Gender Reveal Party

Here are some pictures of our gender reveal party. It was such a fun event and everything turned out perfect! I couldn't imagine it going any better. I do want to thank my family for all their help, especially my brother-in-law. With the use of his tech savvy self, my family back home in Florida was able to see the reveal live! Living far apart from your family isn't easy, but it's technology like this that really helps keep us all close.

Tutus or Ties? What will Baby Z be?

Team Pink

Team Blue 

Baby Z is a GIRL! 

I knew it!!!

Told ya John! 

John's reaction, "Oh Gosh!" He swore Baby Z was going to be a boy. 

Top Secret!

Looking at the sonogram for the first time. 

Yes,  John. That's the proof that it is a girl :) 

Party of three coming August 2016

John's CG crew

Zegarra family photo

23 Weeks

Today Is: April 12, 2016
How far long: 23 weeks
Baby is the Size of: Bushel of grapes
Total Weight Gain: 19 pounds
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: Slept very well this week
Best Moment this Week:  Hearing Baby Girl Z heartbeat! 155 BPM!

Worst Moment this Week: Was told by the doctor that I need to start watching my weight gain. Apparently, I gained too much from one month to the next. :( Well, I did have Spring Break last week, so I really just hung around the house. I know it's TMI, but I have been constipated. So I think all that plays apart in my weight gain. 

Miss Anything:  Sushi

Cravings: Peanut Butter 

Queasy or sick: None 

Symptoms:  Little swollen feet, nose bleeds and constipation

Belly Growth:  37 inches 

Happy or Moody Most of the Time: Happy 

Looking Forward To: Ordering stuff for the baby's room

22 Weeks

Today Is: April 4, 2016
How far long: 22 weeks
Baby is the Size of: Squash
Total Weight Gain: 15 pounds
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: Waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. Also, noticed once I wake up in the middle of the night it is very hard to go back to sleep. Twice this week I woke up at 4am and couldn't go back to sleep :(
Best Moment this Week:  Spending time with John exploring NC. We went to Shackleford Banks and saw wild horses. 

Worst Moment this Week: John worked this whole weekend. I really miss him when he leaves for the weekend. 

Miss Anything:  Nothing much this week 

Cravings: Chocolate, lots and lots of chocolate! 

Queasy or sick: None 

Symptoms:  Feet and hands getting swollen and having heartburn more often

Belly Growth:  36.5 inches

Happy or Moody Most of the Time: Happy 

Looking Forward To: Figuring out Baby Girl Z name. John and I can't fully agree on a name yet, but hopefully soon. Any suggestions?!?!? 

Here are some amazing, fun filled pictures of our trip to Shackleford Banks. These wild horses are BeAuTiFuL! 

21 Weeks

Today Is: March 30, 2016
How far long: 21 weeks
Baby is the Size of: Carrot
Total Weight Gain: 12 pounds
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: Waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom.
Best Moment this Week: Found out we are having a princess!!!! 

Worst Moment this Week: My feet and hands are getting a little swollen. Hopefully it doesn't get too bad that I can keep wearing my wedding ring 

Miss Anything:  Wine

Cravings: Sweets, like cupcake and cookies

Queasy or sick: Headaches 

Symptoms:  Eating more and hands and feet getting swollen

Belly Growth:  36 inches (no growth)

Happy or Moody Most of the Time: Happy 

Looking Forward To: Getting the stuff for our nursery. John and I already started a Pinterest board together for some great GIRLY ideas :) 

Spoiled Lil' Princess 

Ultrasound of our baby girl :)

Bump from my point of view 

20 Weeks

Today Is: March 18, 2016
How far long: 20 weeks
Baby is the Size of: Banana
Total Weight Gain: 10 pounds
Stretch Marks: Nope
Sleep: Sleeping great with the Comfort U pillow. Started having dreams that I was having a boy :) Only one more week until we know!!!!
Best Moment this Week: Went to the gym a little bit more this week 

Worst Moment this Week: My feet started to get a little swollen :( 

Miss Anything:  Wanting to eat more seafood, but limiting it. 

