Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Halfway done - baby V round 2

I am feeling a little guilty about the lack of pregnancy posts. This whole pregnancy has been so low key that it hasn't really even crossed my mind, I have been recently taking weekly belly shots since I did that all the way thru with Mav. I started late this time but in all fairness we found out much later. 

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 




2 comments:

Unknown said...

How did I miss this?! Love the pics of Mav hugging the belly and the sonogram pic. Can't wait to find out what this baby is and to see pictures! :)

Maria said...

it's so neat that you know but we don't! :) makes it even more exciting. i'm going to guess girl...but i'm almost always wrong. :)