.
Pregnancy symptoms:  Ever growing belly, darker linea negra, nesting instinct (?)
Maternity clothes: I love my full panel maternity pants :-)
Stretch Marks: None
Sleep: I was able to move my bedtime from 1 am to 12 mn! I've been getting 7 hrs of sleep this week. I have to work on going to bed much earlier.
Best moment this week: Daddy Jarbs singing Michael Buble's song (I just Haven't Met You Yet). He said that's his song to Baby Jarbs. So sweet :-)
Movement: Yes, a lot of baby movement especially after I eat something sweet. She also moves a lot when I am about to go to bed. I think she's starting to be a night owl. Not good!
Food cravings: Banana pancake! Been eating banana pancakes every weekend for 3 weeks now. I've noticed that I don't crave for salty food anymore and slowly gravitating toward sweet stuff.
Food aversions: Nothing in particular
Labor signs: None
Belly button in or out: Hmm flat?
What I miss: Not being fat :-)
What I am looking forward to: cloth diaper class tomorrow and giving my late (surprise) anniversary gift to Daddy Jarbs on Saturday (I'll have a separate post about this on Saturday). I am NOT looking forward to my glucose test tomorrow :-(
Milestones:

Baby's soaking up your antibodies, getting her immune system ready for life outside the womb. Eyes are forming, and she'll soon be practicing the blink...perfect for batting those freshly grown lashes.

24 weeks!

Weekly check-in:

How far along?: 24w3d
How big is baby: According to The Bump, she's still the size of a papaya?! She's been a "papaya" for 3 weeks now!! I think Baby Jarbs has stopped growing lol.
Weight gain/loss: no gain from last week. 16 lbs so far.
Pregnancy symptoms: lower back pains (pre-pg issue), heavy belly
Maternity clothes: with this heat, i'll wear anything comfortable! dresses are my fave!
Stretch Marks: None. Belly is starting to get itchy again. I am guessing this baby will have another growth spurt soon.
Sleep: I've been going to bed very late lately. I get about 6-7 hrs of sleep with a couple of trips to the bathroom during the night.
Best moment this week: Celebrating our 2nd yr wedding anniversary :-)
Movement: Yes. It feels like she's doing some backstroke inside my tummy :-)
Food cravings: pancake, rootbeer, cheese danish
Food aversions: Nothing in particular
Labor signs: None
Belly button in or out: I am surprised it is still in!
What I miss: Not carrying a heavy baggage in my belly!
What I am looking forward to: Decorating Baby Jarbs' room!
Milestones:

Baby's skin is becoming more opaque as the fat starts to pack on. And, thanks to the formation of small capillaries, her newly thick skin is taking on a fresh pink glow.

23 weeks!

Weekly check-in:


How far along?: 23w3d
How big is baby: The size of a papaya (same as last week?!)
Weight gain/loss: +1 lb
Pregnancy symptoms: Weight gain, growing belly, mild sciatica
Maternity clothes: I am wearing more babydoll tops at work and more and more people are noticing my ever growing belly. I alternate wearing my 2 maternity work pants and regular pants with Belly Band at work. My mom has sent me some maternity clothes which I'll hopefully get by Saturday! Yay! On weekends, I still wear my regular clothes but for bottoms, I have to have my belly band.
Stretch Marks: None (knock on wood)
Sleep: I am getting ~7 hrs of sleep so I can't complain
Best moment this week: People at work (outside my department) are finally noticing my belly. It's nice to be able to share the news with everybody.
Movement: Not a lot of kicking but I definitely feel a lot of movements. She still responds with a kick when Daddy Jarbs talks to her
Food cravings: still pancake, caffeine free diet rootbeer
Food aversions: none in particular
Labor signs: None and hopefully not until October
Belly button in or out: Still in but just waiting for the day it officially pops out.
What I miss: Medium rare steak!
What I am looking forward to: Working on Baby Jarbs' nursery
Milestones:

Baby's skin is becoming more opaque as the fat starts to pack on. And, thanks to the formation of small capillaries, her newly thick skin is taking on a fresh pink glow.

22 weeks!

