10.29.2010


So I'm officially halfway through my pregnancy and I thought this day would never come...but FINALLY I can start counting down, well...sort of.  I still have a long way to go!  It has been such a beautiful journey so far and I can only imagine that the second part of it will be even more beautiful than the first.  We are less than two weeks away from finding out if we will have a daughter or a son (wow, that sounds weird to say, but we are beyond ready)...and it will only make this even more real than it already was.  So far not much has changed, except for the love we have for our little baby...which grows each day.  I'm still not in maternity clothes (Come on belly...pop out already!!!), I still work out 5 days a week, and thank goodness my morning sickness has not reappeared.  Speaking of working out while pregnant...I can't even tell you how many people ask me WHY WHY WHY are you working out pregnant.  Well, first of all I do it for my own sanity… I would go absolutely crazy if I couldn't release my energy in the gym every evening.  I sit at a desk all day long and work, so that is the only part of my day I get to be active…so I actually really look forward to it.  And supposedly, there are so many benefits of working out; preparation for childbirth (it has been known to ease labor), energy boost, better sleep, reducing stress, and getting that pre-baby body back (ha, we hope).  I can constantly feel our little baby moving and kicking and it is so amazing.  I never knew I could love someone so much that I’ve never even met, but now I completely understand the love a mother has for her child.  It’s unconditional, irrevocable, and whole-hearted.  Still constantly praying for a healthy little one.

10.11.2010

Today I went for my 18 week checkup and everything looked great!  Heart rate was 147 and my little 'wild' baby (according to the doctor) was constantly moving and kicking.  I'm resting up now because I probably won't be getting any down time when our little jumping bean arrives. ;)  Our next appointment is November 9th at 22 weeks and we FINALLY get to find out what we're having.   We are sooo excited, but I wish we didn't have to wait 4 more weeks.  But it will be here before we know it...


How far along? 18 Weeks
Total weight gain: 4 lbs 
Maternity clothes? Not yet...but I can't wait until I finally look pregnant instead of just bloated :)
Stretch marks? not yet and trust me, i'm slathering on the tummy butter. ha. even though that's probably pointless!
Sleep: ohhh I sleep just fine and I'm enjoying every minute of it!
Best moment this week:  Feeling the baby moving in my belly, can't wait until Devin can feel it too!
Movement: ohh yes. I think we might have a wild child on our hands!
Food cravings: apples, sweet pickles, and tomato soup! yum.
Gender: only 4 weeks left until we find out!  I think it's a boy, Dev thinks it's a girl!  We will seeeeee. :)
Labor Signs:  definitely not!
Belly Button in or out:  IN
Wedding rings on or off? On
What I miss: Nothing .  Life just keeps getting sweeter. :)
What I am looking forward to: Finding out what our baby is!!!
Weekly Wisdom: I don't think I'm experienced enough to be offering up wisdom, but I'm trying to get lots of sleep and enjoy some good quality time with my husband because life as we know it is about to change in a big way!
Milestones: feeling the baby move!