Cravings: Tuna sandwiches… Limiting the amount of tuna intake and it only makes me want it more

Queasy or sick: None

Symptoms:  I feel like I am always STARVING! Started to take some more healthy snacks to eat throughout the day. Headaches seem to be getting more consistent and my feet got swollen the first time this week. 

Belly Growth:  36 inches

Happy or Moody Most of the Time: Happy 

Looking Forward To: Our gender reveal next Saturday! I really hope the weather is good! 

Baby Z is the size of a banana 

16 weeks vs 20 weeks. Man, has my belly gotten big!!!

Monthly progression

Dear Baby Z,

I am so anxious to find out if you are a boy or a girl. Either way you are going to be an amazing baby. Daddy and I have already started picking out your stroller, car seat and crib. If it was up to Daddy we would have your nursery all picked out, but I have to keep reminding him that we don't know if you are a boy or a girl yet. You have been such a great baby so far and I am very lucky to have you. I am really looking forward to feeling you kick. I think I am feeling something, but I am not 100% yet. Only 4 more months and I get to see you!!! Until then, I hope you are comfy where you are :) :)

Love Always,

Mommy and Daddy

19 Weeks

Today Is: March 13, 2016
How far long: 19 weeks
Baby is the Size of: Mango
Total Weight Gain: 9 pounds
Stretch Marks: Nope
Maternity Clothes: Yes! Now I am thinking, am I suppose to get maternity workout pants? Tried wearing some of my normal pajamas and they were tight. Guess I have to get some bigger pajamas too.
Sleep: Got the Comfort U pillow. OMG! Such a big difference. The only con is that when John is home we are not able to cuddle because it covers both sides. But we will figure it out.
Best Moment this Week: John passed his Coxswain qualification! I am so proud of all his hard work!! PLUS we saw Baby Z again! My second ultrasound. He/She is soooo cute! Kept moving around constantly and covering his/her ears. 

Worst Moment this Week: Not making it to the gym :( With report cards and meetings this week it was impossible. 

Miss Anything: Not missing anything this week 

Cravings: Cheerios and ziti

Queasy or sick: None

Symptoms:  Waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. I am going to the bathroom a lot more now.  

Belly Growth: 35 inches

Happy or Moody Most of the Time: Happy 

Looking Forward To: Putting everything together for our gender reveal. So we won't know the gender of our baby until 3/26! I have the will power!!! 

Aw! Baby Z!!!  Boy or girl?!?!? We will find out 3/26

Baby Z's cute lil foot! 

Comfort U pillow! Makes sleeping so amazing now! 

18 Weeks

Today Is: March 4, 2016
How far long: 18 weeks
Baby is the Size of: Sweet Potato
Total Weight Gain: 8 pounds
Stretch Marks: Nope
Maternity Clothes: Yep! Wore my new maternity pants all week. Such a difference wearing maternity pants than using the belly band. Now I don't have to worry that the band rides up and my underwear shows (haha!)
Sleep: Ordered the Comfort U pillow. It should be here sometime this week!
Best Moment this Week: John was a surprise guest reader for my class for Read Across America. He was getting some practice reading to kids. 

Worst Moment this Week: The headaches…

Miss Anything: Over easy eggs

Cravings: Peanut Butter 

Queasy or sick: None

Symptoms:  Waking up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom. I am going to the bathroom a lot more now.  

Belly Growth: 33 inches

Happy or Moody Most of the Time: Happy 

Looking Forward To: Our ultrasound next week! Can't wait to see our baby for the second time. It seems like forever! Wish I was able to see him/her more often. 

Can't believe the baby has grown so big! He/She started as a size of a lil' poppy seed and now is a big ol' sweet potato. 

I have the best sister ever! She sent me two full boxes of her old maternity clothes. Looking forward to being a stylish preggers! 

My handsome husband practice is read aloud skills with my students :):):) 

Wk18d6 bump from my point of view. Almost can't see my feet anymore!