Seventeen Weeks

Well, week sixteen definitely flew by and now we are trucking right on through week seventeen. I can't believe that we are almost to the half way mark of pregnancy! I can't believe that in approximately six months we will go from a couple to a family! It is so surreal; I have never been so excited and completely terrified at the same time. 

This week has been a little ruff for a few reasons; one being that I have contracted a cold and I am almost positive the person to have given it to me was my own husband. So I have been in bed for the last few days trying to get myself feeling better. I didn't want to take this photo but I convinced myself to do so and I apologize for looking awful. The second reason is simply Brian being gone when I would have loved to have had someone nurse me back to health; he is so good at taking care of me! The last reason is simply the weather; we had Tropical Storm Beryl come through over the weekend and it has been raining since it left. I think today is the first day in several days that the sun has been out, but everything is all wet and mushy/muddy. 

Anyways, let's move on to that "bump" of mine. Let me tell you how I feel about it...I feel disgustingly large and hate that. Baby is only the size of an onion and I feel I shouldn't look so pregnant; it is making me extremely self conscious and I am constantly asking if I look pregnant because I am afraid that I just look fat. I sent a photo to my family and my dad asked me how many I was carrying and my mom is already guessing that this baby will weigh over nine pounds. I don't understand why I look so large already because I don't eat any differently than I should. Hmm, I guess every woman's body adjusts differently to being pregnant. It still doesn't change the fact that I feel like I am as big as a house. 

Brian and I have decided on a theme for the baby's nursery and we have also somewhat started a list of baby names. This is such a milestone for us! We are not announcing anything until we have determined the sex of our baby, but I am willing to give a few hints. ;) We have both decided that we are not announcing our baby's name until their arrival; which I am very excited about. It will definitely be difficult but I want the challenge of not telling. 

We find out what baby is in about SEVEN DAYS! I have never been so anxious for a doctor's appointment and I can't wait to find out the sex and to see my baby again! 

How far along? 17 weeks

Total weight gain: 5 pounds (since my last appointment; we don't own a scale).

Maternity clothes?  Wearing some maternity clothes and a few things from my pre-pregnancy wardrobe. 

Stretch marks? Yes, but they don't appear to be as dark. 

Sleep: Have not slept very well the last few nights due to this cold. 

Best moment of this week? Magan bringing me two bags of Skittles because she is an amazing lady! We totally spent a day gossiping/talking pregnancy and stuffing our faces with sour Skittles. 

Miss anything? My husband who is down at work on base. 

Movement: Every now and then I feel the occasional flutter. 

Food cravings? Skittles. 

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope! 

Gender: To be determined; but we are thinking boy!

Labor signs: None.

Symptoms: Have a cold right now and starting to get itchy skin around my tummy and breasts. 

Belly button in or out? In.

Wedding rings on or off? On when I put them on, but I hardly wear them when I am at home just because they are starting to become difficult to take off. 

Happy or moody most of the time? Been kind of irritated and on edge with some stupid things setting me off, so I will say moody but content at most times. 

Looking forward to: Next doctor's appointment when we will get to learn the sex of the baby and Brian's next day off of work. 

Sixteen Weeks

Hello week sixteen!

Here we are, at Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island at 15 weeks and 6 days. 

Right now our baby is about the size of an avocado and their heart is now pumping about 25 quarts of blood each day! Whoa! 

As you can tell, my bump hasn't really gotten any bigger (thank goodness!) and I am somewhat happy with this because I need my pre-pregnancy clothes to fit for at least another month until we can go shopping. 

Brian's parents came to visit and they brought munchkin some more clothes and me some of the things I have been craving from back home. It is during times that I am craving things that I can't find down here that I miss home the most; I miss being able to just drive to the grocery store and grab exactly what I want without having to search around; down here I never know if the stores will carry what I am wanting.

Anyways, I can officially say that I have felt our baby move!! 

While sitting with Magan at her doctor's appointment and watching her baby on the screen and listening to their heartbeat, I felt a strange sensation in my belly! I couldn't believe it but it literally felt like my baby was tap, tap, tapping on my tummy! I also had the fluttery sensation and it was very similar to what I felt a few weeks ago when I wasn't sure if I had felt the baby. I guess what I did feel then was my little one! The feelings were much, much stronger today and I kid you not it was as if my child was responding to having heard Magan's baby's heartbeat; almost like baby was wanting to say "Hello!!". It was a phenomenal feeling and I have been waiting to see if I can feel him or her moving again. <3 

I never thought that I would be lucky enough to have the opportunity to feel my child moving before the doctor said I would and at first I was sure I was just going crazy, but after reading that other women have had the same experiences at this time in pregnancy, I was beginning to feel more and more normal. 

