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Clarke Littles, Pregnancy
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December 26, 2014

Week 20 Bumpdate

Week 20 Week 20 Bumpdate

 

size of the baby: Banana – 6.5 inches

 

total weight gain: I think around 6 or 7 pounds now.

 

gender: GIRL!! I am still beyond excited and can’t stop shopping for baby girl clothes. I also may be obsessed with planning how her nursery is going to look now too!

 

maternity clothes: Still just pants. I am looking a little more pregnant but the average person probably can’t tell yet. The doctor said it’s coming soon and that I should I enjoy it now.

 

movement: Still so so ready for Kevin to be able to feel her moving around. I love laying in bed at night or sitting on the couch and feeling her move around. Best feeling ever. I am starting to feel her so much more and so much stronger.

 

sleep: Sleeping has been much easier this week except trying to remember to sleep on my side now. Some nights I have even slept through the night or almost through the night. I should probably not jinx myself.

 

missing: nata. my heart is full.

 

craving: sweetarts on the real.

 

symptoms: nothing really this week. breaking out a little again but not too bad.

 

kevin is: glad we got to see so much family for Christmas.

 

looking forward to: spending time with my parents this weekend!

 

best moments: feeling baby girl move so much this week and getting to see all of our family for Christmas. I just love family time!

 

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  • Erin Phillips
    December 26, 2014

    Feeling movement is the best! My hubs can now feel the stronger kicks and its so sweet. And your doc is right, enjoy your teeny barely there bump, I’ll be 24 weeks in two days, and can’t believe how much I’ve already grown!

    Reply
    • Marquis Clarke
      Erin Phillips
      December 29, 2014

      Aww Congrats!! It is the best feeling, I just can’t wait to share it with him!

      Reply
  • Britt
    December 26, 2014

    you look great. I looked a lot like you around 20 weeks, and I really didn’t ‘show’ until about week 28. I was upset in the moment – but after baby came I was really grateful and decided it was a good trade.

    Reply
    • Marquis Clarke
      Britt
      December 29, 2014

      Ah, thank you, so encouraging to hear!

      Reply
  • Kenzie Smith
    December 26, 2014

    Your bump is too cute! I remember when I first started feeling my son move around — it was amazing! Such a great feeling 😀

    Reply
    • Marquis Clarke
      Kenzie Smith
      December 29, 2014

      Such a great feeling. I am still in awe.

      Reply
  • jenn goodall
    December 28, 2014

    Just stumbled across your blog and I love it and cute baby bump 🙂
    -newest follower !

    Reply
    • Marquis Clarke
      jenn goodall
      December 29, 2014

      Aww thank you!

      Reply
  • Kelsey Carpentier (Black)
    December 29, 2014

    I love your website! It is so Amazing to see all that God is doing in your life! I am so happy for the new addition that God has blessed yall with! I will be praying for you and your family!!

    Reply
    • Marquis Clarke
      Kelsey Carpentier (Black)
      December 29, 2014

      Thank you Kelsey!! We are beyond excited and can’t wait for 2015!

      Reply

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