A First For Everything
I have decided to share a pregnancy picture, first of all, being that we do not live by our families, they do not get to see how their little cousin, niece/nephew, or grandbaby is growing! And with tomorrow being the start of my 12th week, I am just getting more and more excited to share what this prego belly is doing!
Dan and I often look at my belly and just literally laugh with giddiness. We giggle, we dream. How can it be growing THIS much already? To us, it’s a gift from God. It’s a confirmation that a child is growing inside and we cannot WAIT to meet this lil baby. To think that I am almost done with my 1st trimester is crazy, yet I don’t feel like it has gone by too fast. I feel we have been able to enjoy every moment and maybe too, it’s because we are taking every moment in.
My clothes? Well, I am thankful for the hair twistie idea. I bought some new pants for work and 1 week later, I am using the twistie. But thankfully most everything fits yet, it’s just that the pooch is a little more pronounced. I did take advantage of Old Navy’s sale online, and purchased a few cheapo maternity shirts! The time is coming faster than what I thought, in needing maternity clothes! I feel GREAT – I am eating more, yet just lots of the same things – like cereal, chips and cheese, crackers, and watermelon. I am not a picky eater by all means, but if I need to eat, those will be the first items I grab.
I am sleeping like a baby (and I know that will eventually change, so I am so thankful for it right now)! I exercise by walking, jogging, or biking everyday. Some days I am more tired than others, and that’s when a good walk feels good. But my doctor said to keep doing what I can (since I was exercising prior to), so I am going to enjoy the nice weather while I can. In Minnesota, the winters are hard to exercise outside in. I had great intentions last year, but the -50 weather halted those thoughts real fast!
I have a heart check-up this week in the cities, so we are eager to hear how the ole ticker is doing, with me being pregnant. I personally think it’s doing okay, outside of just being more tired, but that is a normal pregnancy symptom.
And of course, we are just so thankful for this day. For this moment in our life. For this chapter. There will be no hiding of this baby, even though it’s at the awkward “may have eaten too much steak and potatoes” stage. If anyone asks, I can tell them that it’s more than overeating!
Thank you all for the prayers and care. We truly believe God hears every single one of them!
