How in the heck am I practically half way through this pregnancy! With life being busy with three Littles, I can barely find time to take a moment for myself but I really want to be better at documenting this pregnancy and figure better late than never!
This little doll is about the size of a pomegranate (all the heart eyes). We’ve heard the heartbeat but baby was moving so much we could barely listen for more than a few seconds before our midwife had to try and find it again. 😉 We go in for our first ultrasound in 2 weeks and I am so excited to see his or her little face and find out what we are having! Now that I’m feeling better the weeks seem to be flying by and I feel like this little one will be here before I know it! I’m wishing time would slow down but remember to remind me of that when I’m a million weeks pregnant and the size of a whale!
We really haven’t even started to prepare for this Little one but on the flip size, we pretty much have all our “baby supplies” now just comes all the fun stuff: cute clothes, picking a name, preparing the nursery, and most importantly, finding out what this baby is!!! Both Drew and I are guessing boy but will be thrilled with either!
Ok, update time!
Due date: June 30, 2021
How far along: 18 weeks
How many days to go: 162
Gender: ???
Baby’s name: We have lots of likes and ideas on our list, mostly boys because that’s what we most recently had and so the list is fresh in our minds but nothing for sure. Historically, Drew has always kept it pretty hush hush about his favorites until he was certain of the gender. 🙂
Size of the baby: about 5 inches long and the size of a pomegranate.
Movement: so far I haven’t felt anything yet! A few times I thought I felt a little flutter but not that holy smokes there’s a freaking baby in there feeling yet. SOOOOO excited to feel those first few little kicks and moves.
Total weight gain: The scale says 3 pounds but I’m calling BS on that one! 😉 I gained about 30 pounds with each of my last pregnancies so I guess we’ll see!
Most recent check up: At our last appointment baby was super active and we could barely get a heartbeat for more than a few seconds before he or she would swim off and the midwife would have to try and find them again. There were lots of whooshing noises that were baby’s movements. The midwife commented on how active this baby was and said, “looks like you’ll be having a super busy one!” to which I replied, “I already have THREE super busy ones!!!”
Belly button in or out: in
Favorite maternity clothes right now: I’ve been living in jeans and comfy sweatshirts. Not the most stylish maternity outfits but I’m hoping that as the weather gets a bit warmer and now that I’m feeling more like myself again, I’ll up my fashion game.
Sleep: So far it’s been ok. I’ve been getting up more often to go to the bathroom and am waking up feeling tired but I think that has more to do with all the work of actually growing a little human and chasing around three wild ones.
Mood: I’ve been feeling really easy going and level headed. Not very emotional (halleluiah!) and that blah feeling from the first trimester is slowing disappearing. I’ve had a few cranky/angry moments but for the most part feeling pretty darn good!
Food cravings: Not too many specific cravings. Actually, in none of my pregnancies have I really gone too crazy for anything. I just usually eat whatever sounds good, even if it means driving 45 minutes for B.J.’s BBQ chicken pizza. (insert monkey emoji covering his eyes looking embarrassed) But this time around turkey sandwiches and Chick fil A have been sounding good much more than they usually would!
Favorite moment this week: hearing that sweet one’s heartbeat! I also love to hear the girls talk about the baby and their cute little take on it. Recently Penelope said she was so excited to have a baby to which Evie replied, “why?!? It’s gonna be so much work!” Sister knows what’s up. 😉
I’m missing: Wine (also insert monkey emoji covering his eyes looking embarrassed). I would love to go out to dinner and order a glass of wine to sip leisurely but who are we kidding?! When was the last time I could sip wine leisurely at a restaurant with three kids?!?
Biggest complaint: really nothing to complain about! Feeling so much more like myself and grateful that the total exhaustion and nausea has mostly passed. All the praise hands!
Recent baby purchase: actually NOTHING yet!!! I know that will change as soon as I find out if this sweet Little is a him or a her.
Nursery: In honesty, I have barely even wrapped my head around the fact that we’re welcoming another sweet little baby into our lives so a nursery is low on my list of to- dos. But I’m sure I’ll be all over Pinterest looking for dreamy nurseries in no time! 🙂
Labor signs: thankfully nothing!
pictures from the one time I got ready this week so therefore must be documented!
(Maternity overalls from Target and amazing!!!)