Start of 23 Weeks Pregnant with Baby 2!

This is a summary of weeks 21, 22 and the start of week 23!

How far along: 23 Weeks!

Gender: We are having another little girl! I’ll share a post about gender reveal soon, but if you saw it on FB Live, it was quite funny!!!

Weight gain: I’m now at 128 pounds, started around 116, so about 12 pounds.

Working Out:  Still going strong on my workouts! For weeks 20, 21, & 22, I did Body Beast Beast Up Calendar for strength and LOVED IT with modifications and opting in other workouts as needed.  This week, I’m doing some Active Maternity and then moving into a new program, Core De Force where I’ll limit my torso twists, but just keep moving with cardio - stay tuned, I’ll give it a week and let you know if I think it’s a good one for pregnancy….if not Active Maternity again it is :)

Clothing Choices:  I’m for certain into maternity clothes, but am LOVING loose tops - especially Piko tops & fleece lined leggings - oh so heavenly!

Stretch marks: No new ones, just my soccer ones on those strong thighs ;) BUT I need to be better about putting my body butter/belly cream on - I have some left over from Braelyn’s pregnancy, but don’t use it near enough. Do you have one you like?

Belly button: OUT!

Sleep: It’s not too bad. Tough while we were doing Thanksgiving since we were in the same room as Braelyn and if I woke up to pee, I’d wake her and if she made noises she’d wake me…let’s face it, I’m a terrible sleeper, but that’s okay, I’m surviving! 

Best moment these weeks:  Neal getting to feel little one move more & him and his mom also SAW her kick! So cute!

Hardest moment this week: Sleep...or lack there of. I feel like God really does prepare our bodies for what to expect...but come on my awesome father, I have a few months left, help me sleep a little before then. 

What I’m missing:  Nothing that I can think of…oh wait, sleep ;)

Movement: I am happy to feel her multiple times a day!

Cravings: Seeing as we just got off Thanksgiving…sweets…so I’m on a sugar detox this week while a group of women I am coaching with my business are doing a 3 Day Refresh.

Queasy or sick: Nope!

Looking forward to: We have another appointment Wednesday, and I’m anxious to hear what they will allow me to do at Disney World.

A few weeks into pregnancy and 20 weeks pregnant before starting the workouts below!

 Workouts Week 20, 21, & 22

Workout Week 20

• Monday - off

• Tuesday - Body Beast Beast Up Chest/Shoulders/Tri

• Wednesday - Body Beast Cardio

• Thursday - Body Beast Build Back & Bi

• Friday - Body Beast Bulk Shoulders

• Saturday - Body Beast Bulk Back

• Sunday - only 10 min of Chest & Tri by Body Beast before I had to take care of the little one and never got back to it

Workout Week 21

 • Monday - Body Beast Beast Up Legs

• Tuesday - Body Beast Cardio

• Wednesday - rest

• Thursday - Body Beast Build Back & Bi'x

• Friday - Body Beast Beast Up Chest/Shoulder/Tri

• Saturday - Body Beast Cardio

• Sunday - Body Beast Bulk Back

Workout Week 22

 • Monday - Body Beast Beast Up Legs 

• Tuesday - Body Beast Bulk Back

• Wednesday - off

• Thursday - Body Beast Cardio

• Friday - off

• Saturday - Core De Force

• Sunday - off

These are 23 and 22 weeks pregnant, baby & belly are both growing like crazy!

Did you know babies born to moms who exercise during pregnancy tend to sleep better, have higher apgar scores, and brestfeed better?  🤔💪👶

Let's do this mommas!

Baby Bratton #2 20 Weeks Pregnant

How far along: 20 Weeks!

Gender: We will find out tomorrow...I have a fun genderived reveal for tomorrow night!!!!  You're going to need to tune into my Facebook LIVE at 6pm EST to find out!

Weight gain: 5 ish...you know it moves up and down pending if I weigh in the morning or in the evening ;)

Working Out:  Yeps! I just finished P90X3 - I went in about 70% this past month, but am still super proud.  My arms are feeling strong!  Full workouts from last week posted below. 

Clothing Choices:  Maternity bottoms, any shirt really, but some of those are certainly getting harder to wear. 

Stretch marks: No new ones, just my soccer ones on those strong thighs ;)

Belly button: Out for sure, to the point where a thin shirt will show it.

Sleep: It's not been so great lately. I haven't slept well and haven't felt all that awesome from some allergies. 

Best moment these weeks:  Our friend is letting us borrow her doppler, and I have to say I LOVE to hear the little one every few days <3

Hardest moment this week: Sleep...or lack there of. I feel like God really does prepare our bodies for what to expect...but come on my awesome father, I have like 5 months left, help me sleep a little before then. 

