Baby Bump | 4 Months

4 MONTH UPDATE

Well, it's officially here... the BUMP that is! I am officially looking as pregnant as I feel, is that a bad thing? So many exciting things have happened in a months time; we found out we are having a GIRL, we picked a name, we stocked her closet (thanks to my in-laws!) and we received our genetic test results back that show negative for all chromosomal defects. God is good and we are loving life! 

How far along: 16 weeks ... WOOT, only 5 months to go. (This is going to go by SO slowwww)

Due Date: December 4, 2015 (Happy early Anniversary, Mom & Dad!)

Baby Size: Avocado / (approx.) 4.5 inches! 

Weight Gain: Luckily, I am down 14lbs from pre-pregnancy weight!

Gender: GIRL!!

Sleep: I am finally sleeping better at night. Now that I am off of my nausea medication I have to get familiar with sleeping without sleeping pills in me. I have been feeling great before bed, exhausted which helps me sleep but feeling great! I still toss and turn at night and would love one of those snake shaped pregnancy pillows everyone raves about but seriously cannot and will not bring myself to spend $100 on that thing. So for now I am using my king sized body pillow, it works! 

I am feeling: I have been waking up groggy but, once I have my coffee I am chipper and full of energy. I have been doing my pre-natal workouts and making sure I drink a ton of water! I have been feeling so good throughout the day! I will get random spurts of round ligament pain that will kick my ass, literally... now and then but it passes and, back pain is a lingering evil that stays with me all day until hubby gets home to massage me. Headaches gone, nausea gone (fingers crossed it stays that way)!

Cravings: Well, at this current moment I am devouring some crispy cucumbers dipped in Feta Dill Greek Yogurt sauce AKA "heaven in a jar". I literally may explore the veggie aisle a bit more on my next visit to see what else I can use with this dip! Other than that I am craving spicy things, carbs and more carbs.

Currently loving: I am loving my growing belly more and more each morning that I wake up and see it. I am loving feeling little flutters every now and then at night before bed and I am loving the fact that both hubby and Lennon are so excited for another girl coming into the family! I am seriously loving doing research on natural childbirths, midwifery and reading my new book by Ina May Gaskin. I am so obsessed with learning new things and safer, more natural ways to deliver this baby girl. Oh, and I am LOVING the name we picked out. It's official, we have a name but no one finds out until she's here (don't even ask!) 

Currently hating: I am hating the smell of BBQ sauce and milk. I am hating the smell and taste of anything sweet and chocolate covered... such a disappointment! 

Anxious for: I am so anxious for next weeks appointment with a mid-wife at our OB-GYN office. I am so anxious to talk to her, get her opinion on things and hopefully begin to build a relationship with her enough that she will commit to hubs and I and deliver baby girl. I can't wait!