Lazy Saturday and the Cutest Pups Ever

Scott and I took a Saturday a few weekends ago to just lounge around.  We cleared our calendars, and just spent time doing whatever we felt like in the moment.  It was.... FABULOUS.

Princess Sadie sat and observed us while Mr. Sam would not let me just lay on the grass by myself.  He ALWAYS has to be all up in your business at all times.  Good thing he's super cute.

When was the last time you took a day to just lay around??  Sometimes you just have to clear everything off the calendar and schedule "DO NOTHING."  Good for the heart and soul!

I Think I Felt a Flutter?? Preggo Update: Weeks 15-17

Whoops, forgot to take a picture on Monday (start of week 17).  These pics were taken on Easter Sunday.  The first picture wasn't supposed to be a picture.... but my sister got a little snap happy with the phone.  Even though the pics are dreadful... the one on the left shows a pretty nice round week 17 belly!  I did just eat a big Easter lunch as well... so that may have helped a bit.

 Current Baby Size: Week 17 - Onion

How I feel about being pregnant: Ammmmmmazing.  I still cannot believe this is reality.... I am walking on clouds.

Symptoms: Feelin good! I have not thrown up in at least 2 weeks, and typically only gag while teeth brushing. Apparently our baby does not like toothpaste.

Food Cravings: Not really... although I will report... that it is very fun to feel hungry again!
What I'm most excited about: Getting our big 18 week ultrasound on Tuesday!!! We haven't seen the little one since week 8, and I have a feeling he/she looks a lot different now! Oh... not to mention, we will get to see if there is a penis... or a lack of penis. Also very exciting.

Something I've done to prepare for baby: Looking through baby name books and dreaming about the nursery in my head and on the internet!

Special moment: Pretty sure I felt a flutter.  I wish I could say for sure... but I just don't know!  I was reading in bed the other night, and felt a little bubbly.  It felt like a little goldfish zip across the inside of my stomach real lightly... and quickly.  Really alert, I sat up, and with super-hyper attention skills, paid as much attention as physically possible to my stomach region.  I felt nothing..... and more nothing..... and then... more nothing.  So, I'm still not sure... but I still think there may have been something!  I don't know if that's worthy of reporting, but if it WAS in fact a baby movement, then it would very much so be a special moment haha.
Also, a client at work that didn't know I was pregnant... ASKED ME if I was pregnant!  First person to notice!!  Making progress!  These 13 pounds were not in vain people... I'm telling you... THERE IS A CHILD IN THERE!

The Ever Expanding Baby Bump and Preparations: Week 14

I have had a ton of homework lately and have felt guilty blogging when I have so many papers to write for school but I did take a week 13 belly pic!  Please excuse my messy room and awkward mirror pic taken with my phone!  It's a lot easier to just take a pic with my phone and e-mail it to myself than it is to actually whip out the camera.

Looks strikingly similar to week 14 belly pic that I took on my way to the gym this morning...

There is definitely a pooch there now for sure!  Helllllllloooooo pregnant belly.  Nice to see you.  I wish you were a little larger so I didn't just look like I had a large lunch, but there is just no way to skip this stage so I guess I will just accept you and move on.

This week has some major developments in store for the little lemon-sized baby.  Apparently, he or she can now squint, frown, grimace, do some toe wiggling, suck his or her thumb, and is even creating urine!  Too much info?

The symptoms continue to improve... I still feel exhausted at times but the nausea definitely continues to improve.  Even though it always seems to be present, it doesn't make me feel as gut-wrenching sick like before, and I have even started to feel hungry again!  And not just hungry might I add... I often feel ravenous!  Scott and I went to see Fiddler on the Roof at ASU Gammage on Friday night, and the play didn't get out until 11:00 pm.  We then had to make an emergency stop for a second dinner at In-and-Out for a hamburger and milkshake as I was so hungry I didn't think I'd make it home.  I don't think I've ever inhaled a burger so quickly... nor has a burger ever tasted so good.  It's so weird how pregnancy totally changes how everything tastes!  Things I used to be able to eat now gross me out, and things that were just okay before are now super delish!

I didn't have too many cravings in the first trimester, but yesterday during church I definitely had one.  I was sitting there trying to pay attention but all I could think about was bow-tie pasta in cream sauce... then I started fantasizing about what it would taste like to have some peas and bacon in that cream sauce... maybe a little chicken or ham also... with some french bread on the side..... ahhhhhh.  My super supportive friends and hubby went with me to indulge at Cheesecake Factory right after church where I had delicious pasta carbonara with cream sauce, bacon, peas, chicken, and even the bread....  It was everything I hoped it would be and more!  

Well friends, I cannot tell you how excited I am getting.  We have started cleaning out one of the spare bedrooms in baby preparation, and the whole nursery is planned out in my head.  We made some extra room in the closet this weekend, and moved out some of the old furniture.  Operation baby preparation has begun!  Every week that goes by my love for this baby grows more and more, and I can't wait to hold him or her!  6 more long months to go......

Okay... I know this post is getting really long and sappy, but can I just take a second to brag on this guy for a second?

Before you make fun of me too much for being corny, all I want to say is that I seriously don't know how single pregnant mamas do it.  I don't even have any rug-rats to chase around yet, and I am already so thankful for a supporting, loving, and encouraging husband to help me get through every day.  He tells me I'm beautiful on my "fat days," indulges my cravings, gives me a never ending supply of love and hugs,  and somehow makes me feel normal amongst all the crazy pregnancy hormones.  Just had to give him a little public shout out and acknowledge all the blessings my heavenly Father has given me today. :-)

Happy Monday!!