21 weeks pregnant and I couldn't feel more blessed or more amazing! I swear...this second trimester has been absolutely wonderful! Like I've said many times...I never felt terrible, sick, or even miserable. But, I did have weeks where I didn't think I would ever get to a point where I would feel "normal" during pregnancy. I was absolutely, completely exhausted and had some serious body image issues (which I laugh at now) during the first trimester. However, this pregnancy has been more than I could have ever asked for, even with those tough times. I have been able to work out the entire time. In fact, running and CrossFit have been my saving grace. Especially during those times when I was really down on myself. Now, they just give me even more endorphins and feel good hormones that I had before. I'm definitely taking it a lot easier during my workouts...but that doesn't even bother me one bit. I am just loving being able to still be active and healthy during this pregnancy. I do have to say...that she is really pushing on my bladder! I mean...it's not like I didn't already have to pee all the time with how much water I drink. But now, it seems like I can go to the restroom and then 5 minutes later I could go again! And I really notice it when I'm running or jumping rope. I can just feel the pressure and it gives me the sensation that I need to go...even if I really don't! I still haven't had any cravings for specific foods...and my aversions to all the things before have pretty much gone away. Although...I can't seem to get enough salads! I have been loving eating huge salads with fruit, nuts, avocado, grilled chicken, and balsamic dressing or just plain old fruit infused balsamic vinegar. I have literally been eating them for lunch and dinner almost everyday. And a huge bowl of chocolate, peanut butter, banana oatmeal is my breakfast of choice! So really...my appetite has been how it was before I got pregnant! I am just eating more food at my meals and I absolutely cannot go without a snack...Miss Seiden likes to eat and makes it very well known when she is hungry! She has, in fact, been waking me up in the middle of the night several times and wants Honey Nut Cheerios! So, I guess if I had to pick out a craving...it would be for cereal in the middle of the night!
As for Seiden Grace...she is quite the little mover! I have been feeling her wiggle around inside of me constantly and I LOVE it! She mostly moves at night when I am actually still enough to feel our little gymnast. In fact, she really moves most when I'm laying down to really go to sleep! I told Cody she's just like her daddy! He is more of a night person...and I am really starting to think that Miss Seiden is going to be just like him...which is perfectly fine with me! If she takes after her daddy with any trait, she will be an amazing little girl and will have an amazing example from her daddy. But...I told him if she is a little night owl...he gets night duty! I guess I'll just have to start pumping early on so he can be prepared! Totally kidding...sort of :-) Not only have I been feeling her move inside of me, but there have been a few times when she's moved that I can feel her on the outside with my hand on my tummy. It's truly amazing and I can't wait until she's big enough that I can feel her all the time...and Cody can too! There have also been a couple of times when one part of my stomach will be hard as a rock and the other side is a little softer. I'm going to assume that when it's like that, that's when she's pushing right up on that side of my tummy...which is incredible!
And...and update on that little cyst under her chin. Cody and I had our follow up appointment on Monday, June 24th. She has grown SO much!!! She was absolutely precious and just beautiful. You could see her complete profile, her little face when they had a view of her from front on, her hands and fingers, her feet and toes, and of course her sweet little arms, legs, and tummy. We also got a really good picture of her heart...which is really amazing to see inside her sweet little chest! And then...we saw the cyst. We actually saw it first thing because it had obviously gotten bigger. Of course, this isn't what we prayed or hoped for...so we were pretty bummed when we saw it and noticed how much bigger it had gotten. However, it will absolutely NOT be a problem at all for her while I'm pregnant. Even if it gets bigger (which we are praying against that), she will continue to grow healthy, strong, and normal for the rest of the pregnancy. All it means is that I'll have to have a scheduled C-section and then they will put a breathing tube in her throat and either drain the cyst or surgically remove it. We are going to see another doctor, not a specialist, in Ft. Worth on July 10th. At first, we thought we were going to see a specialist...but he is just another OB/GYN. Which was great news! This isn't a serious enough situation that we need to see a specialist...just a regular doctor. The reason that we need to go to Ft. Worth is because they have seen more cases like this where babies develop these cysts. They know exactly how to deal with them and everything is right there all next to each other. The other reason we're having to go is because I may possibly have to deliver there. So, I need to get acquainted with the doctors and their staff as well as meet the Pediatric surgeons that will possibly be removing the cyst. It all sounds kinda scary, and don't think that I'm brushing it off by talking about it so casually. We are definitely worried...but more bummed than anything that Dr. Tadvick could possibly not be delivering Seiden. But, since these doctors in Ft. Worth have dealt with cases like this time and time again, it is just easier and probably safer to deliver there where they know, and have a system down pat, exactly what the cyst is and how to go about taking the best care of her and of me. We feel so blessed through all of this because we know that this could be something so much more serious. And there are so many more things that could be going on, this just seems like a bump in the road.
Our sweet Seiden Grace is absolutely healthy and is growing more and more everyday! I can definitely feel it!!! She is growing like a weed and we are falling more and more in love with her each and everyday. I think the lovies are really starting to sense and maybe even feel her too. They've been really nosing at my tummy...they are ready to meet their sweet sister! They'll be the best big brother and sisters ever...so protective! I can't believe what a miracle she is and that God has blessed us with having a sweet baby girl. We both feel so honored that He has chosen and is trusting us to raise her, take care of her, provide for her, love her, and bring her to know Him. I can't believe that we are less than halfway to getting to meet this precious gift from God. She has just truly consumed our lives already! We love talking about her, planning for her, getting her nursery ready, and praying for her and over her. We love you so much Seiden Grace!!!
Seiden Grace at 21 Weeks:
You are the size of a small spaghetti squash!!!
You weigh ONE WHOLE POUND and are 8 inches long!!!
This week, you are developing the sense of touch. In fact...your grip is tight enough that you are probably grabbing onto my umbilical cord!
Your sense of sight is also becoming more developed.
You can perceive light and dark much better than you could before.
Your beautiful eyelashes and eyebrows are fully formed by now.
You may even be sprouting some gorgeous locks on top of that beautiful little head of yours!
You are quite the little mover! I am feeling you more and more...mostly at night. And it is a welcomed and amazing feeling! I love feeling you wiggle around inside of me!
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| Cody brought home these beautiful flowers for me! Such an amazing and sweet hubby! He also brought Seiden home a stuffed animal zebra with a pink bow. It is adorable! He sure loves his girl!!! |
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