So I officially feel like a cow and my lower back is killing me!! LOL I know it's all for a good cause but I'm seriously in ALL maternity clothes and wish I could get a massage everyday. I'm in absolute shock and disbelief with my Tummy....John keeps asking--haven't you ever seen a pregnant lady?!?!?!? Well YES, but it's completely different when it's your body that's gaining weight uncontrollably and when you look into the mirror you see a complete strangers body! On a happier note, I feel our little girl ALL the time. I haven't quite learned her schedule but I absolutely love it when I'm somewhere completely random and I feel her dancing around in my belly...I'm like "Hello Sweetheart! I love you and can't wait to meet you!" In public I don't actually talk to her but I just smile :) She already makes me so happy...I can even feel her right now-she says HI BLOG! Hi Ava!!!~Our name of the week
I've been cooking lots of healthy dinners lately! Tonight I made an amazing chicken pesto with angel hair...John requested the leftovers for lunch tomorrow so I think that's a good sign. I've also made some not so healthy chocolate chip cookies yesterday which probably wasn't the best idea since I'm a little scared I'm gaining weight to quickly. I'm considering trying to make baby food, of course not til she's ready, but Peggy (my chiropractor) said that's what she did and it sounds like a great idea! That way not only do you know EXACTLY what the heck your baby is eating, but it's also better for the environment and saves you money! Who knows, I may be so busy and tired that it's the last thing on my mind but in theory it sounds like a good plan!
How far along? 20 weeks!
Total weight gain/loss: 15 pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes! I woke up one day in Rome and nothing fit
Stretch marks? still lots of cocoa butter
Sleep: Sleeping on my side
Best moment this week: Baby kicking John in the mouth
Movement: Lots of little movement...my little dancer :)
Food cravings: nothing weird, just lots of food
Gender: GIRL!!!!
Labor Signs: No, I did have some mild cramps "exercise"
Belly Button in or out? Still in
What I miss: Being skinny
Weekly Wisdom: Take your vitamins and calcium-I heard a story about a lady's twins taking the calcium from her teeth and ruining them...Yikes!
What I am looking forward to: Our doctors appointment next Tuesday...I just love to see her!
What I am looking forward to: Our doctors appointment next Tuesday...I just love to see her!
Measurements: 37" hips 31" waist 37"chest
