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13 weeks

Canon has a lot of reading to do before December! 
I was so excited to finally announce to the social media world last night that we are expecting baby #2. I knew almost immediately that I was pregnant, though it took a while for that second line to show up on a test! My own mother didn't believe me until I went and had a blood test done! We told our parents and siblings almost immediately. Our initial plan was to tell our works at 8 weeks, then everyone else after the 12 week appointment. However, I was seeing lots of college friends right after my initial 8 week appointment, so I had to tell them in person. I also didn't try very hard to disguise that I wasn't drinking, so between a big Easter party and a wedding shower we threw, most friends up here figured it out quickly. Aaron also had a hard time not telling people. First it was just his 6th grade girls, then he "accidentally" told a few parents, then some moms in the church nursery....and well by our 12 week appointment it felt like everyone knew! But I knew I wanted to do something cute to capture all the excitement we've been feeling over the past 3 months and I'm so glad this sweet picture of big brother Canon turned out. I'm hoping to document this pregnancy, so I've borrowed a little update list from Carolina Charm and A. Liz Adventures, whose pregnancies and now sweet babies I followed very closely! It may not be every week, and it may or may not include a photo of me, but its something! This is from last week, as I am currently 14 weeks. 
Also, thanks to all of you who liked and commented on IG and FB last night/this morning! We really are so excited!!! 

How far along: 13 weeks!

Baby Size: a pea pod, 3 inches and almost 1 ounce

Weight gain: -2.5!! (from my 7 week appt to my 12 week appt)

Maternity clothes: not yet, surprisingly
 
Sleep: varies, some nights I go all the way through, some nights I toss and turn. 
 
Gender: 6-8 more weeks til we know this one

Movement: not yet

Best moment this week: hearing the heartbeat last Friday and announcing it at church on Sunday

Looking forward to: telling everyone!

Food cravings: breakfast immediately upon waking up to curb the nausea 
 
  Anything making you queasy or sick: nothing specific, but I definitely feel it most in the morning and evenings
 
Labor Signs: nope
 
What I miss: definitely alcohol, especially now that the weather is nice and we've been celebrating the end of the school year with many outside parties
 
Symptoms: exhuastion, going to bed early and napping as often as I can and more "morning sickness" than I had with Canon. Also, pregnancy brain - realizing this week that I'm going to have to start triple checking my work after I made a few mistakes last week.
 
Nursery: I got our Rock N Play back from my sister, does that count?
 
Belly Button in or out? In  

Wedding rings on or off? On 

Mood: tired, but glad we're out in the open now
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