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oh baby | fifteen weeks


how far along?  | 15 weeks 

due date: january 14, 2016

baby's size | baby is the size of an apple |  4 inches and 2.5 ounces 

gender | a little BOY! {thank you all so much for all of LOVE about my post yesterday~ regarding my thoughts on being a boy mom- my inbox and texts were full of support, personal experiences, prayers… it meant so much to me! please note: i hope i didn't come across as sad or disappointed because it's truly the opposite! i just experienced a slight fear on day two… and decided to share my heart and soul. also, sorry for all of the {happy?} tears i guess i caused <3} 

 feeling | overall, still much better! however, i suffered from a painful three day headache {friday afternoon- monday morning} and it wasn't fun at all. i think i like the second trimester {a lot} better. monday i shared some first trimester essentials if you are interested

maternity clothes | not quite yet! i can still button my pants and have been wearing a lot of yoga pants at home and maxis/dresses while out 
{please ignore the flap of my pants sticking out! that's not the baby- haha}

workouts | arm workouts and lots of walking {early in the day- before it reaches 100 degrees for the second month in a row. unfortunately, i am not kidding}    

sleep | it's still pretty good but i get up at least once a night for a bathroom break

cravings | none this week … except at one point on monday evening during a movie {we saw 'inside out' -- so cute!!} i was dreaming about a box of hot tamales? 

movement | not yet, but i can't wait! i read that it is usually between weeks 16-22 for first time moms… when did you feel your baby for the first time? 

fun facts | although i can't feel him, he's squirming a ton, he might be hiccuping in there, and he's making lots of progress with his joints and all of his limbs can move now!

miss anything | missing my mom and sister a lot during this special experience. we are all so close and i can literally talk to them about anything… it's just hard being so far apart.  they were shopping last weekend and sent me some photos of baby boy clothes- their excitement is contagious. it's just hard sometimes. i am so grateful to have them in my life. i love the trust and distance they give me… allowing me to be myself and make my own decisions {but yet are always there for me, too!} below is a photo of my mom around the time she found out she was pregnant with me… 
how beautiful is she?! {both inside {lots} and out!}

 best moment of the week | celebrating mr. monaco's birthday monday and a prenatal massage last night- it was perfect. 

looking forward to | starting to venture out around charlotte with mr. monaco this weekend... looking for nursery inspirations {i want to take this special process slow/want to enjoy it} along with starting to think about what we should register for!

next appointment | august 20 for an ultrasound! 
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Thursday, July 23, 2015

27 comments:

  1. Veronica PototskaJuly 23, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    Your kimono/kaftan is really nice!

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  2. Mrs BishopJuly 23, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    This was my favorite stage of pregnancy- where you can feel them, but you're not quite yet super uncomfortable!

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  3. Ms KiddyJuly 23, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Aw, I love following your pregnancy journey! I loved being pregnant and for me the sweet spot was around 20 weeks :)

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    1. nelle monacoJuly 23, 2015 at 10:22 AM

      thank you so much!! i have heard the same thing... 18-20 weeks is where it's at! and i will be going back to school as a teacher {so that will be great timing!!}

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  4. Lizzy HillJuly 23, 2015 at 10:23 AM

    I'm new here so congratulations!! I know I sound crazy because you don't even know me, but I am so happy for you!! What a wonderful time! You look so cute in your pictures too! I'm about to go read your post about having a boy. I don't even know what I would do if I had a boy. I know nothing about boys! Congrats again and I can't wait to read more and more of your story!

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    1. nelle monacoJuly 23, 2015 at 12:13 PM

      thank you so much! excited to follow you, too! i really appreciate the kind words and love!

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  5. Sarah NoelJuly 23, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    You look absolutely adorable and it makes me miss being pregnant. I love the kimono you're wearing, too!

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  6. BarbaraJuly 23, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Congratulations. I've five kids so I understand your feelings.

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  7. It's Simply LindsayJuly 23, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    This is such a great idea to document your pregnancy- I wish I would have done something like this! Looking forward to following along with you. Your pictures are beautiful- I love that kimono you're wearing. You should definitely keep it up with the prenatal massages!

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    1. nelle monacoJuly 23, 2015 at 12:14 PM

      thank you so much! i would love to keep the massages up... might get another one in november/december {when things get real 'real!'} i really loved your sweet comment!

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  8. Mattie @ Northwest NativeJuly 23, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Like everyone else, I love your kimono! Reading this post is the first time I thought about how if I'm still blogging when I get pregnant in the future I can do these too! You'll never forget the different stages of your pregnancy and the milestones! I think it's a great way to document it to look back on later.

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    1. nelle monacoJuly 23, 2015 at 12:15 PM

      thank you - so much! :) and you def. should!!! xo

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  9. Becki SJuly 23, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    How fun! Love all the updates and all the fun photos.

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  10. Mckenna @ OF SEAS AND SUNDRYJuly 23, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Aw, so cute! My birthday is January 12, and my mom's is the 13th, so although I'm admittedly biased, I personally think your sweet babe has a great due date ;)

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    1. nelle monacoJuly 23, 2015 at 12:15 PM

      that's awesome :) maybe... i am measuring for the 12th!! you are so sweet!

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  11. Kelsey Mann PeacockJuly 23, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Such a sweet post! Glad you're feeling better :) Can't wait to see what you pick out for the nursery!
    Kelsey
    www.thepeacockroost.com

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    1. nelle monacoJuly 23, 2015 at 7:17 PM

      thank you! today was a rough day :( but overall, lots better! i appreciate your sweet comment and can't wait to search for the nursery!!!

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  12. Robyn Proctor HinkleJuly 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Oh man, pregnancy headaches are the worst! I'm having a boy too :)

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    1. nelle monacoJuly 23, 2015 at 7:17 PM

      yay! congrats! they really are the worse… excited to follow your journey, too!

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  13. Emily @ Ember GreyJuly 23, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Buuuump!!! So cute!! (I definitely teared up over that picture of your mom. What a special moment captured - she's glowing) :)

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    1. nelle monacoJuly 23, 2015 at 7:17 PM

      :) haha you're so cute! thank you! and awe… so sweet of you! she's a lovely woman! xo

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  14. Lexi DJuly 24, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    I love reading about pregnancy updates. By the way, I loved your gender reveal. So adorable!

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