Half Way There!

So far so good. Things are still going well past week 17. In fact its great. I can enjoy food, work out, and still not super tired. So all in all I am a happy lady. I am starting to show a bit more and week 20 is an actual bump and not like I drank too many beers the night before. (oh college how I miss you).

I had my 20 week sonogram and we were able to find out the sex of the little one. Any guesses?? Well we are having a very stubborn baby. haha. You didn't think I was going to tell you did I? Well I couldn't bc we don't know either. We have decided not to find out. When I was at my apt. baby was very stubborn and would not sit still so the doctor could take pictures and measurements. She even said if we wanted to know the sex she probably could not have told us. So it is still a mystery to everyone. One thing I do know is that we have a very active baby!

All my co-workers know now so it is nice to be able to talk about it openly at work. I also get lots of belly stares, but I don't mind. I will probably have to buy some maternity clothes soon since most of my pants are getting super snug. Not looking forward to that but I guess it comes with the territory. Lets just hope the rest of the pregnancy is as enjoyable as the last few weeks.

Week 18

Week 19

Week 20

Summer Time....and the livin' easy....

This past weekend my sister and her boyfriend visited the DC area. It was so great to see her again and have her in town. I had not seen her since she got home so it was a much needed visit. We were able to spend some girl time catching up and relaxing together. I am so thankful she is home and that I will be able to see her more often than once a year. I love that I can text her now whenever I want to.

On Friday we headed down to the boat to spend time with the family and to get ready for visitors on Saturday. Some of Adriana's best friends came down for the night and we had a great time as usual. I am so happy that I am feeling better and was able to enjoy the time with the family and not have it overshadowed by sickness. It took 17 weeks to get here but I am so happy I am feeling better. I can enjoy the last bit of the summer and early fall (my favorite) before I get too big. I am showing a lot more now and will post pics later this week.

Yeah for sister time. and no we did not plan to wear the same suit in a different color.

Me and Laura's annual PSU pic

Adriana with a tired Louie. He did a lot of swimming that day.

All the beauties....can you tell I am trying to hid my bump :)

First Gifts

Little Babmino(a) received some baby gifts this past week. Our good friends Jerry & Kori have officially started the babies book collection. They sent us some great books and I know we can't wait to read them to the little one.

My mom also got this cute little toy/blanket for the little one. Isn't it adorable!! and let me tell you the blanket on the bottom is super soft. She said she couldn't resist. I may steal it and keep it as a toy for me!

Thanks to you both for the sweet gifts and thinking of us and the little one on the way. We have also received many sweet cards from friends and family so thank you all. You are making this journey very special.

Belly Time

As of today, (sunday july 10), I am at week 18. I am def starting to have a more regular belly. Meaning in the weeks previous I would have good days and bad in terms of belly size. Usually, depending on what I ate that day. But I think now the belly is here to stay.

Even though I was smiling in these pictures I was not feeling great at all. Everyone said, don't worry come your second trimester you will be feeling so much better...well week 16 and I was still feeling blah. I don't think I turned the corner until about week 17. In the first 3 months I actually lost 10lbs and I am finally back at my starting weight. I still don't have my sweet tooth back 100% (but that is ok for now) but I assume any day know I will be craving sweets all the time like I used too.

So hurray for feeling better. I am starting to work out again too, which has been nice. Louie has been a very faithful walking buddy. Now I need to start lifting weights again. I am just so thankful I am finallllllllllly feeling better. I am sure Mike is happy as well.....

Enjoy!

Week 14

Week 15

Week 16

Ps. special thanks to Meg who made me start taking pictures! :)