Baby Bump!

So I woke up last Wednesday morning (the 31st) to a nice little baby bump.  I assumed it was because of the large Thai food dinner I had the night before and thought nothing of it.  But then, it persisted.  It's like the large dinner suddenly forced the bump to show.  Quite frankly, I kinda like it!  I'm 4 months 1 week as of yesterday and I want people to know I'm pregnant and not just chubby.  So tadaa!!  Bumpalicious!

Also, I am officially losing my belly button.  Yep, it's happening.  It's so weird to have it slowly being flattened out.  Also, according to many various sources, my uterus is about the size of a small melon at this point (picture your favourite cantaloupe or honeydew).  Baby is about 5 inches long from head to rump.  Bones are starting to harden from cartilage to actual hard bone so I should be able to feel baby doing their somersaults and flailing around that I saw them doing on the ultrasound.  That will be super cool.  I've had some bubbly sort of feelings happening periodically, but only sometimes and I'm never quite sure if it's stomach grumblings, gas, or baby.  

In other news, I've still only gained about 6lbs at this point.  I look preggers but there's only 6lbs of extra weight on me in that picture.  Go figure.  According to my doctor, 6lbs at this stage for someone at my pre-pregnancy weight is really good.  I'm only supposed to gain between 15-20lbs the whole pregnancy so I'm right on track.  I've definitely noticed that my hunger has increased in the last two weeks, but as long as I'm snacking (it doesn't really matter on what) then I can keep it at bay for a few hours at a time.  It used to be that when I got hungry only carbs could make me feel full, but now it's anything.  

I'm still off sugar for the most part.  Baby doesn't seem to want it all that much, which is fine with me.  I have occasional chocolate cravings, but mostly it's been carrots.  Carrots, carrots, carrots, and...egg rolls.  However, I am happy to say I haven't given in to the egg roll cravings yet.  But they keep coming back so I'm sure there will be a time that I will drive to Chinatown down the street and get some.  But for now, I can deny the craving and I'm keeping my weight gain on track.  

Also, Jon has been a huge help.  He's been helping me with laundry and he cooks for me when I'm too tired to do so, and he always ends the day by filling my hot water bottle and giving me a full back massage.  He's pretty much the best.  And he talks to baby sometimes too, which I find really cute.  He's so excited to meet our baby and to be a dad.  

Anyhoo, my next post will likely be announcing whether we're having a boy or girl, so stay tuned!