Kinda can't believe that I'm halfway there as of today! I have no ideas for the nursery, only two onesies for a girl (thanks to a dear friend) and a handful of name options. I felt so much more on top of it with Drew, but I'm sure I'll kick it up a notch soon. I went through a lot of emotions last week on having a girl and I'm still somewhat working through those. I don't know how to get into details without sounding disappointed, but I think it was just more the confirmation it was a girl, combined with the fact that I feel I only know how to parent a boy, combined with the sheer terror of pre-teen and teenage drama that comes with a girl. I'm not at ALL disappointed, quite the opposite. It's just the realization that it's going to be an entirely different world! I cannot WAIT to dive into cute, girly clothes after living with trucks and sports on shirts for the last 3 years though, but I think I'm waiting for it to really sink in. Either way, I still feel so lucky to have another one on the way and am praying daily that she is a healthy, happy baby!
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ReplyDeleteYESSSS - a bump picture! And you look great!!!!
I had a meat aversion when I was preggers with Taylor. I wanted meat all the time (heh) when pregnant with Alex. Maybe a gender predictor!? :)
I hated meat with both pregnancies. But...I'm not a huge meat fan to begin with. Unless it's bacon. Mmmmm.
DeleteI actually kind of felt the same way when they told me #2 was a girl, I always knew I wanted at least one girl but part of my really liked the idea of boy, boy, girl. Plus, I'm not very girly. But I adjusted to the news and then once she was here it was all over, she is the absolute best!! So you're not alone in your thoughts :) By the way, you look great!
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, you look amazing!
ReplyDeleteAs far as the diving into a different world... I totally get that. I am a girl mom through and through. I don't know what I would do if we ever have another one and it is a boy. But with that being said... We are moms. We learn and figure it out. I can't wait to see how cute she is!!
It will all fall into place!!! You look super cute! Enjoy the end half!
ReplyDeleteYou look so amazing!! Don't worry about the weight - just enjoy this time with your precious girl growing so close to your heart. You'll be a great girl mom, and Drew will help protect his little sister when all that drama comes along! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I'll feel the same if/when the time comes! You'll be great and you look great! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this picture, you look adorable! Congrats on a little girl :))
ReplyDeleteSarah, you look AWESOME!! I'm so jealous you're feeling lots of movements- I think my boys are lazy! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis picture is fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteI can also understand where you are coming for with the girl thing. When we have children I'm sort of terrified of having a girl. Mainly because of the pressure I feel to have that close mother daughter relationship. My mom and I were not close. We're not the best friend type and I don't think we ever will be. Yet my sister in law has an amazing relationship with her mom and now her daughter. I want that for myself. Yet I'm scared I'll screw it up. That I will make the same mistakes my mom did that hindered us from being that close. Talk about baggage ;)
Exciting! It goes so fast (but doesn't seem like that when you're actually pregnant). I felt the same emotions about finding out we were having a boy the second time. Don't feel bad. You're comfortable with one thing and so the other gender is total new! Once she gets here it will be just like you always knew how to parent a girl (just prepare for a little more drama!) I love seeing the Sister/Brother interaction of our kids, it's so fun.
ReplyDeleteYay for baby girl! Can't wait for her to come! And you're such a gorgeous pregnant person. I have a feeling I will look something like a beached whale...
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing! Such a cute bump!
ReplyDeleteDon't worry, I didn't have the nursery or anything ready until like 37 weeks.
You look gorgeous! I can't believe you're already halfway there! I felt the same way when I found out I was having a boy. I'd only ever had experience parenting a girl, so it was a little daunting thinking about having the opposite gender, but oh so exciting!!
ReplyDeleteYou look SOOO good! I think all the feelings you mentioned are completely valid and understandable. It's new territory, but that can make it all that more exciting because it's like you are doing it all over again...but for the first time! :)
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Happy halfway mark!
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely fantastic!!!! :)
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ReplyDeleteMy second was a girl, after a boy and it took some time to get my bearings too. But once I started planning the nursery it was so fun and I didn't look back! I love so much about the boy stuff that I was afraid I wouldn't be a good girl mom. But you find your way quickly. The hardest thing for me is that I am not big into accessories and stuff myself so it's hard to get into that stuff but I do love a cute girl outfit.
ReplyDeleteMrs. K, you are beautiful, and she is blessed you are her mom! Drew, too!
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely stunning!! I have been going through so many different emotions this pregnancy too... It is crazy! :)
ReplyDeleteLooking great, Sarah! It's crazy to me how you are already 1/2 way through!
