Sonic and Sushi

21 Weeks!!!

And we know what we're having!!! Do you? It's a.....

SURPRISE!!!

We are waiting to tell our friends and family this Sunday, and after that I will broadcast it for the world to know!

But we are both very excited.

I can't believe I'm halfway there. Wow. The time goes by so fast. BUT... I've heard the next half is the slowest. You're bigger, just want the baby to be here, and start having more annoying symptoms like swollen legs and feet, etc. etc.

So, I'm enjoying the present time! My energy is still pretty low, but I'm grateful that I still have some, and my size doesn't hinder me from doing anything I wanna do.

The baby is 10.5 inches now - that's the size of a pomegranate!

I crave sushi always. Don't worry, I only eat cooked sushi. But man, it is an expensive habit! I am trying to cut down. :) I have to keep myself from thinking about it, because once it's in my head, it's like this alluring mirage that stays in front of me until I run after it! Also, Sonic is a must, like... every day. A big thing of sonic ice and a cranberry tea. Man, that hits the spot.

My skin is, I guess, glowing a bit which is nice. Well, the skin on my face, I should say. My back is breaking out pretty bad. I guess that's one of my biggest complaints so far. That and the bad cramps in my calves. They wake me up in the middle of the night.

Also, baby is kicking a lot more! I am feeling the baby much more now, and sometimes he...or she... kicks HARD! It feels like a little alien gliding through my belly. When we were at the doctor, she... or he... kicked me and I felt it and saw it on the screen at the same time! That is an experience I can't explain.

In other news...

Someone posted something on facebook today that made me laugh:

"Pregnancy hormones are AWESOME," said no one...ever.

They are makin' me crazy, mon! Up one minute, down the next, and angry at the drop of a hat. Or maybe the people around me are just more irritating lately (just kidding, mom...). I have to continually remind myself that what I'm feeling is probably going to pass in about 30 seconds. I'm not really an "emotional" person, so it's been a tough adjustment. I'm more of a thinker, but now I'm forced into riding an emotional roller coaster every day. I'm grateful for my husband, who is more of a feeler than a thinker, and is still able to put up with me and love me through my crazy moments.

Today was the first day I couldn't button my pants.

UH OH.

Let me tell you, even though I know it's because of a little adorable baby, it ain't a good feeling to have your button and the loophole be 2 inches apart.

But, worth it.

Do you know what's weird? There's a ton of pregger people in my life right now, and we're all due around the same time. I can count 7 of us who are all due within a month of each other. Isn't that strange?

I'm kind of starting to feel the need to "nest," which is hard when you don't really have a... nest... Hopefully the Heatons will find a home for the baby soon, but in the meantime we are enjoying time with Gigi and "Dude" (Dude's not sure he's keeping the name...but we like it). They're pretty good at making awesome meals, taking care of you in every way possible, and buying cute things for the baby.

So, to recap... at 21 weeks, life is good, body is very tired, but I'm finding things to be grateful for every day! Healthy baby, pretty normal weight gain, mostly restful nights of sleep, and a loving family to come home to!

After all the crazy stuff going on in the world lately, it's been good to take time to reflect on the good things in my life. What are you thankful for today?

Thanks for reading!!!!

Love,

Mama Heaton and...

Baby (girl) Heaton

OR

Baby (boy) Heaton

WHICH ONE?!?!?!

I'll tell you SOON!!!

P.S. - Do you know what else? I am forgetting EVERYTHING! That's why this little note is a "P.S." I totally forgot to mention it. It is like the #1 symptom I am experiencing, which is crazy, because I am not a forgetful person. But at work, at home, I am forgetting crazy things. Like today, I forgot to put eggs in some cupcakes, but then I couldn't remember if I forgot or if I just thought that I forgot. It's a mess!!! I'm a mess!! What was my point again?

Baby Bump!

Ok, here it is, finally! A prego pic. :) 

This is me at 17 weeks in my new Target maternity dress. 

Also, I'm definitely not a fan of naked belly pics, but now that I'm preggers, I'm not ashamed! But, let's just say I'm not going to post this to facebook. That weirds me out. 

Now I'm 18 weeks! I can't believe it. Time goes by so fast. We are almost halfway there. 

I still haven't had my energy back, but at least I feel like a normal person who is just tired... and bloated... and has bad leg cramps. Lol.

This past Sunday we made 1200 cupcakes for an event in Colleyville - whew! I was on my feet ALL DAY, but it was worth it. We got best booth at the convention! I had no idea how much it affected me until I woke up the next day. Yowza! 

My daily email from What to Expect said: "At this point in your pregnancy, you are probably waking up with bad cramps in your calves and all the way up your legs." Um... try YEAH! Ouch. But it gives me a nice excuse to take a little jacuzzi soak in the evening, and I definitely like that!

I think I maybe kinda sorta felt the baby move last night, and Scott thinks he felt it, too. My doctor says it probably isn't the baby until about 20 weeks, but I think it WAS! :) It was like three little thumps against the front of my belly. So sweet!

We find out the gender in just a few short weeks! I called my doctor to see if I could move my appointment up, but it is against their policy. :( SO BUMMED! But worth the wait. 

Come on, Baby Heaton! Grow grow grow! Today you are the size of a bell pepper. We decided you are a yellow bell pepper.