House of Ginger's : pregnancy

One of my favorite verses about pregnancy is Jeremiah 1:5. Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.

It just gives so much hope and light to life and pregnancy that this child will be their own unique human. It's crazy to think I only have a little less than 10 weeks left!

We did not find out the gender this time around! We want it to be a surprise, so I have no idea if this baby is a boy or girl & that is really hard for me to not know. I am excited to see and meet this little life that becomes so active at night in my belly!

This pregnancy has been very different than Hadley, but the doctor keeps assuring me all is well. I think I will really feel better once he/she is here! One of my worse pregnancy symptoms are charlie horses at night that wake me from a dead sleep in serious pain!

Anyone have suggestions on those or calf pain?

For the last couple months I'm trying to just enjoy the now and not be anxious about all the new changes baby #2 will bring!

Happy Monday! Have a great week!

I got new rider boots for Christmas and I am in love with them! I now have a black and brown pair! This winter you can guarantee I will be in boots, leggings, and long tops. I find them the most comfortable and I actually am feeling more pregnant now!

GENDER???? GIRL!!!!!! :-) We are so excited to welcome a little girl into our family!! :-)

How far along? 19 weeks and 5 days

Baby size? Baby B is the size of a large heirloom tomato and weighs about 8.5 oz. and is about 6 inches long from head to bottom.

Total Weight Gain/Lost? I would have no idea because we don't own a scale, but I went to the doctor today and I gained +1 pound since my last visit in October and over Christmas!

Maternity Clothes? I have three maternity long sleeve tops that I just started wearing and they feel great! I also have 2 maternity tank tops that I love how long they are and can go under anything! No pants for me yet. I am just wearing leggings.

Sleep? I sleep like a rock. No problems here! I have always been a stomach and side sleeper so I just keep the pillows around me.

Best moment this week? Getting to feel her kick a lot at night!

Movement: She has really been active and I have felt the most movement ever this week! Every time I have hubby come over to feel her she stops. She moves at night when I am on the couch and a little bit in the mornings.

Food Cravings: None really although I have been drinking more smoothies and strawberry shakes from McDonald's!

What I miss? Nothing! I am loving this sweet little thing growing inside me! :-)

What I am looking forward to: Hubby being able to feel her move! :-)

Milestones: Baby center says her little brain is designing special areas for taste, smell, hearing, vision, and touch. All the things we pray for this little girl weekly that she will be a strong healthy girl!

Pregnancy Symptoms: I get bloody noses from time to time, but I can generally get them to stop pretty quickly.

In general, pregnancy has been great and I am loving it and can't wait to welcome this baby into the world!

Sneak peek of her nursery!

And before the end of the year hits!! Here is a picture of our Christmas tree this year! Kirby has really enjoyed sleeping next to it! :-)

See the little envelope in the tree? :-)

Here is a closer look :-)

Friday, December 23rd, 2011 we had our anatomy ultrasound, where they check to make sure everything is going ok and the baby is ok. We had the tech put the gender in an envelope so we could open it together. We had our Christmas together on Christmas eve so after we had opened all our presents we still had the best present of all!! :-) We were both so excited!!

We found out it was a girl and then made cupcakes and filled the insides pink to tell our families during Christmas! We are very blessed with such great family! :-)