The last week and a half has been a whirlwind of changes and emotions. 

Having everyone officially find out we are expecting has been so unbelievably overwhelming but in the best way possible. We have received so much love and encouragement and support. It truly stops you dead in your tracks and reminds you how blessed you truly are with the most amazing families and friends.  

Sharing the news was also a wonderful way to bring in my 31st birthday. Colt made the week extra special for me by bringing home a card and present everyday. We don’t usually do presents so it was really fun to get spoiled all week long. He did really good and bought me everything from MAC to gelato to new workout clothes to the biggest and baddest pregnancy pillow ever just to name a few. 

This pillow is seriously the mother load of all pregnancy pillows! We found it on Amazon and instantly I knew it had to be mine. It was so big and looked so perfect until I saw the price tag – $100 for a pillow! The perfect part went right out the window. Colt knows I would never spend that kind of money on something like that so I opted for the next best, more wallet friendly version and called it a day! Lucky for me it was my birthday and Colt spoils me to death so you can imagine my surprise and excitement when it came in the mail a few days later! I couldn’t believe it was mine, I’m so in love and I’m already sleeping so much better! As for Colt and Kai, well let’s just say it’s not the smallest thing on the bed so they don’t exactly love it! 

 
Kailea is pretty much deathly afraid of it and Colt can’t even get within a foot of me so it’s pretty interesting so far – haha! It’s a good thing it’s so legit and that it makes me so happy! 

For my actual birthday I had to work! I think it was the first time in years and years that I actually worked on my birthday but it wasn’t bad which is when you know you are truly doing what you love to do. I coached two morning classes then meet Anu and we did nails! We later met up with Joe & Anu and had a spectacular dinner at Duo at the four seasons. It was so nice and we all ate entirely to much but it was the perfect way to ring in 31 and this next chapter. 

   
 

Week 13 continues to bring renewed energy which I absolutely love. I still take full advantage of napping as often and as much as possible which I think is helping Baby Stew grow since my belly continues to pop a little more everyday. I’m in the stage where things are starting to get snug but since I don’t really look pregnant it’s difficult. I had a really hard time finding a birthday outfit and the workout outfit that my father in law bought me for my birthday made me look like a big fat marshmallow. 

It’s been some what challenging to not get a little down and stressed about the sudden and BIG changes going on within my body but I just keep reminding myself that it’s totally normal and that gaining healthy weight is essential to Baby Stew’s development. I’m trying to take everything in stride and one day at a time while constantly reminding myself to be gentle. Moderation is my new favorite word to live by and with my renewed energy I’m back in the gym and running which helps a ton! I also just did my first prenatal yoga class and I absolutely fell in love! I am really excited to add that to my weekly mix of activities during the next few months.  
   

  

My first official “bump” picture on my way to my prenatal yoga class at 13 weeks and 5 days! 

I can’t believe that June and my first trimester are already coming to an end! I’m a little sad it’s going by so fast but I’m also so excited for what’s still to come. My doctor called me today and asked me to switch my next appointment from Monday the 6th to Wednesday the 8th. I’m hoping by then we will get to find out if Baby Stew is a boy or a girl! And if not at that appointment then hopefully we will find out on the 14th when I see the specialist! What’s your guess? I can honestly say that I really have no idea! 

Until next time…..