Bumps and Babies: Week 14 Recap

How's 2nd trimester, you ask?

I know we are 1 of 12 weeks in, but...

I'm feeling great! I mean, sure, there are a few things I still struggle or stress over. The two mainly being food and sleep. Food - because it's hard to figure out what I want and sleep because...it's just hard lately.

I remember a few years ago when running off of 4 hours of sleep before a 12 hour day was CAKE. Given, I had a very unhealthy amount of caffeine in my system to get me through, but I made it work. Back in my college days (which I just realized started almost 10 years ago *big sad face*) I would wine with friends until 3 am, make it to 8am class, home by 3, 15 minute nap before 3:30 yoga, clean house, and do it all over again. Who did I think I was?!

Now, I'm having internal tantrums if I'm not knocked out by 9pm. Listen, I know I know - I need to sleep and nap while I can because baby's schedule will soon be mine. I've been trying! But to be honest with you, I've already accepted the fact that I'm never going to sleep again. My nerves and anxiety will have me eyeballing my child both day and night.

 I think I'll be okay with that because I'm already obsessed with stalking my Peanut.

 One thing I will say about pregnancy, and when I do happen to fall into a deep sleep...is how insane the dreams are. I swear that every individual that happens to make an appearance in these dreams will remember being there - that's how real they feel. 

The other night, I had some very vivid and scary dreams regarding Peanut. Now, I knew they were dreams - but you know how thoughts linger... I spent a good portion of the day over thinking the "what if," possibilities. Is Peanut okay?!

Luckily my mom is the best docta on the planet and has an at home ultrasound. I mean, that's not what makes her the best doc, but it sure is a perk for me :)

With the dreams I had, I knew I needed to see Peanut in action in order to feel at ease. Low and behold, there my little guy was rolling around and waving those sweet little fingers at me. 

 The dreams though...WILD. For example, this morning I woke up at 4am to text Austins cousin that she was in the midst of an all out war between Shrek and Lord Farquaad while dying her nephews hair pink. I'm telling you, they are adventures.

 Let's talk about some physical changes...

Boys cover your ears - even though I'm almost positive my readers don't include many. But I'm going to be PG real for a second.

 I've been noticing some...things. I mean, besides the fact that I've been ridiculously bloated this week - not just looks wise - but I actually feel the pressure. It's not the worst but it's not the most fun time. 

But the coconuts are...evolving. I know we are to expect growth all over the place. Every pregnancy article I've read has told me what to expect. But expecting and experieincing are different.

Think about it this way -> how often do we see ourselves neh-ked? Everyday. We know our bodies pretty dang well. So - when physical changes start popping in like HELLO I'M HERE, it's an adjustment. 

This week - the coconuts have been extra dramatic. I'm talking size. I'm talking colors. I'm talking doing a double take in the mirror when I first noticed. I'm not mad. It's just...different. I approached Austin with "Are you seeing what I'm seeing?" And I got a "Oh yeah. Would you look at that." I think he more so appreciates the size. But I'm like, what are these?!

What exactly am I feeling at this point?

La Google told me that we may start to feel little baby rumbles around 14 weeks. My sister in law explained to me that she felt something but wasn't quite sure what it was. Turns out - it was her little queenie! That tells me that Peanut is on the move, and I might just be recognizing it.

There are a lot of different rumbles, grumbles, and cramps that come and go throughout the day - but it's hard to pinpoint what is what. 

A lot of what I read says "flutters." But to be honest with you...I don't know what flutters feel like...? Are we talking butterflies? Tickles? A bird? I'm a visual learner, people...give me graphics!

My friend told me to compare it to holding a fish. 1) I love that explanation because I have something to compare it to 2) I sat there for - I'm not even kidding you - 45 minutes trying to picture a wiggly fish in my hands and compare it to what I was feeling. Little peach sized wiggles?!

The best, and most accurate comparison I have is what another expecting mom told me - which was slight little spasms in different areas. That's a sign that Peanut is making him/herslef comfy. *aawwwww*

What did we learn today? 

- Sleep is a beautiful memory

- Bodies are a hoot

- Peanut is doing cardio and I feel a little somethin somethin lately 

All in all - I'm loving this journey. I'm growing a human. With bones. And a brain. Who will be the perfect mixture of Austin and I. 

I can't believe that I'm almost at the 4 month mark. *Insert anxiety because still have lots to do.* 

This could very well be your next...(I was going to say president but...personally that doesn't sound fun. Butttttt if he/she wants to run Merica, I'll support...) best friend :)

Will they be a sassy left handed, uncoordinated writer like me? Or a strangely good at anything they do kind of human like their dad?

Stay tuned!