Week 14

It's time for some old wives tale fun!  Tomorrow we find out the gender of our baby and I am FREAKING out.  This is our second and last baby, barring any surprises, and I am so ready to know if I'll be a mom of boys or if we'll have one of each.  I really meant it last week when I said that I'm happy either way, I truly am, I am just ready to know.  So, let's see what the old wives have to offer...

Heart Rate:  GIRL.  It's a boy if the heart rate falls in the low range (110-130s).  It's a girl if the heart rate falls in the high range (140-160s).  At our 12 week appointment the heart rate ranged from 168-174.    

Morning Sickness:  GIRL.  They say if you are nauseated it's a girl and if not it's a boy.  SO much nausea this time around.  The first trimester was really a struggle, and although the nausea has gotten better during the second trimester it still shows up every now and then.  There has also been some vomiting this pregnancy, which never happened the first time around. 

Chinese Calendar:  GIRL.  You use the age you conceived and the month you are due to calculate the gender of the baby.  It was right with Harrison...

Cravings:  UNDECIDED.  If you crave sweets, it's a girl.  If you crave salty or sour foods, it's a boy. I don't even want food, so this one is a bust. 

Skin:  BOY.  If you have acne, girl.  No acne, boy.  I've had one pimple this pregnancy, but other than that my skin has been clear, so I'll go with boy on this one. 

Sympathy Weight:  BOY.  They say that if your significant other gains weight then it's a girl.  Mike has actually lost weight... he's the only person I know that can drink beer and eat cookies and lose five pounds. But to be fair, he has been joining me (for the most part) on this sober journey, which is probably attributing to his weight loss.  

Ring Test:  UNDECIDED.  Tie a ring to a string and hold it still above your belly.  If it goes in a circle, it's a girl.  Back and forth, it's a boy.  It didn't do anything... should I be worried?

Mommy's Prediction:  GIRL.  This pregnancy has felt very different than the first one, so I'm going with girl.  

Daddy's Prediction:  GIRL.   Are tea parties and dress up in Mike's future?! 

5/9 Girl, 2/9 Boy, 2/9 Undecided  ... Tell me your guesses! 

How far along? 14 weeks
Maternity clothes? Absolutely.  I'm sure some people are questioning if my belly is an actual human or just leftover holiday pounds, but they are so much more comfortable and if I touch my stomach enough hopefully people will get the hint.   Stretch marks? No, but I should probably start using some lotion to prevent them.  Sleep: It depends, I'm either up all night or sleep like a rock.  Best moment(s) this week: Taking some time for myself!  On Sunday, Harrison and I went on a boat with the Rowans and it was much needed.  I didn't look at my phone, told my clients I was unavailable, and got a little too much sun.  It was fantastic.  Miss Anything? Boat drinks.Movement: This baby is a tease.  One day I'll feel a few kicks, and then the next it's nothing. Food cravings: Pizza lunchables have been tolerable so feel free to send my way.
Anything making you queasy or sick: I got really sick this week, but I think it was a 24 hour stomach bug, and not baby related- either way, it was awful and I'm still recovering.  Gender: TOMORROW!! Labor Signs: NopeSymptoms: I am tired, itchy, and irritable.  Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? OnHappy or Moody most of the time: Moodiness is still at an all time high.
Looking forward to: Our gender scan tomorrow! I'll keep everyone posted.  

Also.. bestie bumps 😍