After I got home from the doctor's office with Magan, I quickly texted my friend Hope (aka my pregnancy guru) and told her all about my experience. She is that one person that I run to for advice and I really wish that she could be down here during these next six months versus being 1,800 miles away! All I can say is thank goodness for modern technology! haha! But she reassured me that what I did feel was indeed my baby and that it was not abnormal to feel them this soon and that she herself had had the same experience with her son. 

All in all it was a wonderful thing to experience and I really wish that Brian could have been there with me when I did feel it; it is hard sometimes knowing that he will miss out on little things such as this. Being a MCSFBN wife is not easy when you are pregnant, that is for sure! But soon everything he has done will be worth it in the end and I know that by making it through his entire enlistment and remaining a strong and loving couple will be a wonderful feeling. <3 

How far along? 16 weeks

Total weight gain: 5 pounds (since my last appointment; we don't own a scale).

Maternity clothes?  Wearing some maternity clothes and a few things from my pre-pregnancy wardrobe. 

Stretch marks? Yes, but they don't appear to be as dark. 

Sleep: It varies from night to night now a days. I tend to sleep a little better when Brian is home at night. 

Best moment of this week? Spending some time with Brian's parents and feeling my little one move! Also being able to see/hear Magan's little baby! 

Miss anything? Really missing home and family.

Movement: Yes!!

Food cravings? Peaches and Cheese Popcorn.

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nope! 

Gender: To be determined. (Two weeks away!!)

Labor signs: None.

Symptoms: Emotional, migraines, and some lower back aches.

Belly button in or out? In.

Wedding rings on or off? On, but just barely! I can get them on with no problem, it is getting them off that is getting to be a little difficult. 

Happy or moody most of the time? I'm going to say moody, but not a bad moody. I am happy and content but not strictly happy because I do find myself getting emotional over silly things. 

Looking forward to: Next doctor's appointment when we will get to learn the sex of the baby and Brian's next day off of work. 

Boppy Total Body Pillow Review

The last several weeks have been hard on my sleep schedule due to a constant ache in my hips and lower back. No matter what I tried, nothing seemed to give me any relief from my changing body. So I began to look into some solutions and found that a lot of pregnant women invested in body pillows to help ease the pain of pregnancy adjustments. At first I was a little skeptical because I mean, I have a body pillow and it had not been helping me at all! No matter what way I positioned it I just couldn't manage the amount of support that I desired.
I had almost given up until one day, when Brian and I were at the N.E.X (Navy Exchange) on base looking at their baby section, I found the Boppy pillows. I had always heard good things about them and have several friends whose children used or are currently using a Boppy. I was telling Brian all about them and how I would like to get one for our child when I looked down at the bottom shelf and saw the body pillows. I was kind of shocked that Boppy would make a pillow specially designed for mom, but then it all made sense; why make a pillow so amazing for baby and not think about mom?! We found that there are three types of Boppy pillows made for mom: the total body pillow, the wedge, and the kidney bean shaped or "cuddle" pillow. I saw the body pillow and immediately became interested! I thought that maybe I would find some relief after all! It took everything I had not to grab the pillow and make a run for it because in my mind all I kept hearing was "relief, relief, relief...a good night's sleep, sleep, sleep!!!!!". But Brian and I talked it over and decided that I should do a little bit of home work before we bought it to make sure that it was indeed the pillow I wanted.
So of course, I got online when we got home and I looked at the reviews. Of course some were good and some were bad, but everyone has their opinion. I turned to my baby site of choice (babycenter.com) and looked for some reviews. It turns out that almost every pregnant woman has turned to some sort of body pillow throughout their pregnancy; some just use your basic body pillow (much like the one I already had at home) while others turned to pillows specifically designed for pregnant bodies. After seeking the opinions of several moms who have already experienced pregnancy, I talked things over with Brian and we decided that perhaps the Boppy would be right for me. After all, I was starting to become very irritable  and not the nicest person to be around because my lower back hurt so much. Poor Brian! I think what won him over was one review that said that this particular pillow doesn't take up the entire bed and would allow dad a little more extra space in the bed. =P
Before running back to the N.E.X to make our purchase we had wanted to compare prices to other stores in town to see which would have the better deal. After all, this is an investment! Turns out, Lovetown, USA is so small that out of the four stores we looked, only one actually sold the same pillow! AND IT WAS $10 MORE!! By then I had finally decided that we were going back on base because not only was the pillow cheaper, but we don't have to pay any tax!
I have never been so excited to go to bed and test out this pillow!

