David and I have finally agreed on names! I cannot begin to tell you the relief that comes with that. But also, we still have 18 weeks, so who knows what could happen. The names are like the gender- a secret. But we cannot wait to share when our sweet pea is born!
This past week, Baby Coutts decided to make himself/herself known to the world. So, I figured I should document that. One of the sweet women I work with at the church on Sundays asked, "What did you eat for breakfast?". Which was funny because the week before they were saying that a photo I had shared was deceiving and I really didn't look pregnant, while exclaiming that they could stick out their bellies and look like me.
Here is a photo I attempted to have David capture early Thursday morning so my mom could see how big I was getting. Unfortunately, the photo refused to send- Mom, here you go! [I don't think this photo does me justice. I feel like a whale. David and I also had some debates about the angle he was taking photos at. Back me up ladies- a photo from down low is just not flattering. Period.]
David and I are seriously failing hard at taking weekly photos. I decided that I didn't like the spot we were using- the lighting was weird. So, now we are on the hunt for a new location. [It also doesn't help that I literally only see my husband while it is dark outside during the week.] In the meantime, you will just have to deal with my selfies. Here's my faithful powder bathroom mirror selfie I just took for y'all hehe. Now I may not seem big to you, but like I said, I just don't think pictures are doing me justice. I'm HUGE!
Some funny stories and just some fun facts from the past two weeks:
Last Tuesday night, David looked at me while I was getting ready for bed and exclaimed, "Wow! You look pregnant.". I quickly snapped back at him- "YOU LOOK PREGNANT!". Prior to this exchange, Tex was whining and I asked him if he needed to go potty [I was working on an email]. David bolted up the stairs faster than lightning, laughing, and saying "you can do it". Thanks honey. Long story short, it was an emotional day for me and I was feeling the sass at that moment.
I literally cannot control my tears. They just come. Unexpectedly. And man do they flow. This isn't a regular thing, but goodness gracious, I cried like four times on Tuesday [again, it was an emotional day]. I haven't cried since okay.
Friday night the first ever stranger asked me when I was due. Woohoo! Now I'm not sure if she confused me for a friend who is farther along than me and was gone from the table at that point [we look similar- brown hair, pale skin, about the same size not pregnant- except she is due a month before me and this is her second kiddo, so she looks farther along than me.], but I will take it!
My belly button is definitely on its way out. It is currently flat. So it's not an innie or an outie.
I literally saw the baby move on Saturday. Creepy.
Baby does not like when I put things on my belly. So much for using my belly as a tray like I had always dreamed of. Baby kicks and kicks until they are gone- especially the cat. Belle is one heavy feline let me tell you.
Someone left a blanket at church for over a month that I loved. I asked if no one claimed it, if I could have it. Victory. The blanket became ours this weekend. Isn't it cute?! And it is so soft! As we get closer to the due date, I will share our nursery with y'all. I am in love with it! Elephants is the theme, and my grandmother is making the crib bedding- yay!
Bless you for reading this whole thing. Be on the lookout for another update in two weeks!
