So I thought I should probably make a few notes to remember my pregnancy. I am normally a person who journals regularly but let's face it. Not this year. That makes me a little sad since this has been such a significant year but the reality is I either simply have not had time or the emotional energy to put down on paper the things I normally like to record and process. So I find myself exactly two weeks before our baby is due and I've not written about the experience of being pregnant. Anyone who knows me for more than five minutes will tell you lots of things about me but one of them is that I'm not great at dealing with pain or discomfort or being hot, etc. I try not to be a brat but I do try to change my circumstance :).
Overall I've had a great pregnancy with little incident. All of my doctor's appointments have gone smoothly. I know I can't take these things for granted. I have dear friends who know what a miracle that is! I was quite sick most of July and part of August. Morning sickness is a not truthful euphemism for yucky, gross sick all day most days. It is where you need to eat to feel better but hate to eat because you feel so gross. I am also thankful that subsided and I know that is also not the case for many friends of mine.
Friends have asked about cravings. I've had a few....I think. Mainly it is just that something will sound really good to me over other things. I guess that is a craving. I have also wanted things I've not thought about for years like chocolate milk. The main thing I've had concerning food is food aversions. I normally dislike onions. I loathe them right now. I normally eat salad daily. Hate it. I normally eat chicken and eggs regularly. Hate those too. Can't even handle the smell of eggs being cooked. Oh smell. That is just a cruel thing that happens to pregnant women. I am already sensitive to getting migraines. I don't get them often. Maybe 4 times a year but when I do get them...yikes! And, over time I've figured out that certain smells can push me from normal headache to severe migraine. So, having the bionic prego nose is no fun! While I'm ranting...when something says fragrance free...they are normally lying.
I've done 3 loads of baby clothes laundry now. Feels completely surreal, I'll be honest. You see I know how to be single. Single the city. Single and loving Jesus. Single and traveling the world. I still haven't really figured out being married (to the best hubby ever!) and within the next few weeks, a little one will be here. One that fits into these things.
Blows my mind!
My sweet husband got the car seat and stroller out of the box and ready to go. Seeing it in our house feels out of place to me. I know I can't be in denial for too much longer. I can feel & see this baby moving like crazy and I know he or she is running out of room because I sure can't breathe!
Friends, definitely pray for me as I approach time for labor & delivery. I'm a big chicken but I know I can do this and I'm excited to meet this little person. I hope he or she looks like daddy because I sure love looking at him :).
Here are some pics of the baby shower my mom's cousin hosted. They spoiled this little one! Such a lovely time with church friends who have known me my whole life! Thanks to Renee, Crystal and my mama for pulling this together! I can't get over that cake!
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