Annnnd we’re halfway through! Just like that! I have been so blessed so far in this pregnancy, as I haven’t experienced too many “negative” side effects. As far as how I’m feeling, the answer is “great!” This past week in particular was great because, Thanksgiving. And all of that food. Baby (and Mama) were very very happy campers! I just ate my last leftover turkey sandwich yesterday, and that was kind of a sad moment. But you know. These things are bound to happen. ;)
We have our 20 week ultrasound today!!! I am so excited to see Baby moving all around and to see all of the little details of the internal organs and whatnot. My aunt’s a nurse, and she let me know what to expect. Basically, the important thing is that all of the organs are where they are supposed to be. You know, like 4 chambers of the heart and stomach inside the body. Yes, apparently the stomach can be outside of the body?! Yikes. So prayers are welcome! This is the ultrasound where they will know the sex of the baby, but we won’t be finding out today. We’ll have the tech write it in an envelope and we’ll be surprised on saturday with the rest of our loved ones at our Gender Reveal party! Eek! I’m so excited, I can’t stand it. Party Planning Katie (that’s the official title) is in full effect.
This weekend my little cousin turned 21. So. That was weird. He’s only 5 years younger than me, but still. He’ll always be my little cousin. This weekend my brother-in-law also had a birthday (but 32, not 21- whatever, 32’s the new 21?) and we had an amazing dinner of rosemary roasted vegetables and garlic chicken and French bread and cookie cake for dessert and holy cow. It was seriously delicious. And! I felt the baby kick for the first time!!! So. That was a sweet little end to the weekend. :)
Any bets on one of us peeking in that envelope? It’ll be hard not to, but I think we both have pretty good self-restraint. Wish us luck.
xo
p.s. You know what todayyy is! Cyber Monday! I love me a good deal (as you all should know by now) and thus have gathered a few of my very favourite sales (I’m talking, REAL awesome deals here, folks) that you won’t want to miss! :)
KOHL’S– 20% off your entire order with code CYBERSAVE + Free Shipping no minimum! (I just got these leggings in the black aztec print and loooove them!)
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MODCLOTH– 20% off everything with code ROBOPUG
I’ll be adding to this list as I find more great steals :) Are you shopping today??
Can’t WAIT to hear the gender! It totally made it more real for me when I knew!!!
Eeeek we have the envelope and it’s so hard not to look! I can’t wait to find out :) :)
xo
Can’t wait to hear what you’re having!! Sending prayers your way for a healthy baby :)
Aww thanks so much, Ann! Baby is allll good!! :)
xo
oooh that would be so hard not to peek!! how fun! i can’t believe you’re halfway through!
I knowww isn’t it nuts?! I can’t wait to find out the gender!
xo
look at itttttt!!!!!
Hahaha you are such an instigator! ;)
xo
Ahhhhh look at your little bump!!! So cute!
Aww thanks :)
xo
Ah, So excited that you felt the first kick & for you to find out what you’re having! Definitely sending prayers that the baby has a stomach INSIDE the body… never knew that was a thing!! Holy moly. Good luck on not peeking in that envelope!
Jamie @
The Growing Up Diaries
Haha right?! That’s crazy to think about, but thankfully our baby is perfect and healthy!! :)
xo
So exciting, the little bump is peaking out! AND the first kick?! What a great weekend :)
I knowwww :) It really was a great weekend!
xo
OMG I can’t believe you’re already halfway through your pregnancy! And you felt the first kick? AWWW! :D
RIGHT?! It’s pretty crazy!
xo
Our 20 wk appt was incredible! We spent SO much time with the ultrasound technician getting to see all the little parts developing (even the right & left hemisphere of his brain!), IT WAS CRAZY amazing. Excited for you guys! :) PS Hope your bladder doesn’t explode, mine almost did!
CASEY. I just finished all of the water I have to drink, and I already feel like my bladder’s going to explode. Ugh. This is going to be difficult… BUT! So worth it :) You just got me even more excited for it!
xo
Oh my goodness your little bump is just so adorable! I can’t wait to hear if it’s a boy or a girl!
Aw thanks girl! I can’t wait either! I’m SO excited!!!
xo
20 weeks–yay!
I’m going to guess GIRL :)
http://www.floralandfudge.blogspot.com
That’s my guess too!! :)
xo
I thought you guys already got an envelope a few weeks ago! Are you going to open both @ your reveal party to make sure they both say the same thing? LOL
Ooh someone’s been paying attention!! ;) Yeah, my dr gave us one in which she said she was 90% sure. This is our 20 week anatomy scan today where they will be 100% sure! I’m curious to see if they match up, too!!
xo
Thought so! :) I bet they both say the same thing! I’ve had 4 kids and never had a wrong ultrasound. Hope it went well today!
Eeek I’m seriously chomping at the bit! :) It went perfectly today! The baby is healthy and so so cute and we got to see all the organs and it’s adorable profile :) I’m in love already!
xo
You are so adorable! Love it! :)
Aw Jen, thanks :) :)
xo
OHHHHH YOU’RE HALF WAY THEEEEERRE! ;)
nic
OHHHHHH LIVIN’ ON A PRAYERRR
XO
Oh my gosh, what an exciting weekend/day for you! I don’t know how you have the self-control not to peek into that envelope! I wouldn’t be able to stop myself! ;)
Girl. It’s taking everything in me not to peek, trust me! But I love surprises, so I know I can wait juuuust one more week!
xo
So excited for the gender! and thank you for not finding out earlier, so I don’t feel like such an outcast for not finding out til 20 weeks either :)
Haha! I know, everyone seems to find out SO early, and I’m over here like, uhhhh. No clue yet. :)
xo
Ahh you’re halfway there already! You are so tiny and looking so gorgeous. So much fun about the gender reveal party. We couldn’t wait at all, we found out the first second we were able to, haha. :)
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Aw thanks so much, sweet girl!!! I can’t believe it’s already halfway! Time flies :) And believe me, it’s hard waiting even just a week longer! I don’t blame you!
xo
You’re so cute! Half way is a huge milestone. I hope you got some great Cyber Monday deals!
Aw thanks Kelly!! And I did get some great deals! Yay for being done with Christmas shopping!! :D
xo
Yay! Half way there! Cutest bump! When will you know the sex?
Kat | http://www.poshbykat.com
Aww thanks Kat!! We find out the sex on Saturday! :)
xo
Aw, Katie, you look great! I’m gonna guess it’s a girl!
PS: I saw a promo for the Bachelor last night and I couldn’t help but think of you :)
OMG. I seriously can’t wait for the Bachelor (and Man Quotes!) to return!!! It’s seriously a highlight of the year, for sure. haha!
xo