Easy pregnancy so far

I have people asking me a lot lately how I am feeling and how the pregnancy is going. I honestly can say that I feel blessed that it has been another really easy pregnancy so far. I continue to nap most afternoons with Ryan for at least part of his nap just to keep up with his energy level throughout the day, but other than that I do feel great!

Baby Boy # 2 is moving around a lot more these days. Somehow it still seems less than I remember Ryan moving at this point, but perhaps it is due to the fact that I am sitting around much less than I was while pregnant with him. Earlier this week we did reach 20 weeks putting me halfway through this pregnancy, which seems crazy! My belly is definitely starting to show and I am choosing to branch out into some of my borrowed maternity clothing at this point. (It's like a brand new wardrobe!!!) Regarding my pre-maternity clothes, three of my shorts still fit, one buttoned, the other two with a rubber band. ;) Luckily longer shirts have been more in style for awhile so I have a fair number of those to add to maternity selections and hopefully get me through the next 4 months. I still might search for another pair or two of maternity shorts and definitely a swimsuit. Other than that I think I am all set! So thankful for several friends for letting me borrow from them!

On Tuesday, I drove over to Fort Worth and my Mom and Ryan helped me register for a few selections at Buy Buy Baby. I love that store and wish there were one closer, say Cedar Hill??? That would be nice! Mike and I had found a few things that we either didn't think of last time or never got around to purchasing that would be nice to have with baby number 2. I only registered for about 17 items (compared to in the 100's first time around!). However, most the items are pricey and only a few of more basic necessity such as lightweight swaddle blankets, wash clothes, and another changing pad cover. Thankfully, we were so blessed the first time around through baby showers and will be able to use most of Ryan's things. Unfortunately, seasons will be a little bit off for awhile since Ryan was a February baby, but I hope to still reuse most of the outfits if possible.

I think that's all for now in my pregnancy world. Thanks for all the prayers for health, growth and safety for me and baby. If you could add to your prayers the pollen levels dropping and my allergies not giving me such a hard time over the past week and going forward that would be a huge help. We also need some guidance on choosing a name for our second little guy. We think we have it narrowed to 3 names, but it seems like such an important decision to make and we want to make the right one. Thanks for your prayers friends!

~Emily