What 14 Weeks Looks Like
This past weekend, Dan and I headed back to Michigan for a few days, to catch up with family and friends (another post to come). This trip I was particularly looking forward to because I have not seen my family since I found out I was pregnant. To be able to celebrate all over again, God’s goodness, and have my family share in the excitement with us, just means so much. They have been through so much with me, so sharing this moment with them, meant the world. Of course the phone calls and emails are irreplaceable, but so are the physical hugs and excitement. Baby talk, I couldn’t wait for! We are blessed.
Dan was gone on a fishing trip with friends, while in Michigan. He was gone for 3 days, and he says that the babester has definitely grown since the last time he had seen me. I would tend to agree. I feel since I have hit the end of my first trimester, this lil babe is just growing and growing!
I can feel things starting to move around a tad, as in my innards finding a new home as they are not in the same place they used to be. Most amazing feeling ever. And I know even more so, the feeling I will have when I feel the baby moving for the first time!
14 weeks feels absolutely incredible. To make it to this point. To have this opportunity. And I feel so good. Exercise is what I need – if I don’t, I feel odd and sluggish. Food tastes good, except certain foods (like chicken…still). I have had a craving for Spaghettios, I am still loving cereal (hello honey nut Cheerios), I eat a lot of crackers and watermelon, though I am enjoying more foods. I am sleeping so good. I wake up 2-3 times a night to go to the bathroom, and every time I get up, I am just in awe of what is happening in my body.
This whole idea and reality of being pregnant has not worn off one bit. Just tonight, Dan and I were looking at my growing tummy and we just giggled. Literally giggled, as we can’t believe this is happening! I have a human growing inside of me! My stomach is growing! My stomach is hard, with a baby! What a gift God has given us. We are in continued awe of this miracle.
14 weeks means another appointment this week – just a regular checkup. I can’t WAIT! Any chance I have to get a glimpse into this pregnancy, is just a reminder of what God is doing inside.
14 weeks. 14 weeks of surreal emotions and excitement.
And we pray, many more to go!
