Week 16: Hello Belly!

I’ve been focusing so much on enjoying Malia’s growth and development that I forget that I promised to track pregnancy #2 as well.

I’m in week #16 of this pregnancy and yep, it’s different.  I still have no desire for any particular foods other than milkshakes.  Yes, it IS a food.  A very good one that keeps this baby VERY happy. 

Biggest change this week: The belly!  I officially feel like I’ve gone from the “Is she pregnant?” belly to the “Awww, look at your baby belly!” belly.  And this time around, I feel like I’m waaaaaaaay bigger than when I was pregnant with Malia.  Yikes!  I’ve got my straddle walk making a come back. 

Pregnancy symptoms: Morning sickness is lingering much longer this time around than the first.  I’m still in a constant state of nausea with the occassional vomitting.  I attribute it mostly to the hunger.  I just don’t eat enough to fill my stomach and that leaves me nauseous.  As does forcing myself to eat something that I don’t find particularly satisfying..which is everything except milkshakes. 

Movement: Nothing consistent yet.  Just the occassional flutters here and there…..or are they hunger pains?  LOL

Gender: 4 more weeks.  I’m predicting BOY since I seem to be pointier this time around.  LOL  Filipino superstition.  I was round and wide with Malia.  This time I’m definitely growing narrow and out.  We’ll see in 4 weeks.  🙂  Anyone care to place any bets?

Daddy’s role: He’s not as attentive as he was the first time around.  [insert pout]  BUT, he is super supportive when it comes to taking care of Malia and handling things around the house.  I can focus on my pregnancy and make sure that both of my babies are taken cared of.  I may have to push him to get me that bowl of cereal at the end of the night though…..but he always does it.  LOL  I always knew Mike would make an incredible husband and father.  He has never proven me wrong.  I will never meet a more patient or attentive man in my entire life.  I hope my kids take after him…their future spouses will be so so lucky.

Stats: I’ll share next time.  My numbers are skewed this week from last week’s Hawaii-eating extravaganza. 

Personal goals: Walk at least 4x a week.  Weights 3x a week.  Swim 1x on the weekends.  If all I’m going to eat is milkshakes (yes it IS a food!), then I better offset it with a proper workout.  I refuse to gain too much weight.  BELLY photos at least every 2 weeks

Favorite pregnancy moments: Having my Malia lay her head on my belly and having both of my babies to snuggle with. 

Overall Summary as of today?:  Well, I’m one of those lucky biatches who LOVES pregnancy, despite the discomforts.  LOL  What can I say?  I just love everything about motherhood.  Truly.  I’ve been warned numerous times of the hardship and the “reality” of pregnancy/motherhood….but I’m so fortunate to be incredibly joyful throughout every stage.  It’s the best job I could possibly ask for.  But that’s another blog post…check for it around Malia’s first birthday.  🙂