Fruit Passion

A year and a week ago I wrote this post about strawberries. My view has not changed one bit! I've been eating the most sugary sweet strawberries I've ever had, and I'm looking forward to enjoying more all summer.

Throughout my whole pregnancy I've been craving cool, sweet, juicy fruit--I can't get enough of it! I've always loved fruit, but now I want to eat it all the time and I don't want to eat vegetables anymore (I still like them, just don't desire them). Lately it's been crisp Fuji apples, succulent navel oranges, sweet and sour kiwis, and crunchy red grapes. And I can't wait for watermelon, honeydew, mangoes, and nectarines to be in season shortly.

I'm happy with this craving: it's delicious and healthy! What foods did/do you ladies crave?

Splish Splash

We went swimming yesterday afternoon, and I wore my new swimsuit. Bad idea. The top is still big for me, causing two problems: (1) every time I jumped up and down (we were playing basketball), the top would float up, and (2) since I don't fill out the chest part yet, a very sensitive area got chafed and hurt a lot. I guess I'll be wearing my old bathing suit for a while longer. And the water was freezing! I still had a fun time, though. And I looked pretty cute. While most women suck in their tummy, I proudly stuck mine out.

Afterward, we had chips and homemade guacamole. Yum! Earlier we watched Planet 51. I don't recommend it: it was really dumb and had a lot of sexual innuendo for a kids' movie! Baby was really active again last night. Justin had fun feeling him.

First Maternity Clothes

Justin's dad and brother were here for a few days visiting, and as usual, we went shopping. My father-in-law wanted to buy me a maternity dress, but I told him I really needed a bathing suit and shorts. My dresses and shirts still fit for now, and pants are unnecessary in this weather. But I only have one pair of shorts that fit me and I need a new bathing suit so I can swim all summer for exercise and to keep cool.

Well, I hate swimsuit shopping and I didn't expect anything. We went to Motherhood Maternity, recommended by another pregnant friend, and struck gold. The very first bathing suit I tried on I fell in love with! That never happens! I wish they made one just like it in regular sizes. It's super cute and modest, and the color looks great with my skin tone. And it was only $35 for the top and bottom! I wish regular bathing suits were as well priced. I can't wait to go swimming in it!

I also got a pair of shorts and wore them the other day. They are really comfortable and cool (too bad that day was really cool too--I froze from the wind!). I'm going to wait until I'm really big before I buy more clothes.

 

I highly recommend Motherhood Maternity. They have cute stuff at reasonable prices (not cheap, but not more expensive than any normal store), and the service I got was excellent. The lady was super helpful and nice.

Little Karate Kid

This little boy was practicing his karate kicks early this morning after Justin left to take his dad and brother to the airport. I have never felt the baby this active before, besides during the ultrasound. I rolled over onto my stomach, and he got mad! He kicked as if trying to say, "You're squishing me, Mommy!" When I woke up a few hours later, he was at it again. I called for Justin and he felt the kick! It was really exciting. I felt another one a little while ago too. I love being able to recognize him moving now! Thanks for all the reassurance you ladies gave me.

Shopping, Shopping, Shopping!

As I shared yesterday, I went on my first shopping spree for my little baby boy. This morning I went with my friend Nikki and her baby to a couple more thrift stores. She was really helpful in stopping me from buying too much, advising me to get bigger clothes since most newborn stuff I will get at baby showers. Plus, it was great to go shopping with an excited girlfriend, especially one who has a boy. We had a great time! And I spent less than $12 total for both days! I'm so excited to finally plan the baby's room and shop for my baby some more.