What I’m missing:  Feeling better with no earaches or sore throat

Movement: Feeling it a lot at this point :)

Cravings: None at this time :)

Queasy or sick: Nope!

Looking forward to: Seeing our little one in an ultrasound tomorrow <3

 These past week's workouts have included:

• Monday - P90X3 Isometrix
• Tuesday - P90X3 Accelerator
• Wednesday - Prenatal Pilates
• Thursday - Active Maternity 2nd Trimester
• Friday - P90X3 Dynamix
• Saturday - Off!
• Sunday - A little Sneak Peek of Core De Force!

Baby Bratton #2 Bring on 19 Weeks Pregnant!!!

This has been a harder week for me, only because I have drained myself by staying up too late last Monday and Tuesday, which took a toll on my body, causing me to lose my voice, not rest well, have headaches, and now I have a cough.  One poor decision lead to a compound effect of less desired health.  Baby seems fine, I still feel a little movement, but am looking forward to renewed health. I've doubled up on my Shakeology shakes a few days and am having more fresh veggies mixed into them just to help with my health & baby.  

We do get to SEE baby in 10 days via the anatomy scan ultrasound!  We are very excited about that!!!

How far along: hitting the start of 19 weeks!

Gender: We will find out in early November!!! 10 days!

Weight gain: 5 ish...I really don't know I haven't weighed myself since last week. So it's probably more like 6-8 but ehh whatever, healthy baby is what matters.

Working Out:  Finishing up P90X3, I'll be done with it by Halloween Day! HOORAY!!!  I didn't do as well this week with those workouts and subbed a BUNCH of them for other choices that just sounded good. I lost my voice for 2.5 days and then have been coughing for 2 after that, so I'm taking it easier and doubling up on my Shakes. 

Clothing Choices:  Maternity bottoms, any shirt really, but some of those are certainly getting harder to wear. 

Stretch marks: No new ones, just my soccer ones on those strong thighs ;)

Belly button: I'll call it an outty

Sleep: I didn't sleep as well this past week, but it had nothing to do with pregnancy. It was just me working in the evenings - which is what caused me to be tired, lose my voice, and now have a cough...oh the compound effect of 1 poor choice on my body :-/ Baby is still good as far as we know <3

Best moment these weeks:  It's hard to say. Maybe someone that I haven't told I was pregnant, a friend from my husband's work, noticing that I was and saying congrats. First random person to notice/compliment. 

Hardest moment this week: Losing my voice, some of my energy, and then coughing...that's never fun pregnant or not.  

What I’m missing:  My voice ;)

Movement: Feeling at least 1 movement a day.

Cravings: They have actually subsided, I think. No hot fudge cravings this week!

Queasy or sick: Nope!

Looking forward to: 10 days from today seeing the little one on our ultrasound <3

 These past two week's workouts have included:

• Monday - P90X3 Decelerator
• Tuesday - Turbo Jam 20 Minute Jam
• Wednesday - off!
• Thursday - BOD 20's Strength Workout w/ Joe
• Friday - P90X3 Pilates X
• Saturday -BOD 20's Barre Workout with Erika (LOVED IT!)
• Sunday - off!

Baby Bratton #2 Weeks 17/18

How far along: 17-18 weeks

Gender: We will find out soon enough, just over 2 weeks!  I'm still kinda thinking Boy.

Weight gain: 5 pounds

Working Out:  Finishing up P90X3, I'll be done with it by Halloween Day! HOORAY!!!  Now what's next to keep me active....

Clothing Choices:  Maternity bottoms, any shirt still though :)

Stretch marks: No new ones, just my soccer ones on those strong thighs ;)

Belly button: I'll call it an out

Sleep: More wild pregnancy dreams including a super hot make-out session one - oh boy ;)

Best moment these weeks:  Probably just sorta feeling more energy, I go back and forth on that though it seems - some days are great, others I wish I could sleep all day.

Hardest moment this week: I haven't felt as much movement as frequently as I'd like, but I still feel something small every day, so that's reassuring. 

What I’m missing:  Feeling like I have core strength. I am doing some moves I've learned from pregnancy workouts and pregnancy blogs to keep up the core, but it just still doesn't seem quite as strong. 

Movement: Feeling a tiny bit here and there :)

Cravings: I think it's just sweets - like donuts, fudge (hot - no need for ice cream just give me the hot fudge...with french fries...) pretty much all the bad stuff. I give in probably 2-4 times a week, but not daily, I have a really good (and healthy!) chocolate Reese's shake on those days!

Queasy or sick: Nope!

Looking forward to: Continued health and this second trimester boost of energy!...come on energy boost...where are you!?

