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8 June 16, 2015 Baby

Whoa. Halfway through this pregnancy thing.

Whoa. I am already 20 weeks (actually 21 tomorrow…). I seriously can’t believe that this whole pregnancy thing is half way over. Someone stop time. Wait, no. I am to the point of my pregnancy that I feel (semi) normal. I mean if you call having weird food evasions and feeling like a zombie somedays…

19 Weeks!

19 Weeks!

With being halfway through this whole ride, it seems like the perfect time to start the nursery right?! We have picked out some colors, bedding and cute toy totes but I am stumped on cute wall decor. Do I get classy decor that grows with the babes or go with the empowering sayings like “Dream Big…blah blah blah” or fun ways to display the name?! Oh the decisions!

And don’t even get my started on the hundreds of options for rockers, car seats and strollers. I mean there is enough to make my head spin. How is one to decide? I mean. This whole baby registry thing is COMPLETELY different than a wedding registry. Its more than just ‘Oh I loveeee that!’ to ‘Well this is quite necessary. They definitely need something to sleep in…’

Anyone have any insight on how to navigate the endless options of baby musts? Hallllpp.

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How we spilt the beans to our families!

I get asked quite frequently what bizarre cravings I have had. And oddly enough, none really! Unless you count my undying, sudden love of all things carbs. Handful of cereal? Just give me a shovel. Fresh bakery bread? With a big schmear of butter please. Big ol chewy pretzels? Oh sure. And don’t even get me started on my need for doughnuts. Coming from a gal that was quite happy consuming all the veggies in the land nearly everyday, it’s as if my years of veggie loading are revolting against me and I am turning into a carb loading machine.

The struggle is real.

Too bad for my willpower or my diet would be 90% carbs, 7% chicken and 3% almond butter. Not to shabby if you ask me. At least the babe will have a solid start on loving english muffins, pretzels and doughnuts. OH. And how can I forget my obsession with Mexican food?! I didn’t think it was quite possible to crave chips, salsa and queso more than I did pre pregnancy, but now it’s every few days and I am secretly hoping my car drives to our local joint. Table for one please!

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Tasted so good…for about 15 minutes. Then not so hot. Baby has the hubs sweet tooth…or lack there of.

Luckily the days of feeling hungover nauseous from sun up to sun down are in the past. For now. I keep hearing the second trimester is the glory days. Some women going as far to saying they felt as good as they did before. Um what? Did you CONSTANTLY feel tired? Feel like you just ran a marathon after climbing the stairs? And I am talking one flight. Not seven. I am a gal that needs her rest as much as I love to be busy. Nowadays, I feel like my legs are lead and it will take all my strength to just get the mail. These are the days I am thankful that I am a few steps away from my office and it is perfectly acceptable to stay in my PJ’s till evening time. Which makes it even more conveient when getting ready for bed….wait, I didn’t just admit that.

More power to you full time working mama’s and mama’s to be! I don’t think I would have made it. Rather just built a cot underneath my desk and hope they didn’t see me sleeping every day during my ‘2pm meeting’.

Someone please send help. And wine. Oh wait…

16 Week mark and finally starting to show!

16 Week mark and finally starting to show!

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  1. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    June 16, 2015 at 5:47 am

    Congratulations on your pregnancy! You look so happy and healthy. :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 6:08 am

      Awe thank you so much Erin!! Definitely happy and healthy...can't complain!
      Reply
  2. Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says

    June 16, 2015 at 7:09 am

    Such a cute post! I am with you- I felt exhausted all the time and carbs and ice cream were my diet. Especially Malt Milkshakes.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 10:28 am

      So you know the pain! Thanks Amy! And malt milkshakes? Yes please!
      Reply
  3. Beth says

    June 16, 2015 at 7:27 am

    I have a friend who is 19 weeks right now and she craves chips and salsa too! Must be a weird pregnancy thing :) You're a cutie!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 10:28 am

      Awe thanks friend! And yes....only if the mexican was accompanied with a marg ;)
      Reply
  4. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

    June 16, 2015 at 7:30 am

    You look FAB! And your diet sounds like my diet even though I'm not pregnant. Ha ha ha - all the carbs and Mexican food please!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 10:27 am

      Oh thanks so much Liz! And hey...not complaining about the mexican ;)
      Reply
  5. Michelle @ Blackberry Babe says

    June 16, 2015 at 9:34 am

    Congratulations! You look beautiful. Pregnancy is such a weird thing and a true rollercoaster of emotions! I never got it when people told me they felt "amazing," I just felt varying degrees of awful! Sending wine....err.....cookies. :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 10:29 am

      Oh thank you Michelle! And cookies?! Yes please!
      Reply
  6. Phi @ The Sweetphi Blog says

    June 16, 2015 at 10:41 am

    This is such a sweet post girl, congrats on being 21 weeks :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      Awe thank you so much Phi!
      Reply
  7. Malinda@Countryside Cravings says

    June 16, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    You look absolutely beautiful!! The tired thing let's up a little in the 2nd trimester but it always comes back hard on me towards the end of my third. I think it's just getting me ready for handling a newborn running on next to no sleep. I too craved Mexican with all of mine!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 2:46 pm

      Awe thank you so much Malinda! I keep hearing the third is just like the first. Kinda scared! And you are so right. Its weird how your body starts prepping you for that baby ;) Thanks for stopping by!!
      Reply
  8. Alaina {Fabtastic Life} says

