I have reached the halfway point! According to Baby Center's Pregnancy Calendar, I am on day 141 with 139 days left to go! It seems hard to believe and each week seems to be passing faster. I am wishing I had done even more to document these past few weeks, as I really want to soak up every little detail! And now, to answer some of the questions that have been popular in Month 5.
How do you feel?
I am really feeling great at this point. I have a lot more energy & a desire to really start working on baby's room, and especially to shop! The only real "symptoms" I can say I have would be: acid reflux at night if I drink anything before bed; some persistent lower back pain; and occasional cramps in my side. The belly is definately starting to get in the way & it's harder to get comfortable at night. Still, I love month five and feel more beautiful than ever!
Do you have a name picked out?
Now that we know the gender, the next most popular question is always, "what are you going to name her?" We have firmly decided to keep this a surprise until her birth, much to the dismay of many. It's a decision we're not changing. We need something to be a surprise & we don't want any criticism of the name we've picked out. However, when people ask me, my new answer is going to be "we haven't decided yet."
What is your favorite thing about being pregnant?
I really enjoy maternity clothes so far. They are comfortable, and cute too. Plus I get a lot of compliments these days. I like it when people offer to help me carry heavy things. I love the idea that I get to be this close to my little girl for 9 whole months and she will share a part of me!
Any cravings?
Not really, anymore. I pretty much eat anything & everything. And a lot of it! The only thing that's really turned me off is Mexican food or anything with beans. That just doesn't sound good.
Have you felt her move?
I think so, but still nothing definite. I first noticed some flutterings last week, Monday the 14th. But then I felt nothing for a few days, then I started feeling it again. Brett is anxious to feel something on the outside, but there's nothing yet!
What have you bought so far?
Really, not much of anything. I bought a couple cheap outfits. (Then of course we got the big gift box in the mail. I won't be buying many more clothes, except some things for her to sleep in!) I've bought diapers & wipes. That's really all. I'm getting a car seat from the Life Care Pregnancy Center, and Mom's going to help me get a stroller next weekend. I'm anxious to get started on the nursery, but we still have to get rid of some of our current furniture!
What else is going on besides the baby?
I'm still working every day. Brett got a job at a new bank (State Employees Credit Union) that he likes a ton better than the other bank. He seems to be in really good spirits every day when he gets home. (Plus they have great benefits that are FREE for all of us, even when baby arrives!) Oh, and he's warming up well to the idea of a little girl. We're staying active in the church, and even hosted some teenage boys for a Disciple Now weekend last weekend. This coming weekend, we're going camping with friends. Life is still going on even as we prepare for a new life.
How do you feel?
I am really feeling great at this point. I have a lot more energy & a desire to really start working on baby's room, and especially to shop! The only real "symptoms" I can say I have would be: acid reflux at night if I drink anything before bed; some persistent lower back pain; and occasional cramps in my side. The belly is definately starting to get in the way & it's harder to get comfortable at night. Still, I love month five and feel more beautiful than ever!
Do you have a name picked out?
Now that we know the gender, the next most popular question is always, "what are you going to name her?" We have firmly decided to keep this a surprise until her birth, much to the dismay of many. It's a decision we're not changing. We need something to be a surprise & we don't want any criticism of the name we've picked out. However, when people ask me, my new answer is going to be "we haven't decided yet."
What is your favorite thing about being pregnant?
I really enjoy maternity clothes so far. They are comfortable, and cute too. Plus I get a lot of compliments these days. I like it when people offer to help me carry heavy things. I love the idea that I get to be this close to my little girl for 9 whole months and she will share a part of me!
Any cravings?
Not really, anymore. I pretty much eat anything & everything. And a lot of it! The only thing that's really turned me off is Mexican food or anything with beans. That just doesn't sound good.
Have you felt her move?
I think so, but still nothing definite. I first noticed some flutterings last week, Monday the 14th. But then I felt nothing for a few days, then I started feeling it again. Brett is anxious to feel something on the outside, but there's nothing yet!
What have you bought so far?
Really, not much of anything. I bought a couple cheap outfits. (Then of course we got the big gift box in the mail. I won't be buying many more clothes, except some things for her to sleep in!) I've bought diapers & wipes. That's really all. I'm getting a car seat from the Life Care Pregnancy Center, and Mom's going to help me get a stroller next weekend. I'm anxious to get started on the nursery, but we still have to get rid of some of our current furniture!
What else is going on besides the baby?
I'm still working every day. Brett got a job at a new bank (State Employees Credit Union) that he likes a ton better than the other bank. He seems to be in really good spirits every day when he gets home. (Plus they have great benefits that are FREE for all of us, even when baby arrives!) Oh, and he's warming up well to the idea of a little girl. We're staying active in the church, and even hosted some teenage boys for a Disciple Now weekend last weekend. This coming weekend, we're going camping with friends. Life is still going on even as we prepare for a new life.
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