second baby bump date | 21 weeks

How Far Along ...

21 weeks

Gender ...

GIRL! Looks like those gender predictions were spot on. ;) We had such a fun time sharing the news with friends and family last week and are still pinching ourselves that we are having a daughter!!!

Maternity Clothes ...

Definitely on the bottom but I can still make a handful of non-maternity shirts work for the time being. If I am being totally honest I am already finding myself living in dresses just like I thought I would all summer! They are so much more comfortable! This is my favorite maternity dress so far!

Belly Button & Wedding Ring ...

Belly button in, wedding ring on.

Sleep ...

Not too bad, still wake up several times throughout the night to use the bathroom. I have found myself sleeping on my back more often than not lately with no body pillow in sight which is odd to me given how far along I am. 

Best Moment(s) this Week ...

I'm not sure anything can top getting to see our sweet girl for the first time at our ultrasound last week or when Nic got to feel her kick for the first time at 19 weeks (2 Sundays ago)!!! But coming in at a close second would be hearing her heartbeat at our doctor's appointment this morning and picking out her first outfit!! 

Miss Anything ...

Peanut Butter. I haven't been able to eat it this pregnancy because of the smell and the acid reflux it seems to cause. For someone who eats scrambled eggs and a piece of peanut butter toast for breakfast every morning, it has been a bummer. Seriously, what do you put on bread if you can't have peanut butter?! haha

Movement ...

Still my FAVORITE part of pregnancy!! She is quite the wiggly little thing, every time we go in for an appointment to hear her heartbeat or for the ultrasound she is always in a completely different position/direction. haha She is starting to move more and more throughout the day which I love!

Cravings ...

I haven't really craved anything this pregnancy so far.

Feelings & Emotions ...

My heart is so full! I had this moment a couple nights ago when Liam and Nic were running beside each other across this park field toward the sunset while I sat and watched from the park bench ... I placed my hand on my tummy and suddenly felt baby girl kick and I couldn't help but just feel overcome with joy and gratitude. It was such a surreal moment for me being surrounded by this little family that Nic and I have created together because it is everything I've ever dreamt of. 

Looking Forward to ... 

Mother's Day weekend this weekend! My mom is coming to stay with us and it feels special to celebrate it with her!

pictures from 20 weeks ...