How far along? 21 weeks 5 days
Size of baby: A banana (7 in, 11 oz)
Total weight gain: About 10 pounds. I am going to be honest with you all. I am having a difficult time with this aspect-- not the actual gaining weight part, but the being okay with gaining weight part. I have watched my weight ever since I can remember. I would be lying if I said I have always felt comfortable with my body-- and I think that is fairly normal. During pregnancy, you are encouraged to gain weight, but at a steady pace according to your BMI. I know I shouldn't stress too much about the amount of weight I have gained, but I can't help it. I know that it is for the good of the baby, but I also know that I have to be careful not to gain too much. Such a fine balance! Having a positive body image is such an important aspect of life, and I am still working on that. This is actually something that I am focusing on this week. I will try to stress less about the weight gain, and just enjoy the beauty of being pregnant.
Maternity clothes: Because the weather has been hot (like extremely hot for New England), I have been in dresses/skirts during the day and tank-tops and capri leggings at night.
Sleep: Inconsistent. There are nights that I sleep great-- I fall asleep and I don't wake up until my alarm goes off. Then, there are nights where I toss and turn constantly.
Best moment of the week: I can't think of a specific moment (pregnancy brain in full force). But, I am so happy to be pregnant, and I can't wait to meet this baby :)
Movement: A little bit this week-- but still nothing extremely significant.
Miss anything? Last Friday, I went on a field trip with our big kid campers to Canobie Lake Park (an amusement park), and as sad as it is to say, I miss going on roller coasters! I absolutely love any type of roller coaster, and while I know that I will be able to enjoy them soon, it was really hard to watch everyone go on them haha!
Food cravings: CARBS and fruit...lots and lots of fruit. My husband went grocery shopping this week, and I not only requested bananas and apples-- but fruits for fruit salad. He brought home cantelope, honeydew melon, strawberries, and blueberries. He knows me so well :)
Food aversions: Nothing really!
Symptoms I have: Heartburn and bloating.
Gender Predictions: Girl on my end :)
Looking forward to: Planning and starting to work on the baby room :) I have a lot of ideas on Pinterest (my poor husband haha), and I think I have a pretty solid vision for what I want the room to look like. What do you guys think?
I hear you on the body image. While I haven't gained anything yet (lost 10 due to evening sickness 1st trimester)? I'm trying to embrace the new shapes and live in the moment and eat hathy and know it's all for the baby.
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