21 Week Survey

How Far Along: 21 weeks


How I'm Feeling: I feel like baby girl is going through a serious growth spurt! I have started to feel more round ligament pain. She hasn't been as active this week so I'm wondering if she's sleeping more to grow, grow, grow. She also has a new hobby of using my cervix as a trampoline/punching bag. I love feeling her kick, but I have to admit I prefer when she's facing outward rather than facing down & seemingly planning her escape.  I've noticed it's getting harder to comfortably shift sides during the night and to get out of bed.

Weight Gain/Loss: Like I said, I don't weigh at home but I am very eager for my doctor appointment next week. My "weekly update" email said "most" women have gained around 10-15 pounds by this point, and I am very far behind that. So far I'm up 3 to 4 pounds. I know she is growing & I eat ALL day (while keeping it healthy) so I am trying not to worry!

Cravings: I've been wanting veggies this week, lots of kale and squash! Still craving something sweet once a day but the cookies are gone...nooooooo....

Gender: Girl. Shopping for her nursery is underway and I am so excited to be having a girl! POM POMs have been ordered via Etsy...I know Dylan is super excited about that. 

What I Miss: Dylan, but I could say that every week. Sleeping comfortably. 

What I'm Looking Forward To: My 26th birthday is this weekend! It's crazy to think next year's birthday will be celebrated with our Layla here! I'm also looking forward to my doctor's appointment next week, although I don't think anything too exciting is happening while we are there. I decided to schedule another 3D ultrasound for about a month from now. I want to see her sweet face!

Weekly Wisdom: I would say, start your registry early. We started ours really early and I am still editing/adding/deleting items so that it's exactly right when it's time for family & friends to check it out. Registering is overwhelming as a first time parent because I have no idea what I really need, what people say you need but may not, what I don't, and how much of everything to register for. Like, how many stroller toys does she really need? Pacifiers? What if she hates the pacifiers I have, do I register for some of every brand? Then for clothes, what if she comes early and is tiny? Or what if she's bigger and can't wear any of the Newborn pieces? See what I mean...

"You've been on my mind, I grow fonder every day. Lose myself in time, just thinking of your face..."