We went today for our 19 week 3D ultrasound. It was SO cool to see Tiny and all her LITTLE working parts. Confirmation was made that it's a little girl. Her name will be Nora Lynn Tillman.
She's got 10 fingers that she used practically the entire time to hide her face...we have a shy baby on our hands. And despite my eagerness to get her moving (due to the package of skittles I ate in the car on the way there)...she was quite still. I worked out, then had lunch, then we had our appointment...she must have been in a food coma and tired for all those double unders!
It is absolutely crazy to see the spin, ribs, arm and leg bones, tiny fingers and toes, and the different chambers of the heart beating in my stomach! Yesterday really put it into perspective that I have a human being inside of my stomach right now! What a miracle! She's is absolutely so perfect and already has her daddy wrapped around her microscopic fingers.
Everyone has been asking how I'm feeling recently - I feel fine, actually. TIRED as hell, but still no sickness. This weekend I bought a body pillow - it's amazing...and bless Chaz for now sharing the bed with me and a pillow the size of a small human. Even though I'm comfortable, I cannot seem to sleep through the night. Literally EVERY night I wake between 2:05-2:15. Apparently that's Tiny's hour to make me stir. My mom tells me this is God's way of preparing me for parenthood. Thanks!!
Because I'm so exhausted, workouts are HARD! Two days ago during the 800m run of the WOD, I felt like I was running with two small children strapped to my legs - it's almost the feeling of trying to run in water. I succumbed to walking...and I was NOT a happy camper. For every bad day, there are a few good days to make up for it. Like yesterday - 10 sets of 30 double unders unbroken. :)
Mom and I went to Babies-R-Us this weekend to do some updating to the registry. Super excited to add the bedding and room stuff to the registry now! It's super cute - grey/white/turquoise chevron pattern with pink and turquoise owl accents. LOVE IT!! I'm not a super girly person - ask Chaz, I literally own 3 pink things total. So...knowing we are having a girl now I'm starting to like pink a little more. Seeing all the cute things on Pinterest that are pink definitely helps.
We are starting a 40-day Paleo challenge on Monday...I plan to eat at paleo as possible. The hardest things for me to give up - goldfish and chips/cheese dip. I'm not going to beat myself up for not eating perfect...but I'm being a LOT better than I was in the first trimester. First trimester I gained 8-10 lbs. This trimester...gained 2 lbs so far. Trying to make sure I eat balanced...I'm still not craving veggies like I use to. Up until last week I was eating almost a dozen hard boiled eggs a week - I am SO over them. I Haven't eaten eggs in 5 days. Need to find a new breakfast food! Super excited about our "cheat night" at Romeo's pizza with The Tribe on Friday before we kick off the challenge. Then I plan to cook a ton this weekend in preparation for the challenge.
Super grateful for my new friend, Kelsey. She had baby Noah this time last year. (Chelsey and Nora, Kelsey and Noah...ironic, I think not!!) Last night, she brought me her entire box of maternity clothes. I now have 10 cute pants options, tons of tops and even some dresses. I literally started crying trying everything on...it was the first time in 5 months that I've really felt cute. And not like I was going to explode out of my non maternity clothes. I am so, so blessed for her generosity! Pictures to come of me in all my cute (borrowed) duds. God has a really great way of bringing certain friends into your life at just the right time...I'm starting to make mommy friends and it's so refreshing.