 These past two week's workouts have included:

• Monday - P90X3 Decelerator
• Tuesday - P90X3 MMX
• Wednesday - P90X3 Eccentric Upper
• Thursday - P90X3 Triometrics
• Friday - P90X3 Pilates
• Saturday - off!
• Sunday - P90X3 Eccentric Lower

• Monday - 10 Minute Trainer Cardio and Full Body
• Tuesday - P90X3 Agility X
• Wednesday - P90X3 Complex Upper
• Thursday - Prenatal Yoga
• Friday - P90X3 Triometrix
• Saturday - Yes Mamm 5K in Lexington!! <3
• Sunday - off!

I wrote up a good post on this one CLICK HERE

Favorite Preggers Shirt - Brewing a Baby Not a Lager!

Yes Mamm 5k!

15/16 Weeks Pregnant Baby #2!

How far along: 15-16 weeks

Gender: I had a dream about a little boy, we'll see!

Weight gain: the doctor's office said 1 pound last week. I started at 118.9, lost 3 pounds, and promptly gained it back in the first trimester and honestly pending on what time of day I weight myself I am 119lbs or 123 lbs. I'm not going to worry at this point as long as baby keeps growing :)

Working Out:  I got back to it and am finishing up P90X3 - I cannot help it, you get a t-shirt when you complete a program, and I'm a sucker for free shirts!

Clothing Choices:  I am enjoying maternity bottoms, baby is popping out :)

Stretch marks: No new ones, just my soccer ones on those strong thighs ;)

Belly button: Semi-outy already

Sleep: Oh the wild pregnancy dreams have begun!

Best moment this week:  Hearing the heartbeat at our appointment & feeling LOTS of movement as of late!

Hardest moment this week: I got a little stressed out earlier in the week and had been letting it take over, but I got past that with the help of personal development (filling my mind with goodness) and my hubby!

What I’m missing:  Not much, maybe a little bit of being able to wear my non pregnancy clothes as comfortable - the bottoms at least.

Movement: Pretty positive I've felt movement a few times now 

Cravings: I still crave hot fudge!  And I want sushi all the time lol

Queasy or sick: Nope!

Looking forward to: Continued health and this second trimester boost of energy!

 These past two week's workouts have included:

• Monday - P90X3 Isometrix
• Tuesday - P90X3 Dynamix
• Wednesday - P90X3 Accelerator
• Thursday - Prenatal Pilates
• Friday - P90X3 CVX
• Saturday - off!
• Sunday - off!

• Monday - P90X3 Decelorator
• Tuesday - P90X3 Agility X
• Wednesday - P90X3 Complex Upper
• Thursday - P90X3 X3 Yoga
• Friday - P90X3 Triometrix
• Saturday - P90X3 Complex Lower
• Sunday - off!

13/14 Weeks Pregnant Baby #2!

How far along: 13/14ish

Gender: Not sure, and really no big guess

Weight gain: same weight (118.9 starting weight, then lost 3 pounds as I completed a program, promptly put that weight back on once I found out I was indeed pregnant - hello carb cravings and have maintained it)

Working Out:  This past 2 week's of workouts are listed below, and I am really excited to have done the workout schedule all the way, modifying when my body felt the need.

Clothing Choices:  I am for sure needing my maternity bottoms.  Others are just not comfortable anymore.  I have thought about getting a belly band extender thing, but am not sure - anyone try this before?

Stretch marks: No new ones, just my soccer ones on those strong thighs ;)

Belly button: Semi-outy already, sometimes by the end of the day after food...it's all out ;)

Sleep: I am not feeling quite as tired as I had been, but still want/need a nap some days.

Best moment this week:  I just felt more energy, and for that I am grateful.

Hardest moment this week: I really can't think of anything hard this week.

What I’m missing:  I'll be honest...a big beer or big glass of wine

Movement: None felt for certain. 

Cravings: still ice cream WITH hot fudge and sushi 🍦🍣😂

Queasy or sick: Nope!

Looking forward to: We have an appointment NEXT week where I'll meet my Dr./Midwife for the first time.

 Week 13 workouts have included:

• Monday - P90X3 Eccentric Upper
• Tuesday - P90X3 Triometrics
• Wednesday - P90X3 X3 Yoga
• Thursday - P90X3 Eccentric Lower
• Friday - P90X3 Incinerator
• Saturday - P90X3 MMX
• Sunday - off!

Week 14 workouts have included:  

• Monday - P90X3 Eccentric Upper
• Tuesday - P90X3 Triometrics
• Wednesday - P90X3 X3 Yoga
• Thursday - P90X3 Eccentric Lower
• Friday - off!
• Saturday - off!
• Sunday - off!