Here it is in all of its glory! I know it looks pretty big but it really isn't any bigger than my old body pillow. Plus it is in the middle of the bed in the photo; which is where I end up when Brian gets up to go to work. 

So, how did it work, you ask? WONDERFULLY!!! 

The first night that I used it I slept soundly throughout the ENTIRE night! The only time I had gotten up was to use the restroom. I think that Brian and I both slept well that night! The only time he really woke up was when I needed to switch to my right side and had to gently pull part of the pillow out from underneath his head. I really do love this pillow and use it not only for bed but when I am laying on the couch watching t.v. as well. Brian has even used it folded up while playing video games! 

The shape of the pillow is perfect for my growing body and I simply love how I don't have to use five pillows now! I only use one for underneath the top part of the Boppy and the Boppy itself. 

This pillow is most definitely one of the best things to happen to me throughout this pregnancy so far. 

Product: Boppy Total Body Pillow

Purchased at: The N.E.X on base

Cost: $44.99 

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 because aside from it being almost perfect, I do wish I could change the pillow case to match our bedspread. 

Oh, a little side note! Grandma and Grandpa Felda sent munchkin a little surprise in the mail!

Aren't these just adorable!! We find out the sex of the baby on June 7th so they had sent some gender neutral items. The monkeys are so adorable! I have been asked if this is what the theme of the nursery will be and the answer is, "No." We haven't decided on the theme yet and we probably won't until after we find out what we are having. Brian and I have decided on a few paint possibilities, but we haven't decided if we are actually painting. We will only be painting if his time here in Kings Bay is extended; which knowing the Marine Corps. we can never be sure. 

Fifteen Weeks

Well, today marks the beginning of my fifteenth week of being pregnant!

Baby is about the size of an apple and now weighs about two and a half ounces. Baby can now sense light despite his or her eyelids still being fused shut and has taste buds being formed. 

I have only felt baby bouncing around once more since I last thought I felt them; I felt their little flutters the other morning while I was lying in bed, listening to the O'Neill Brothers. I don't want to get overly excited about feeling my baby possibly moving around just yet because I am still a little unsure about what I have felt. Everyone I have talked to says that it was most likely the little nugget I felt. 

At the end of week fourteen I was feeling a little gross and I think that was mostly because of the new medication dosage. But aside from that all that has been bothering me is my aching hips and lower back; which is making sleep a bit more difficult. Brian and I have been looking into getting me a pregnancy body pillow because I just can't seem to get comfortable in bed. I have tried everything! I think that I may have found the pillow that I want on base that is reasonably priced (at least $10-$20 cheaper than at civilian stores) and have read some wonderful reviews on it. At this point, I am willing to try anything to give both of us a good night's sleep. I just feel so bad when he is home because he doesn't sleep well when I am up and down all night and tossing and turning. So it may just be beneficial for the both of us. 

On the other hand, Brian and I celebrated our first "Mother's Day"/"Mommy-To-Be Day" and I can't tell you enough how strange that felt. We went out to dinner with a few friends the evening before and I probably ate my weight in Olive Garden's Breadsticks and salad. It was absolutely delicious and I most definitely paid for it later. 

On Sunday, the day of, Brian surprised me with a cupcake and an adorable little balloon. He sure is sweet! We spent the day inside, relaxing for the most part; I actually ended up taking a three hour nap. 

I also received my first "Mommy-To-Be" cards and they most definitely put a smile on my face! A big thank you to my cousins, Naomi and Alicia and Brian's parents for the wonderful cards. I really enjoyed reading them as well! 

Today, after Brian got home from work he took me out and let me pick out a maternity outfit. I have never been so excited over finding a pair of shorts with a belly band in them! They are so incredibly comfortable and I just can't wait to wear them! I am amazed at the little things that make me so happy these days! Having Brian take me out and help me pick out clothes felt amazing. For the first time in a few weeks I didn't feel fat and gross; I actually felt beautiful. I am slowly getting used to this developing bump of mine and I am starting to see the beauty in the way my body is starting to look. After all, it is doing some pretty amazing things! 

