Happy 6 months to Baby T and me! I started my 24th week of pregnancy on Monday and felt like it was an appropriate time to fill y’all in on what I’ve been feeling, what I’m craving, etc. etc. Pregnancy is funny. You go from looking for a REAL bump (not just a food baby, ha) to spilling things on your tummy and not knowing how to dress yourself anymore! Here are the most significant updates of the month for y’all.
|Booked Baby Shower Venue
This was a big to-do on my list. Since my family and I got COVID at the end of July, I had to completely push off booking a location before school started. We will be having the shower at Jardin Corinthian in November some time! I had actually priced this venue before I was pregnant because I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it. Then the pandemic happened. I’ve been saving with this spot in mind, so my family and friends really didn’t try to sway me any other way. I have no idea what the theme is, so maybe that’ll be the next update!
Really Added to the Registry
As soon as we found out our baby’s gender, I started adding all of the BIG essentials (in pink!) to my registries. I’ve registered at Buy Buy Baby, Target, and Amazon. I think that I’ll have more than enough items and price points with these options. I’m just always worried that my shower guests won’t get the best prices because I’m registering for specific items at each place- I double-dipped for our wedding registry though and that was a mistake! Not a huge one, but I won’t be doing it again!
Booked Newborn Shoot
This happened just the other day- I’m actually pending an email to set a date, oops! We will be doing a in-studio maternity/newborn combo with Hello Baby Studios. She has done a lot of my friends newborn photos and they’ve been stunning EVERY.SINGLE.TIME! I knew I’d book with her from the start and told my husband it was a non-negotiable!
I am also planning an outdoor shoot with one of my fave local photographers, Angie Valle! She’s done our announcement pictures and Gender Reveal pics (coming soon!), so I’m excited for her to develop a full gallery of photos for my pregnancy!
Baby Girl Updates
Baby girl has been kicking up a storm. Miguel and I have started watching Yellowstone and I now associate the show with feeling baby girl move around. My husband hasn’t gotten a chance to feel her move yet, so we spend most of our time *kind of* watching and mostly with hands on my belly waiting for kicks! I think it’ll happen soon because she gave me a good kick last night!
Discomfort
Speaking of LAST NIGHT! Y’all I’m starting to struggle to lay down. I can’t really lay on my back anymore of baby girl alerts me to the error of my ways. This pillow has helped! I’ve also been WIDE awake at 5 AM on most mornings. Try as I might, I can’t get back to sleep. Normally, I’d head to work out, but I’m scared to be too tired for the work day. It’s been a little better lately, but that’s where I’m at right now.
Decided Baby’s Name
Actually, I think we may have her whole name at this point! Y’all know I can’t commit though, so probably not. I’m still undecided on spelling, but the name just feels right and it sounds right when our family and closest friends say it. She’s a true little person and is already so loved!
Eating More
My appetite is BACK. At the beginning of my second trimester, I became so nauseous again. A lot of y’all confirmed my suspicions that it was baby girl moving around. Thankfully, the nausea has subsided and I’m able to eat almost anything now. I do have to monitor the amount I eat though. Baby girl does not like to share space with an overstuffed stomach apparently and will bring on the nausea if I overeat at all. I mean, I appreciate her for this though. Please continue when you’re outside of the womb, mija!
Glucose Test
On Wednesday, I had my 1-hr glucose test. I found out today that I failed. I’m a little sad, but trying not to think about it too much since the rest of the appointment went really well. I’ve only gained 7lbs this whole pregnancy, my stomach is measuring “perfectly,” and baby girl had such a STRONG heartbeat (the doc didn’t say this, but I do!!). I’ll be doing a 3hr test on Monday (so bummed about being out again from work), but it is what it is. I appreciate all of your prayers and tips though! Y’all are seriously the kindest! I’m filming a vlog on this little experience, so I guess it’ll be longer than I anticipated- oh, the drama!
This was a big MONTH apparently! Lot’s to share and lots of movement from baby girl and from her momma! I am excited for the next 3-4 months and all of the big changes. I’m hoping to settle on a theme for her nursery and the baby shower within the next couple of weeks, so prep for another update! Thank y’all for following along with my first pregnancy!
Love & Pink Things,
Aly & Baby T
SO SO SO EXCITED FOR BABY T!!!!!!!! I know she will be adorable because she has the cutest parents!!! Love her so much already!!!!!!!!!! 💜💕💜💕💜💕💜💕💜💕💜💕💜💕💜💕
She’s so excited to meet Tia Manda!