Gender: ??? We couldn’t tell at our last ultra sound but should know at our next one in a few weeks. This pregnancy feels pretty identical to Ava’s so i’m not sure if that means another girl?
Total weight gain: close to 8 lbs! I pretty much put on 5 lbs right away in the first trimester like last time. However this time around I definitely started showing much sooner and am seeing a bigger bump at 16 weeks than last time.
Maternity Clothes: I’m still in regular clothes and some of my low rise or boyfriend jeans still actually close. The majority of my pants though I have to use the hair tie trick.
Stretch marks: Not yet…still lathering on my Cocoa Butter. I used it my whole pregnancy with Ava and hoping it works this time around as well. No fancy expensive creams for me. I just used Palmers Cocoa Butter from Target.
Sleep: Pretty great so far minus having to get up once a night for a restroom break.
Miss Anything: I always miss cocktails when i’m pregnant. I don’t drink a lot but having a cocktail or two is always nice! I also miss Sushi and crop tops of course . 😉
Cravings: I think “lack of” cravings is more like. Just like when I was pregnant with Ava nothing sounded good to me. Juices and Spring Rolls (yes random) are pretty much the only things I won’t pass up right now.
Symptoms: it’s still early but ladies these hips are hurting already! The first trimester I was really nauseous and SUPER tired. I know thats to be expected but the tired was on another level. I’m sure chasing around a toddler this time around had something to do with that. Once I hit about 13 weeks that subsided a bit and i’ve been feeling a bit better.
Belly Button in or out: its undecided
Mood: Pretty good so far!
Best Moment this week: Feeling the little kicks! They’re definitely still small kicks but I started feeling them at about 14.5 weeks! I know they say that’s probably too early to feel them butttt 100% they were kicks 😉
Looking forward to: A Fall Maternity wardrobe! I LOVED being prego in the Fall/Winter last time and can’t wait to get cozy with this bump and all the Fall layers!
Exercise: The first trimester I totally slacked off with exercise bc to be honest I was just so exhausted and nauseous. Now in the second trimester i’m back on board and making sure I get to the gym or exercise at least 2-3 times a week. My workouts usually consists of light cardio (for about 30 mins) and some strength training as well.
You're glowing! Congrats on #2!
thanks so much hun!
Oh you are just glowing and what a sweet little bump!! 🙂 I want to be pregnant in the fall next time also. Being pregnant in the summer wasn't really much fun at all
thank you love! xo
You Look amazing!! I'm 23 weeks pregnant and it's so much fun to follow you while you're pregnant to! When I first started to follow you you were pregnant with Ava and I thought you look so cute that I always imagined myself pregnant 🙂
My best wishes, mine is a baby girl!
awww congrats to you hun! and thank you for following along! xoxo
You look fabulous! Such a lovely neat bump growing…I think they say you feel kicks earlier on 2nd pregnancies don't they? So exciting! I miss feeling those little kicks! Now I just get round-kicks to the face and arms when we're in bed (haha – she's 5 months old now!)
hahah yes these are definitely the tiny little kicks before you start seeing your whole stomach move 😉
I had extreme nausea too in my first trimester and basically hibernated. 🙂 I was told that the baby is taking all the nutrients from you and will be a strong healthy baby. I miss being pregnant. 🙂 Anyways, good job on working out. Glad you are feeling better!!
thanks hun just trying to stay as active as possible. Taking advantage of these months because I know the end I was always tired!
Very sweet photo! I was so sick for first tri too, up all night… not fun! Im 21 wks now and feeling totally normal. Did you have a natural birth w Ava? I look forward to more bump updates xx
week thats the worst! Glad you're feeling better now and congrats to you! xo
BOY!
thats what everyone said last time too 😉
Congrats on your second! You're glowing. Would you mind sharing your favorite baby names? Looking forward to more updates! 🙂
oh now that is a good question! We havent even started thinking about names or nursery ideas yet! I think once we find out the sex well get started!
Very cute Q/A sesh…could you share what prenatal vitamins you are taking? You are looking great at 16 weeks, hopefully I will too some day….
Hi hun Im taking omegas from Trader Joes and Prentals are by Rainbow and purchased from Whole Foods. xo
You are THE best!! THANK YOU!!
ahhh so excited for you guys…loving the bump, you are beautiful as always xoxo
thanks so much girl! are you guys ready for round two yet?!
You should have Vanessa from Love this Crazy Life do some maternity pictures!
i agree 😉
You are having a girl for sure! I have two girls myself, was sick as hell with both pregnancies and didn't crave anything. Everyone I know who had a boy wanted to eat everything in sight! Two girls would be amazing….sisters! Plus you already have everything!
Congratulations! I love following along. You have such a beautiful and sweet family!
You have such a perfect bump! I am so excited to follow along in your pregnancy journey! I only discovered your blog right after you had Ava 🙂
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