baby #2 at 24 weeks… and some pregnancy favorites!
I can’t even believe that I’m already at the 24 week mark! At the same time it feels like I’ve been pregnant for a really long time. The whole thing is really nuts. And on the other hand, I don’t think I’ve even processed that we are bringing home a new babe in just a few months!
In short, I have been feeling amazing! So thankful. I am sooo insanely grateful that the horrible sickness part did go away, because it was so much worse this time that I really thought it would be here to stay. I’ve been feeling pretty awesome since around 15 weeks. Lots of energy and stuff and just generally feel… normal. It’s been pretty similar to my pregnancy with Max in that I feel good (basically, the same as when I’m not pregnant) and haven’t had any issues.
And one other thing that has been the same is that I just am not hungry. I eat so much less when I’m pregnant that it is WEIRD. It’s odd. I can’t take one extra taste or bite and my appetite is occasionally nonexistent. I’m rarely hungry at night too. I remember writing about this whole situation in 2014 and hoping that the intuitive eating would stick around long after I had Max. It did in a way, but breastfeeding brought upon hunger and thirst like I had NEVER experienced before! I think I finally got hungry with Max around 34 or 35 weeks.
So what else!
We had our anatomy ultrasound and I’m always so anxious before that. Everything appears to be good and nope, we still didn’t find out the gender. A teeeeeny part of me was hoping that the tech would slip and say “he” or “she” – hahahaha! But I am so excited about not finding out again. It was just the best feeling!
While I still don’t feel as strongly about the gender in this pregnancy as I did with Max, I’m leaning towards boy. I think Eddie is also leaning towards boy. Max STILL only says it’s a girl. And that he is naming her Pink. No matter when or where we ask, who asks him – it’s always a girl named Pink. My sister-in-law is due any day now with my neice, so I’m sure Max’s girl thoughts will be even stronger when he sees a baby girl! Heh.
He is so freaking sweet about the baby. He kisses the baby constantly and asks to “snuggle the baby” a lot which basically means he throws himself across my stomach. He is still so cuddly and wonderful and I am already having some sad feelings about not being able to cuddle him as much come October. I’ve been waiting for these feelings to come because truly for my entire life, my mom talked about how she cried while pregnant with my brother because she didn’t think there was any way she could love another baby as much. She has talked about this since I was a kid so I always wondered about that with myself.
While everything else is pretty normal, I feel like my stomach is already as big as it was when I had Max! My mom and Eddie swear that it’s not but I just started showing so much earlier that it is crazzzzzy.
Otherwise, this is a rather boring update because all is good. I understand now when people say that they “forget” that they are pregnant with the second. I haven’t really forgot, but I am so distracted with Max that time is FLYING. We have been horrible about taking any pictures of the bump (um I don’t think we’ve taken ONE!) and generally are so much more relaxed. And I am still attributing this to the no-spotting thing I mentioned in my first post. Also, I did end up feeling the baby move a few weeks earlier and it NEVER STOPS. I love this feeling so much.
Anyhoo – I’ve just really been trying to live up each day with Max and enjoy these days when it’s just the two of us!
Oh oh oh also, I’m not really buying anything since we don’t know the gender and have everything from before, however I am going to get a new car seat and a double stroller. But that’s it! Maybe a few cute soft onesies we love.
Now… on to some pregnancy favorites!
When it comes to clothes, I bought two maternity dresses months ago and have been generally avoiding most maternity sections. I have a lot of nice maternity wear since I did my book signing while pregnant, that I don’t need anything else. The problem is that most of it is for fall and way too hot for the moment. I’ve bought a few new tanks and ended up splurging on a pair of AG jeans that I LOVE even though a few years ago I wrote about never finding maternity jeans. Here’s a list of what I’ve been loving!
Lululemon Align Crop. I have started to like other leggings more than Lulu’s, but have found NOTHING to compare to the Align ones. They are so soft, feel like butter – actually, feel like nothing. I have lots of the full leggings but with it being hot, I’ve been working out in the capris or just living in them constantly.
ASOS Floral Midi Dress. I bought two of these back in the beginning of April because I felt like I had popped, and that was a joke because I couldn’t really wear them until the end of April, and even then they were still big in the belly area. I LOVE THESE. They are super stretchy, sort of bodycon-ish but not tight. Very flattering. Also, every single time I wear them, people ask me if it’s a Ted Baker dress. Super comfy and amazing. And priced nicely. I found that these run a bit big and have the pink in a size 8 and the black in a size 6 and am regularly a size medium for most things when I’m not pregnant.
Athleta Pura Tanks. You might remember that during my last pregnancy, I feel in love with tanks from Athleta. They have since discontinued the ones that I love, but I recently got a few of these ones and love them just as much! I just get them in size L which is plenty stretchy enough. They are super long too.
AG Secret Fit Legging Ankle Jeans. This was a huge splurge (I don’t even have regular jeans that are this expensive!) I made after my SIL absolutely RAVED about these. I love them so much. I don’t know why I wasn’t into them the first time around. There are only two things that I don’t love: 1. I like high-waisted jeans the best, which I obvi can’t wear at the moment, and it really feels weird having the jeans stop super low and the belly panel coming up high and 2. when the panel comes up so high, it’s visible through form fitting tanks and tees and I hate that. So I’ve been layering one tank under another or a t-shirt so you can’t see the band or line.
