Just four months to go! It’s hard to believe how quickly this pregnancy has gone by. I remember feeling pregnancy was never-ending with Waverley, yet now I can hardly keep up with the weeks ticking by! In case you are wondering, here is what I am feeling as I enter my sixth month of pregnancy!

Currently craving…

Clementines, sushi, pastries, and bottomless supplies of La Croix (grapefruit is my favorite).

Feeling…

A little more energetic than last month. I am sure it will dissipate soon as I near the third trimester, so I am trying to take advantage of the motivation while I have it. Also, I am starting to feel the anxiety due to the need to nest and want to get everything ready as soon as possible. My poor husband is bearing the brunt end of it as I not-so-subtly encourage him to clean out the guest room closet.

Food aversion…

Any poultry. Get it out of my face.

Excited about…

Warmer weather. Spring and summer is such a fabulous time to be pregnant because slip on sandals and maxi dresses can be worn as the daily uniform. I am ecstatic the weather is warming up in Anchorage and I can get by with easier clothes rather than layers of wool sweaters.

Scared about…

Making time for Waverley and the baby. We’ve learned a lot about how Waverley may handle life with a baby since we’ve had Howie. If he gets scared of something (low flying airplanes) then she also pretends to be scared and wants to be held. I realize some regression with new babies is normal, but how do we ensure she still feels special and loved while simultaneously caring for a newborn?

Could do without…

Multiple bathroom breaks throughout the night! So it begins. #sotired

Grateful for…

A less concerning ultrasound! At our 20 week ultrasound there was a potential issue with her heart. We saw a specialist who is not as concerned and I am breathing a deep sigh of relief!

First vs second pregnancy…

When I was pregnant with Waverley, I never really fantasized about holding her for the first time or wondered what it would be like. Now that I know what holding a newborn for the first time is like, it’s all I can think about. I am really looking forward to that moment when we get to meet her and the first few days when life is a hazy blur of naps and breastfeeding.