Sugar & Spice: Week 21

enjoying the cherry blossom festival with mom, Chelsea & Kelan; 21 weeks

As you might have guessed, we found out the gender this week - it's a GIRL! Now that the shock has worn off, we are beyond excited to be creating a little best friend for our precious Isla.  What a week it was! Between dealing with the anniversary of my dad's 3rd birthday in heaven, the last time we spoke, and 4 years from the day of his passing, to the ultrasound and excitement, to planning for Ray's birthday party and visiting family, we have really been on a roller-coaster of emotions this week. Whew! 

Our little family, just before we revealed to our close friends and family if our penguin was a he or she

How Far Along: 21 weeks on April 11.

Size Of Baby: Our precious princess now weighs about 12oz and is approximately 10 1/2" long - about the size of a carrot.

Maternity Clothes:  Sadly, I'm in mostly maternity clothes now other than some flowy shirts and forgiving (elastic-waisted) pants.

Weight Gain: Already up 13 lbs!

Sleep: Really needing it this week

Best Moment of the Week: Finding out the gender

Movement: Wow, is she a mover! Late morning and in the evening when I'm lying in bed seem to be her favorite times - and so does kicking my bladder :-P

Cravings: Still got nothin'

Gender: Precious baby girl!

Belly Button In or Out: I'm an innie, but getting flatter

Wedding Ring on or Off: Still on, though I've had a little swelling this week

Anything Making You Queasy or Sick:  Still having a little trouble with bananas :-(

What I Miss: Running, the hot tub, and a nice glass of wine

What I am Looking Forward to: PRENATAL MASSAGE

Labor Signs: Nope

Symptoms: Heartburn, fatigue, itchy skin (hello, allergies!) and sore joints/ankles. This might just be a long summer...

Nursery: Some progress has finally been made in clearing out the room - it's seeming more within my grasp! Now if I could only make it past 9PM...

Emotions: overwhelmed, excited, tired, solemn