ReplyDeleteI went through the same feelings when I found out the gender of my second. I already had a girl so I wanted a boy since I knew it was my last. I was having another girl, and it took a few days to accept that I would never have a son. Girls are definitely feisty, but they can be sweet too. (Of course, I haven't hit the teen years yet.)
ReplyDeleteYou look great!! Our first is a boy then a girl. I love it!! There were (are still) differences I'm learning between them, but it all works out. :)
ReplyDeleteI had very similar feelings when I found out number two was a girl. You'll love having one of each, it is the best of both worlds!!!
ReplyDeleteLike I said this morning on IG- you look great! I'm so excited for you and happy that you're half way there!
ReplyDeleteYou look so gorgeous!!! What is your IG name? Would love to follow you on there! I'm doing a bowtie giveaway on IG now. Would love to see Drew in a bowtie!
ReplyDeleteYou are positively stunning!!
ReplyDeleteAnd, seriously, half way? Is it just me, or does this pregnancy seem to be whizzing by?
From experience of being a mom of two little girls, Sarah, it's SO much fun. They are so different. Our older daughter mostly doesn't care much which clothes she wears, loves cars, and dolls, but most of all, Lego. Our younger daughter is a total princess who wants to wear skirts and dresses every day and loves to "cook" for her bunny and doll. When we had Lily (didn't know the gender), I maybe felt a moment of disappointment (among tons of other emotions), being unsure if I could be a good girl's mom, hating pink and everything. But I grew into it in no time, and enjoy it so much I wouldn't mind the least to have another girl here in summer :-) We'll see. We haven't prepared much either, even though we know that in Germany (for whatever reason) you need to order your stroller 12 weeks in advance. But I bet once we know if we're expecting a boy or a girl, we'll start preparing a little more.. Enjoy the 20 weeks to come!
ReplyDeleteI love that shirt! You are looking great momma..and I would have the same emotions about having a girl!
ReplyDeleteIt's probably just hard to get used to the idea of a girl. But once it sinks in more, I'm sure you will be more excited.
ReplyDeleteAnd hurray for a bump picture!!! You are gorgeous!
I didn't find out with my daughter and was insistent it was a boy. I wanted one of each for sure but had a tinge of disappointment as well. I think I was just scared only knowing how to parent a boy. But I just love having one of each!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on a girl! I'm currently 37 weeks pregnant and in the beginning of the pregnancy I was convinced it is a boy. I even bought something blue. All the "symptoms" were for a boy. When we found out it is a girl, I also felt a mix of panic/disappointment/shock. My whole family are girls only and I know how tricky they can be. Also, I am more of a tomboy, so I don't know what to do with drama and make up! But I guess, we will grow with our girls and we will find a way! I'm excited now and don't want it any other way :)
ReplyDeleteDoesn't everything start to get real at 20weeks? I don't know what is is about that point but I remember being like ok I'm really pregnant now. I didn't do much planning before then. I did some but didn't really make any decisions until after we knew Callie was a girl. So I don't think you should feel behind at all! Excited to see what you do pick out for the little lady!
ReplyDeleteSarah, we're excited to welcome your little girl to our family. You'll be a great mom to her, just like you are to Drew. Who knows what she'll be like - a totally girly girl, a tomboy who wants to do everything her brother, or some combination (wanting to wear a tutu with her combat boots)? You and Derek are so loving with Drew, and you'll both be wonderful parents for the next member of the family. Aunt Karen
ReplyDeleteYou look great!!! And you will be a great girl mom. I think finding out the sex the second time around always comes with mixed feelings. Part of you is used to what you have and wants another and part of you would like to see what the other half is all about!
ReplyDeleteYou look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI've been pretty bad about checking my blog feed lately - CONGRATS!!! How exciting - and having a girl :) I'm days (hopefully minutes) away from little girl #2 - I can't wait to read about your journey into 2nd time mommyhood too :)
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Happy halfway mark!
ReplyDeleteAnd no worries, you'll be an amazing girl mom!
Congratulations on a little girl!!! I think everything will just come naturally like it did with a boy. You'll do great! And you have plenty of time to prepare for the teen years :)
ReplyDeleteYou look SO great, and I love the format for the bump photo!
ReplyDeleteSo far I have absolutely loved parenting a little girl, and maybe the teen years will suck, but then I hope she and I will be as close as my Mom and I are now. You'll do great. :)