It's been a while since I've written any updates about my pregnancy. I'm really just doing this so I can look back here and remember all the things I went through during pregnancy, so I can know what to expect next time.
The last couple weeks have been amazing (other than the fact that I look like a cow). I have a lot more energy, I haven't felt nauseous for a while and no more weird cravings. I feel pretty much back to normal other than the fact that my bladder has become the size of a pee apparently. I wake up about 4 times a night now to pee. It's annoying!
Apparently I have to sleep on my side now, because lying on my back can slow the blood flow to the baby. Fun fact. I've never been a side sleeper. I've always been a back sleeper. So that's gotten to be a pain. But I'll get used to it.
I can eat chicken again!!! Yay! It might sound weird, but that's a huge one for me. I LOVE chicken! So that's been great. I can also eat pretty much anything again. It's super nice not having to deal with cravings and nausea so I don't have to watch what I eat anymore.
Enough about my petty problems though, let's talk about the baby!! We found out it was a girl, at least 95% sure it is. She was in the worst position possible to be able to tell. She was curled up and hiding all the "goods" so our doctor wasn't 100% sure. He did, however, say that he was willing to bet his reputation on it, so I'm okay saying it's a girl haha. It definitely wasn't what we were expecting, but we are so thrilled!!! Blake is a little nervous, because he doesn't know what to do or how to handle girls. Let's just say, I haven't been the best "practice" as far as handling girls. I'm a little on the difficult side sometimes :)
We're both ecstatic though. She's going to be one tough little girl! We go in for our next check up next week, so we'll know for sure then.
I started feeling a couple kicks last week. She's a mover for sure! Ever since I could feel her she hasn't stopped! Luckily they're just little butterfly kicks right now, but when she gets big, I can only imagine how fun that's going to be when I can feel larger kicks constantly. Must. Not. Pee. My pants! haha
We're about 21 weeks along now, so just over halfway there! It's getting closer and closer and neither of us are even close to ready. But I don't think anyone is ever really ready for their first baby. I look forward to all the trial and error with her.
That's all the updates for now, but baby is healthy and strong and growing fast! If we find out anything new at the Dr. appointment I'll update here!