Here is to another fabulous week of being pregnant!!

How far along? 15 weeks

Total weight gain: 5 pounds (since my last appointment; we don't own a scale).

Maternity clothes?  Definitely wearing my one pair of maternity pants more often! My regular clothes are starting to showcase my "bump" a little more each time I put something on. 

Stretch marks? They are still there, but I am working on them; amping up the use of my Burt's Bees Mama Bee Butter! 

Sleep: Sleep is beginning to become more of a losing battle these days. I toss and turn all night trying to find a position that doesn't make the aches and pains in my lower back and hips worse. Not to mention I am up every few hours going to the bathroom. 

Best moment of this week? Finally having the energy to get a lot of the house cleaned and celebrating "Mommy-To-Be" day. 

Miss anything? I really miss the ability to just move things around and pick them up without worrying about weight restrictions or causing more pain in my lower back. 

Movement: None that I can really feel. 

Food cravings? Peaches, Mangos, sour candy, and Beef Hot Dogs with Ketchup (I hate Ketchup on anything but my French Fries).

Anything making you queasy or sick? Nothing this week! 

Gender: To be determined.

Labor signs: None.

Symptoms: Heartburn/Indigestion, gas, and some irritability. 

Belly button in or out? In.

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or moody most of the time? Pretty happy go lucky! I love being pregnant, minus the aches and pains of course! 

Looking forward to: Next doctor's appointment when we will get to learn the sex of the baby and spending as much time with Brian as I can before he goes back down to work. Also, the in-laws will be visiting!

Hypothyroidism and Pregnancy

Why does the doctor only call you when they have bad news? Every time I hear my phone ring and look down and see the Ob/Gyn's number, I am always afraid to answer the phone! Every time they have called me it has been to tell me that something is wrong with me.
For those of you that have known me for awhile, you may already know that I have a condition known as Hypothyroidism and have been dealing with it for well over 10 years now. For those of you that are not aware of this condition, Hypothyroidism means that the thyroid gland is not making enough of the thyroid hormone/s.  The thyroid produces two hormones called Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine and these hormones help in things such as regulating the rate that calories are burned, influence the rate at which food travels through the digestive tract, control the way muscles contract, and control the rate at which dying cells are replaced. Because my body has a hard time producing these hormones, I have to take medication daily for the rest of my life and have been taking it since I was 12 years old.
It isn't a terrible thing to live with, it just means that I have to make sure that I take my pill every day and that I try to keep my weight regulated; trying to lose weight is much more difficult for me than it may be for others.
For the last three years I have been on the same dosage of Synthroid; which is a medication that has the hormones that I need. When I was 12 years old and diagnosed, I was prescribed 25 mcg (micrograms) and now, I am 22 years old and prescribed 137 mcg.
It has taken 7 years and numerous amounts of blood drawn to find the correct dosage for me, so you can only imagine the defeat I felt when the doctor's office called me and told me that my levels were elevated and I needed to have my prescription dosage upped.
It isn't uncommon for pregnant women who have Hypothyroidism to have their dosage changed multiple times throughout a pregnancy, but it was just something I wasn't expecting to happen, even though I should have been expecting it. I think that I had it in my head that I had made it through my first trimester with no problems and therefore I would not have any other issues. It really is not an issue having my dosage changed because this means that the doctor's are doing a wonderful job at keeping track of my levels and nipping any problems in the butt. If I were not to take this higher dosage it could threaten the life of my baby, so, accepting the fact that my body is trying to work against me, I will be taking these little guys and hoping that everything stays leveled for the remainder of my pregnancy.

On a side note, today I thought I felt the baby! (The first time I actually thought I felt something was around the end of week 12) I am still a little unsure about it particularly because the doctor said I may not feel anything until week 18, but I have read that it is indeed possible to feel baby's movements sooner. It is hard not jumping for joy at the thought that what I felt could have been our baby, but it is still a little exciting even thinking about them moving around. I'm not saying that is what I felt, but I don't think it was gas because trust me, I know very well what gas feels like. Haha! I will be able to say that I felt my baby as soon as I feel it again and I can't even begin to describe the feeling; I would say something along the lines of flutters just because that is what I have read it feels like, but I think the way that butterfly kisses feel on your cheek would be more appropriate. It is almost a feeling so delicate that you don't even notice it until it really catches you off guard. This feeling caught me off guard, that is for sure! Who knows though, maybe it was just gas? But my intuition is telling me that it was something much more than that. <3

Does This Look Like a Bump to You?

