16 Weeks

So yesterday after laying down for a much needed family nap, I called Will back into the bedroom and put his hand on my tummy (much to his reluctance) to let him feel the baby kicking.  I remember the time that I realized that what I felt was Bryce moving around.  It was Will's 25th birthday, June 26th, 2007.  We were at the beach with the Mewborn families for the annual beach vacation and that day was the sound day where we pack everything for an entire day at the beach and camp out till dinner time enjoying the quietness of the sound. 

A few memories from 2007

  (This was also the year my sweet sister who hated not being able to see the ocean floor bailed out of her raft because she had no paddle and it was drifting far from shore-Sorry Court you will never live that one down)

I remember standing there with my hand on my tummy wondering what I was feeling and having my mother confirm it was in fact our newly named son who was squirming around.  

God has given us another special gift that I do not feel worthy to receive.  I have felt so much disconnect from this pregnancy with really no explanation as to why.  I feel that we have so much to be thankful for right now, a big move with a new and bigger home, a new job which my husband has been secretly dying for, and a chance for me to become a certified yoga teacher.  Everybody has said the second pregnancy is not the same as the first.  With the first there is so much excitement.  I have felt so lost wondering when I would feel that connection.  Yesterday God answered my prayers.  I still have so many concerns but feeling that gentle nudge (soon to be harsh punches and kicks) gave me a little bit of peace.  

For all those who are curious, we find out the gender of the baby, July 2nd.  Not sure how we will share the news but I really want to do something special.  

Also, a few stats...

16.3 weeks

Weight gain: I think about 7lbs

Sick: Nope! Thank you Lord for the 2nd trimester, things are much better now!

Sleep: I wish.  At least up 3x per night to use the restroom.  (How is it as soon as I become pregnant I want to lay on my belly???)

Cravings: this week has been about Bagel Pizzas! 

Movement: a little bit.  My dear, sweet, loving mother-in-law proceeded to say that if we felt something this early it was most likely twins.  I told her to bite her tongue. 

Gender: No clue!

What I miss: My regular bladder and my non-pregnancy hormones.  I cry at everything.  It is a tad ridiculous.  

Best thing this week: Feeling some movement and going to the gym for the first time in F.O.R.E.V.E.R.

Eventually I will get around to taking some progression pictures!