After we got back from Christmas Break we hit the 100 days left mark. It was a beautiful day here in Vegas. We of course documented the occasion.
Don't mind the shadow behind my bum. It looks funny!
100 days to go on January 5, 2014
26 Weeks
(Sometimes I feel a little silly taking these pictures of myself, but I am thankful I have them for memory.)
28 Weeks
29 Weeks
30 Weeks
31 weeks
How far along- 31 weeks + 2 days
Baby is the size of- a head of lettuce
Symptoms- Throughout my whole pregnancy I have constantly had nose congestion and bloody noses. My lower back and tailbone have been hurting lately, mostly if I am on my feet too long. My eyes and lips get dried out really quickly if I don't drink water or have my chap stick. I am exhausted at the end of the day, but still feeling pretty great!
Food cravings- Still nothing in particular anymore. I am just thankful I am able to cook what we have in the cupboard and eat it!
Movement- He is a pretty active little boy. Mostly at night and right after I eat. He rolls around, and kicks mostly on the right side of my stomach. He gets hiccups sometimes. I can't wait to meet this little guy and his personality.
Fun moments- I love when Rhett gets to feel him move. He gets so excited, and then talks to my stomach. It is pretty much the most romantic/sweetest thing ever. There is something so special when you get to share something so sweet with the person you love most. Between Rhett and I this baby will be loved so much.
Laughing in bed- Rhett was trying to take a picture of me. I wasn't looking so good...
Sometimes I get scared if I will be a good parent, if I will be able to teach him what he needs to know. Seems like just yesterday I was a little kid, watching my Mom and Dad so closely and loving them so much. The years really do fly by, and now I am here at the point in my life where I am going to be a parent. Rhett and I both had such good examples of parents who loved us, and would do anything for us. I wonder how we got so lucky.
Mom and I
Baby Jenn
I sometimes wonder what Rhett and I would be doing if we didn't have a kid on the way. If we would be planning our next travel adventure, or buying a shiny new something. There is so much to see and do, but I know there will be lots of things to see and do once the baby comes. It can be stressful planning for the future, and its hard to find a good balance of not being too stressed. They say it is all worth it in the end!!
I find that sometimes all I need to do is just breathe and let God guide us. Having faith in what he has planned for us, and knowing everything will work out.
This is what my bedside looks like as of late. I gotta have my lotions, scriptures, watch, water bottle, Tylenol, hair ties, tissue (not pictured), and chap stick.
There are so many things that I need to do to get ready for baby, and I just have 9 weeks left. It is gonna be a busy 9 weeks. Life is gonna change for good, and I'm not sure anyone can be completely prepared for what is ahead with a new born. Luckily I have my sweet husband, and my mom, who will be there for the first week and a half after the baby is born.
When life gets too stressful, I just hug my hubby and literally everything feels so much better. He is a huge strength to me, and even when I am irritable and moody he is always so sweet to me. I really married the best man in the whole world. He scratches my back every night without fail, and will always try to make me feel as comfortable as possible. He is truly my best friend.
Let the 9 week countdown begin!!!
