Bump: 27 Weeks

In The Womb: 27 weeks, 3rd Trimester!
Fruit Size: Head of Cauliflower
How I Feel: Excited, it's exactly 3 months until Baby-Z will be here around March 30th. He's kicking majorly, all the time, which makes me laugh a lot. This coming Saturday is my BABY SHOWER, I can't wait! I'm feeling great, back is decent, but I do feel a lot more tired than normal - naps are back!
Cravings: Fruit, Eggs, Rootbeer, Pastas
Weight: 131.2 (Again) I haven't gained any weight this week, but I'm 37 1/2 inches around!

Bump: 26 Weeks

In The Womb: 26 weeks
Fruit Size: Lettuce
How I Feel: Okay but back is hurting a lot again, shooting pains down my left leg, which makes me nauseous, and is a new pain to far...Not fun. I've already got the, "are you having twins?" comment… and I still have 3 months to go! This week I get my Rh shot & take my Glucose test over at Los Robles Hospital - hopefully that goes well.
Cravings: Ginger Ale, Brussel Sprouts, & Ice Cream

Weight: 131.2 (Big foodie weekend: Holiday Party + Mastro's B-Day Party for Auntie-to-be Rachel.) 

Bump: 25 Weeks

In The Womb: 25 weeks
Fruit Size: Eggplant
How I Feel: HUGE! (In a good way). I now need momentum to get out the car, out of a chair, or even out of bed - it's comical. Back is still acting up but that's nothing new. Baby-Z is beyond active, it feels like he is doing summersaults inside me! Almost everyone in my family has felt Zakkrey kick now, which is fun! 
Cravings: SWEETS (AGAIN!) What is wrong with me?!

Weight: 126.8 

Bump: 24 Weeks

In The Womb: 24 weeks
Fruit Size: Cantaloupe
How I Feel: Great this week. Zakkrey cracks me up when he's super active. I wonder what he's trying to do in there. He was camera shy this past Wednesday at his 3D ultrasound, on his belly & covering his face. I'm experiencing more pregnancy acne, I can't wait for it to be gone! David (Z's daddy), my mom, and Megan (bestie) have all felt Baby-Z! He's a strong one.
Cravings: None really. Enjoying fruits and veggies though.

Weight: 124.8 

Bump: 23 Weeks

In The Womb: 23 weeks
Fruit Size: Ear of Corn
How I Feel: I feel pregnant. I waddle now to help take the pain off my back. My hair is getting even thicker and nails growing at rapid speed. I'm getting little-cramps here and there, which I read was normal to prep for delivery. 119 more days to go - I'm getting excited!!
Cravings: Sweets. Sweets. Sweets. (It's so bad, I need dessert after every meal besides breakfast).

Weight: 123.6 (Thank you to Thanksgiving (x2) & Hanukkah Dinners).

Bump: 22 Weeks

In The Womb: 22 weeks
Fruit Size: Papaya
How I Feel: SICK! I've had a cold for over a week and I can't wait to feel better. Baby Z is doing great though & sleeping 12-14 hours per day and has his own sleep cycles! Good news, no stretch marks for me yet!
Cravings: Soup, Pastas, String Cheese, and Watermelon

Weight: 119.4 (lost a few due to sickness, Thanksgiving should fix that!)

Bump: 21 Weeks

In The Womb: 21 weeks
Fruit Size: Pomegranate
How I Feel: BABY IS ONE POUND NOW! I'm so excited. I'm battling a cold but nothing too bad. Baby Z is moving ALL the time and I even saw him get hiccups on his ultrasound last Friday. I feel like I'm rocking a basketball for a tummy and people keep telling me I'm, "ALL BELLY".
Cravings: Pretzels, Chamomile Tea, Desserts (any kind).

Weight: 123

Bump: 20 Weeks

In The Womb: 20 weeks
Fruit Size: Banana
How I Feel: I'm 1/2 way there!! & I feel huge but wearing my bump proud! People now walk up to me and instantly want to put their hand on my belly; which I don't mind at all. I learned that Baby Zakkrey has taste buds and can now taste the food I eat.
Cravings: Bagel with Cream Cheese, Decaf Coffee, Broccoli, & Cupcakes.

Weight: 120 lbs

Bump: 19 Weeks

In The Womb: 19 weeks
Fruit Size: Heirloom Tomato
How I Feel: I FEEL BABY ZAKKREY; a lot! Tonight I felt him so much all at once that I even pushed on my stomach for a few seconds and felt him kick my hand; more than once too! Another plus, I have less back pain, only sore after long days but not constantly. Lastly, I don't think I will ever get used to seeing the numbers on the scale rise so fast in such short periods of time.
Cravings: ...Candy.

Weight: 118.5 lbs

Bump: 18 Weeks

In The Womb: 18 weeks
Fruit Size: Mango
How I Feel: Sadly, pregnancy for me is NOT easy. I've had dizzy spells, a cold, round ligament pains and continuous back pain this week. I felt helpless. However, I do have tons of support from loved ones and I cannot begin to thank them enough for all their help this week.  

Cravings: Tomato Soup, Applesauce, Natural Cafe, Mac n' Cheese.

Weight: 115 lbs

Bump: 17 Weeks

In The Womb: 17 weeks
Fruit Size: Sweet Potato
How I Feel: Not to bad! Haven't gained any more weight this week. Good news, we were very happy to find out we are having a boy and think we picked out the name: "Zakkrey James Stern". Sadly, back pain is still present but I'm trying my best not think about it.

Cravings: Candy Corn, Coffee (but I settle for decaf), Mac n' Cheese, & Red Meat.

Weight: 111.5 lbs

IT'S A BOY!

"IT'S A BOY" Photo Shoot

by Jessyography Photos

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The Hills off Moorpark Rd. in Moorpark, CA

Bump: 16 Weeks

In The Womb: 16 weeks
Fruit Size: Turnip
How I Feel: Great! Not too tired and loving all the baby-bump attention from friends and family. Also, I'm loving that I can eat and eat, with pregnancy being the excuse. Down side: feeling helpless that I can't even do mild, physical activities that I'm used to due to back pain. 

Cravings: Apples, Creamy Soups, Popcorn, & Ice Cream (still)

Weight: 111.5 lbs

Bump: 15 Weeks

In The Womb: 15 weeks
Fruit Size: Avocado
How I Feel: Better, now that I am out of my first trimester. However, my lower back still hurts. But, bra size went up a cup! I also wake up in the middle of the night with insomnia, I'm itchy all over, I have acne, and am emotional. 

Cravings: Orange Juice, Cheeseburgers, Ice Cream, Pink Lemonade

Weight: 110 lbs

Revealing Baby Stern

"Baby Reveal" Photo Shoot

Photos taken by: Jessography Photos

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Baby Stern Pictured: 11 weeks in the womb
El Matador Beach - Malibu, CA