Baby is the size of: Not sure anymore! At my last OB appt this week for my 34 week appt, I was measuring 31 weeks. That's the size of a large jicama...and... I don't know what that is! All I know is I FEEL 40 weeks pregnant most of the time. Like a basketball is there every time I want to bend down, pick anything (or anyone) up, or pull my pants up over it.
Symptoms: Is feeling like a 90 year old a symptom? I ache.
Maternity clothes? so.over.them. My jeans have gotten their money's worth, for sure.
Sleep: Sleeping good once I get comfy. I can still lay every way possible - stomach, back, and both sides. But I tend to sleep most of the night on my right side.
Fun moment(s) this past week: Dinner with my best friends. We had PF Changs (yum!) and lots of good catching up. They each sent me home with a sweet note that I just loved sitting in bed and reading. These girls know me so well, and each of their friendships is so precious to me.
We also celebrated Farrah's 2nd birthday Saturday. I have some pictures coming! We visited a firestation because of her love of fire trucks. That was fun. And here is a cute video of her blowing out the candles:
Movement: Still huge movements!! I am guessing with her being smaller and having lots of room to move around... she takes advantage! They are movements that make me stop and I know my eyes look like they are about to pop out of my head! But you know what... I love it! It doesn't hurt, but they are such big movements. I am so glad she makes me pause and think about her so often! I can also rub my stomach, much like I rub Bella or Farrah's back, and she'll kick/hit back. :) Bella loves for us to rub her arms as she falls asleep. Farrah likes her hands and armpit (ha!) rubbed. Makes me wonder what Hallie would like.
Food cravings: I don't know about cravings, but I am in a rut with meals. I feel like we eat the same thing every week. You know how you just get in those ruts sometimes??
Gender & Name: Hallie!
Belly Button in or out? barely in
What I am looking forward to: Thanksgiving :) Yummy food and a break from our routine.
Reflections on the past week: sooooooooooooooooooooooooo many. One thought I've had a lot lately is how proud I am to be Hallie's mom. As hard as it has been, and as hard as it's getting and going to be... I think Hallie has been such a fighter and will change many people's lives for the better. We KNOW our God could step in and give us a miracle. But we also know that she may not have healing on this side of heaven. No matter what, she is a miracle. We didn't think at 14 weeks when we got bad news that she would make it this far. She's come so far and taught us so much as parents and as followers of Christ. We love her so much and are so proud of her.
Prayer requests: For my nerves. The anxiety of all that can and will happen in the next 4 weeks just weighs on me so much. I don't know that there is really a way to avoid that. But I do pray for comfort and peace in this last month of pregnancy.
4 comments:
Continuing to pray for you, sweet friend. Hallie has changed all of us, for her life has brought out the best in you in Chris and allowed us to all truly see Jesus in you. What a gift.
Will definitely have you in our prayers for peace in these coming weeks. Can't imagine how anxious you must be feeling... Praying you can rest in the fact that God loves Hallie even more than y'all do, and He's got her in His hands.
P. S. Her arm pits? Really? That Farrah is FUNNY!
Hello Chris and Katie, sorry we have not been there for you guys since you learned about Hallie's condition. I haven't been on Facebook so didn't even know Katie was pregnant. You are both such awesome parents and we know Hallie is in good hands. We will be praying for you and paying better attention to your posts. Love Shannon and Peter
have you decided on a middle name yet?
Have a memorable Thanksgiving with your family. I continue to pray.
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