25 weeks & a painted nursery!

How far along: 25 Weeks

Baby Size: A cauliflower (who comes up with these?!) {13.6-14.8 inches, 1.5-2.5 oz} Heartbeat was a healthy 162!

Maternity clothes: My collection is finally growing

Sleep: No problems here

 

Gender: GIRL! Brooklyn Sue Gillaspie :)

Movement: I’m convinced she never sleeps. I can feel her all the time and I love it!

Looking forward to: Our appointment today

Food cravings: Still fruit

  Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

  

What I miss: Nothing really

Symptoms: Back aches, stomach cramps, and a GROWING belly.

  

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Best moment this week: Justin and Brennon painting our nursery for us! It is a HUGE check off our list, and there’s no way we could have done it ourselves. It looks so good! THANK YOU! 

"That's it! I'm done!" ;)

As a thank you (and the least we could do), we had a sleepover with these kiddos. Of course they had to be spoiled with some ice cream!

 Things are starting to come together for Miss Brooke and I am getting SO excited to meet her. Seeing this little cutie isn't helping my anxiousness! Congrats to Brittany and Eric on their sweet little boy, Nathan. I can't wait to meet him!!

My new Angel

I can’t say that everything’s okay
‘Cause I can see the tears you’re crying
And I can’t promise to take the pain away
But you can know I won’t stop trying

I’ll be the angel by your side
I will get you through the night
I’ll be the strength you can’t provide on your own
‘Cause when you’re down and out of time
And you think you’ve lost the fight
Let me be the angel
The angel by your side

 -

Mom raised my siblings and I to be strong individuals. As much as I want to crumble and hide under a blanket until this storm passes, I have to keep going. More than anything, my heart hurts for Cameron, Dylan, Savannah, Cole, and Adam. Mom was the best and most loving Grandma. She was never hard spoken, never tried to mother her grandchildren, and always made them feel so loved and important to her. It hurts to know that my little girl won’t get to experience my mom’s love, but I know she will at least get to feel it. It’s within all of us. Learning to become a mom without my own mom’s advice will be my greatest challenge, although I am lucky she has already taught me so much.  A mom is an irreplaceable person in any girl’s life, but I am blessed to have such an amazing husband and family to help me along my new journey. She was my role model, biggest fan, advice giver, very best friend, and now my guardian angel.

23 Weeks

   *I'll get a picture up when I finally get around to taking one!*

How far along: 23 Weeks!

Baby Size: A grapefruit {10.5-11.8 inches, 12.7-20.8 oz}

Maternity clothes: I’ve finally bought a few things, but need more!

Sleep: Still pretty good other than some aches and pains

 

Gender: GIRL! There is nothing in this world better than a mother-daughter relationship, and God sure blessed us with the timing of this sweet girl.

Movement: All the time! Her most rowdy times so far are between 9-10am and right before bed. Collin even felt his first kicks the other night. It’s the most amazing feeling!

Looking forward to: Working on the nursery.

Food cravings: Fruit!

  Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

  

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach

Symptoms: I’m not exactly sure what round ligament pain is, but I think that’s what I’ve been feeling. My stomach feels so tight and cramped lately, along with some major back pains.

  

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: With everything going on, it’s hard to say I feel happy, but I am feeling extremely blessed to have a healthy little girl growing perfectly on schedule.

Best moment this week: Our nursery chair was delivered and we’ve purchased a couple other things for the nursery.

19 Weeks

 

How far along: 19 Weeks!

Baby Size: A mango{6.0 inches, 8.5 oz}

Maternity clothes: Still making do with what I have. Definitely using the belly bands though!

Sleep: Pretty good minus a little lower back pain.. already.

 

Gender: GIRL! and while trying to figure out a middle name for her... haha!

Movement: Yep! I LOVE feeling her move around! I can’t wait for it to get stronger and happen more often.

Looking forward to: Spending the weekend with family in Amarillo.

Food cravings: There’s nothing that I feel like I need or want every day… but orange juice has come pretty close lately.

  Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope

  

What I miss: I already miss my clothes fitting normal. I have a long ways to go!

Symptoms: Headaches, always. My belly has DEFINITELY grown the past few days too.

  

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: Constant mixed emotions, but very excited to meet our little girl.

Best moment this week: Setting up the crib in the nursery. It’s so fun to see it waiting for her in her room. 

It's a GIRL!

How far along: 18 Weeks!

Baby Size: A sweet potato {5.6 inches, 6.7 oz}

Maternity clothes: Not yet… but I do plan on going shopping for some when we can find some time!!

Sleep: Sleeping great!

 

Gender: Baby Gillaspie is a GIRL! We think ;) The doctor had to fight the umbilical cord to get a quick glance.. but I am pretty certain he is right!

Movement: Yes! Been feeling some little wiggles and kicks lately… mostly at night.

Looking forward to: Starting our sweet girl’s nursery. Where do I even start?!

Food cravings: Still nothing in particular.

  Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!

  

What I miss: I will definitely miss a cold beverage by the pool for Joni’s bachelorette party this weekend! ;) But it’s all worth it!!

Symptoms: Still headaches. I’m not seeing this one ever going away.

  

Belly Button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: A little overwhelmed. Now that we know we are having a girl, I feel like we need to get going on everything!

Best moment this week: Our gender reveal party last weekend. It was so amazing how many people came and already love little Brooklyn! :) And I have the best family in the world for helping out SO much with the party!

 

 We can't forget that time our last name was spelled wrong on the banner ;) haha!