The Big News!

It's no secret, but it is new news for my blog!  On January 3rd, Noah and I found out we are having a baby!  Wahoo!  We couldn't be happier!  I am due September 12th, so I am in week 20 already.  I can't believe how fast time has flown!  All appointments have gone great, and we find out in about 3 weeks whether we have a little girl or boy to add to our family.  We (well, mostly I) have been busy researching every little thing to buy, and even though it's overwhelming, it's so much fun.  Our stroller (Bumbleride Indie) should arrive here tomorrow!  We have our crib and dresser set up, and I can't wait to fill the rest of the room!

 

I was lucky enough to have absolutely no morning sickness (or afternoon or evening at that!)  Just a bit tired, so naps were my friend!  I have my energy back now, although I still take the occasional nap here and there.  I also haven't had any weird cravings or anything.  I pretty much eat like I always have, with a few more snacks added in, of course.  

I starting feeling little flutters at 17 weeks, and now can feel them often, as well as the big ol' kicks!  Noah even felt his first kick a few nights ago!  We truly have a little wriggle worm on our hands!  Will baby have Noah's looong legs?  Maybe!  Oooh they must know I'm taking about them...there's a kick kick kick!

The Jellybean is already the size of a cute little canteloupe!   About 10 inches from head to heel.  Baby is swallowing more, which is good practice for the digestive system.  They are also producing meconium...pretty much the first poo!  Great!  I think I'll give Noah the honors of changing the first diaper, since he has never done it!

It's been so much fun following the baby's growth and development, and we cannot wait to meet him/her in the real world!  Here is my belly bump picture for the week: