Thinking about age...and an update!

Lately I have been contemplating "age." Mostly because when people find out I am pregnant they assume it's my first child, and seem shocked when they find out it's actually my second. Sure it doesn't help that I look shockingly like I could be a cast member on one of the hit shows "16 and Pregnant" or "Secret Life of the American Teenager."

Anyway, I have been thinking about age because it's hard not to. I am young in my career, young in my life style, young in most of my circles of friends. Matt will tell you I had some major anxiety about my age when we were thinking about announcing our pregnancy. His take is that it doesn't matter, and rightly so, but I still have a hard time not being slightly worried about it.

I guess the thing is, deep down I don't really care. What I really care about it that we are a happy family. That though Matt and I didn't really choose to start our family this early, we are growing and thriving and getting stronger everyday. There is no denying that we aren't really following suit with our generation, but who really cares? (Besides A LOT of people who voice there opinions otherwise. Maybe I should say WHY would I care who cares...?) I have spent a few too many moments obsessing about the wrong things. This cannot become one of them!

So, on from that....time for a little update! (A fellow blogger I follow did this during her pregnancy, and I thought it was a great way to record things I otherwise wouldn't think much of, so here we go!)

(15 weeks and looking very pregnant!)

Baby Highlights:

How Far Along: 15 weeks

Clothes: Yes please! I can squeeze into a few things, but let's just say its better for all of us if I give in! My go to after-work staple is my yoga pants!

Gender: Waiting to find out, at least one more week til we know the news.

Movement: I am feeling slight flutters, but I am not convinced its the baby yet. I cannot wait until I the kicks are more prominent. It makes me feel so connected to the baby!

Cravings: I am loving bread and butter pickles and am drinking a lot of orange juice. Both a little unusual for me. And the past couple of weeks I cannot get my favorite Ramsey's veggies out of my mind!
Baby Planning: I am so anxious to start on the nursery. Currently in the plans is some nice board and baton and I am ready to get it started. I am so unsure about paint colors. Neutral, gender-inspired, out of the box? Any ideas people?
Prayer: That God continues to protect our sweet baby and pregnancy, specifically protecting my belly from abruption. I can be a little paranoid :)