A Pea in a Pod A-Line Maternity T-shirts. I grabbed a few of these a couple months ago for lounging and long work days (in the kitchen! Ha! I get dirty.) and absolutely love them. They are really soft and I tie them up at the side like I did in the 90s because that’s how they had them on the mannequin and it was super cute. These run really big so I have them in size S.
My Adidas Ultraboost X Sneakers. GAH! I realize I have talked about these so, so, SO much over the last few months, but the support that these shoes give is insane. One thing I notice immediately when I get pregnant is that I just need more support in general when doing really long recipe development days. I’m usually on my feet for 12 hours and pretty tired at the end, so I’ve been living in these. Also wearing them for regular workouts, long walks and long mall trips. Ha! Most comfortable shoes EVER.
Garden of Life Raw Code Prenatal. This is what I took with Max but wanted to mention it again since I’ve got lots of questions about which one I take. It’s a raw food vitamin and has never made me feel sick. Only downside is that you’re supposed to take THREE of them a day, they are huge and I have major pill anxiety and a horrible gag reflex. I choke on them at least once a week. I loathe taking pills.
Kevita Master Brew Kombucha! I’ve been struggling with loving coffee this time around and generally just don’t want it. But I still need a little boost! I love the Kevita Kombucha because it has a little caffeine and it doesn’t give me that crash later. I get a lot of questions about drinking kombucha while pregnant, but I’ve been drinking it for at least 10 years and my doctor okay-ed it the first time around. I usually only drink half a bottle, maybe every other day.
So that’s it for now! Nothing too exciting… even though WE are very excited! I’d love to hear about maternity things you are loving or how you are doing in your pregnancy. XO!
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30 Comments on “baby #2 at 24 weeks… and some pregnancy favorites!”
Best wishes for a smooth and easy rest of your pregnancy! I’ve been reading for years and love your zest for life and food, but this is my first comment. I wanted to share with you my strategy for swallowing large pills, as I have been a horrible pill taker from childhood too. I take large pills with food; it’s how I trained myself to take pills at all without having to crush them. So you chew chew chew, then when you’re ready to swallow, pop in your pill and swallow. Real food works best, as the substance hides the pill shape, although I’ve done it ok with yogurt and pudding. Just don’t accidentally chew again! I love this because you don’t accidentally swallow just the water and get left with a mouth full of disgusting melting pills. Of course you cannot do this with pills that your doctor tells you to take on an empty stomach, but prenatal vitamins are better with food anyway, especially ones with iron. I’m not afraid of pills anymore! Hope this helps you, too!
this is such a helpful tip – THANK YOU!!!
Can I ask where you got the dress in the photo from? Also ASOS? The 90’s kid in me loves it soooo much, it’s speaking to my neon heart! Best wishes for the rest of your pregnancy going smoothly, love these updates!
ahhh i meant to link that one too! it’s actually a lilly pulitizer dress and i LOVE it (so stretchy) because i can wear it when i’m not pregnant! they no longer have this print but it’s the Sloan Midi Dress: https://www.lillypulitzer.com/product/dresses/maxi-midi-dresses/sloane-midi-dress/pc/38/c/377/9396.uts?swatchName=Brilliant+Blue+Catch+And+Release
i actually find that these dresses run a little big, so i have it in a size S. it is fairly low cut though, just FYI!
Congrats! I am 36 weeks along with my 1st and loving every minute. I actually stalked your post about the one time you made a million freezer meals and did so myself! Cookies, chilis, lasagna, pizza dough, you name it! Congratulations on your second and thanks for being so real about pregnancy, life, and making real recipes that anyone can make! xo
congrats to you!!! i hope that you enjoy all those meals. :)
Do you get the Align crops in your regular size or do you size up at all? I’m 24 weeks, as well, and on the hunt for some comfy leggings!
Also, I doubt you remember, but I ran into you in Whisk in NYC while you were pregnant on your first book tour. Congrats on baby #2!
My youngest daughter’s name is Breck! I just got so excited when I saw your name, haha. 😉 Congrats on your little one!
Ahh, another Breck! There are so few of us, so I love hearing about far-flung name twins!! You have great taste 😉
Is she named after anything/anyone? I’m named after Breckenridge, CO, where my mom is from.
Thank you so much for the kind words! We are so excited for the little guy’s arrival.
i find that the align crops run a little bigger than wunder unders (i guess they just stretch so much more), but i did go a size up in them (i bought 2 newer pairs for being this pregnant). however, i can still wear my regular size no problem because they stretch so much! that’s also why i like them more than the wunder unders.
and thank you so, so much!!
I’m delighted to hear you are feeling so well this pregnancy. While my first was really good, 2nd, 3rd, and now 4th have been progressively worse (and, frankly, this was is pretty awful). ENJOY these good days! So happy for your growing family!
thank you so much! this was at first was definitely worse than the first… i keep wondering if it’s an age thing? i’m convinced it’s because i’m older!
