22 weeks

A few weird/not awesome things about being pregnant:

-People touching my stomach. There, I said it. I just do not like it even a little bit. How would you feel if I rubbed your stomach??

-Waking up at least 4 times every night. What is "a good night's sleep"? I don't know anymore.

-Eating Tums like they're candy because acid reflux from hell. 

-Separating abs. (???)

-Emotions. all. over. the. place. Andy started singing "Christmas Shoes" in the car the other day and I started to ugly cry. He wouldn't even stop when I begged. Cruel and unusual punishment.

A few awesome things about being pregnant:

-Buying/being given baby things. It's all so teensy and cute and I can't wait to have our little boy here to put it all to good use!

-Back/foot rubs. You pretty much get one whenever you want. (Thanks Andy) 

-I need water all the time. And more water=better everything: skin, overall health, etc. It's a win-win.

-People are so nice to you, even more so than usual. They give you snacks and offer you their seat. Maybe it's because they pity me, but I'll take it.

-Extra long naps are accepted, if not encouraged.

-Stretchy pants, every day.

boy oh boy

It's a boy!!! And oh my gosh we couldn't be happier about it. Now can it just be March already?

oh baby

In a few days I will be at 19 weeks! Almost halfway there. Crazy!! I feel really lucky because I've had it pretty good so far. I've had a lot of the usual symptoms like acid reflux, constant breakouts (Still waiting on that "glow" they speak of), and mild trouble sleeping, but luckily I've had no major sickness or scares. Also there have been some random cravings here and there including green apples and Coke. And if you know me you know this is bizarre because I've been a true-blue Dr. Pepper lover from day one, shunning Coke and all it stood for. I've also had some pretty luscious locks going on which is awesome, but I hear I'll be saying goodbye to a lot of this blessed hair in the weeks after baby is born. But such is life. The most recent happening is finally being able to feel the baby move a little bit. The smallest, most gentle of kicks and punches. AND we get to find out the sex of the baby on Tuesday!! I've held off on buying pretty much anything until we found out if our babe was a boy or a girl but soon...soon I can buy the tiny socks to go on the tiny feet and the tiny leggings to cover the tiny bum.