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16 week bump update. 

This week Baby T is the size of an avocado, but avocados do vary in size. Either way, we get an idea of how big baby is. The reason I say, "big", is because at our last ultra sound our sweet tech said that baby weighs 5oz, which usually doesn't happen until 18 weeks...BIG... Baby is listening to our voices which is mind-blowing and so exciting! I'd be lying if I told you I didn't talk to him often! They say that this week I should start to feel flutters for the first time... I CAN NOT WAIT! I don't know what to expect, but I'm sure it will be the best feeling ever! 

(Beautiful lettering is by Sizelove Letter co.)

This week my body is in an awkward phase. I don't know if people can actually tell I'm pregnant  or if i just gained some weight. Being in the middle of not quite fitting into my normal jeans, but also not fulling fitting into maternity clothing is kind of a pain. For now all I wear are dresses, but I mean who's complaining? Dresses are nice and I feel beautiful in them.I am so glad that these last few weeks my body has been feeling good enough to workout.  My goal is to get to the gym at least four days a week, doing at least 30 minutes of activity. Can I just say that it has helped self-esteem through all the changes coming? The body changes of pregnancy are so beautiful and I am so honored that God has blessed us with this baby! 

      

     

Finding out this sweetie was a boy was a very happy moment for us! Not to sound bad, because we would have been over the moon for a little girl just as much! It's funny because before we were talking about having a baby, we were already set on a boy name and just pictured ourselves having a boy. Who knows? I think we all have that feeling throughout pregnancy of what kind of baby is growing inside of us before we get the ultra sound. I can't wait to share the name we have picked out! We are not going to announce it until we have the middle name picked out which is the hardest part for my husband and I. We agree on nothing...

Food cravings??? Hmmmmm... nothing really specific. But let me just say give me ALL the spicy things! I mean, I liked spicy before, but now it is unreal! I put Tapatio on everything, even my husband...not really...he wouldn't let me. Thankfully I haven't been sick since the beginning. I now enjoy almost everything. Coffee has been weird these past few weeks. I don't really crave it and when I make it, I usually don't finish it...so there's the sad news. Maybe it will come back. Who knows?

                                    * Pictured is plantain fried in coconut oil, topped with Tapatio.*

This week I have the honor of adding this beautiful "mama" necklace to my life, gifted to me from Jessica N Designs. This was the sweetest surprise I could have opened up my mailbox to! I love this reminder that I am going to be a sweet mama in January. You can get this beautiful necklace here.

Stay tuned for an 18 week bump update!