Saturday, October 23, 2010

31 weeks



Here we are, two weeks bigger, two weeks closer to meeting our little girl!
My body continues to adapt and amaze me. My belly continues to grow and my walk is now more of a wobble! I feel her moving all the time and love the surprise kicks, rolls and hiccups. I marvel at a life growing inside of me, despite me. I marvel that most of this is totally out of my control and I have to trust that God's hand is on me and this growing baby!
I got word yesterday that a baby shower is in the works for Saturday, November 13, so I'm REALLY excited about this. Only wish my mom and sister (ok and friends and family out of state too) could be a part of it. We have belly pictures set up for Nov 6 and then the photographer comes 1-2 weeks after the baby's born to finish the photos with newborn shots. I'm looking forward to these!
I had a surreal moment last week when I delivered a stillborn baby girl who was about 2 weeks behind where my baby girl is. I held that lifeless baby, who looked perfect in every way, and thought what a strange privilege to be able to see in real life what my baby must look like inside of me right now. I cried with her mom who couldn't understand why and carefully inspected the perfect ears, fingers and toes while trying to keep from fearing for the life of my baby. It was another reminder of how much is really out of my control.
We have a few friends right now who are struggling with sick babies and it's reminding me of how blessed Shan and I are to have a "normal" pregnancy and a "normal" baby.
I have an OB appt on Tuesday and next posting will be November already, time is sure flying by. We've picked our baby's name and I'm excited to declare it when she makes her debut. Sorry no hints before then!

Well, signing out for now!
love, shauna

Sunday, October 10, 2010

29 weeks and growing!





Well 2 weeks have gone by and I feel like this has been the biggest belly growth to date! I'm noticing more shortness of breath and having a hard time reaching my feet to tie my shoes...Shan says welcome to his world! Other than that, I'm still enjoying this ride!

I had my OB appt and my glucola was 114, so no signs of gestational diabetes! My weight gain is within normal for pregnancy, sure feels weird to be the weight I was before I lost all my weight on weight watchers years ago, though. Good thing I have a wiggly reason for this weight gain! Am still exercising 5 days/week to balance things out.

We found the stroller we wanted from Babies R Us on Craig's List for 1/2 the price! It's inr really good condition and came with two car seat bases, one for each car. We feel so blessed to continue to find ways to save money with all these purchases. Thank you God!

Looks like plans are under way for a baby shower, that should be fun! Will try to include friends and family out of state as well, so stay tuned!
We've decided on a name for our baby but are keeping it a secret until she makes her debut...this is harder than we thought it'd be.

That's about it for now, here are some updated photos!
love, shauna