Almost let the week get by....

without updating! Whew!

It hasn't necessarily been a busy week but just one in which there was always something going on and always something I was putting off. Isn't that always the case though? I can't believe it will be May before we know it! Dale is coaching the last baseball game of the season tonight (can we say AMEN?) I am pretty excited about that but it will be slightly short lived as he starts spring football practice on monday. At least there are no games and he will be home by 8 on most nights. I tell you what.... no one in Perry County works longer or harder than that man and I guarantee you he does it for the least amount of money possible too. Downright shameful I tell ya. I am thankful he enjoys his job and has such a selfless heart. I get selfish when I miss him so much but he is doing his job well and that's all I can ask for.

On the baby front decisions are being made! We registered at Target Sunday. That was quite the expedition seeing that we obviously have NO previous baby experience. Shout out to SIL who took my 1000 texts about "do we really need a baby monitor?" and "do I have to register for a bumbo, I think they look stupid". After about 2 hours, I think we had it down. I check it out online everyday because I am always changing my mind about something but the reality that I am far enough along to have a baby registry is awesome.

We decided on doing a "fish" themed nursery. Originally, the simplistic modern in me didn't want a theme and just wanted something color coordinated but I do like this pattern and it's very subtle so I caved. Dale's parents offered to buy us a crib and my mom is refinishing a rocking chair and dresser she used when I was a baby for us to use as well. I'm excited about getting it all in and setting it up. Add it to the list!

I skipped the fill in the blank last week so I know I need to do it today. here goes!

How far along? 21 weeks and 4 days

Total Weight Gain: I think all that bad eating has finally caught up to me. I was up 9lbs last Tuesday and as of yesterday morning, I was up 13. 4 pounds in one week! Yikes. I immediately began implementing my walking routine again. Not because I am trying to lose weight but because I hadn't really done much moving in the 4 months since I found out I was pregnant and I want to say fit for labor (BIG HA).

Maternity Clothes: Even though I still don't feel like I am showing a cute little bump (it's more of an awkward B shape)I am definitely round enough and hippy enough to need special clothes now. I ordered some from Old Navy last week (because our store in the burg has ABSOLUTELY nothing maternity wise) and they came in last night. Surprisingly, I made good guesses on the sizes and almost everything fits. One pair of capris are too big now but I am sure I will fill them in later on. Also, Jessica gave me a lot of her maternity stuff and I tried it all on last night and 80 perfect of it works so I feel like I got a new wardrobe over night. Best part- it was all free (my mom paid for the old navy stuff). Can't beat that!

Stretch Marks: Don't see any new ones but I'm not exactly examining my body at this point. ha

Best Moment this week: getting clothes that fit and not having to worry about what I am going to wear to work that doesn't really fit me anymore. Registering and picking out nursery stuff!

Movement: I think because I want to feel baby so bad I am imagining things so I am not going to worry about and stress over it and I am sure it will happen on it's own. Seeing him on the ultrasound last week made me feel better to see him literally kicking all over the place so I know when he is big enough for me to feel it, I will.

Food cravings: surprisingly, a lot of my "I just want to eat something really bad for me" cravings have passed. Even though I am lazy and dont want to cook, I don't want to eat out either. We'll see how that works out...

Pregnancy Symptoms: Heartburn is back. It got so bad I had to go buy Zantac this week. But that seems to be helping a lot. Sleeping is still a challenge. Dale hasn't been sleeping with me for probably a week now and while I hate it and miss him and feel bad, I get SUCH better sleep when I can move around and take up more space. My belly is getting big enough to where I forget I can't just bend over real quick or sit a certain way because it is painful. I have to train myself to remember it's there. Ha that sounds weird.

Name of child: (I added this one) We have NO idea what we want to name baby. We pick a name and then change our mind. Originally I didnt want to tell anyone what he will be named until closer to the due date but now I just feel all this pressure to figure it out. I know we still have plenty of time but I want to know for peace of mind. I think I'm thinking too much. typical.

Okay I'm out. So happy it's the weekend!