Thoughts on pregnancy...

Above you will see the most recent belly pic taken. I have swelled up nice and round! I am now 34 weeks so only 6 weeks to go! I thought I’d take this opportunity to share some thoughts on pregnancy.

Happy times in pregnancy:
1) Feeling the baby move is impossible to describe and unlike anything I have ever felt before. It is so amazing to realize how God created a woman’s body to carry and grow a child. (Side note, allowing others to feel the baby move is also fun, and entertaining; especially when one of them jumps back as though she has felt an alien.)
2) It seems that everyone loves a pregnant woman. People who are walking past you in the grocery store with a frown on their face will suddenly light up just to smile at your belly. It really is fascinating. I have also enjoyed the sweet comments (the not-so-enjoyable comments I am leaving out) My favorites are:
- “How far along are you?” I answer. “Really? You don’t look like it at all!”
- “I hope I am as cute as you when I am pregnant” (I have really held on to this one)
- Simply stated “You look great”.
(a little encouragement goes a long way with a pregnant lady)
3) Setting up the nursery has been a blast and very eye-opening. After putting everything in its place (almost done, pictures to come) and washing all the bedding and clothes in the special baby detergent, you come to the realization that this is real, a new human being will be living in this room in the months to come. Lately, I have been spending quite a lot of time in his room. I find myself sitting in the rocker thanking God for this gift he is giving us and praying that he grows into a strong man of God.
4) Baby things! All the tiny blankets, socks, hats, onesies, stuffed animals, and (my favorite) shoes are so much fun. I cannot wait for out little one to use all of these gifts! I have a feeling I am really going to have to resist playing dress-up with him.
5) Nausea… or lack thereof. The morning sickness monster chose not to stop at my house. I am very grateful for this.
6) Help! It has amazed me how much people want to help out when you are pregnant. From the frozen meals to people offering a hand when I’m walking up stairs or getting in a car, I have been so blessed. One of my favorites comes each week at HEB when I am rolling my cart full of groceries out the door. It never fails that one of the sackers will come up to me and say “Ma’am, are you sure that you don’t need any help out?” I haven’t yet taken them up on their offer, but something tells me I will before this is all over.
7) Secrets… call him Secret Saxe. Yes, we have chosen a name for our bundle of joy. Nope, we are not telling what it is until he arrives. It has been a lot more fun than I thought it would be to keep it a secret.

I will spare you the Not-So-Happy Times in pregnancy. I have been blessed with a fairly easy pregnancy.

David and I cannot wait to meet our new little one. We so appreciate all of your prayers and support. We will keep you updated!