Here we are, on this journey for a second time! It's amazing - when I was pregnant with Isla, I was reading daily email newsletters and updates, and reading my weekly "What to Expect" book. I was looking at nursery ideas and researching names, building a registry and thinking about All. Things. Baby. Also around this time (give or take a couple of weeks, I don't remember), I was getting laid off from my full-time job. The second time around is SO MUCH DIFFERENT.
Most weeks, I forget how many weeks I am along and have to look back at my calendar. And thank goodness for phone alerts for doctor appointments! Having a very active toddler for sure complicates the "pregnancy experience" a bit, but not in a way that I would trade…and thankfully, it makes it go much faster! :) I'm less focused on the little aspects of pregnancy, for sure, but so much more delighted when I am quickly reminded by a small movement or tight pants. And I LOVE having Isla put her hand on my tummy (or boobs…she's still learning) and saying "baby". Forget about the pregnancy fatigue or aches - Isla doesn't know the difference and still wants to be active and on the go, regardless of how exhausted mommy is! I like to tell myself she's keeping me active and healthy when I forget to do it for myself.
We are very busy preparing for this little one's arrival - there is so much to do! One would think the second time around, the preparations would be less. Yeah. No. My second best moment of the week was the realization that I did not have to repaint/redo TWO rooms - my literally elated discovery came one evening when I realized that we could still transform the very small office into a nursery WiTH a twin bed and still make it functional. And I was SO EXCITED! I'm not quite ready for Isla to have a "big girl room" :) - and thankfully, she is still enjoying her crib quite nicely.
How Far Along: 16 weeks as of March 7, 2014 (and yes, I embarrassingly went on baby center.com and typed in my due date. I keep getting myself a week off)
Size Of Baby: Baby is about the size of an avocado - approximately 3 1/2 oz and approximately 4 1/2" long! Incidentally, I am loving avocados lately. Yum!
Maternity Clothes: Yes, unfortunately this little one made itself known at around 9 weeks, so I am already sporting maternity pants and dress pants with a slight "fix" to the clasp. I've already started hunting maxi dresses and skirts - I'm going to get sick of these pants, quick!
Weight Gain: At my last appointment (about 15 weeks), I was only up a whole 3 lbs
Sleep: Yep, I'm already waking up every time I roll over. It's going to be a loooooong 9 months...
Best Moment of the Week: I can't be certain, because I haven't seen it again, but I'm pretty sure I saw this little one move BEFORE I felt it, after a nice cup of chai and a hot shower. If not, then definitely starting to feel movements this week.
Movement: See Best Moment :)
Cravings: Nope, nada, though if I get one, it'll either be gone if I don't get it right away, or it'll stick until fulfilled - a constant guessing game! I definitely want strong flavored foods, but I blame that on my dulled taste buds
Gender: Still not sure. The doctor is pretty set on waiting until the 20-21 week mark.
Belly Button In or Out: I'm an innie
Wedding Ring on or Off: Still on
Anything Making You Queasy or Sick: Occasionally seafood, but really, nada again, other than the two stomach flus I've been blessed to endure over the last two months.
What I Miss: Energy. But I slowly feel it coming back
What I am Looking Forward to: Finding out the gender. And my next prenatal massage (thanks to my very considerate hubby who wants to keep me stress free)!
Labor Signs: No…praise the Lord
Symptoms: HEARTBURN. HEARTBURN. HEARTBURN. I was very fortunate, and was only nauseous from about weeks 8-10, and SUPER tired until just lately, but that seems to be slowly fading
Nursery: A huge source of stress. But it'll get there.
Emotions: overwhelmed, anxious, hormonal, excited
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