#ChaChaCharlieGirl

I can feel you all of the time now. You're tossing and turning and letting momma know that you're here. It's a relief, and Everytime I feel your little flutters, I smile quietly to myself. Knowing that for now, I have you all to myself. I love you so much more than I ever dreamed possible. I rest my hands on top of my belly any time I can just to feel your little movements. I know for now, you hear muffled voices and sounds in the womb. You can hear now. And I wonder what your little voice will sound like. You're already growing too fast. I want time to stand still. I want time to hurry up. I can't make up my mind when it comes to time and you. Forever my little girl stay young. Stay youthful. I'm so in love. So soon now you'll be here. And your father and I will help to mold you into the woman you will become. Be strong. Be confidant. Know your roots. Know your limits and then exceed them. Oh the world has so much to offer if you just reach out and take it. It's there. There for the taking. You can become ANYTHING you set your little heart to. You can soar and reach amazing heights. Oh my Charlie. I can't wait to meet you. 

<3 Mommy 

Breast pumps.

Good lord. Where to even begin, something so 'simple' is such a headache... Honestly. I do, very much so, strongly and adamantly plan to breast feed Charlie. A few weeks back, I went to a baby expo, and I was informed, that because of the health care act I was entitled to one COVERED BY MY INSURANCE FOR NO COST TO ME! YEY! So I have 3 brands to choose from. Hygeia, which I'm leaning towards, because all the reviews are raving about it, the medela, which would be my runner up, but, I really don't know. And apparently my insurance is the only insurance that covers this one, and then there's the ameda... But no. All awful reviews so that one is out. Seriously. How do you choose. It's not like it's something that has EVER been a topic of conversation EVER in my life. I swear pregnancy is both the most talked about and least talked about thing I've ever encountered in my entirety of existence! It's crazy when you think about it really. Because it literally happens all the time! But, anyhow. This is my dilemma as of right now. So, if you have used either, or know of anyone who has, PLEASE leave a comment with a review on it, WHY you like it or dislike it... 

Thanks! 

Bump blog 12.

How far along: 24 weeks 

Total weight gain/measurements: belly and weight the same as last week. Sheesh... 

Mama gear: nothing new, although tomorrow I'm going to make myself a maxi skirt... Because well, I found a pattern and I want to... 

Tiger stripes: I'm not getting many, but, I'm about to hit my 3rd trimester, so, I mean, I feel like my belly is about to get massive... 

Nuh nite time: I mean, I feel like a broken record with this one... Even my naps aren't so great. 

Best moment this week: I finished a crochet elephant for Charlie that I was working on. :-) 

Super cute and I love it. :-) 

Right now, I'd really love to go: sleep thru the night... But, I figure I have a good year or so before that is likely to happen again. 

If I don't have that on my taste buds right now I'm going to freak: Apples still. But only the granny smiths, and fruits. I'm totally into fruits. 

Boy or girl: #chachacharliegirl! 

Symptoms: nothing new. Thank goodness. 

Belly button in or out? In. 

Wedding rings on or off? ENGAGEMENT RING ON! It's exciting because as soon as you tell someone you're prego, the first thing they do is judge you on if you're wearing rings or not. So obnoxious. I actually kind of snapped at a stranger over it... I have no issue telling people when they're being rude. And no, it's not BECAUSE I'm pregnant... Lol! See previous blog 'what not to say to a pregnant woman!' Lol

Happy or moody most of the time: tired. I am tired most of the time. BUT I'm typically in good spirits. 

Looking forward to: sewing tomorrow. Finally... I plan on making a skirt for myself and then some clothes for Charlie too if I can figure out some patterns... 

Bump. I know, I'm a slacker. I'm sorry.

How far along: 23 weeks

Total weight gain/measurements: one pound more since we talked less. And I'm 50 inches around. 

Mama gear: desperately searching for my dress pattern so I can make more dresses. 

Tiger stripes: I've got them pretty intensely on my boobs now... 

Nuh nite time: if you mean how many times do I go to the bathroom while Kevin sleeps, it'd be at minimum of 6 times at night. 

Best moment this week: I can feel her move all the time now. It's amazing. 

