What pregnancy means to me

I know women have different views on pregnancy, from joy, to terror, to somewhere in between.

For me, pregnancy is empowering, completely amazing, and quite possibly the coolest, most meaningful thing I will ever do in my life. I say this with a feeling of complete joy. 

My body is growing, nurturing, and protecting a brand new life, a life that was created from the love my husband and I share. Not only do I get the honor of taking on such a role, but I also get to teach, love, and impact this life in a very important way as she grows up. This is also very intimidating. I know at times I will mess up, but I also know for you, my sweet baby, I will strive to be the best person I can be; a better person than I have ever been. 

So thank you for giving me such an important role. I can't wait to meet you, I literally count the days!

Your mommy,

Shayla

Week 15 and 16

Hello!

Well, I am well into my 2nd trimester, and have had some subtle changes.

15 weeks

16 weeks, new found respect for people who take pictures in this fashion. Harder than I thought..XD

Weight- starting-129.4/ now-136! AH! 
Baby girl- Size of an avocado, 4.6 inches long and 3.5 ounces. This week baby can hear my voice! I am singing in the car to her every chance I can. 
Baby name- Lily Annette :)
Symptoms- 
-Nausea is mostly gone now! I still get it in the mornings and right before dinner, but a huge improvement. 
-mild cramping
- Maybe it is wishful thinking, but I think I felt some flutter movements when I was lying down. It might have been Lily moving around! Either way, these flutters should become stronger in the weeks to come, and feel like distinct kicks. Can't wait!

My body is just now starting to look somewhat pregnant. I am still in the "is it a beer gut?" stage, big enough to not look normal but not big enough to be clearly pregnant. I am looking forward to the clearly pregnant size. I already bought some cute maternity things and am looking forward to wearing them!

I am starting to get my energy back this week, though I definitely do not have the super energy I have been promised from countless websites. Boo.

Thank you all for your interest and support! 24 weeks to go!

~Shayla

Baby girl clothes..

Of course I shouldn't have.. but I couldn't help it. To celebrate our baby girl, I bought just a couple of things! Really, just like, 4 or 5, or 6 things. ;)

Today I received the first item. 


Bathing suit from Janie and Jack

Normally, I will not buy from this store because it really is too much for tiny clothes, but this was on sale and I only bought the one thing.

Anyway, VERY cute and so tiny! SO TINY! :D I ordered it in a 6th month old size, so hopefully she will be this big at some point during the summer. We have a pool in our backyard so it will definitely get some use!

Yes, I do have issues with planning too far in advance. Whatever. :P

Thanks for reading,
Shayla