Just because...

 

Because I'm now enjoying pregnancy,

because I'm overwhelmed with excitement,

...and because Cedar is on my mind 24/7, I decided it was time to fill out my first questionnaire. 

Enjoy, and Yahoo for embracing this strange time in my life!

How far along are you: 23 weeks.

Size of Baby: A full pound, or just under.

Maternity Clothes: I've been sporting a belly band for six weeks now, and bought two pairs of maternity pants over Christmas break.  Not quite a huge necessity yet, but good for 'comfy' days.

Stretch Marks: Not yet.

Weight gain/loss: Up about 13 lbs.

Sleep: I sleep like a rock, and I'm still a frequent napper.

Best Moment of the week: No one 'moment' - this kid is just constantly on the move!  So much so that Jody feels her kicks and bumps often, and I can usually see my belly pop up further when she moves.  That's my favorite - the visual that she is really in there makes me smile.

Movement: You bet!  Mostly on the sides of my belly and towards the bottom, like she's standing up in there and stomping down on my bladder.

Symptoms:  My back definitely gives me some grief now that I'm tipping towards the front more, but it's nothing a hot bath won't cure. 
My prenatals also make me very queasy, but they were expensive so I'm determined to finish this particular bottle before I switch brands.

Food Cravings: No cravings - mostly aversions, or just being more 'open' to eating crap that normally would never enter my body.  I no longer love vegetables the way that I used to, but I eat them despite this, and I'm embracing foods like pizza, french fries and full-flavored lattes on more occasions than necessary.

Gender: Girl.

Belly button in or out: In.  Does the button really pop?  Jody has a strange fear of 'outies' so I look forward to the day it makes it's transition.  Mohaha!

Anything make you queazy or sick?: Those dang prenatals and the smell of Jody's copenhagen.

Labor signs: No, thank goodness!

Wedding ring on or off: Still very on!

What I miss: Being able to work out really hard.  And wine.  And sugar-free Redbulls.

What I am looking forward to: Seeing Jody with Cedar.
 
Nursery: Nothin. Other than a corner of our bedroom we've set aside for baby.  Lucky Cedar.

Emotions: Better, I suppose.  I did cry the other day while watching my friend's two year old get stitches in her chin. So. Sad.  I don't think I helped the situation.

Stupid things I have done: Left my purse in a grocery cart, left the door to the house wide open while leaving to run errands, sent a letter with no address...I could go on.

Name: Little Cedar P.  No middle name yet.