20 Weeks

Wahooo!!!! We made it half way. I have been feeling great these days. I love it. I can actually enjoy life and the little nugget growing inside. I had a minor freak out realizing that I am half way and we haven't done a thing. Yikes! There is so much to do. But I have time, I am just excited to get things ready. Over the last few weeks I have been paying extra attention to my belly and possible movements. I had no clue what it would feel like or when it would come. Well our babe is in full kicking mode. I for sure felt the kicks at like 19.5 weeks and now I know for sure those jabs are it. I love it! Matt has tried to feel it and has only felt one kick. Soon, he will be able to feel more and that will be exciting! I am keeping a much more detailed and frequent journal of our growing baby in a journal so I don't forget all these exciting things!

I am not a fan of taking pictures of my growing belly, even though I am sure it will be fun to look back on and see the changes. So I haven't been the best at it and usually they are just self portraits in the mirror. They aren't good and never do justice to what my stomach really is like. But for those who do want to see...here is my 20 week picture. Enjoy!

Lesson Learned

16 weeks today and going strong. Up until this last week, I had still been feeling miserable. I was sick all the time and getting more and more frustrated. I felt like I wasn't eating right (still feel like that a bit) and just didn't know what to do. Matt, Whitney, my mom, and other family members have been for weeks suggesting I switch to taking my vitamins at night. I had this bizarre mental thing that I thought the baby wouldn't be getting all the nutrition throughout the day if I took them at night. It is still all wound up in my head and way complicated to explain. But...after one super frustrating day last week thinking it would never end and how could I go on, I switched my vitamins to the night time. Now, I don't want to jinx anything but so far so good. It has made such a difference! Mornings are still a bit slow and now more than ever if I don't eat often I want to die. So, basically lesson learned. I understand. And I hope our little babe is continuing to grow strong and healthy.

We have an exciting week ahead finding out the gender and another doctor's appointment. Stay tuned for that later this week.

Giving Thanks

We sure did have an awesome Thanksgiving! I loved spending time with my family, although we did miss Courtney. Connecticut was such a new place and it was fun to see. My mom has done a great job of making their new house a home. We went into Boston, which despite the freezing wind, was a really cool city. Wish we had more time and warm weather to explore it. Matt and I really love big cities and all there is to do there. Thanksgiving day was delicious as ever. Although it was a quick trip, I am soo glad we were able to go out. Thanks to my parents for all they do! They truly are the best!

Successful Turkey Bowl - no serious injuries

Smoked Turkey - success

Happy Thanksgiving

on the ferry to the USS Consitution - Boston, MA

Family's Reaction

One of the best things so far about this pregnancy has been telling our families our news. They have all been so excited and so supportive. We told my family via FaceTime. Got to love technology. We told my grandparents with the pumpkin. With Matt's family, we dressed up for a family Halloween party as newspaper ads. I had a sweet phone call with my Nana as well. It has been so fun!

 

1+1 = 3

Alright the word is officially out. The only people that read this blog have known for a few weeks, so I feel a little silly. But yes it is true, Matt and I will have a little babe joining our family in May. We are so excited! Throughout the pregnancy, I have been keeping a journal so I don't forget things. I am pretty much through my first trimester. It has been an adventure. I sure hope the sickness ends soon. We both like our doctor and things are progressing well.

A few of my first trimester favorite things:
- Cheerios
- yogurt and granola
- popsicles
- salt and vinegar chips
- baths
- Noni body butter (thanks for the tip Whit)
- Unisom
- air conditioning