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16 weeks and Engaged!!!

So, at this point, I look obviously pregnant. However, I am still getting those looks from folks where they aren't too sure, so they just decide to stay silent. But, I do have folks that just come out with it "are you pregnant?" Well, luckily I can respond yes! lol because that would be totally embarrassing for all parties. 

 My cravings have mostly settled down (besides the urge for the $1 McChicken and the occasional frozen hot pickle lol). But, my appetite is just all over the place. It is like when I hear something, then I instantly want it. But that could also change. So, I am still not cooking as much as I would like, but I put forth the effort mostly for the man in the house. He be missing my cooking lol.

 The pregnancy hormones do have me bugging sometimes. I get extra emotional about stuff. I am already a very emotional person; although, I have a hard exterior. I cry quite often lol. And now it doesn't take much for someone to hurt my feelings or for me to just be over everything in life (hell, including this pregnancy experience. But dear baby, don't take it personal I still love ya lol).

 Since I started to tell folks that I am pregnant, I was instantly hit with the "mommy cult." I am not sure it actually exists, but I believe it does. The "mommy cult" are women who are moms who love to share their opinions and give unsolicited advice. LOL....Yes, to a person like myself, it gets quite annoying. I know it comes from a good place; however, all mommies are not all knowing!!! That is kind of the beauty of being a mom, each person experience is quite different. I do not take for granted their wisdom; however, I just wish they wait til I sought it out. 

 "Sooooooo, what are you having?" OMG!!! If I had a dollar for every time I heard this one. LOL, okay, I get it! I am easily annoyed lol. But, dammit! I gotta hear the same question over and over and over. Ohh, and when you tell a member of the "mommy cult" that you do not know yet...they gotta say "but you can find out at 14 weeks or blah blah blah" Got dammit! If I knew or could have known, I would say. LOL

 Right now I am very conscious about moving past the "I am so fat" phased. I am just not used to my new body shape. It has been very difficult to find clothes that fit. Its quite frustrating. But I have had some success. I just want to be able to look in the mirror and be happy with myself. 

 Fighting in your sleep, like it is a real thing. I am not sure if its because I am just totally uncomfortable (my belly is big, my boobs are huge and now I officially want the whole bed ...lol...yes, baby loves your dad sometimes is on the couch or floor). 

 I've been swimming as my form of exercise. Trying at least 3 times a week. I just need to work up a consistent plan though....man, my level of tired be having me rushing to bed lol.

 I turned 33 this week. Wow, 33 and pregnant. The boyfriend threw me a surprise birthday party with loved ones. It was my actual very first surprise party. I was quite embarrassed

. lol. I am not one to like people celebrating me much....and on top of all that, he proposed!!! WOW...not only will Raven be someone's mommy, she will also be someone's wife.  

 Ohh, how I am loving my growing family. Thank God for the journey traveled so far and the road yet to be seen!
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