21 Weeks

I thought for sure I'd do a great milestone post for 20, and here we are at 21!

Swarley is a mover and shaker, that's for sure. Not long after I posted by 18.5 week update, Jacob felt Swarley kick. Now, a bunch of people have felt the kicks and punches that seem to happen every time I sit still! I am currently sitting here SEEING Swarley move.

This is truly one of my favorite parts of pregnancy. I get SO excited when it first happens, and my excitement never seems to diminish for the rest of the pregnancy. Then, I miss those movements after the baby is born, even though I'm getting to hold my baby in real life!

We have a regular appointment with Nora tomorrow, which is always fun. Swarley's heartbeat had increased a little bit more into the "girl" heartbeat range, so I'm curious to see what it is tomorrow! I believe it's been 150 and 160. (I know it's just an old wives' tale, but it's still fun!)

Gus' second birthday is coming quickly. It's so hard to believe how big he's getting! He can now (mostly) count to 10, though he regularly skips five and seven. He's also getting into trains, and loves Yo Gabba Gabba...Unfortunately for me and my ears. He is so sweet, funny, and smart...I've said it from the beginning, but I feel so privileged that I get to watch him grow up. When he was very small, I said to Jacob, "I feel so lucky that we get to keep him!" I still feel that way!

Here's the haps with Swarls: Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like she's practicing martial arts as her initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to her activity as you get to know her better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now, and if you're having a girl, her vagina has begun to form as well.

Now to decide whether or not to indulge this crazy craving for pancakes!