Our family is growing!

Well, most of you who are reading this already know our exciting news... Buuut, in case you don't, here it is: we're PREGNANT!!! :)

That has always struck me as an interesting phrase - "WE are pregnant"... Technically speaking, I am the pregnant one. I am the one growing a tiny human inside me. I am the one whose belly is growing day-by-day, the one who's craving pickles, lemon heads and V8 juice every-dang-day, the one who is already slightly frightened by the idea of labor. However, my sweet, sweet husband, Drew, is pregnant in his own way. (And I don't mean that he's also put on baby weight...) He is forced to take over some of my not-so-glamorous responsibilities, and just do more work around the house in general. Examples: cleaning the litter box, painting the nursery without my help, etc. So, the mister deserves a pat on the back. He deserves to be treated as if he is also pregnant every once in a while. ;) 

Did I mention how thankful I am to have him as my husband? This process has already made my love for him grow even bigger than I could have imagined. I am giddy just thinking about him as a dad to our little one.

Enough mushy gushy stuff. (Ok, maybe not...) 

We are truly just SO excited! Drew and I have been talking about growing our family since, well, before we were even married. I have been praying that I'd become a mother since I was a little girl. So, needless to say, this baby is going to be born into a family that loves her more than we can explain. 

Oh! Did I spill the beans?! It's a GIRL!!! 

Drew and I both had a gut feeling from our first doctor's appointment that we were having a girl. And we were right! Seeing Drew with a baby girl is going to melt my heart over and over again. I am so looking forward to it. In case you're wondering, we do have a few names we like already... ;)

I thought I would include by 14-week and 16-week chalkboard "bumpdates" in this post. I meant to write my first pregnancy post over a month ago, and I'm just now getting around to it. Do I dare blame that on pregnancy brain? I sure do. It's a real thing, you guys.

How far along? In this photo, 14 weeks & 2 days

Total weight gain: 2.5 pounds

Maternity clothes? Still fitting into almost everything

Stretch marks? Nothing yet!

Sleep: Sleeping pretty soundly, but waking up to go to the bathroom...that is definitely new to me.

Best moment this week: Celebrating Valentine's Day with my hubby! He brought 2 flowers to dinner - a red one for me, and a pink one for our baby girl :) Can you say swoon?!

Have you told family & friends? Yep!

Miss anything? Not too terribly. Although, we were at a hockey game snacking on some nachos and I suddenly had a craving for beer...that was weird.

Movement: Nothing yet

Food cravings: Pickles, spicy V8 juice, lemon heads, sour patch kids, salsa, anything spicy

Have you started to show yet? There's a little something going on down there! Mostly, it just looks like I had a few too many Girl Scout cookies :)

Labor signs: No

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy :)

Weekly wisdom: Indulge! Try to maintain a healthy diet, but if you're hungry - eat, if you're craving something - have it. Enjoy being pregnant!

Looking forward to: My bump growing!!!

How far along? 16 weeks, 1 day

Total weight gain: 5 pounds

Maternity clothes? Most of my jeans officially don't fit, Belly Button bands are a LIFESAVER!

Stretch marks? None, yet!

Sleep: Still good, still getting up to pee in the middle of the night!

Best moment this week: Starting the nursery!

Miss anything? Honestly, no!

Movement: Not that I've noticed, but my doctor said to expect some soon :)

Food cravings: Same as before! Salty, spicy and sour foods

Have you started to show yet? Definitely have a more pronounced bump

Labor signs: Nope

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Happy or moody most of the time? Happy!

Weekly wisdom: Tell your husband you appreciate him and everything he is doing for you and the baby :)

Looking forward to: Shopping for a crib!

Well, I'd say that's long enough for my first pregnancy post! Props to you if you made it through the entire thing. I plan on doing these every couple of weeks or so. I feel like it will help this pregnancy move RIGHT along! ;)

We are so ready to meet you baby girl! You have no idea how loved you are already.

- Mama, AKA: Kacey