15 Weeks...Where is this summer going?!

This pregnancy and summer are flying by!  Hard to believe it is already August. It was Laura's last week of summer break before heading back for the school year so we had a couple girls days.   One night we went to a movie, which I decided I should probably do more of before Baby Lude arrives.  We definitely take for granted how easy it is to just go on a whim and sit through a movie.  (Joe and I in general live a very last minute on the go lifestyle, so we will have some adjusting/planning in our future). Another night was a completely normal girl's night out, dinner and shopping. Except Laura decided we should go to Destination Maternity (I figure mostly so she could get a good laugh!).   It's pretty funny that one of my few non-prego/mommy friends was the first one to take me there.  But she's a "pro" since she already went there with all of our other pregnant friends at her bachelorette party haha.  I was thankful Laura joined me on this adventure.  She did a great job of letting the workers know I was "new", and keeping the experience from being overwhelming.  I only ended up getting a new bra and a pair of yoga pants (which as a side note are so insanely comfortable I might wear them forever). You wouldn't think yoga pants would be a problem but a couple pairs I own have tight elastic at the top that now digs into my stomach which isn't very comfortable in yoga class.  I did try on some maternity jeans with "the bump".  I fully expect Laura to do this for me one day!!! (A blog post about it has to be some kind of written contract, right?).  Maternity pants are going to be a little bit more of a challenge than I expected since I am so petite and short...so wish me luck!

How far along will I be when I get this big?! Hopefully close to delivery! :)

Joe and I finally had a free night to get some paint up in the nursery.  Of course we have to keep everything gender neutral so we picked Stonington Gray.  It's a nice light gray and we were really happy with it, especially once we got it on the walls.  You'll notice we didn't cut in along the ceiling.  That leaves Daddy at least committed to getting some crown molding up ;)  Or we'll just have an awesome multi colored uneven border! And apparently I need to find a new home for our random beach/camping gear before the closet gets filled with tiny clothes.  Mostly I am excited to decorate!  I am sure a lot of it is "fluff", but the lil nesting mama in me just can't help myself :)

Baby is the Size of a Navel Orange

New for baby this week? Arms and legs have both lengthened, making baby pretty much normal in proportion now.  Although the eyelids do not open, the eyes are still sensitive to light and Baby would move if I shined a flashlight on my belly (no I am not gonna try this...seems mean!).  The lungs are also developing as Baby is starting to make breathing movements.
Total weight gain/loss? I don't feel like I have gained much?  I will find out at the doctor in a couple weeks.
Maternity clothes? Getting close...but for now I have enough of my regular clothes fitting me okay.  It would be a bigger problem if I needed to wear jeans everyday.  Maxi dresses will be a nice help in the coming weeks :)
Movement? No...but I can't wait to feel it! 

Miss Anything? Mack Kells wings
Food cravings? Pickles...of the regular and fried variety. Wings.
Have you started to show yet? Yes.  I don't know that I am getting much larger but my bump is definitely a little firmer/rounder this week (Laura pointed this out but I didn't really believe her until today). All day today I have been feeling like things are stretching out.
Belly Button in or out? In.  Joe was commenting on how it is already starting to "button" a bit as it is slowly getting pushed out.
Wedding rings on or off? Still loose!
Happy or Moody most of the time? Happy :)
Looking forward to? Grandpa visiting on Saturday.  Possibly still time for the fair?! Never ended up making it to the Irish Festival. I don't know where all our time goes.