Weekly check-in:

How far along?: 22w3d
How big is baby: The size of a papaya
Weight gain/loss: +3 from last week (gasp!). Holy growth spurt!
Pregnancy symptoms: Still ever growing belly, faint linea negra
Maternity clothes: I alternate wearing my maternity pants and regular pants with Bella Band over it. Dresses and loose tops are also my faves.

Stretch Marks: None.Itchiness in my belly has subsided but I bought Eucerin lotion for itchiness.

Sleep: Been getting 6-7 hrs of sleep
Best moment this week: Watching Daddy Jarbs talk to Baby Jarbs
Movement: Yes. A lot. She still hiccups a lot.
Food cravings: pancake, rootbeer
Food aversions: Nothing in particular
Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: Still in but it may pop any day now :=/

What I miss: My waistline!

What I am looking forward to: Doctor's appointment tomorrow and prenatal massage on Saturday.

Milestones:

Baby's settling into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.

21 weeks!

Weekly check-in:

How far along?: 21w3d
How big is baby: The size of a banana
Weight gain/loss: +1 from last week
Pregnancy symptoms: Still ever growing belly, kicks/rolls, faint linea negra
Maternity clothes: Been wearing maternity pants and regular pants with Bella Band on top. Still wearing regular, loose tops though
Stretch Marks: None but my belly is starting to get itchy! I've been slathering with lotion to lessen itchiness. I also cut my nails really short to prevent scratching my belly.

Sleep: Having a hard time falling asleep. My body is still on West coast time.

Best moment this week: Watching Baby Jarbs kick Daddy Jarbs!

Movement: Yes. I have noticed that there are certain sitting positions that I do that make her move more. If I am sitting on the couch with my legs tucked/folded on the side, she doesn't like that andmakes it known!! She has been hiccuping too. So cute!

Food cravings: watermelon, coffee yogurt, crabs!

Food aversions: Nothing in particular

Labor signs: None

Belly button in or out: Still in but gets slightly pushed out when my belly is full from too much eating

What I miss: Weighing 10 lbs less!!

What I am looking forward to: My prenatal massage this afternoon :-). It is covered by my insurance. And yes, my insurance rocks!!

Milestones:

Baby's digestive system is busy creating meconium (a tarry black substance made of swallowed amniotic fluid, digestive secretion, and dead cells), which will fill the first diaper after birth. And, if baby is a girl, her womb is now stocked up with her lifetime supply of six million eggs (the number will drop to around one million by birth).

20 weeks!

Weekly check-in:

How far along?: 20w3d
How big is baby: The size of a cantaloupe
Weight gain/loss: +10 lbs! Eeek!
Pregnancy symptoms: Growing belly, fetal movements/kicks
Maternity clothes: Yes and no. I wore my Gap maternity pants when I was in LA and it was soo comfortable. For tops, I still wear my regular clothes but prefer the loose ones. For work, I wear my bella band over my regular pants. I can't button them anymore :-/.
Stretch Marks: None (still crossing my fingers)
Sleep: I am not sure if my body is still adjusting from the 3 hour time difference while we were out on the west coast but I've only been getting about 6-7 hours of sleep this week.
Best moment this week: Whenever I feel Baby Jarbs move/kick. Also, when Daddy Jarbs talks to the baby. The other night he told her "Don't break my heart ok? You can't date any boys yet" lol. Lastly, seeing Daddy Jarbs read the baby book :-).
Movement: Yes! I feel her everyday now although I have noticed that she moved a lot more when we were in Mexico compared to when we are back in the US. Hmm, maybe she has preference for the beach already? Also, as of today, I think I started to feel her hiccups! I can also distinguish a move vs a kick. A move (maybe she's flipping around?) feels like a fish swimming inside my belly while a kick feels like more like a tap.
Food cravings: Waffle and watermelons!
Food aversions: Nothing in particular
Labor signs: None
Belly button in or out: Still in but I wouldn't be surprised it if pops out sooner or later!
What I miss:
What I am looking forward to: Ordering her crib, hopefully this weekend
Milestones:

Baby gulps down several ounces of amniotic fluid every day, both for nutrition and to practice swallowing and digesting. And, these days, those taste buds actually work! Studies show that after birth, babies respond best to tastes they've already had via amniotic fluid.