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!

It's Friday with [Popcorn and Petunia's]

Which means two things; 1. I can get some things done  and be productive so I can have a relaxing weekend or 2. I can take a nap. Well, on days like today I just want to do both. It's a gloomy day, perfect for napping or snuggling on the couch watching Netflix! Instead, Lennon and I went to the greenhouse this morning to pick out some flowers and plants for the yard. We spent so much time going through the aisles looking at all of the colors of impatiens and petunia's while munching on free popcorn and signing the Five Little Monkey's song. Lennon thought all of the flowers were "so awesome and pretty" and had to stop to smell and touch every single one.

Browsing the aisles at the greenhouse while breathing in the unforgettable aroma of popcorn and petunia's brought back so many memories of my childhood. I will never forget the weekends spent at the greenhouse picking out flowers and plants with my mom and my Grandma and getting to eat little bags of popcorn. I'm sure that I cherish the mommy/daughter moments as much as my Grandma did, and as much as my mom did too. I hope it's a tradition that we never let go of! (Let's just hope the high bill when checking out isn't a tradition)!

After the greenhouse adventure and lunch at home we cuddled, Lennon fell asleep and I went outside for much needed alone time with Pandora and planting flowers. It was so fun, I never knew that I loved getting my hands dirty so much!

My front yard was screaming for some color and livelihood. Thanks to my BFF for giving me flower tips, and to the lady at Abele for helping me pick out flowers for shade I am all set with a good color palette.

BEFORE

AFTER

Yay for vinca vines (I am so bad at learning these names of things!) and petunia's in my pots, by the doors and the impatiens in the maple tree "garden" now! My front yard has COLOR, woohoo! The only thing I didn't get around to planting in this area is the hosta's. Those things need big holes and my preggo body isn't digging a hold that deep in a root filled area. NO WAY, Josè.

... and of course my little helper woke up from her nap and couldn't wait to put her gardening gloves on! She definitely went into crying, screaming, kicking, meltdown mode once she realized that she had mud on them and all over her arms, legs, shoes, shirt, etc. So that was the end of our planting adventure for the day... Inside to the shower we went! All happy and clean now :)

...and VOILA. I finally have a colorful front yard. I am so pleased with it! :)

Until next spring...