So for record keeping (and any inquiring minds) here is the rundown so far :)
Currently 21w3d
Due date: November 30,2013
Gender: We do know, but at the moment it is a secret. It took some time for hubby to decide if he wanted to know or not, so at our anatomy scan we had the tech write in on a paper and put it in an envelope. I found out fairly soon after that, hubby backed out as Mav was opening the envelope for us and turned his back but I got a peek. A few days ago he finally caved and opened it for himself.
Planned vs surprise: Not gonna lie, this baby was not planned. This took us by a huge surprise, shock is probably a better word. From what we can tell babe was conceived around Mav's first birthday, so around the time I really got serious about weaning. I didn't realize I was pregnant until 10 weeks later when I started questioning why Aunt Flo had never returned.
Symptoms: I have had practically none. There have been days that if it wasn't for a mirror or feeling a jab I would forget I was pregnant. Looking back at the first 10 weeks the only indication I can think was when Mav decided he would rather have a night bottle than nurse. Since then I have had some lower back and nerve pain, and energy levels are low.
Cravings: Nothing crazy so far just a few weeks of eating salt and vinegar chips. And no really strong aversions either. I'm not crazy about eating meat but unlike last time I can stomach it from time to time.
Weight gain: Until my 20 week appointment I hadn't gained anything, however it seems I gained 8 lbs in the last month. It's a huge jump but considering that brings my grand total up to only 8lbs not bad at all.
Movement: I wasn't too sure the first few times but once it became more obvious I was able to feel movement between 15-16 weeks. My last ultrasound confirmed my placenta is once again at my back side so optimal for feeling movement. Babe is getting stronger and I feel little jabs and movements daily. About a week ago hubby was able to finally feel them as well.
Mav is slowly starting to show signs that he understands there's a baby in my belly, he seems to think I am the only person with a baby but at least he sort of gets it. He recently has started hugging and kissing my belly when we tell him to kiss the baby <3
