How far along: 18 weeks (a few days shy of 19 weeks!)
Gender: I still think girl BUT my dear friend was over this weekend with her two littles (her youngest is a sweet 6 month old baby boy) and I literally was DYING over his cuteness + then I got confused because maybe this baby is a boy and I really know nothing. Good news: we find out baby’s gender this week!
Weight gain: Hmmm I’d say 10lbs+ a few, haha.
Maternity clothes: Yes! Mostly dresses + leggings! Most nights I am wearing a tank and my husband’s boxer brief shorts + I look incredible. HAHA. I’m going to invest in some really great jammies for the fall/winter months. Like, real pyjamas! Like, a real adult ;)
Stretch marks: No new ones BUT I will not be super surprised if I get a few new little ones. I mean, I won’t be thrilled but I’m happy that I know they fade so I’m not as CRAZY about them this time around.
Belly button in or out: In but feels shallow already?! And I’m like oh mannn everything has happened so much faster this time around + time is flying like crazy and I’m over here like WAIT. I’M A MOM?!
Sleep: It’s decent. It’s been pretty hot in our house so that always cramps my style… I had been feeling SO TIRED this week and also sooo overwhelmed and weepy and really emotional (but, like, more than hormonal!) and thanks to my brilliant mama friend who mentioned iron levels dropping around this time of pregnancy, I have been restored. Yep, my iron was super low. I was having very similar feelings that I had those first few postpartum days as a first time mom (ugh! such a wild rollercoaster!) as I was anemic after GBB was born so I took out my good ol’ liquid iron (FLORADIX FOR THE WIN!) and it literally was NIGHT and DAY for me. Like, you guys. It was such a hallelujah moment for me + also yay to not crying in the shower…
Best moment this week: I got my hair coloured + cut (which always makes me feel like a million bucks + I go to the best salon ever sooooo) and I hosted a very intimate baby shower for my bestie. The baby shower was so beautiful and spending a few hours with my absolute favourite women really made my week!
Miss anything: I miss white wine. Like, a chilled glass of Pinot or Vinho Verde or Rosé. Even though I’m really not a big white wine drinker (I prefer red) I miss it? I don’t even want to drink it really…just miss the option. Oh, and I miss my skinny jeans (even though it’s too hot for them anyway!).
Movement: A few flutters here and there but I have a feeling, kicks and rolls and hiccups are right about the corner + I can’t wait. Like, there is nothing better. It’s an instant bonding moment + it truly makes me so emotional when I think about it. But, like, everything makes me emotional these days. Ha.
Cravings: SUSHI. My poor husband. It’s all I talk about. I even made my friend Jake get sushi with me last night because everything else he suggested to me food-wise just wouldn’t do. Sorry, Jakey. Oh, and ramen noodles. I’m basically into salt WHICH is so different than my pregnancy with George (I easily ate a cupcake a day).
Looking forward to: Finding out #littlebabybowman2’s gender!! It’s all I can think about and I’m just so excited to know just a teensy bit more about this beautiful babe growing inside me. I asked George if he thought “his baby” is a baby girl or baby boy and his answer was “a baby”. Glad to know he doesn’t have a preference, ha. He’s going to be the very best big brother. I’m so excited to watch my babies bond and become besties for life. Also, can we just talk about how I get to say BABIES?! Ugh, heart melting.I cannot wait to share baby’s gender with you all next week!
What’s your guess?! Let me know in the comments below!
