It’s October! I feel like September really flew by, and here we are in Gerrit’s birthday month. I can’t quite wrap my head around the idea that he will be 3 in a few weeks.
I just have to say… you should go look at the weekly boards I did when I was pregnant with Gerrit. Do you know how long some of those took me?! That is a fantastic way to highlight how much TIME I had (and didn’t realize I had) before parenthood. I just shake my head at Old Naive Me. Oh, and I love my Cricut. So helpful for quick and easy!
How far along: 6 weeks on 3 Oct 2017
Approximate size of Baby: the size of a pea
Gender: no idea
Weight gain: none (-1 lb)
Symptoms: I still think the one I notice the most is breast/nipple tenderness. And it’s only getting worse. I still have a noticeably lower than normal appetite and occasional nausea. Usually water and a snack help with that though.
Symptoms: I still think the one I notice the most is breast/nipple tenderness. And it’s only getting worse. I still have a noticeably lower than normal appetite and occasional nausea. Usually water and a snack help with that though.
I’m still not very tired. In fact, I feel like I’m nesting already. I’ve been feeling the urge to clean and organize things around the house! I’m not sure if that’s a pregnancy thing or the fact that it’s fall now! It’s not even close to being chilly here, but temperatures in the 80s vs 90s/100s feels like such a relief. The cooler weather definitely has me feeling energized!
I’ve been feeling fat lately. Since my appetite is low and I’ve gained no weight, I think I’m just bloated. I just know that shorts that I was all excited about fitting into with my weight loss are now feeling snug again. Good thing I didn’t pack up the too-big shorts!
Another symptom I don’t remember if I had with Gerrit is skin issues. My face is so out of whack lately! It’s dry in some areas and breaking out in other areas. I have no idea what to do with it. But it’s not like me to have multiple zits on my face, so I’m not liking this.
Maternity clothes: nope
Stretch marks: no new ones
Belly button in or out: in
Sleep: Still not feeling tired at night no matter how long I was up! Gerrit no longer naps most days, so I couldn’t sneak a nap in even if I wanted to. Gerrit has been up more in the night again, so the sleep I do get is pretty broken.
Best moment this week: Cooler weather! Sorry, I know that’s not pregnancy related, but OH MY GOSH feeling 70s after a long hot Texas summer was so amazing. It was a very rainy week, so we were a bit cooped up, but all the snuggles were nice.
Miss anything: Hello, Pinot, my old friend… I’ve come to gaze at you again…
Movement: not yet
Cravings: fizzy drinks
I made myself a “virgin hard cider” the other day: apple juice and carbonated water. It actually really hit the spot! I was wanting something sweet yet light, and my beverage was just what I wanted.
Looking forward to: A long weekend! It’s Columbus Day next Monday, so we’re taking a mini trip to the San Antonio area. I also scheduled my first OB appointment, and I’m anxious to see how things are going with The Tiny One.
Looking forward to: A long weekend! It’s Columbus Day next Monday, so we’re taking a mini trip to the San Antonio area. I also scheduled my first OB appointment, and I’m anxious to see how things are going with The Tiny One.
And here’s one more photo, because Gerrit wanted to be involved! Ah, I can’t wait to see him as a big brother! ❤
On An Even Kiel 