Week 19 ramblings :)

It's week 19! You know what that means? It means that there are only 11 more days until we see Gbaby, and find out if it is a he or she :) I can't wait for an ultrasound - I was really spoiled the first 4 doctor appointments we had, because we got an ultrasound at each one. We haven't had one since early May - I'm getting a little anxious! I know, I know - it's not standard to get them at every appointment - I just WANT one at every appointment!

This was another standard issue week. I talk to my grandparents every Thursday - it's become a habit that I can't (and don't want to) break. I love that when I talk to my Granny, her greeting to me has become "hey little mama". She always wants to hear the details of what's happening. I love that our grandparents get such joy out of hearing the most mundane parts of the pregnancy - their excitement gets ME excited. It's things like that that make it sink in - THIS IS HAPPENING.  I had my first "oh my goodness, look, you're starting to show" comment (which was sweet and sincere - not "oh, you look like you've gained some weight") However, I still just feel fat and like I ate a really big burrito, not preggs with a real baby. I can no longer suck in at ALL, which means this is really happening -- EEK! I mean, I knew all along it was happening (duh), but it's kind of just felt like a dream - a dream with really bad nausea :)

We hate to see the weekends end, but definitely enjoyed a pretty chilled out weekend. Friday, my parents came to town and we took them to their first Food Truck experience :) Our favorite food truck wasn't there, which was a bummer. But we still enjoyed a relaxed Friday, followed by ICE CREAM! Side note - I found this app where you can make your pets talk. To say I'm slightly obsessed is an understatement. This is the video I sent my parents (and Cale) on Thursday night.

 

 

They took Cooper home with them, since we'll be out of town this weekend for 4th of July. I think we're all excited to see the Alabama fam this weekend. Don't worry, Daddy Jack - there's a pound cake coming your way!

What's that? You want to hear funny baby stories? Ok. I've got a couple.

Earlier this week, I was chatting with my mom about our gender reveal. I'm still not 100% certain how we want to reveal the gender to our families. I know it's not a huge deal, but it's our first baby, it's something fun, and I want to enjoy it. Well, mama, being the wise one that she is, told me she had a couple of ideas. Now, these are really only funny if you know my mama - she's usually a pretty proper southern lady - we don't say crass words like sucks or crap (sorry mama), nor do we call people hoes or reference strippers in casual conversation. Just keep that in mind.

Idea #1 - We let mama in on the secret of whether it's a boy or a girl, and she would dress in all pink or all blue.  Bailey and I would decorate a box. Some people let balloons out of the box. In her idea, we would actually put HER in the box, wheel it into the den, and she would pop out as the surprise. Now, does this sound anything like a stripper birthday cake surprise to anyone else?

Idea #2 - We get a  sheet cake, and decorate it like a nice landscape - a tool shed and different yard equipment scattered across the top. The inside of the cake would be blue or pink, dependent on the gender. She's still got me hooked, seems relatively normal, and Bailey would appreciate it....until the next words come out of her mouth "then you could write - what will it be? A shovel or a hoe?" UMMM..WHAT? I don't quite understand the shovel part. But did you just call your future potential granddaughter a hoe?!

Future baby Garner - if you happen to be reading this in the far, far future, especially if you are a girl - please note that t-bird loves you. She's just getting old and is starting to say whatever comes out of her mouth. PLEASE do not become a stripper or a hoe. love, your concerned mom.

 

 

How far along: 19 weeks

How big is baby?: Mango (6inches, .5lb)

Total weight gain/loss: No doctor's appointment this week, so no update on the weight gain (whew).

Maternity clothes: yes, yes, yes. I actually just ordered a ton from Motherhood - thank you mama and daddy for the gift cards, and motherhood.com for the fabulous sale :)

Sleep: That pregnancy pillow has been working wonders. Bailey's told me I've even snored a couple of nights. That only happens when I'm sleeping REALLY well or when I'm sick. Since I feel fine, I'm going to assume I'm sleeping GREAT

Best moment this week: Laughing with my mama over her gender reveal ideas. Hearing my granny call me "little mama". Hearing my pepa say "I've got you some watermelon"...see below :)

 

Food cravings: "Still fruit! Tons of blueberries and cherries. I'm really wanting watermelon, I just can't stand how expensive they are! Pepa - if you're reading this, I need a (few) Cordele watermelons pronto!" This was my comment on this last week. And it still rings true. I'm also glad I have at least 1 blog reader in my Pepa and Mawmaw. Pepa called me yesterday - he didn't just get me one watermelon - he got me EIGHT! Plus 5 cantaloupes. Plus fresh peaches. Mama and daddy brought them on Friday, along with the fresh cream corn (thank goodness mama didn't hold that hostage). All that being said - we've gone through 2 cantaloupes, 2 watermelons,  and a bag of cream corn. Bailey has one happy wife  :)

Food aversions: Still chicken.

Gender: We find out July 11th!

Labor signs: Negative, ghost rider

Pregnancy symptoms: Just a little bit of tiredness - nothing crazy this week. No hormones making me yell crazy things at my sweet and patient husband :)

What I miss: Honestly, not a lot! This second trimester thing is fun. :) Enjoying it as long as I can!

What I am looking forward to: July 11th - boy or girl!?

Milestones: hmmm..I'm not sure we crossed any huge milestones off of our list this week.