Things are finally starting to pick up a bit and I'm loving it! I love feeling the movements, starting to show, and nesting. All of which I have done so far. I have gone through Everly's things and brought out all the things that are "gender neutral" and I will be using it all again for Jackson. Those of you who don't follow me on social media, we have found out we are having a boy and we have chosen the name Jackson for our son! I can't believe we are expecting a little boy, I was completely surprised because I was convinced we were having another girl. But the more it becomes real and we are referring to the baby as Jackson, the more excited I am to give Everly a little brother!
I have also been experiencing pregnancy insomnia which is something that I never experienced with Everly. It really is true what they say that no pregnancy is the same, I feel like this has been completely opposite from my pregnancy with Everly. I had almost no symptoms with Everly, if it wasn't for my belly I probably would have forgotten I was even pregnant haha. With Jackson I have had a lot of different symptoms, but I never experienced morning sickness so in that sense I am completely fine with that! I started feeling movement with Jackson around 11 weeks, it was really subtle but if I was on the couch or resting (which is something I did a lot with this pregnancy due to my hematoma) I could feel it. Now that I am 16 weeks I am really feeling those popcorn kicks and it just brings you back to all the feelings again!
I have been trying to get into a better headspace, with me being off work it has been hard feeling like I have a "purpose." We have taken Everly completely out of daycare to try and save money and also I just love being home with her, it was something I really battled with for a while though because I know she loved it there, but they are just around the corner so we have been able to meet them at the park so she still gets to see her friends! I also started some part time online work teaching english and it has been really fun - it has helped so much with getting me into a better place because it's something that's my own and something I can look forward to.
I am still taking progesterone even though I am well into the second trimester and the placenta has pretty much taken over. I am finishing up a prescription because my doctor wants me to continue as a precaution since I had a hematoma.
How far along? 16 weeks
Total weight gain? I think I'm about 5lbs now.
Maternity clothes? As of now yeah I pretty much only wear maternity things or bigger tshirts around the house.
Stretch marks? Yeah, but mostly left over from my pregnancy with Everly.
Sleep? It has been really difficult, like I mentioned above I've been having some insomnia.
Best moment this week? Really feeling those kicks, I missed it so much.
Miss anything? Nothing really stands out.
Movement? Yes! So exciting.
Food cravings? I have been CRAVING this chicken and cheese tortellini dish from a local Italian restaurant, I've had it twice in 3 days :$
Anything making you feel sick or queasy? I have been feeling much better these days!
Showing? Yes, my stomach is actually firm now.
Gender? It's a BOY!
Labor signs? None.
Symptoms? Currently the two main ones have been insomnia and also really bad headaches.
Belly button in or out? In.
Happy or moody most of the time? I have been VERY emotional lately.
Looking forward to: Our 19 week scan to see baby!
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