OK, first of all, I apologize for not updating this sooner, but life has been pretty crazy!! I am 30 weeks and 2 days pregnant! I cannot believe how fast this is all going!! It seems like yesterday that I announced we were expecting, and now we are putting the final touches on the nursery, and thinking about what to pack in hospital "go bag." I'm sure you have kept up with me on Facebook, but so far, this has been a fairly easy pregnancy. Not that I have anything to compare it to, but I don't think it's been too bad, and I actually like being pregnant! I had all day morning sickness the first 4 months, but, I really didn't mind because every time I got sick, I was just reminded of the miracle growing strong and healthy inside of me.
I'm feeling Luke kick like crazy, and LOVE it!!! Some women say it creeps them out, but I think it's just incredible!! He is a bit stubborn already though. When I tell Paul or friends and family that he is kicking, when they go to put their hand on my belly to feel, he usually stops. It's kind of funny, and I wonder if that is a sign of his personality coming out already.
Last week, while I was at home for my grandma's funeral, I was laying on the bean bag in my mom and dad's living room, and told my sister that he was kicking. She ran over, put her hand on my belly, and he stopped. I told her just to leave her hand there for a little bit. She did, and a few minutes later he gave her a big ole' swift kick to the hand! Her eyes got really big, and she was like, "that was hard!" We both agreed he was like "fine! but this is it, now leave me alone and let me sleep!" It was funny, but I'm so glad she was able to feel him.
I guess the only thing I have to complain about is lack of good sleep. I've never really been a good sleeper, but now it's especially difficult. But, like my mom said, it's just God preparing me for those late night feedings, and motherhood in general.
I go to the doctor this Wednesday and will get another sonogram. I can't wait to see how much our little man has grown! According to all of the "how big is baby" apps, he is about the size of a head of lettuce, about 18 inches long, and 3.5 pounds. I can't believe he will double his weight in 2 months!! Speaking of 2 months.....that's all we have left (or less) until we meet sweet Luke! I have a countdown on my phone, and it is 60 days today until March 16th!! I can't believe it! EEEK I'm so excited!!!
There are many things I lay awake and think about (when I can't sleep) like, who he will look like. What color of eyes and hair will he have? Whose lips and nose will he get? I had a dream a few weeks ago that he had hair like my dads...a lot of it and really dark!! In fact, he had so much that the first thing I said when they handed him to me was, "OMG, he needs a haircut!" LOL Now, I hope those won't be my first words about my baby, but I thought the dream was funny. My mom had the same kind of dream about what his hair looked like!
Well, that's all I can think of for now, I'll try to be better about updating the blog. I hope you all have a blessed day!!