Well, here we are, week fourteen and the first week of my second trimester!

My, oh my how quickly time passes! It feels like just yesterday that I was checking that first pregnancy test! I can honestly say that the passed three months have been some of the best and worst times of my life. Sure the morning sickness, insane mood swings, moving to a new home, dealing with the Marine Corps., and intense feelings of dread were some of my worst times, but seeing that little baby moving around on the ultrasound screen has outweighed all of that. I feel that the best is still yet to come and I am looking forward to it every step of the way.

Our baby is about the size of a lemon and can now squint, frown, grimace, and possibly suck his or her thumb! 

I had another doctor's appointment today and we were able to hear baby's heartbeat again! This time it was at 158; which according to the heartbeat gender prediction myth, we are within girl range. I can't say that I am hoping more for a girl than a boy because I am hoping for nothing but a happy and healthy baby. Brian on the other hand, is convinced it is a boy and his theory is that for every pregnancy myth there is another myth that is the exact opposite, so therefore making only one of the myths right. 

???

Either way, our baby is healthy and I am healthy and that is all that I care about. My blood pressure was great and I have gained five pounds in the last three months; which is only one pound more than my expected weight gain. So I am hoping to not give in to all of my cravings so quickly without first thinking of a healthier alternative from this point on.  

Our next appointment is in four weeks, on June 7th, and we will be finding out if we are having a girl or boy! We are both incredibly excited because as soon as we know what we are having, we can decide on the theme for the nursery and start searching for name possibilities. I have a few picked out already, but nothing is final until after we know what this little one is going to be. 

We have decided on keeping baby's name a secret until they are welcomed into this world. ;) 

How far along? 14 weeks

Total weight gain: 5 pounds.

Maternity clothes?  Starting to wear some maternity pants.

Stretch marks? Unfortunately all of my old stretch marks that faded away when I lost a lot of weight after high school have appeared again.

Sleep: Staying up later now a days, but up before 10 am with hardly any naps throughout the day (one at most!).

Best moment of this week? Hearing baby's heartbeat. 

Miss anything? Definitely miss being able to have a glass of wine with dinner or go out for Margaritas. 

Movement: None that I can feel.

Food cravings? Tomatoes sprinkled with a little bit of salt, Watermelon, and bread sticks dipped in cheese.

Anything making you queasy or sick? The thought of opening up a can of Tuna. 

Gender: To be determined.

Labor signs: None.

Symptoms: Heartburn/Indigestion, constipation, and gas. OH MY!

Belly button in or out? In.

Wedding rings on or off? On.

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!

Looking forward to: Next doctor's appointment when we will get to learn the sex of the baby!

p.s isn't he just darling! 

First Trimester Screening

Baby is 13 weeks (currently 13 weeks, 4 days) and has made their second appearance! 

I had my First Trimester Screening on Monday, the 30th of April and I was very nervous about this screening because of all of the genetic testing that was going to be done. Face it, you don't want to learn that your baby is going to have a genetic disease or disorder, so I was nothing but a bag of nerves. My stomach was in knots as we embarked on our 45 minute trip down to Jacksonville to the Women and Children's Hospital where the testing was to be done. The last time I was this nervous for a doctor's appointment, I was 12 years old and diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. I always expect the worst of things and after the last few weeks of pregnancy, I really should learn to stop doing that. 

After we arrived (and nearly to the point of passing out after the elevator ride) I signed in and filled out a stack of papers and began my wait in the extremely over crowded waiting room. How can you have that many pregnant women in a room with hardly any chairs and one bathroom?! It is just barbaric! Thankfully everyone was called back rather quickly so I was able to sit next to Brian and try to calm myself down a little bit before it was my turn to go back. 

The first time we were called back the doctor checked my blood pressure (which was great) and my weight and then sat us down in her office and went over our family's medical history. I have no idea why they expect you to know absolutely every genetic problem that has ever occurred in your family because no one ever really knows. She went over the results of my Glucose Test and I was very pleased to hear that I had passed and my next test would be at 28 weeks. After giving her all of the information that we knew, she herded us back out into the waiting room. 

