babycakes: pregnancy journals
Well, today is the day. The day we go to our doctor's appointment and find out if this little baby is a he or a she :) And I couldn't be more thrilled! Going to bed last night felt as if it were the night before Christmas morning. Drew and I have no inclination whatsoever as to whether it's a boy or a girl - only a lot of friends who think it's a girl and a lot of "old wives' tales" pointing to a boy. So, we are clueless! Since most of our family is out of town and it's a little too close to Christmas to throw a party that anyone would be able to go to, we decided to send our family letters announcing the gender this weekend. So, once all of those letters are out, I'll be sure to announce it here on the blog for everyone to know :)
This stage of pregnancy has been different to say the least. In the past few weeks, I've become extremely emotional - sometimes borderline crazy. Haha. Drew and I were laughing at me the other night because I couldn't stop weeping - like seriously sobbing. Over nothing. I just felt sad and couldn't stop crying. It's a strange feeling because I knew I was being ridiculous, but I was so overwhelmed with emotion I couldn't help myself. Haha. Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself. I've also been experiencing a lot of round ligament pain as this baby seems to be going through a sudden growth spurt! It's been hard to sit or stand up straight because my ligaments in my belly are so tight. I think we are going to have a big baby - haha!
I think the most wonderful thing so far (obviously later today finding out the gender and seeing the detailed ultrasound photos might change this) has been feeling this baby's kicks and flutters consistently and Drew being able to feel them as well. It's so much fun to feel this little one moving around :)
It's so strange to begin thinking about this baby actually being here ... in my arms ... rather than in my belly. I'm beginning to be used to being pregnant, but I haven't quite realized or been able to comprehend that this baby will be here and I'll be holding it in just a few short months. Our lives will change, I know. I'm just not sure how or what that will look like. And I won't know until it happens. It's a little scary, but overall just extremely exciting :) I can't wait to meet our little one.
Well, I hope you all are having a wonderful week so far and that your preparation and enjoyment of the holidays is blessed and full of joy :)
This stage of pregnancy has been different to say the least. In the past few weeks, I've become extremely emotional - sometimes borderline crazy. Haha. Drew and I were laughing at me the other night because I couldn't stop weeping - like seriously sobbing. Over nothing. I just felt sad and couldn't stop crying. It's a strange feeling because I knew I was being ridiculous, but I was so overwhelmed with emotion I couldn't help myself. Haha. Sometimes you just have to laugh at yourself. I've also been experiencing a lot of round ligament pain as this baby seems to be going through a sudden growth spurt! It's been hard to sit or stand up straight because my ligaments in my belly are so tight. I think we are going to have a big baby - haha!
I think the most wonderful thing so far (obviously later today finding out the gender and seeing the detailed ultrasound photos might change this) has been feeling this baby's kicks and flutters consistently and Drew being able to feel them as well. It's so much fun to feel this little one moving around :)
It's so strange to begin thinking about this baby actually being here ... in my arms ... rather than in my belly. I'm beginning to be used to being pregnant, but I haven't quite realized or been able to comprehend that this baby will be here and I'll be holding it in just a few short months. Our lives will change, I know. I'm just not sure how or what that will look like. And I won't know until it happens. It's a little scary, but overall just extremely exciting :) I can't wait to meet our little one.
Well, I hope you all are having a wonderful week so far and that your preparation and enjoyment of the holidays is blessed and full of joy :)