17 Weeks!

Last week was a super busy week, so I didn't have time to update. However, I'm thinking of maybe updating every other week. 23 more blog updates in this pregnancy seem like a lot. We'll see!
Size of Baby: Our baby is now 5.1 inches and almost 6 ounces (about the size of an onion!).
Symptoms: I'm starting to feel my belly "stretching". I've been told by a few people that I seemed to "pop" this week. Besides just feeling bigger, I haven't noticed any new symptoms.
Maternity clothes: I'm pretty much only in maternity jeans, now. I'm still not in "official" maternity shirts, only stretchy ones. I've gone up a size or two in hoodies, too.
Cravings: Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches! I could eat one for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! I, also, started to eat cottage cheese for the first time this pregnancy. I've, also, unfortunately been craving salty things. I have to be careful of that!
Aversions: I feel like, at this point, things are not as nauseating as before. However, blueberries still sound gross.
Movement: This is a busy little one! I usually feel him/her (I hate it when people say "it") at night. It's usually around 8:30 (will we have a night owl??) and as I'm trying to fall asleep. I still can't feel our baby moving from the outside, but I can definitely feel movement on the inside!
Gender: Wow, at this point, I have NO IDEA! One day, I'll feel like this one is a girl (just a feeling and B and T still say girl). Plus, he/she's heartbeat has been higher. Other days I feel like this one is a boy. I feel like I'm carrying more in front, as opposed to side to side (like T). Also, I've been craving more salty foods... rather than sweet (different than T). Come November 7, we will hopefully find out for sure! No more guessing. :)

15 Weeks!

Size of baby: Our baby is about 4 inches and 2.5 ounces (about the size of an orange!).
Symptoms: I haven't had many "new" symptoms, but my skin is starting to breakout, again. My lower back is still a little achy, but not too bad... yet! I do have one new weird symptom (I don't remember this happening with T)... I get an unusual aftertaste in my mouth after I eat certain things (strong flavors). It's probably just the hormones affecting my taste buds.
Weight gain: I've gained 4.5 pounds so far.
Maternity clothes: I had to put another pair of "regular" jeans away. I'm still wearing a few non-maternity jeans and stretchy non-maternity shirts and tanks. Many of my hoodies have to be worn unzipped.
Cravings: Anything with chocolate and mint... York patties, Junior Mints, and Mint chocolate chip ice cream! I, also, had Chipotle on Tuesday... it was delicious! Yes, I will most likely go there when I have my appointments. I am, also, loving anything having to do with potatoes... baked potatoes, french fries (yikes!), etc.
Aversions: I went to an Italian restaurant on Tuesday evening. Mushrooms sounded nasty to me (same as my pregnancy with T).
Movement: Yes, movement! I thought I possibly felt movement last week, but on Sunday night, it was for sure! As I was lying in bed, I felt definite fluttering. I asked my doctor on Tuesday if it was even possible to feel that this early. She said that because this is the second time around (I know what it feels like from the last pregnancy), it is possible! The fluttering and movement isn't very consistent, but I've felt it since Sunday! Very exciting! :)
Gender: Our ultrasound is scheduled for November 7! I'll be almost 19 weeks, but my doctor seemed pretty confident that they'll be able to tell if this little one is a girl or a boy! At my appointment on Tuesday, the heartbeat was 149 bpm. It was definitely lower than last time. A boy?? We'll hopefully see in a few weeks! We'll be ecstatic for either!

I'm so happy to be in the second trimester. We've been so blessed by this pregnancy... and this little one!

Hello, 2nd Trimester (14 weeks)!

Size of baby: Our baby is 3.4 inches and 1.5 ounces (about the size of a lemon!).
Symptoms: I'm definitely getting more energy back and starting to feel more like "myself". A few times, my lower back has started to hurt if I stay in one position for too long... I just have to keep walking and stretching! I, also, started to feel my belly stretching a little this week. I've noticed that when I wear my contacts (as opposed to my glasses), sometimes my vision is a little blurry. I remember my vision changing when I was pregnant with Tatum, too. It's so strange... I have no idea why that happens! The good news is that my skin is starting to clear up a little. I have to keep drinking that water!
Cravings: On Sunday, I drank my first (half) cup of coffee... and it tasted great! :) It sounded good to me, so I tried it. I haven't turned back since. I wouldn't say that I "crave" it, but I'm definitely enjoying it. I only drink about half a mug in the morning (I probably won't ever drink more than one full mug), but it gets the job done. Benjamin is thrilled! He was really struggling drinking coffee by himself. ;) 
I'm still really liking bagels and cream cheese, carrots, pretzels, and black beans (??). I'm, also, looking forward to Chipotle opening in Davenport on Tuesday! T and I will be there! :)
Aversions: Certain foods are not as "nauseating" as before, but they certainly don't sound good.... blueberries, dairy, etc. I had Pizza Hut's deep dish pizza on Sunday night.... wow, never again! I felt so sick, afterward. I don't know if it was a pregnancy thing or not, but it was not worth it!
Gender: This week, I actually started feeling like this little one could possibly be a boy. I don't know why, but I started picturing our family with a little baby boy.... mother's intuition?? B and T still think this one is a girl, though. We'll see who's right in about 6 weeks!


I'm so blessed that I had a pretty comfortable first trimester! I can only imagine how miserable it could have been... especially with a busy toddler! I'm praying that this little one will continue to grow, healthily. We are so blessed!