Bumps and Babies: Week 13 Recap

 

 

 

 

  

13 weeks later...and it's officially 

O V E R?!

Okay, I thought a trimester was 12
weeks...

But I recently learned that the full term of the 1st is 13 weeks. I mean, regardless - I'm officially stepping into the next phase of baby baking! But time is 

F L Y I N G. Tomorrow is day 1 of week 14 :o

When I'm in the moment...

  I'm like "Oh man I'm still so early on - there is so much time left."  I'll do a little here and there and it's going to all be beautiful, wonderful, and perfect. But let's get real. As previously mentioned, I'm impatient. I want things done and ready like yesterday. 

 And then, before I know it, Saturday rolls around and it's the start of a new Bump Week.

So that means I have 6 months left. ONLY 6 months...

6 months ago feels like yesterday so that tells me time moves even faster when you have things to get done. 

When I think in terms of months, I genuinely stress myself out. Why? Well...because it feels like there is SO much to do

- nursery

- baby proof

- stop eating so many sweets (lol ooookay)

- pick a name

- wait - can't decorate nursery, buy clothes, or pick a name without knowing the gender...

- learn gender

 

I'm naturally an over stimulated human being, can you imagine how much additional stress I add to myself? Considering I'm home alone 90% of the day and Austin works - I have plenty of time to overwhelm myself :) 

Speaking of naturally stressed...

 The first 8 weeks consisted of continuously walking on eggshells. Did I eat enough healthy

foods? I'm not getting enough protein. Crap I want snackies soooo bad. How much water have I had today? I can't do jumping exercises because I'm going to shake Peanut around. Wait...right? 

 I think because this pregnancy was something I had dreamed about and prayed over since I was a fetus - I've always wanted to be a momma - I was TERRIFIED of doing anything that could potentially mess things up or hurt Peanut.  

Thankfully... 

after many many MANY fear filled venting sessions with fellow moms, I learned that I wasn't alone and I'm kinda actually...normal in what I'm feeling.

It's okay to be nervous - but don't let the stress or fear steal the joy of Baby in progress...

Peanut isa cookin! I was told to not let moments pass because pregnancy is about enjoying the good, bad, ugly, scary, exciting...all of thing things. So I finally eased up and that is when I actually started embracing the pregnancy rather than fearing it. Hence why we are here for this blog today (:
Let's talk about my life for the past week...

I haven't really felt "pregnant," up until this week. I knowwww Peanut is in there - I saw the wiggles and flips with my own eyes - but this week just feels...different.

 

It could totally be in my head...but I feel a little pop of the belly that is more than just bloat this week. Peanut is only about the size of a lemon, and even though I can't feel the acrobatics that are happening, I have a funny feeling that I'll feel it all much sooner than I expect.

 

Speaking of size - I've heard sooo many different insights about how soon one may expect to "show." My mom didn't show with me until she was 6 months. If I'm in this interesting in-between of "is she fluffy or pregnant?" I think I'll be a little :(

 

Belly bumps are too stinkin cute to not be excited about. I'm patiently (lol jk I'm impatient) awaiting the undeniable Peanut poof of my tummy. 

Maybe by Halloween I'll be big enough to do one of those cliche pumpkin paintings.

:D

  

I'm also happy to say that I've finally been able to eat meat this week - without dreading it. Doc says to try and stay away from starches and such - but she also said that if spaghetti with meat sauce and veggies is satisfying, lets me get some protein, and I don't get the icks thinking about it - go for it sis.

Do you want a hormonal acne update?

...no you don't... 

I started the lengthy registry...

Babies require...a lot. Did we know this? *insert nervous laughing emoji*

 After some help from mommas, I've started to feel more confident in understanding what I need to at least be better prepared for a newborn Peanut. But I'm ALWAYS up for recommendations. No gatekeeping, k?! DM me your favorite must have items. Or be extra trendy and comment them here.

What are people saying about this blog so far?

• "So I read your blog and I'm so excited for you! Like I want to be pregnant again."
• "KARLIE! Really really good!!"
• "I love it!"
• "I want to be interviewed by you! I relate so much to what you talk about."

 What do you think? Let me know ;)

What did we learn today, class? 

1. The 1st trimester is 13 weeks...not 12
2.  The weeks go by FAST
3. I still have a lot to do *insert same sweaty, nervous emoji*
4. Bump be comin
5. Tell me your mom musts
   

 Week by week, I'm learning and absorbing all that I can. Can you tell I'm like...overwhelmingly excited 😁 Peanut! Do you hear me in there..? You're already our favorite little human <3

 

Until next time...