21 weeks Irish!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

It doesn't get much more Irish than this...

On this St. Patty's day, I am officially 21 weeks pregnant with (possible) redhead #3...

At exactly the same time 4 years ago, I was 21 weeks pregnant with Nora...

And just for good measure, and because I happen to be wearing green in the picture...here I was (huge as ever) with Braden at 21 weeks...

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I find this pregnancy with Mabel much different than with either of the redheads. However, I do find my body more comparable to my pregnancy with Nora.

This baby is very active! It's so special and fun to feel her first flutters suddenly change to stronger, more frequent kicks. It's also pretty special to have daddy home to go through it ALL with me.

I have been having lower, right abdomen pain for the last couple of days. I called the Dr. and they suggested trying a few things that could help ease the pain. They will also check for a cyst on my ovary when I go back next week, since I have a history of them.

Still staying strong at gaining 1 lb a week. It's cool. I suppose it has to be:)

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We spent the entire day playing outside yesterday, and although I didn't get any pictures, I did soak up the sun. Today I have proof on my face and arms. Sunscreen is officially on my grocery list for the week. The kids were in heaven when daddy came home and moved their slides and playhouses to the front of the house after a long winter in storage.

We had lots of visitors on the first nice day! Abby & Scarlet came by and spent the day. Jennifer walked up the street with (2 week old) Jenna Lou. Jake was here, Nanny came, and even Kylie came by for a long time to sit outside. It felt as if I was alive again after months of being in a slumber. The housework seemed far less important and I literally just could not get enough of the sunlight and springtime! The kids both needed baths which reminded me of all the extra work that comes with hot temperatures and dirty babies! But I don't mind.

It's time...