Tuesday, January 29, 2008

A Massage Today!



Today I'm going to get a pregnancy massage and I couldn't be more excited! Recently I'm struggling with sleep due to all this extra baby weight, so this massage comes at just the right time :)
When I went to the doctor right after Christmas he wasn't very happy with me. I gained a little too much weight for him I guess, but dad gum it was the holidays! So, I decided to be better and eat more fruits and veggies. The doctor was very proud of me at my next visit - I didn't gain any unnecessary weight! I was proud of me too, so I celebrated with a big bowl of ice cream.
Baby P is starting to move a whole lot now. It feels so weird and like my stomach is having spasms! He/she is kicking me even as I type this. Ryan finally felt the baby move, I'm not sure he knew what to think. He looked at me and said, "You're doing that!" When I finally showed him otherwise he was kinda weirded out :)
More in a couple weeks unless something exciting comes up - Later!

Friday, January 11, 2008

Story for Aunt Kiwi

It's funny I don't feel "that" big until I see a picture of myself and realize how big my belly actually is! Anyway, Aunt Kiwi wants me to share this story.... When we were home over Christmas she wanted to see if she could feel the baby move, so she had her hands on my stomach for a little while. She tried pushing and poking my tummy a little to make Baby P move with no success. She then decided to lay her head on my stomach in hopes to maybe hear something instead. Well, Baby P didn't like that too much and within a few seconds kicked her in the head :) Aunt Kiwi's comment, "You little sh--!"
I'm starting to feel more and more movement everyday which is both fun and weird. I only have 11 more weeks to go, so my doctor visits are now every 2 weeks instead of once a month. I'm getting a little freaked out now that we're closer to meeting the baby. I don't think any books or advice can really prepare me for what to expect. I'll keep reading anyway! Happy Friday!

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Happy New Year!


Sorry it's been awhile. I know some of you were giving me a hard time for the delay, but better late than never :) As you can see, I'm getting bigger by the day. Today starts my third trimester so I'm on the home stretch - whoohoo!!
Something kinda hit home for me yesterday when I was out bridesmaid shopping with my best friend. I was talking to the consultant about what dress size to order since the wedding is two months after Baby P's arrival. She made some suggestions and then asked if this was my first child. I told her it was and she congratulated me then softly said "My husband and I have been married for 11 years and still no babies." My heart felt for her, as Ryan and I weren't even trying and were blessed with a child. As much of a shock as becoming pregnant was, we are so lucky to have God's hand in our lives.
I hope everyone had a fantabulous Christmas and New Year's - I know I did! It was great to be around family and friends for the holidays and it makes me appreciate the time we get to spend together. It's hard to believe it's 2008 already! Ryan and I wish you all the best year ever-Happy New Year!

I know it's been a while, but here's a pic from the middle of December I hadn't posted yet.