I am incredibly behind on bump-dates, so I am going to compile a few pictures all into one post and then start with the details from this point on. It almost seems silly to be starting so late, but I really want to have these posts to look back on like I did with Jase. I definitely would have started sooner if I have not been without a computer.

Anyhow, let’s get on with the baby bump shots. Can I just say, I feel like I have been showing so much quicker than I did with Jase, and am already so much bigger. I know it’s not like a massive difference, but I definitely feel bigger. We planned to wait until 12 weeks along to announce and there was no way I could make it that long without people suspecting!

Now for the details:

Gender:

Well, our ultrasound to find out the gender is schedule for November 17 at my 20 week appointment. But my Doctor must really love me and asked if I wanted to pop into ultrasound for a quick peek to see if we could see what baby number two was at my 16 Week appointment. If you follow me on social media, you probably already know, but I am going to save this announcement on here for another post.

Name:

Well, you have to know the gender before you know that one, now don’t ya?

Due Date:

My due date is April 5, 2015 but we will most likely be doing a repeat C-Section. It looks like the C-Section will be schedule for the Tuesday before my due date which makes our little April baby a March baby. We are supposed to set the date and time for sure at my 20 week appointment, so we will see what it ends up being.

Weight Gain:

My starting weight was about 128 and at my last appointment I was at 135. I am definitely gaining quicker than I did with Jase, but hopefully it won’t mean I will gain a ton or have a hard time shedding those pounds. Trying not to worry about that part too much.

Movement:

I started feeling movements for the first time right around that 13 week mark. It was only little things here and there, within the last week or two I have started to feel them more constant. Especially when I go to lay down at night, baby starts dancing like crazy. I love when I get to feel those movements, it’s definitely my favorite part. The added reassurance that little one is doing well is always great.

Craving:

I am obsessed with Chex Mix. I had it once when we went to the Women’s Conference in October, and now I have to keep it on hand for those random cravings. If only it was a bit healthier. Actually, these cravings have not been the best for me so I have tried to stay away from them, or at least limit myself. I started off craving lemon loafs from Starbuck’s like a mad woman. Currently my new favorites are black olives and pickles. Seriously, I did not have this many cravings with Jase at all.

Yucky:

Meat. Meat. Meat. And Meat. My biggest aversion to food has been meat. The entire first trimester meat was a HUGE turn off. Especially chicken. Now I am doing a lot better with it, except there can be one night where I start to eat meat and a couple bites in I cannot finish it. It’s so hard to get sufficient protein when I struggle eating meat.

Feeling:

Really I can’t complain about anything. I made it through my first trimester with little throwing up, quite a bit of nausea here and there, but I know women who have it so much worse it makes me thankful I am not throwing up every day. My back pain started right away this pregnancy and I can’t really afford the chiropractor right now, so that’s a bummer. That was a huge help with Jase, but I just can’t find one since we moved that is affordable. I went through a period of time where I had so many headaches, and so bad, but those are somewhat tempering off. My biggest symptom is the heartburn, indigestion, and just this constant feeling of acid boiling in my stomach. They prescribed me a stronger antacid at my last appointment because Tums were not helping at all. This has been a huge help, and as long as I remember to take it every day I do pretty well.

Differences:

This pregnancy has been different than with Jase in the area of food cravings and aversions. I didn’t really have constant cravings with him, and the only thing I couldn’t stomach with him was mexican food. It just always made me sick. But otherwise, it was pretty simple. This time, not so much. It’s so hard to find what to eat. The acid issues have been a major difference as they are way more extreme now, but otherwise the way I felt through the first trimester was pretty similar. I am definitely showing way earlier!

Looking Forward to:

I was looking forward to my ultrasound next week, but now that I know the gender, I am not as eager for it. I am still anxious for the whole anatomy scan and just believing for a good and healthy baby at the end of that. Still looking forward to seeing my little one during the ultrasound, that is always so much fun. I also cannot wait to start on the nursery!