    June 16, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    you look beautiful momma!! Pregnancy suits you! It's unbelievable how fast it goes, right? I've been preaching the same thing! Can't wait to hear how your nursery turns out, that's definitely such a fun thing to plan! Try not to stress TO much about the over-abundance of baby products out there, (I know, easier said than done!) but all they really need is your love, some diapers, and a few onesies in the beginning ;) I suppose a car seat helps too...I've tried three different brands, britax has been my favorite..so tight and secure, I love it! I remember doing loads and loads of research too the first time :) Oh & the carb sitch, you are not alone....gimme all the carbs!! Can't wait to watch you grow, it's so exciting! Congratulations again pretty momma!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 2:51 pm

      Oh you are so sweet girl! Thank you so much! And yes...so fast! I will definitely check out Britax for sure. We are going to start looking at stuff next week and I haven't done any research because my head starts to spin! Ha. Thanks love!
      Reply
  9. Rachel Cooks says

    June 16, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    You look fantastic! Keep eating that ice cream, girl!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 2:44 pm

      Awe thank you so much Rachel!
      Reply
  10. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    June 16, 2015 at 3:09 pm

    Congrats on the progress of your pregnancy! You sound just like me in that we love carbs. I just can't help it! I love breads, pretzels and pastas too much!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 16, 2015 at 4:24 pm

      Ugh girl they are so good! I don't blame anyone for indulging ;)
      Reply
  11. Courtney @ NeighborFood says

    June 16, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    Oh man, I feel ya! I'm not sure what I would have done if I would have had to work outside the house during the first trimester. I did feel really great during the second trimester so hopefully you have more energy filled, normalish days ahead! It's such a fun crazy time and it goes sooooo fast. I'm only 7 weeks away now and in full on panic mode. So much to do (and buy! and paint! and organize! and clean!).
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 17, 2015 at 7:29 am

      OH gosh! Not too much longer for you!! I am definitely having more normal days with a few super tired ones thrown in but hey, thats pretty normal! And you got that right...I can't believe I am already over half way done...crazy! Thanks for stopping by Courtney and best of luck in your last weeks!
      Reply
  12. Hannah says

    June 16, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    Looking good mommy! I'm 25 weeks pregnant with my second. I love your lace dress. Where is it from? Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy and I can't wait to see your nursery!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 17, 2015 at 7:28 am

      Awe thanks so much Hannah! Oh congrats to you as well! And the lace dress if from Anthropology and isn't actually a maternity dress. Just super stretchy ;) And thank you, you as well!
      Reply
  13. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    June 17, 2015 at 9:06 am

    Planning for your first baby is such a fun time!! As for the registry, I would say to stick to the things you know you need like car seat, crib, sheets (and lots of them) changing pad and covers, stroller, cute toys you love, diaper bag, a million burn cloths, clothes, ok I'm overdoing this. I love baby planning!! What I am trying to say is to hold off on things like swings, bouncers, a million pacifiers, or other things that some babies like and some don't. You might end up with a baby that hates to swing or doesn't care for pacis. Have I said yet that I am so excited for you? Pregnancy and baby planning is the BEST!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 17, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      Thank you so much Andi! You are so sweet! But all those items are definitely needed! I can't wait to show you all the nursery ;)
      Reply
  14. Alysia says

    June 17, 2015 at 9:28 am

    Congratulations on being halfway! You look so cute! I am 7 weeks today and I've been dealing with a little bit of nausea and nothing sound good to eat when I'm hungry. I work full time in the office and so far, I hope no one has noticed my very frequent trips to the bathroom. Good luck with your registry! I barely started looking into and it's a bit overwhelming. I can't wait to see what you do with the nursery!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 17, 2015 at 8:13 pm

      oh thank you so much Alysia! Oh congrats to you!! And ya better not to look yet ;)
      Reply
  15. Gillian says

    June 17, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    I have the same diet habits now too, I used to love all veggies ( I am starting to enjoy them again now that I am 24 weeks with my first) but now I love cereal, pita chips, pop chips anything carby and crunchy! I'm also with you on still feeling tired and just weighted down, the heat doesn't help. You look fantastic by the way!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 17, 2015 at 5:06 pm

      So glad I am not the only one!! Glad you are starting to feel better though. And you are so right, the heat is not our friend right now! And you are so sweet..guess it helps when hardly any food sounds good. Hope the rest of your pregnancy goes well!
      Reply
  16. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

    June 17, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    Oh my gosh - I remember during my first pregnancy craving CARBS like none other! I traded in my typical salad lunch for PB& J and a big bag of pretzels. Ha! You are looking great, though, and sounds like things are going fabulously!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 18, 2015 at 6:52 am

      Yes! So many carbs. And you are so sweet, Cathy! Thank you!
      Reply
  17. Laura @ Petite Allergy Treats says

    June 17, 2015 at 10:52 pm

    Congrats on half way! You're seriously too cute at this point! I always craved apples with my pregnancies but I never turned down a doughnut either. So glad you're feeling better. <3
    Reply
    • Meg says

      June 18, 2015 at 6:53 am

      Awe thank you so much Laura! And yes...gimme all the fruit too!
      Reply
  18. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    July 15, 2015 at 10:13 am

    OMG you are so adorable!!! And how did I not know that you changed your blog name? I'm clueless :)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 15, 2015 at 1:46 pm

      Oh thank you so much Aimee!! And no worries...it changed yesterday!!!
      Reply

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