21 Weeks - Movement for SURE!

Yesterday, while working at my desk I definitely felt two little kicks from Baby! Most exciting moment for me. Feeling her move around was awesome too, don't get me wrong, but feeling her kicking was somehow even more amazing. I am looking forward to feeling more kicks and having Jared finally feel kicks too.

This past week has been emotional for me. Mother's day just passed and it occurred to me that next year I'll be a Mommy too! It's also been emotional because I've been mourning the loss of my most cherished free time (a feeling I'm told is 100% normal for new Moms.) I'm an introverted person who loves coming home to a quiet household with no one to worry about but herself and sometimes her husband and that has always been such a comfort to me. I will now have a little person to care for and while that will be wonderful I know I'll miss having more "me" time. My husband and I have agreed that raising this baby is a partnership and we'll take care of each other whenever we can, and if that means he takes over so I can have a half an hour for a bath or I take over so he can retreat to his man cave, we're going to make it work somehow!

More baby room ideas:

Mobiles: 

Bedding:

Decor:

I am mostly just keeping track as ideas come along - I definitely (obviously) like owls and am liking the whole friendly-forest theme. I have discovered that too much pink makes my stomach turn so I'll probably just add touches of girly pinks here and there. When I start making changes to the baby room I'll post updates then.

I will be posting a picture next week of my ever expanding tummy!

How far along?: 21 weeks

Baby is the size of a: Pomegranate 

Total weight gain/loss: 18 lbs

The Bump: People are starting to notice that it's a baby and not a food baby!

Symptoms: Sciatic pain. But I'll take that over months of morning sickness

Food Cravings/Aversions: Cravings: Fruit. I've also been on the lookout for those sour Twizzlers-looking candies but to no avail. No Aversions.

Sleep: Pretty easy lately. I could sleep for a lot longer if my bladder would let me!

Weddings Rings On or Off: On, but I'm keeping a close eye!They'll likely come off when it gets hot here, finally.

Exercise: Walking mostly, and I promised myself I would start working out this week. So we'll see!

Any Names Picked Out Yet: Brynn (my personal favourite) Kiera, Kali, Jade. More to come. Actual name will be kept private until baby girl arrives.

Gender: Girl!!! And she's cute!!

Movement: Pressure and KICKS! Can't wait for more!

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes now. I still need good jeans and a hoodie.

Labor Signs: None

What I miss: Wine (still!) and not having to worry about getting enough calcium, iron, etc. I miss my body being my own.

Best Moment of the Week: Feeling her little kicks!

What I’m excited about/looking forward to: More kicks - but honestly I just want to meet her. I'm pretty tired of pregnancy! I think fixing up the baby room will help a lot.