With less than two months left before baby Morrow gets here, we started the counting and excitement is mounting. I keep getting messages from family and friends asking how I’m down, how pregnancy has treated me, how Justin and I are feeling. I realized, I’ve been a terrible communicator and massively failed at my New Years resolution to stay more “communicated’. But it’s not too late to remediate :) this blog is about my pregnancy’s good (what I’m thankful for), the less awesome (the things I’d be ok with not experiencing), and what we know thus far about our baby girl.

The Good & things I’m grateful for - Honestly I’ve been very very lucky, I barely have anything to complain about from this pregnancy here are a few reasons why.

• No morning sickness: felt a bit nauseous and tired for about 3 weeks in the second month, but other than that, I didn’t get sick at all, not even once.
• I’m healthy and she’s healthy: no excessive glucose levels, no one is over or underweight, and I have clearance from my doc to continue staying active, which I love. I go on walks, do the elliptical, go to Barre classes, did some yoga. It’s been great being able to keep up with my life pretty much at the same pace. I have had a couple days where I’ve been more tired here and there, but overall I’ve been able to stay pretty energetic and active.
• Sleep is not completely ruined: people ask me if I’m uncomfortable sleeping. To be honest, although I can sleep through anything and anywhere (if you don’t believe me ask justin), I’ve always tossed and turned a lot. I’ve always woken up at least once a night to go to the bathroom or check the time, especially if I’ve got something to do next morning. None of that has changed, I’m still tossing and turning and I’m still only waking up once a night. So I’m grateful that hasn’t changed.
• Clothes: I got pretty far without maternity clothes, I’d say almost 6mo, but when I started feeling uncomfy I was able to get some decently priced stuff at H&M. Now I have more options and that is something I need because I get tired of clothes so quick jaja
• Sweets: The best part has been that I finally like desserts and sweets as much as a normal woman does! (Previously i was much more into savory) So it’s been fun sharing more desserts with Justin and my mom. The second best part is that the doc practically prescribed me to eat dessert when I crave it jajaja his words not mine: if you don’t usually eat that much sugar and your body is craving it, it’s probably because you need more to suffice for both of you. Maybe he’s just being nice or maybe he actually meant it, either way, I’m definitely enjoying the pastries and ice cream.
• Other cravings: nothing weird to report. No actual cravings. That to me is good.
• Body Changes: so far, no major changes other than my belly expanding pretty far out. My cocoa butter must be working cause so far no stretch marks to complain about. No major back pain or annoying skin issues to report either.

The Less Awesome - don’t know why everyone is scared to talk about the less exciting things in pregnancy not everything is magical and amazing, after all you do have another person growing inside of you that can’t possibly always be comfortable!

• Stretching: I have a small torso and I am a small person, so the stretching part I’ve felt a lot. Quite often at the end of the day I feel like my skin/belly want to explode as she grows and as I try to fit a day's worth of meals in there. It’s uncomfortable to feel your skin being stretched out to an extreme point of tightness. I joke I have harder abs than bodybuilders, that’s how rock hard my belly is at the end of the day.
• My internal organs: I can feel them jammed in there! My poor ribs, my stomach which is probably so pissed off at how quick I get full, my intestines all cramped not able to process things as fast. Luckily my bladder hasn’t been punched too much so I don’t have to go as often jajaja I blame my short torso for all these weird things, it’s gotta be easier with a longer one, more room for stuff.
• Clothes: my only complaint about clothes is that summer/spring fashion is awesome this year, but not pregnancy friendly at all, so shopping has been tough. Maternity options are limited and pricier than regular fashion (makes no sense considering you’re only using at most for 9mo). Anyway, every time I go to the mall I just hope next years fashion and fall fashion is just as fun.
• Food: i miss sushi, sunny side up eggs and cured meats, most specifically prosciutto in unlimited amounts. I’ll occasionally eat the eggs and meat, but I’ve def kept away from sushi.
• Being big around the belly: has created an overall uncomfy feeling when sitting down for long periods of time. You know, everything is jammed and then on top of that when you sit it’s like there’s less space. Anyway, not the worst, but def not my fave.

What we know about her - at least about her in utero personality

• She is hyper: crazy hyper, we’re talking about massive movements, punches, kicks, flips, rubs, all of it for minutes and minutes at a time. I’d say cumulative while at work it’s 3hrs and then at night another 3. Especially when we’re hanging out watching TV or getting ready for bed. Now she also likes to kick me when I walk. I think she’s having a blast.
• She likes healthy food: this is a theory me and Cande came up with. When I eat fruit, veggies, and well balanced meals she gets all hyper. When I eat heavier desserts or food she gets quiet and I feel awful. In conclusion, the sweets craving is my thing and she’s healthy. This conclusion is probably not accurate.
• She’s growing: she’s growing at pace and rate she should be. Her little heart is beating at a strong 140-145.
• She loves daddy’s voice: this is obviously not a scientific thing, but she does move a lot as soon as I get home and start talking to Justin or when he talks to her and reads to her. My theory is she knows him and loves him tons already. I guess she’ll be a daddy’s girl too.

And that’s all for now, I’m sure I could go on for pages and pages, but this is pretty long! As I wrap up work in a couple weeks, I’ll def try to check in and share more often. In the mean time… 45 days to go!