Semanas 15/16!

Another fail! But I'm going to let myself have this one. As you know, we just got back from PUERTORICOOOOO and some much needed R&R, and there was simply no time to do anything last week other than relax, drink (virgin) pina coladas, and sleep.

And IT. WAS. GLORIOUS.

Eating the local dish, mofongo!

Sulking in Old San Juan.

Being tourists at the fort!

View from the top!

Our beautiful hotel bar!

Pool selfie!

Soaking up some sun.

Enjoying a coconut that weighed more than Eileen when she was born.

Romantic dinner at Perla!

The only Christmas event we could find!

Ocean view!

I miss this already.

Cheesin' at dinner.

Christmas at the Vanderbilt.

Gosh, my heart is so full as Christmas approaches. I felt this way last year, too, with Eileen still in my belly. Walking the Advent journey with a child in your womb, just as Mary did, fills this time of year with special meaning. At least it does for me. I truly hope that your Advent seasons have been blessed, and that your hearts are full of joy as we reverently prepare for the coming of our Lord.

And...

15 week bump out on the town!

Nearly 16-week pool bathroom bump!

How far along?  15 weeks and 6 days!

Clothing? I've been in maternity shorts and flip flops all week! Back to the same few pairs of leggings and baggy sweaters...ha!

Stretch marks? BIG YUP.

Sleep? Yes but not great all of the sudden.

Best moment of this week? Feeling baby flutters! Spending time with my best friend in paradise. Excitedly awaiting Eileen's first Christmas and SQUEEEEEZING her when we got home from Puerto Rico!

Worst moment of this week? There were some unpleasant physical side effects in PR. But nothing I can't handle.

Miss anything? Pretty content!

Movement? Yes, a bit more each day!!

Symptoms? SORE tummy. Very light-headed when I stand, even for a little while. Had terrible digestive pain in PR from travel made worse by slow digestion in pregnancy. Was very sick and full because of this. Threw up on the 4th day, but things got better from there. Also feeling kinda squirmy and not wanting to be touched much. HA! Pregnancy is so weird!

Food cravings? In PR it was FRESH coconut water, potato chips, and chocolate truffles!

Gender? Well I got aggressively frisked and labeled a bomb threat by the TSA this week. After they beat me up, they said "BTW you're having a boy." Mmmk. But two other strangers said girl. Believe it or not, I'm feeling girl.

Labor Signs? Nope!

Belly button in or out? Pretty out and pretty unattractive.

Mood? Missing my Vit D, but so happy and excited for Christmas!

Rituals? Prayers, prayers, and more prayers. Praying for new baby with E before bed. Lullaby. Bedtime chats. 

Milestones? Hitting month FOUR! Woah! This is going by so much faster than the first time!!

Looking forward to? My 16-week appt. on Tuesday. Professional family photos this afternoon! CHRISTMAS! And dying my hair on Monday...here's a hint, tips will be a primary color. HA! How's that for a teaser? Y'all think I'm crazy right?! Just something I've always wanted to do, so I'm GOING FOR IT before I turn 30! Pics to follow.

And a bonus video for all of you who are suckers for a laughing baby...

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE HOLIS!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!