20 weeks couldn't have come soon enough! I absolutley couldn't wait to know what we were having! I honestly thought we would be welcoming another girl. But BOY OH BOY! And I am so happy. Especially for Mark. The week before we found out, Mark was having a tea party with Grace. He told me it was a lot of fun, but he was really hoping for a boy to play with too! Our gender reveal party was exciting and completely hilarious. I tricked everyone into thinking we were having twins. In the moment of shock, no one even noticed the blue silly string that was being sprayed everywhere! I think my dad is still confused! It was hilarious!
Grace wanted a boy all along. Whenever anyone asked her what she wanted, she would say "Brother!". (It could have been all the coaching from dad!)
I'm starting to feel the affects of my growing belly. I think I need to retire my non-maternity pants because they are pressing ever too tightly on my stomach. And my back is starting to ache.
I've been trying to be better this time around with exercising. I want to stay active and I do NOT want to gain as much weight as I did last time around.
I'm also starting to feel my little boy kick. The ultrasound tech told me that my placenta is tipped a bit forward, so feeling the baby move may not be as easy. I think I felt Grace a lot sooner than I felt this one.
Sometimes the hustle and bustle of nursing school keeps my mind off of this pregnancy, so I have to remind myself to take a moment to enjoy my growing baby. This will most likely be the last, so I want to cherish every moment. I also want to cherish every last moment with Grace. We only have 4 more short months with just the three of us! That brings me to tears when I think about it. But I know this baby will only make our little family even closer.
