For My Best Friend

The 31st of August, that seems absolutely crazy to me. Time is literally flying by. Alex and I were talking yesterday about how far along I am and he said, "you got pregnant in April so you're like 3 1/2 months right?" lol I said, "sweetie, I got pregnant in May, so i'm 4 months and a week pregnant" hahaha. We debated about it for quite awhile and neither of our counting was matching up, then I remembered for some reason they add the few weeks before you got pregnant to your gestation, so really it's a little longer than a 9 month pregnancy. Anyway, I'm 17 weeks (4 months & 1 week) this week! Eeek :]

I've been feeling the baby move a lot lately..it is a completely indescribable, absolutely incredible feeling. He (don't know the sex yet, but we just say he for now) feels like the size of a grapefruit maybe? I haven't felt any kicks or punches yet, but when he stretches and turns over I can feel him scrape across the top of my tummy. It kinda feels like my tummy turns upside-down, or like butterflies when you're anxious or nervous. If you've already experienced it you know what i'm talking about & if you haven't just wait, it's the best feeling ever.

Surprisingly i'm not really showing very much at all, unless I eat a huge meal then you can definitely see him or if I lay on my back, then you can really see him. I haven't really gained any weight either, I think i've put on like 3lbs or something? The doctor said that's pretty normal though. The second trimester has been a breeze compared to the first! No throwing up or nausea. Not as tired as I used to be, although the heartburn has continued from the first trimester and hasn't subsided one bit. I've never had heartburn before I got pregnant & I got hit with it like a ton of bricks! The two things that have changed in the second trimester are my appetite and my boobs. First trimester I wasn't really hungry & didn't eat too much, but now..I feel like i'm never full. I can eat a Thanksgiving feast and still want a sandwich on the side. And as for my boobs go...32B to 34D, SO FAR. I got measured for a new bra at Victoria's Secret last week. It isn't even big on me, it fits snug and there's not much room for growing.. I'M NOT EVEN HALFWAY DONE WITH MY PREGNANCY!!! I swear if I have to special order a bra by the end of my pregnancy i'm going to be pissed. PISSED. I don't want big boobs, they hurt and none of my shirts fit. Boo.

Lately i've noticed that I get a lot of the attention for having the baby I think because i'm the one who's physically having it, when in reality Alex is the one who holds me together, he is literally my backbone. I COULD NOT do it without him & i'm soo thankful I have him. I've found myself a real man. I see so many poor girls who's boyfriends run out on them with the thought of pregnancy, but that's not the case with Alex. This pregnancy has done nothing but draw us closer to each other & created a more intimate relationship between us. The feeling you get from bearing a child with the person you love most in this world is unlike anything i've ever felt. I've never been closer to anyone before & I don't think anyone knows me better than he does. From the day I found out I was pregnant he's been right by my side and hasn't left it since. He is constantly asking questions (so cute!), thinking of names, making plans to be the t-ball coach, always talking about the day we will get married, & how we've got plans for more kids in the future. He is my everything. This baby is so lucky to have two parents that have unconditional love for each other and for him. Together forever through the laughs, kodak moments, arguments, tough parental decisions, & anything else life will throw at us. I will grow old next to my best friend. I love you to the moon and back, forever & ever.


Oh and girls, when you go on a dinner date, out-eat your boyfriend, and he still wants to...ya know ya know...thats how you know, THAT BOY LOVES YOU!! :]
I'll post a picture soon, I just haven't grown much yet!! lol Oh and P.S. Next doctors appt. is September 14th..I think we find out the gender..yayay :]