How far along: 22 weeks 3 days
Baby Size: The baby is a size of a papaya (10 inches long, almost a pound)!
Weight gain: Still negative from the start date, but I have a feeling that won't last very much longer. :)
Maternity clothes: They are more comfortable than my normal clothes, but I am still mixing and matching. Thank God for belly bands.
Stretch marks: In addition to my previous ones? Nope.
Sleep: Sleeping pretty regularly. A couple nights I have woken up with a pain in my hip, I think it is from sleeping on my side. I am also loving my body pillow.
Gender: Tae Tazwell
Movement: Yes! It is so crazy. At first I had no clue what it was, then I realized it was him. I caught it on video of a little kick and sent it to Jess while he was in Rio. Jess also got to feel it the other night while we were watching some TV.
Best moment this week: My parents arrived in Brazil on Wednesday. It has been so great to hang out with them and show them our world her in Brazil. They also brought tons of stuff for Tae, it is making this whole thing much more real. Mom and I spent yesterday afternoon decorating for Christmas. I know it is super early, but it was fun to decorate with her and when it is almost 100 degrees out it takes a little more to get into the Christmas spirit.
Looking forward to: Paraty! On Wednesday we are headed to a little beach town, Paraty. It should be really fun and a nice getaway.
Food cravings: Nothing in particular. I am feeling full very easily now, which means I eat little portions throughout the day.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope, not anymore.
Labor Signs: Nope
What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach.
Symptoms: Nothing really.
Nursery: Now that we decided we will be staying in Brazil for a couple more years I have put more thought into it. I'm thinking of using wasbi tape to create a pattern on the wall and I'm loving these prints from Etsy.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On and only swelling is when it is hot (which is always).
Mood: Excited. For some reason it all just hit me in two moments, the 3D ultrasound and when my parents came down for their visit with all his loot.
Prayer for Baby K:
Dear Lord, I pray that you continue to protect and help Baby K grow healthy and strong. It was amazing to see his little face and know that you created him perfectly. I pray that Jess and I can guide him in your way and instill confidence in you from an early age. As you form his eyes and lips I pray that he sees your creation with wonder and awe and that he speaks your truth with boldness and humility.
Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
- 1 John 3: 18
I wanted to keep track of my pregnancy, because knowing how my brain is functioning (or not) already I figured I would keep a record of this journey for our little boy. I feel super blessed because I have felt great so far.
How far along: 19 (20 tomorrow)
Baby Size: The baby is a size of a mango! (6 inches long, .5 lbs)!
Weight gain: I've actually lost weight since I became pregnant. I think that is because over the summer when traveling in the States and Spain we ate to my heart's content. I think I am -4 pounds from my start date.
Maternity clothes: I can still fit in most of my clothes, but not in the most flattering way. I am wearing some maternity shirts and have tried out the pants, they are still a little too big.
Stretch marks: Not yet.
Sleep: It's my favorite thing to do.
Gender: Boy! We haven't decided on the full name, but have narrowed it down to two.
Movement: Haven't felt him yet.
Best moment this week: The cooler weather for sure. The past two weeks have been crazy hot, I can't help but think how much hotter it will be when I am almost about to have this baby boy! Also, Jess started a notebook of letters to our little guy. I read one he wrote and immediately was filled with happiness and joy. I am so blessed to have such an amazing hubby and he is going to be an amazing dad. Finally, we started back up at pilates, I feel so much better working out.
Looking forward to: My parents visiting us in Brazil in November! Also, I am looking forward to our 4D ultrasound on November 10th. I felt stupid at our appointment when we found out Baby K was a boy because I couldn't see anything.
Food cravings: Nothing really. Surprisingly I have not really wanted any sweet things. I would love a Dr. Pepper, but that isn't even an option as they don't have it in Brazil!
Anything making you queasy or sick: The smell of Jess' egg whites in the morning.
Labor Signs: Nope
What I miss: For the first time I really wanted a glass of wine. We were out to eat and Jess was raving about the wine and I was a tad jealous I couldn't partake.
Symptoms: Nothing really.
Nursery: This hasn't even crossed my mind. I'm thinking no since we will be leaving and moving to some other place in the world. Does that make me a bad mom? lol.
Belly Button in or out? In.
Wedding rings on or off? On and only swelling is when it is hot (which is always).
Mood: Very calm and at peace. I am finally starting to start relax and understand everything is in God's hands.
Prayer for Baby K:
Dear Lord, I pray that you protect and help Baby K grow healthy and strong. Thank you for this miracle and journey so far. I pray that our little guy grows up to love you, be strong in his faith, and be a leader. I pray that Jess and I are parents who put you first and lead a life of example to our little guy. I thank you for Baby K and I can't wait for the adventures our little family will have together as we travel the world.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb.
- Psalm 139:13
