Baby Bump #2

It's true what they say that second trimester is better! So much less nausea and pain. The headaches are still brutal though when they do come around and I do still get tired more easily, but I'm much more adapted to my body changing now.

It's still difficult though...on some days my hormones do make me a little more foolishly sensitive. I've been noticing lately that when I sit down, especially on the couch, my belly looks so much bigger. So the other night, the hubby and I were on the couch and I lifted up my shirt to look at my belly. The hubby looked over and laughed! He was actually overwhelmingly enthused that you could see the growth of my pregnancy. But at the time I was thinking "How dare you laugh at your pregnant wife who has been struggling with her weight gain!" I soon realized that it wasn't a big deal and I should be used to his candid reactions by now!

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Starting measurements on July 17, 2008 (day we found out)
WEIGHT: 110.2 lbs
WAIST: 26 inches

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16 WEEKS





















Gain as of October 7, 2008
WEIGHT: 5.6 lbs
WAIST: 2.5 inches

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Now that we're at 16 weeks, I've been anxiously awaiting two things:

First, to feel the baby move, which can happen between 16-18 weeks. There are days when I hardly believe that I'm pregnant...and I just know that feeling that movement will confirm it more for me.

Second, to find out if we're having a Renesmee or Carlie (Yes, another Twilght reference..lol) Less than one week and we should know! Yes, we all just want a healthy baby, but just for fun, do you guys have your guesses or wishes on what it will be? I for one am hoping for a boy, but have a feeling that it's a girl!

We'll post it when we find out!