Each Monday, I'd like to do a  highlights post , including a picture, summarizing the differences in my pregnancy from week to week.  I totally "grabbed" this idea from  Kelly .  I've done this with my three previous pregnancies (you can go to the search box and type in "pregnancy," or "week #" if you're interested in how my previous pregnancies progressed), as well, and I still think it is a great way to jot down the things that I don't want to forget later on.   Pregnancy Highlights: How far along :  21 weeks  Size of baby:   This little one is about 10 1/2 inches long (head to toe) and curled up is about the length of a carrot.  Total weight gain/loss :  I'm up 10 pounds total as of my appointment on Friday.  Maternity clothes:   spaghetti strap shirts, loose skirts or summery dresses, and cute/comfy shorts Gender:   boy :) 💙 Movement :  he has be...

First, today is The Husband's birthday!!! Happy birthday, My Love!  I hope you had a wonderful day! Second, I made a cake for him.  It was the first time I've made a cake from scratch.  Heck, it was the first time I've made a cake period.  It wasn't too difficult (although the "glaze" was more like icing), and it turned out yummy. :)   I found the recipe here .   Now, on to today's previously scheduled post... Each Sunday, I'd like to do a  highlights post , including a picture, summarizing the differences in my pregnancy from week to week.  I totally "grabbed" this idea from  Kelly .  I did this with my pregnancies with Hadley and with Jack, as well, and I still think it is a great way to jot down the things that I don't want to forget later on.  Pregnancy Highlights: How far along :  21 weeks Size of baby:   Baby Girl is 7 inches long (crown to rump), 10 1/2 inches crown to feet--the size...

Each Sunday, I'd like to do a  highlights post , including a picture, summarizing the differences in my pregnancy from week to week.  I totally "grabbed" this idea from  Kelly .  I did this with my pregnancy with Hadley, as well, and I still think it is a great way to jot down the things that I don't want to forget later on.  I'll probably write these on Saturday nights and attach the picture the next day.  That way I can stay semi-technology free :) Pregnancy Highlights: How far along :  21 weeks Size of baby:   Baby Boy is 7 inches long (crown to rump), 10 1/2 inches crown to feet--the size of a carrot. Total weight gain/loss : As of my last appointment on Thursday, I'm 7 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight.  I've been eating A LOT lately, so that weight gain (3 1/2 pounds in 2 1/2 weeks) didn't surprise me. Maternity clothes:   Maternity jeans and shirts, regular dresses and shirts, comfy cotton shorts ...

Pregnancy Highlights: How far along :  21 weeks and 1 day today Size of baby:   The Little One is 7 inches long and the size of a large banana. Total weight gain/loss : I lost a little bit of weight this week (probably due to the fact that I'm not nearly as hungry as I have been). So, taking that into account, I've gained 8 1/2 pounds so far.   Maternity clothes:    Pre-pregnancy dresses, shirts, and one pair of jeans; maternity shirts and shorts Gender:   We're having a girl! It's so nice to finally be able to use those feminine pronouns. :) Movement :  We've felt sweet baby girl move lots this week.  Last night, while we were praying and The Husband had his hand on my belly, she was kicking and moving up a storm.  It was a really precious moment and one I won't forget any ...