20 Weeks
Symptoms: I am getting my energy back but I am still getting sick each and every morning. It was the same with Gracelyn so I'm not surprised. I can't even remember when the nausea subsided last time. The good thing is that it's only in the morning and then I'm fine for the rest of the day as long as I keep snacking and don't let my stomach stay empty for long. I swear I am feeling Braxton Hicks already which is so crazy to me! Every once in a while my belly gets as hard as a rock which I also don't remember from last time. My hair is doing weird things, too. It's shiny (because my hair is naturally soooooo oily) but it's also breaking a lot and I have little broken stray pieces everywhere and I hate it. I can't even wear a pony tail without stupid random pieces around my face that just look dumb. For NOT being a hair person, this bugs me a lot! Also, I sneezed and peed a little the other day so that was glorious...
Gender: Boy oh boy, my little boy! SO wild. I can't believe I am having a boy! So much of this is so new to me. David sent me a pic yesterday of a boy outfit with farm equipment on it and I had no clue what it was. I was like, "Awwww...tractor? No, bulldozer? Whatever!! It's cute!!" *facepalm*
Icky: Okay so this isn't really "icky" but it's super weird to me. I have always loved salt and vinegar chips right? Well a few weeks ago, David's parents had a BBQ and I thought I was eating salt and vinegar chips but when I tasted them, they were plain. I didn't think much of it, I just figured someone accidently mixed them up. Fast forward to this week, we went to Firehouse Subs with a friend and I picked out salt and vinegar chips. When I took a bite you wouldn't believe it- NO flavor! I couldn't taste any of the vinegar so I had my friend try one and she said they were definitely vinegar flavored. How could it be that I lost the taste for vinegar chips? Pregnancy is so strange!
Holy Yum: I'm not really a fan of sweet stuff but if you give me one of those chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches, I'm all for it! Other than that I'm loving something new every week. I don't really understand the cravings that stick for the whole pregnancy because I'm constantly craving something new all the time. Right now I love fresh fruit with cottage cheese, Dr. Pepper or Vanilla Coke, any veggie with hummus, broccoli/cheddar soup from Panera, popcorn, always tacos/nachos with hot sauce and of course pickles!
Highs: I think finding out the gender was the most exciting. I have always connected with my babies at the very start but I find that I can truly "bond" once I know the gender. Now I can refer to him as HE and think of names for him and buy him stuff! One of the biggest ways I bond with my babies is getting them little clothes that I can picture them in. And nothing in this world compares to that rush you feel when you see your baby on ultrasound except actually meeting them in person. I saw his teeny toes on the ultrasound machine and I absolutely cannot wait to smother them with kisses. One thing I know for sure about me is that I love kissing my babies. I still smother Grace and he will be no different! And of course finishing nursing school a couple weeks ago was awesome. Now to find a job!
Lows: I really can't think of any lows, really?
Excited for: FALL of course. I was just so busy finishing school this summer that I really didn't get to enjoy it. When school was over I was able to go swimming more often with Gracie so that is nice. I am ready for pumpkin spice everything (although, pumpkin spice isn't acceptable until AT LEAST September but closer to October IMO) and all the holidays to come. Fall festivals, family photos, yummy food and all the magical stuff that comes with the holidays. Then when the holidays are over, we will be welcoming our sweet babe at the start of the new year. So many fun things to look forward to.
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