About 20 minutes later we were called back in with an Ultrasound Technician and we began what would become a very long and tiring ultrasound. I was very pleased to see that familiar flickering of baby's heart and even more so when we actually heard their heart. I can't explain how I felt the moment I heard that thunderous beating coming from my stomach; it is one of those things that you can't explain exactly how it feels until you have experienced it for yourself. All I know is that I fell even more in love with that little baby and when I looked at Brian and saw the smile on his face and felt the gentle squeeze of his hand, I knew why I loved him just as much as the life we created together. Baby's heart rate was at 174! 

Everything was going smoothly until it was time to try to measure the fluid behind baby's neck. We learned within the next five minutes that we have an incredibly stubborn one on our hands. Our baby would not cooperate for anything! I am convinced that it was nap time and we were disturbing them because every time our tech would get close to getting the measurement that little stinker would roll away from her. We tried everything to get baby back into the position they needed and nothing would work. I laid on my left side for a few minutes, I laid on my right side for a few minutes, I sat up and walked around, I emptied my bladder (for the third time while in the office!) and nothing. I even went and had my finger pricked for the blood work part of the testing and went back to try again and the little turd had stayed in the same spot! Admitting defeat, the tech and the doctors decided to reschedule me for another appointment to try again. 

We had to get that measurement before baby reached 13 weeks, 6 days gestation, so we were back again on Tuesday, the first of May. I will admit, I was not happy about having to be back in that crowded waiting room and became incredibly irritated when I was questioned by three different people as to why I was back. I quickly became even more irritated when we were back having the ultrasound again because my stomach ached from all of the pressing down on it (I'm sorry, when you tell a pregnant woman you are going to press a little harder, you had better be pretty clear about how hard, because I can guarantee you were almost bitch slapped into tomorrow!) and the technician we had the second time didn't find it necessary to talk to us, so we were thinking something was wrong; I guess she was determined to get the measurement. On the bright side, we were able to get the measurement and baby didn't show any positive signs of Downs Syndrome. The doctor came in and talked to us and he said he was 75% sure the baby did not have any genetic issues, but would be 95% sure as soon as my blood work came back. 

So I left satisfied and a little sore. 

UPDATE: The doctor called me yesterday and told me that my blood work had come back in and everything looked great and we were now officially 95% sure that baby has no genetic problems. 

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Pregnancy has been great the last few weeks and I can honestly say that I am very happy with how I have been feeling. Of course, I still get emotional on those long stretches when Brian has to be down at work for several days or when I listen to certain songs; Demi Lovato's "Fix A Heart" gets me every time! 

What I am loving the most is that my appetite is returning to its normal state and my sense of smell isn't nearly as strong as it was those first few weeks. Last weekend I was able to attend the Crawfish Festival with my fellow preggo, Magan and actually eat the Crawfish without getting nauseous from the smell! And if you try and tell me that I am not supposed to eat seafood and shellfish, you can most definitely SUCK IT because I live on the coast, right off of the Atlantic and it is practically summer! Down here we don't have county fairs, we have seafood festivals! Besides, it is totally safe as long as it is in moderation and from the "safe side" of the fish list; which includes shrimp, scallops, flounder, sole, clams, tilapia, catfish, whitefish, crayfish, etc.

Let me tell you, if you have never had Crawfish, it tastes like a combination of shrimp and crab and is rather delicious! I couldn't eat that many of them due to the fact that they still had heads on them and that sort of freaked me out a little bit. But I did try Étouffée for the first time and that is a very delicious dish! It did give me terrible heart burn, but it was worth it. 

Most of my cravings have subsided for the most part with the occasional craving and the last two weeks it has been for peaches. You have not lived until you have had a fresh, Georgia peach! Peaches from up North don't even compare! I never knew a peach was so delicious until I tasted what Georgia is known for. 

Aside from all of that, I am going to be doing my best to keep this updated (even though I was feeling discouraged a few nights ago and almost deleted it). I have been incredibly busy with work (I did my first wedding and have another scheduled this summer! Plus a few side jobs, couples and maternity shoots); which I am very thankful for. Plus still trying to get this house unpacked and cleaned is going to be the death of me, I swear! 

Oh, before I end this, CONGRATULATIONS to my friends, Magan and Brian! You guys are officially on this baby boom train! 

p.s this was me sporting the beginning of my bump at 10.5 weeks; personally I think I just look like a chubby kid!