16 Weeks

Finally, a 16 week update... Sorry this is a little late!  I'm starting to look (and feel, most days) more pregnant than fat.  This is a good thing. 

Here's the "bump":

 Yes, you can see the maternity panel on my jeans.  I was wearing an undershirt, but Jeff said it made me look weird, so I tucked it in for the photo.  Get it?

And, just because this is the only (or at least one of the few) times in my life I can, I'm going to fill out this little pregnancy survey-thingy that all the proggers (that's my new word for pregnant-bloggers) seem to be doing...

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 16 Weeks

Size of Baby: 4.6 inches & about 3.5 oz. -- The size of an avocado (hmm... this makes me feel weird about the guacamole I ate Friday night)

Maternity Clothes: LOVING my maternity "skinny" jeans from Old Navy! Besides that, mostly just regular clothes; but, they are starting to look hideous.  The bigger my belly and butt get, the shorter my dresses get.  I told Jeff on Thursday that I felt like a "pregnant hooker."  Not good for teaching high school.  I'll probably have to invest in more maternity clothes soon. Why is it not a law that pregnant women can wear jeans to work every day?

Gender: Still one month until we find out... Our doctor is a real stickler for rules.  Although I'll see him again this week, he won't check for gender until 20 weeks- right around the first of March.  We can't wait!! (Don't forget to vote in the gender poll on my sidebar if you haven't already.)

Movement: None yet.  Soon I hope! I am really excited for this!

Sleep: On and off.  Jeff sleeps terribly when I sleep with my giant snoogle; which, in turn, makes me sleep poorly.  So... we are in a compromise phase.  I'm still sleeping mostly on my stomach for now.  Is that bad?

What I miss: Coffee -- the thought of it still makes me gag, but I do miss the idea of it.  Saturday mornings just aren't the same with a big glass of ice water.  Also hotdogs.  A lot.

Cravings:  Mostly just [unhealthy] food in general. And, anything anyone mentions in conversation.  (Perhaps people could try talking about things like salads and whole wheat around me?)

Symptoms: I had a few days last week of still feeling icky and tired; but mostly, I feel like myself again.  I am, however, sneezing ALL the time.  I looked this up and, believe it or not, it is a symptom of pregnancy!  What's not?  Really?

Dreams (I added this category because I feel like my dreams are CRAZY and funny): My mom, sister, and I were all in college together.  Kathryn was in a sorority.  It was ridiculous.

Things People Say: Poppy has taken to calling me "Fatsy."  He thinks this is perfectly appropriate.  It's going to be a long five months with him. ;)

Weekly Wisdom: Every pregnancy is different.  (I've been struggling a little lately with the fact that I don't look and feel necessarily like all the other proggers, etc. I know.  I'm praying that God will help me to be content and secure in MY pregnancy alone.)

Best Moment(s) This Week: Having people ask me if I am pregnant. (See my comment at the very top of this post.)  Also, coming home to two new dresses from my sister on Friday, because I was complaining about how tight all my clothes are (she's the best).  And... my hand-painted "piggy" bank from my brother-in-law and his girlfriend the other night.  It is the first thing we have to match our nursery "color scheme."  Isn't it cute?

Thanks for caring enough to read all this...

February Sponsors

I am super excited to be welcoming two awesome new sponsors to E, Myself, and I for the month of February: The Letter Tree & Willow House! (You may recognize them from the sidebar.)

One of the main reasons I don't do a lot of advertising on my blog is because I like to keep my blog classy and not full of irrelevant ads from businesses I would never visit myself.  But, both of these cute shops sell ADORABLE products at great prices... So, I'm happy to introduce them to you; and, offer some special deals for my readers today!

So, without further adieu...

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I'm also excited to be introducing my friend Suni and her new Willow House business!  According to their website, their mission is "To create a feeling of welcome, comfort and beauty in homes all across America, while fostering the spirit of generosity in the lives of our consultants and their families."  Suni said, "My 'why' for starting Willow House is to meet more women, earn extra cash and vacations, satisfy my longing for decorating, and make our home cozy, warm, and beautiful.  Willow House is very much about girl time, fellowship, and fun - I love it that I can have fun while doing something I love.  Shopping 24 hours a day at my personal website above. :) " Sounds like a business philosophy I can get behind! A new - updated - take on what you may recognize as Southern Living at Home (now with a new look and LOTS more), Willow House sells awesome home decor, dishes, kitchen gadgets, and outdoor living accessories at fantastic prices.  Here are a few of my favorite items in their online catalog now.  (Perfect for wedding gifts etc. as the spring season approaches.)

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Happy shopping on a Monday!

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No Worries...

Just checking in after a lazy, but lovely, weekend. Jeff and I discussed this morning whether or not we should be "storing up" our last months of time to be super lazy and selfish and lay in bed most of the day watching movies... Or, somehow, begin to train ourselves for a little one.  We both whole-heartedly agreed on the former.  :)  Here's to a lazy next five months. 

Speaking of pregnancy, I haven't forgotten about my 16 weeks picture and update.  It's written and all ready to go, but I can't find my camera cord.  Coming soon... Promise.

And finally, just wanted to dispell any rumors that I'm actually legitimately mad at the "Anonymous Posters" from this past week.  Several people (in my real life) have apologized for all the "drama" on my blog and said how "serious" I seemed in my last post.  I meant to come across serious... But more in a serious/silly way.  I don't think I accomplished that.  (It's weird how people can't read my tone in my writing. )  So... I'm NOT mad at anyone!!!  Truth be told, I knew most of the "mysterious commenters" were real-life friends of mine... And, I just wanted to have some fun back.  Sorry if I took it too far.  I won't be disabling the Anonymous Comments for a while; and, I still love all you immature goons! ;)

Ok... Sponsor Post tomorrow.  NO FACEBOOK FEBRUARY starting Tuesday.  (Anyone in?)  A new BOTW this week.  And, a belly post somewhere in there.

Ya'll come back now!