Right now, I'd really love to go:to California... It's pretty much 'that time of year' for me. 

If I don't have that on my taste buds right now I'm going to freak: well, I'm currently eating coffee ice cream, and some peanut butter fudge, and thinking about apples... Nomnomnom. 

Boy or girl: Cha Cha Charlie girl <3 

Symptoms: tired all the time still, lower back pain. And my hips are widening, so that's a weird sensation... 

Belly button in or out? In but shallower. 

Wedding rings on or off? Off. 

Happy or moody most of the time: pretty happy most of the time. 

Looking forward to? Not working Saturdays anymore... I'm actually REALLY pumped about that. Although this Saturday, I have a bridal shower and a baby shower back to back. So... I'll be pretty busy... Boo. 

Bump blog (10)

How far along: 20 weeks! I'm half way there! It's amazing how fast time is going!!! 

Total weight gain/measurements: I've hit a plateau with my weight... But still under what I started at. 49.5 inches around. I have officially 'popped' if you will. Lol. 

Mama gear: I seem to have misplaced my pattern for my maxi dresses. But, AS SOON AS I locate it, I am going to be making many as the summer is fast approaching. 

Tiger stripes: I've earned some! On te right side of my belly. They're there!! I feel like I may be the only person in the world that thinks they're beautiful... 

Nuh nite time: BAHAHAHHAHA. Yea. That's my feeling on that one... 

Best moment this week: Charlie is movin and groovin all over the place. It's amazing and I LOVE to feel her move. Today I learned that heavy metal gets her two steppin, and classical puts her to sleep. 

Right now, I'd really love to go: to California. I'm REALLY missing my lil sister. So much. 

If I don't have that on my taste buds right now I'm going to freak: it's potatoes still. 

Boy or girl: GIRL! Obv. Eek! So excited! 

Symptoms: im hot. All of the times... I tinkle when I sneeze if I don't cross my legs, my boobs are GIGANTIC, I have to pee more than any human does in their first 12 years of life, and I'm hungry, but noting sounds good. 

Belly button in or out? In

Wedding rings on or off? Off. I was waking up in the middle of the night because it was so uncomfortable... 

Happy or moody most of the time: I'm really just a happy person... 

Looking forward to: moving the bedroom around to accomidate Charlie. :-) I'm excited for a good deep clean too! 

(Ps I'm sorry this is up so late today, I ended up working both jobs today... And went from one right to the other... Also I wanted to get a belly pic in, but, it didn't happen... I promise to get one in by at LEAST The next bump blog <3) 

Bump blog (9)

How far along: 19 weeks!!! 

Total weight gain/measurements: no weight gain. I did talk to the doctor about this, she said it was absolutely fine. Some people gain some people don't... 

Mama gear: in the process of motivating myself to make some more maxi dresses... 

Tiger stripes: still none. 

Nuh nite time: naps have been my bestest friend. As sleep is difficult. It's getting hard to fall asleep. 

Best moment this week: the gender reveal, and finding out the gender. 

Right now, I'd really love to go: back to sleep. But if I do that I'll never be able to sleep tonight. 

If I don't have that on my taste buds right now I'm going to freak: no real significant cravings this week honestly. 

Boy or girl: ITS A GIRL!!! :-) 

Symptoms: headaches, I'm tired, bloated...

Belly button in or out? In still. But I noticed it's not as deep. 

Wedding rings on or off? On. But they'll be coming off at night from now on. 

Happy or moody most of the time: happy. Except I had a mini episode today... :-( 

Looking forward to: my day off on Monday so I can hopefully have some motivation to do something crafty... 

Gender reveal

So this past weekend we had our gender reveal party... It was small, but perfect... A bunch live far away, and a few couldn't make it for one reason or another. Those that couldn't attend we're facetimed in. And it was amazing. My mom and I decorated and my husband 'played the manager' my moms reaction was the absolute greatest ever in the whole world... She FREAKED OUT and it was amazing. Hubs and I already knew the gender before the party... But. I do have some pictures from the party... It was color themed, and dress in the color you think the baby is, in hubs and I's case what you wanted... Lol. But here are some photos monster said he needed a mask because you wear masks at parties!