I’m nowhere near your stage of life (still in med school) but I love reading your life and baby posts…such an inspiration! Mainly I come for the recipes, but I find myself clicking on the other updates occasionally. I love how relaxed you are about the changes and the joy with which you write translates over the web beautifully. Thank you!
thank you so much!! you have no idea how much this means to me!!
Just curious, what is your workout routine while pregnant, but also with Max? Your schedule seems so full already, I’d love to hear about where/when you fit it in and what your faves are these days! I know you have talked about loving yoga and other specific workouts in the past, just thought it was worth asking. Thank you for sharing these updates!
we bought an elliptical two years ago and that has been my lifesaver! it’s in our basement with lots of max’s toys and he’s old enough now that i can do it while he sits there are plays (and he knows not to come near it). that’s my usual cardio (before being pregnant i would also do an insanity/turbofire/on demand workout and he was good about playing while i did that) and i’ll do some strength stuff afterwards.
i really haven’t done hot yoga consistently since i had max, because the classes near me are so long (90 mins) and i just can’t justify a babysitter or someone watching him for 2 hours at night before eddie gets home, once or multiple times a week. i figure once i have kids that are school-aged, i can go back in the mornings for those long classes!
Awesome! Great inspiration to hear how you’ve adjusted this aspect of life. Thank you for sharing! Your hustle in EVERY aspect is also super inspiring and motivating :)
This is fun for me because I’m about as far along as you are (I’m 23.5 weeks), but with my first! I’ve been following your blog since before you had Max, I pre-ordered your cookbook, I love everything about your posts, recipes, photos, and creativity. It’s a big food blog world out there, but you’re one of the few favorites that has stuck around for me over the last few years, and you always make the cut as a go-to.
I’ve also been LIVING in the Lululemon Align leggings ever since April – I love that they still fit and I can tell they will for awhile! Definitely going to check out the Pura Tank – I’ve only got 2 maternity tank tops right now and that’s simply not working for the summer. Thanks for this post, and thanks for being you :)
I’m forcing myself to take those pre-natals since everyone recommends them but they’re so awful! I find the smell to be pretty off-putting, which doesn’t even begin to help swallowing those 3 huge things, haha! I’ve been making sure to take them with something other than water, for some reason that helps. Definitely will be trying with food like another person suggested!
I’m also just about 24 weeks pregnant (on 7/19) and have been feeling good since 15 weeks! This is my first pregnancy and it took awhile for me to “pop”, but then around 18-19 weeks I couldn’t blame it on gas (!) anymore. I’ve been having trouble finding workout pants that fit- I’ve tried sizing up, but that hasn’t worked out so well. The most comfortable pair is actually not my Lulus, but a pair of Old Navy crops- I think it’s the Go-Dry Capri leggings. I also splurged and got the Storq bundle and wear the tank to exercise sometimes, and basically live in the leggings.
CONGRATS! I have followed your blog for what seems like forever… i hope to be prego soon and cant wait to come back and read all about it! all your favs, clothes, baby gear! CONGRATS a million times :)
I also take Garden of Life prenatal vitamins except I take a one day pill. You need to switch!
I think I need those Lulu capris! I have Athleta, Fabletics and Old Navy capris but they are all biting into my belly (I’m due 11-17-17 with my 3rd). Also, I swear by AG jeans. I splurged on some when I was pregnant with my now 2 year old and they were the best. I think it’s better to have one really nice pair of jeans than a few horrible ones. This time I also splurged on 2 pair of pants from Hatch collection. I ❤ them! They are roomy but flattering and so soft!
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I just had baby #2, and our first is a boy as well. I thought we were having another boy — and our son was the only one that kept calling her his sister, and was convinced she was going to be named Penguin!! We did have a girl, and she is named Grace…but has a penguin themed nursery. Maybe Max is on to something! Best wishes for the rest of your pregnancy with Baby Pink!
Hi Jessica,
I am expecting also with my first baby, (27 weeks) and have had a really easy time also. We don’t know the gender which we am happy about. My husband and I waited a really long time to finally commit to a family. Being older I think has its advantages and maybe some disadvantages but I wouldn’t change it and we are both excited!
I have found jeans that are great from the Loft. Love them, to pieces so if you are looking for another line to try I would recommend those. Keep the recommendations coming, they are really helpful. I enjoy reading your blog and wish you nothing but the best.
Going to grab those Align crops! My gap compression’s are way too snug to be comfortable at this stage (6 month pregnant), even though they ‘fit’. I’ll just say your pregnancy sounds SO much like mine- overwhelming nausea until 12-14 weeks, then not much to complain about and a total general lack of appetite which is so odd. I am having a girl so my prediction for you is girl :))
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Avid reader here and I’m looking back at all your baby posts because I just found out I’m expecting, with my first! I’m a nervous wreck and I experienced some spotting last week. So it became this whole thing, tests, ultra sounds, you know the whole gambit of the Dr.. freaking me out! Turns out the little fish is in there just waiting for things to start happening but I know I won’t feel calmer until I am able to hear the heartbeat! You did make me feel better though so thank you!