We look-ee here. 20 weeks! (Well, I'm actually 21 weeks. But let's just pretend I posted this on time) Half way done with this pregnancy. Well, half-
ish. My first two babies came after their due dates and I'm expecting the same with this one. So I suppose I'm
close to half way. To be honest, I really don't care or keep track.
Anyway, I'm 20 weeks and here's some thoughts ....
- Time during the beginning of this pregnancy was very definitive. Not long days, not short. Time just trekked along at a normal speed. (Profound, right?) I think it was a combination of anxiousness to meet our new family member and wanting it to slow down a bit so I could remember and enjoy it. I also love this stage of our life. Brooks is 4 and a super fun kid to hang out with. Carter is just a few days shy of turning 2 and is becoming much more verbal and independent. And they both sleep through the night (hallelujah!) Not that I'm not excited for baby to come, I'm just super enjoying being a family of four right now! Plus .....
- I like being pregnant. I really do. I know some mamas have awful pregnancies and for many reasons, they have every right to totally hate being pregnant. But I love it. I love knowing there is a small human being growing inside me. I love my expanding baby bump. I love taking on the extra responsibility of eating really well, exercising, and praying more. That, and I feel great! People don't believe me, but I do. Now, keep in mind that I'm in the 2nd trimester "sweet spot" of pregnancy, but I'm pretty sure when all the "oh, my aching lower back" and "I think I just peed my pants" comments start coming .... I'll still love being pregnant. Maybe. But how often in life does one get to do this? I better enjoy it while I can.
- I felt the baby move right around 17 weeks. It took a while to distinguish the gas bubbles from baby flutters, but now they are definite little kicks. And kiddo is getting stronger. Chris even felt him/her move around!
- This is baby #3. We've done this twice before. I feel like this should be old news. Ya know, the "been there, done that" kind of stuff. It's totally not! I still nearly cried the first time I heard the heart beat. Chris still runs to my side to put my hand on my tummy when I tell him the baby is moving. I'm super excited (and a little bit nervous) to meet this new person. I bought my first new gift for the baby last week - a hand knit newborn hat. It's adorable. Seriously, adorable. And I get all misty eyed looking at it, thinking that a real baby will be wearing it. But not just any baby ... my baby. Weird. And totally awesome!
- I've gained a lot more weight with this baby than I have with my other pregnancies up to this point. It may have something to do that I was also my smallest weight when I became pregnant with this baby. I mean, I'm still not huge, but some days that extra 25lb really makes me feel like it. Normally I can wear my pre-pregnancy pants unbuttoned at this point but now I can't even get them over my rear end. (sigh) Oh well. I know I'm eating healthy, getting enough protein and fruits & veggies and exercising regularly. I just eat when I'm hungry to make sure baby is receiving the nutrients it needs. It will all come off (at least that's what I'm telling myself ;)
Ashley I totally get the feeling of shouldn't this be a bit more ho hum! I still cry with every heartbeat, my breath is still taken away with every first kick, I still have awe at watching my full term belly wiggle with every move! Pregnancy is so awesome I have done it 10 times!
ReplyDeleteYou look great! I love it that it isn't ho hum for you... never was for me either! Enjoy being preggo - it was my favorite. (Not that I ever want to do it again... all good things must end!) ;) And it will all come off. You will be chasing 3 littles! :)
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