Today I am 29 WEEKS PREGNANT.. absolutely CANNOT believe it! SO many changes have happened to my body the past three weeks.
I will start on a high note-- you can definitely tell I'm pregnant (for some that may not always be a high note and this belly is something that has taken me a while to accept, but seeing as for the past six months all I've heard is "Jamie, are you sure you're pregnant?"--I'm definitely considering this a plus). Another positive is that Millie is MOVING LIKE CRAZY and I love it. It is a strange thing to see my bowling ball of a belly shift from one side to the other-- I count it a blessing. She is most mobile when I'm in the bathtub (probably because I get the water way too hot....good thing I have a rubber ducky to judge the temp when Millie gets here). Another plus of being 29 weeks pregnant is that I am in the THIRD trimester meaning she is SO close to being here! Of course, the main high note is that the doctor says Millie is measuring right on time and looks to be healthy (what a praise), and that I'm also healthy... even though I've gained 18 pounds... whooooopsie! So thankful every day that the Lord is allowing me to be a mommy to this precious baby girl!
Now for the rough parts... where to begin?! I promise not to make this a pregnancy bashing session... well not on purpose at least.
Two weeks ago I went to visit my family since I was off for the week of Thanksgiving. I wanted to be able to spend some extra time with everyone (since there isn't going to be much one on one time with family once Mills is here!). I had such a fantastic time, and even got to squeeze in a fun day date with Pete Speer. Brody melted my heart because he was attached to my belly (kept laying is head on it, kissing it, and saying "awwww") the whole time.
Ben wasn't able to go to Jonesboro with me because he had to work Monday and Tuesday. I had already been feeling quite "uncomfortable" the week before... I woke up and headed home around 8:30. I hadn't even made it to Searcy yet... well let me rephrase that.. I was two miles from the first Searcy exit when I started dripping sweat, my vision blurred, and I knew I was about to vom everywhere. I pulled over--on the side of the interstate-- went around the car and threw up.. LOTS. somehow I got back in the car and went to the nearest gas station to continue this puking rally. I finally felt enough nerve to continue the drive and made it about 15 miles. Within 45 minutes I pulled over a total of 6 times. The last time (I was finally on a four lane highway instead of interestate) I turned into a cattle crossing, rolled down my window, laid my seat back, and cried. It was so awful!!!
A few other things that haven't been so fun include the random acid reflux that usually results in throwing up... my boobs are GINORMOUS, and I have to use the bathroom every second of every day.. ha... but really. I have also gotten REALLY tired of people saying "oh you just wait".... I am fully aware it will probably get much worse before Millie makes her arrival, but right now I'm struggling and that definitely does NOT help! :)
Okay okay enough of that, but seriously as I've said before.... this is what they should tell jr. high and high schoolers in family living classes....
We have gotten quite a bit done in the nursery! We ordered the glider, bedding should arrive by Tuesday (if the snow and ice ever clear), ben built shelves in the closet, we got super cute wire baskets to put in the closet for half price on Black Friday (online.. no I did not venture out to a store), I stained the bookshelf and covered the backing to match the bedding, we got the picture hung above the changing table, her name is finished and hanging above the crib, and curtains have been ordered. WHEW... only a few more things to make it all complete!!!! I am having so much fun!
I have been able to do a few fun craft projects since we didn't have school on Thursday and Friday due to all the ice and snow. As I'm typing this, I just got the call that there's no school tomorrow (arghhhhh), so I'm thinking I need to go to stock up at JoAnn to have things to occupy my time. Perhaps, I should begin the nesting stage and start cleaning out this house, though???
Here are a few picture updates of our lives lately :)
27 weeks
EmJay and I in the snow on Friday. Note: she hated it!
Ben and I got to take one more trip together before little Miss Millie arrives.. We went to Dallas for the Kari Jobe live recording at the Magestic
more... snow....
Millie at 26 Weeks
The Willards :)
Just you wait....it's going to be so much more awesome when she gets here. Reflux goes away almost instantly and you'll feels so much better. Yeah you'll miss out on sleep, but you won't mind it too much most nights. Hang in there!
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