Wow, I guess it's been longer than I thought since I've updated this, so I'll do it now. :) A lot has happened, of course at 20 weeks we found out what our baby bean is, A BOY of course!! We're so excited! When we went in for the ultrasound, I know everyone thought it was a girl, including Corey and I so we were caught off guard a bit with the news of a boy, but not in a bad way. Corey got really excited and I of course started crying out of pure joy! He was healthy and growing right on target. They said he's in the 52nd percentile as of 20 weeks so even though mommy is looking rather large, it's not all from him. lol.
We have of course started looking at names, although Corey's had a couple picked out forever. I think we've settled on Keegan for his first name even though Corey calls him Buck. (I don't think so!) We're both very excited.
Also at this same appointment, when I got weighed in, they informed me I had gained 10 pounds in 4 weeks! WHAT? Although I had lost weight the first 4 months, that was a shock. My doctor didn't talk to me about it or seem concerned so I just passed it off. :) My favorite foods, anything sweet! Donuts, Frosted Flakes cereal (my favorite right now!!!), cookies, etc. ANYTHING and if you know me, that's not me.
On other news, July 11th, I had taken a bath before bed, went downstairs to wait for Corey to get home from a fishing trip and witnessed for the very first time, my stomach moving on it's own. I have to be honest and say it really freaked me out. I've always thought it was gross watching it happen to someone else so I wasn't to pleased when I saw it happen to me. I wasn't sure how I'd react when I first saw it, but I knew in time, I'd come to enjoy it, and I have. I love to watch my belly move now, watching the beating taking place inside me. ha ha. The very next day, I couldn't wait for Corey to see it. Since we have a pretty active baby that never seems to really stop moving, he's seen it quite a bit. I love it when he lays his head on my stomach to feel him.
Now to 24 weeks...we went in last week for my 24 week check up and I gained another 8pounds in 4weeks. OK...so this time, I got the talking too. What am I eating, doing for exercise, etc. She suggested no more sugar, or at least, cut it way back. That was so sad. It was hard to go to the grocery store after that appointment and all I wanted was ice cream or a donut or brownies. Seriously! I was good though and didn't buy any of it. I wouldn't say I've been great since then, but I have cut back a bit and trying to eat more fruits and veggies instead of sugary stuff. I've also started walking Monday - Thursday with my coworker here at work every morning. We walk about 2 miles at the park behind us. It's such a great way to get my butt moving again, and feels good too of course. Hopefully it'll curb some of that weight gain for the last 3 months. We shall see!
Lately, I've been experiencing back pain for the first time in my life. Last weekend my mom and I went to Keegan's first concert. It was Toby Keith and Trace Atkins and of course I was standing almost the entire time so I'm pretty sure that didn't help the back situation at all. I think Keegan enjoyed it since he was dancing (or punching, but I choose to think of him dancing...lol) with me the entire night. The back pain is not pleasant of course, but the end result will be worth any pain I experience the rest of these 3 1/2 months! Corey and I also finally registered at Baby's R Us and Target for the upcoming showers. I can't wait to have them and get the nursery all ready for baby bean! I stress about it a little bit, but I know it'll get done. I'll be sure to post pictures when it is in October.
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