Three Weeks to go

February is finally here!

Photo inspiration: Suzanne

BIG Ol' Belly!!!

30 Weeks

Third Trimester....Hooray!!!

I have entered in to the "home stretch" of this pregnancy. I get looks of pity and strangers asking me, "When are you due" almost every time I venture out. I have been in such a funk the past couple of weeks because I'm getting uncomfortable and I truly don't want to spend the next 3 months being miserable.

Christmas is coming and I want to be celebratory not fussy!

I have determined to change my state of mind. I was reading one of my regular blogs not too long ago and she is also pregnant. She said something that is hitting home right now. The fact of the matter is...my being pregnant is so obvious to anyone who looks at me but it's MY physicality that they are seeing. This baby has been and for the next 3 months, will be, my little secret.

I know my baby's sleep patterns.

I know when my baby has the hiccups and no one else does.

I am constantly reminded that he or she is getting stronger everyday! And will most likely be a soccer player :o)

I know that when Maggie or Rory are in close proximity to my belly, I get flutters.

How could I let a little physical discomfort steal the joy of this very precious bonding time God has granted only me with right now? This may or may not be our last child, but if it is, I want to experience it...not suffer through it!

***help me remember this in February when I'm desperate for my due date to arrive.***



On a side note...I love being pregnant with other people. You know what they say,

Misery loves company

My sister is usually my preggo buddy and she decided not to go this round with me but her sister in law is pregnant for the first time and we spent Thanksgiving hanging out and commiserating about our bellies together. She is having a little boy 5 weeks after me and she looks great! Here we are celebrating our bellies...

Still a surprise...

Casey and I went to the doctor today for our 20 week ultrasound. We got to see our little angel for a good while and saw all of its precious fingers and toes. We saw its full belly and beating heart. Isn't God good! What a miracle to get to see your baby sucking on its hand inside your belly.

Casey made sure to tell the technician that we didn't want to know the sex of the baby so she avoided that area all together.

"If you don't want to know...we don't need to know," she said.

I was secretly hoping that the baby would flip and give me an inadvertent look at its goodies but I never got the opportunity to sneak a peek.

We truly will be surprised when this baby arrives.

Take a look at my belly, though. I have never looked this pointy with my other babies! Any theories on what this indicates? Boy/girl?

My Little Helper

I had a painting project to do today and of course, Maggie wanted to help. I've always given her the standard, "You're too little" answer but felt like maybe she could handle it. She did a fantastic job and even sang to entertain us while we painted. I'm working on how to upload a video so you can all hear how beautifully she sings.

She also took this belly picture of me so I could post it on my blog...

Home again, home again

Nashville was so much fun. I love that going there feels like putting on an perfect fitting pair of jeans...comfortable and they make you feel great! I actually have two worlds there: friends I grew up with in Houston (there are quite a few of them, believe it or not) and my college friends who I've known for 10 years now. Typically, my trips are spent with one or the other group but this one was a fantastic mix of both.

Corrie and her husband, Joe just moved into a new house and my other college roommate, Sara and I went to visit her before the shower. She is the most adorable pregnant woman! She has refused to send me any pictures during her pregnancy so this was the first I got to see her. And I know that she's going to love me for posting pictures here! Love you, Corrs :o) Her shower was beautiful and I was so thrilled to get to be a part of it.
I also got to see my friend Kandice who I've known since elementary school. I love her so much and miss living in the same city with her. She lives 2 doors down from Lindsay and just had a new little baby, Eli. She has been a constant through my life and it's so great to still be friends with someone who has known me through the good, the bad and the terribly awkward! She is also my favorite game buddy. She loves games as much as I do and she's very...VERY competitive. You definitely want her on your team!

Weeks 9 & 12

I'm going to attempt to stay on top of taking pictures of my growing belly with this pregnancy. It's been quite a sight to behold with my last two kids by the end! Here I am at 9 weeks:

And here I am at 12 weeks: