Okay. Matt and I still don’t have a concept for how we want to organize and present our pregnancy pictures, but we took your advice and just started–um–taking photos. You were right. It was something we had to start doing.

Two weekends ago, we trekked to northern Indiana for a wedding. So fun! I was 17 weeks pregnant. My belly is growing quite round, if you ask me…

The second trimester is way more fun than the first. Aside from the stupid sinus infection I get every year at this time, I’ve been feeling great. I’m still avoiding refined sugars and going to

As we get deeper and deeper into this pregnancy, I continue to be very conscious about what we purchase. I’ve managed to get used maternity clothes from one of my acquaintances. As we think about what we need to buy before the baby comes, we’re trying to take more of a minimalist approach (in order to be better for the environment, our budget, and our 1,000 square-foot house).

However, two products have been absolutely essential so far: a BellaBand and a soft bra to sleep in. The band has helped me extend my wardrobe. I’m able to wear all my old pants (unbuttoned with the band hiding the gap).

The