21 Weeks

Since I haven't posted on my blog for a while, there are a lot of things that have been new. First and foremost is that we are expecting our second child! Funny thing is that my due date is only one day off of what Owen's was.  Funny how that works, we had been trying to get pregnant for a while and after a few personal trials, things just happened to work out the way they are.
 
My mom tells me it’s because I try to plan everything.
 
So, this time around I have decided to try to do the pregnancy survey I completed before with Owen.  I don’t expect to actually complete is weekly, but at least regularly.
 
Weekly Survey ~ 21 weeks
How far along: 21 weeks; 0 days
Total weight gain/loss: I am currently down 6 lbs.
Maternity Clothes: I ended up in Maternity clothes much sooner this time around (I hear that is common).  Pants have been necessary for at least a month and a half now and I am slowly weeding out the regular tops that no longer work this pregnancy.
Stretch Marks: There is absolutely no way to determine if I have any new stretch marks.  I had plenty from my first pregnancy.
Sleep: I’m actually still doing really well.  I had some problems in January, but I think that may have been work-related and once I started sleeping with my full body pillow, sleep has been pretty nice.
Best moment this week: Owen and I went grocery shopping at Fred Meyer and I couldn’t resist and purchased my first outfit for this beautiful child inside me!
Movement: At least twice a day right now I will feel little kicks, movements, etc.
Food Cravings: No, not really, at least not recently.  For a little while there I was eating pepperoncinis like crazy!
Gender: We found out on Valentine’s Day what we are having.  Fitting for that day, since we will be seeing a whole lotta pink in our future!  Baby girl is on her way!
Labor Signs: I’ve already been experiencing some contractions, though really it is only once a day or so.  Doctor says it’s perfectly normal.
Belly Button in or out: I’m too fat for it to be anything but in.
What I miss: Sushi.  Sushi, sushi, sushi.  Maybe the occasional margarita.
What I am looking forward to: Having my CPA Exams behind me so I can focus on this baby.
Milestones: I was able to feel a couple kicks on the outside the other day.  But I am not sure if my mind was just telling me that since I know when they happen or not.
Weekly Wisdom: Don’t stand up suddenly and yawn at the same time.
Pictures: Definitely not of me, but here is the only purchase we have made so far for this baby girl!  Owen helped pick it out.