I’ve been way behind on my updates! August has definitely kept me busy. Between baby showers, baby classes, and baby
prep it’s been a wonderful and exciting month.
I had the best baby showers. The
first shower was thrown by some of our great friends in our hometown and the
other by my amazingly creative sister.
I was blown away by the amount of love and support that was shown to
us! I couldn’t believe the
adorable baby gear we received!
The First shower at First Christian Church August 5th:
Second shower at Sardis Chapel, thrown by my sister. August 18th. A baby bookworm theme!
That adorable little guy is my sweet nephew and I was so happy to get several pictures of my grandparents. And, yes, I'm wearing the same dress. What can I say, I'm frugal. Thomas' book shelf is definitely well stocked now!
Pregnancy has been such a wonderful and precious experience
for me. I was surprised to discover that
I’m one of those crazy women who enjoys being pregnant, despite looking like
belly-zilla (and no this doesn’t mean we are planning on getting pregnant again
right away). Don’t get me wrong, there
have been PLENTY of moments that I’ve complained about burning ribs, heat flashes,
and insomnia (to name a few). And, lets
not forget that whole pukey blur of a first trimester (or should we?). But, I understood in the beginning that this
opportunity was a huge blessing that should be treasured, valued, and
loved. God taught me this lesson in a
not so subtle way. So, I vowed from the
start to never wish away this experience and to understand that it’s not to be
taken lightly. I know for certain that tomorrow
is never promised. Working as a grief
counselor, and from my own personal experiences, I’ve seen far too many
tragedies to deny or ignore this truth.
I try and work to treasure each day I have with my child. I want to take moments to bond with him and
to focus on what is really happening to me.
I fail many MANY times, and I often catch myself worrying about the
future, wishing he was here, or missing the freedoms of my former
independence. Focusing on the positive
and ignoring the negative is not always easy, but it’s something I want to
continuously work at (in all areas of my life).
One thing is certain: He is already incredibly loved.
Well, hello lump! Yep, that is directly looking down.
Baby Thomas is doing great! He is measuring two weeks smaller,
but my doctor said this was fine and told me it would mean an easier delivery
(I’ll take all I can get!). But my
weight, sugar, blood pressure, and every other measurement that they take are
right on track. John and I have spent
the past couple of weeks getting everything ready for him. We are so close to being done! I’m hoping to spend the next four weeks
enjoying my last month of being pregnant, spending lots of quality time with my
amazing husband, and seeing our friends as much as possible. I know September will be just as wonderful as
August has been!
How far along? 35 weeks. 35 and 4 days to be exact. 32 days left until D-Day!!!
Total weight gain: 27 lbs
Maternity clothes? Still
wearing comfy, cotton dresses.
Stretch marks? Still
none yet! Lets see if I can make it one more month.
Sleep: Getting better, I think.
Miss Anything? Not really
Movement: Lots of movement. Big lumps sticking out and twists and turns
Food cravings: Pizzzzzaaaaa
Anything making you queasy or sick: Nope!
Gender: BOY!!
Labor Signs: None yet.
Symptoms: Ouchy
ligament pain and hot flashes.
Belly Button in or out? Hanging
on!
Wedding rings on or off? on
Happy or Moody most of the time: Content,
peaceful, and happy!
Looking forward to: Finishing
the last details of the nursery and getting all of our baby gear
