So before I get started on all the belly stats, last night after we all got home, Andy and I told Rylee the news! First we went through all the ultrasound photos we got and explained them all to her. She retorted with all sorts of high-pitched “Awws” and “How Tyouts (cute)”. Then we told her that she is going to have a little sister. It took her about 3 seconds for it to sink in, then she replied with and very excited (and loud) “THAT’S WHAT I WANTED!!!! I WANTED A LITTLE SISTER! I KNEW I WAS GOING TO HAVE A BABY SISTER!” That girl was beaming. She is so jazzed.
Pretty sure my heart doubled in size in those few moments.
Ok, well so much for better photos…maybe next month? Ha.
Hahahahaha.
{And for the record, I am so type-A that the fact that one of the photos I am facing the other direction is driving me crazy}
How far along? 17 weeks, 2 days
Total weight gain/loss: +1 {woot!}
Stretch marks? Nada
Maternity Clothes: While it’s completely debatable as to whether or not I actually need to be wearing maternity pants, I am wearing them for the first time today. Oh how I forgot how good elastic waisted pants feel!
Sleep: Meh, fine.
Best moment this month: Top three: 1. Feeling the baby move! 2. Finding out we’re having a girl! 3. Rylee’s reaction to finding out she was having a sister.
Movement: YES! Started feeling it at 15 weeks…been getting stronger since. I love it!
Gender: Girl!
Labor Signs: Nada.
Food Cravings: Nothing lately. Pretty much back to feeling normal…and wanting to eat anything and everything that crosses my path. MOAR FUD!
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: My skin and my hair. They’re all sorts of jacked up from the raging hormones.
What I am looking forward to: Getting Rylee’s “big girl” room all ready for her! Hopefully finding a name for this poor girl…at the rate we’re going she may end up nameless!
Baby Milestones: Baby is practice breathing and swallowing. According to the ultrasound, baby weighs about 7 oz.
Other Goodness: Baby’s heartbeat was 169 beats/minute. And more ultrasound photos…
My favorite photo from the ultrasound!
Next month I will try and dig out one of my belly photos from when I was pregnant with Ry for a little comparison.
Love Rylee’s reaction. LOVE! And for the skin thing…I’ve discovered the oil cleansing method. Been doing it for over a week and love it. It’s no worse than using products with chemicals, and I’m starting to notice a slight improvement with my acne. I feel like after a month I can really say how it’s going. Here’s a post about it
http://simplemom.net/oil-cleansing-method/
Awww! I love her reaction!! Too sweet!
And about the name thing? If you want girl name suggestions I've got a zillion that I'd trade you for some boy names… At this rate, our little guy won't have a name either! ;)
Love that last ultrasound pic, too, just adorable!
Sooooo glad I finally came to check out your blog, Home Fry. Or was I Home Fry?
You've got a very fun blog on your hands…keep it up!
Congrats on the new baby. :o)
Anika
P.S. Anyone in the mood for a KFC run?
omg you are showing a little bit! too cute!!!!! we have got to get together soon. if not before i have this child, then we should get the kiddos together for a playdate after?
Hi darling!x. Yes of course follow your dreams and do whatever makes you happy!
:)<3 I have such a love for fashion so I know how it feels to really want to get noticed as a fashion designer but honestly there will be so many open doors for you truthfully :) <3 I went to a public library where I live and there was program that help you with getting into a fashion company at 16-26 years old so try going to your public library and they might possibly be able to help you out, I am sure you can find somethings around your area! :) If you are in high school ask your guidance counsellor what courses to take and how to break into the wonderful fashion world! Keep doing fashion sketches so you can show your art work and talent :) Work at a clothing store if you are old enough so you can say that you have experience in it!