66 days to go....

The kicks really began to get strong this week. Last night I saw what I believed to be his elbow run across my stomach. It was so exciting. Every time he moved like that I tried to get Joshua to look but he missed it. I woke up for the first time from the kicking 2 nights ago. It's funny because everyone had been asking me for the weeks before if I had woken up from his kicking. I thought they were all crazy. Well I guess I was the wrong one! He kicked in the same spot for 10 minutes. I've been craving sweets alot lately. Oreo's are my weakness. I'm not working very hard to fight my temptation to eat them though. I finally started getting consistent with taking pepcid twice a day so the heartburn has subsided. I'm so grateful for that because that had to be one the worst things about the pregnancy so far. I washed all of Jackson's clothes yesterday and folded them and put them in his dresser. Joshua sat in his room with me while I did that and it was a really special moment for us. We were talking and just dreaming about what he would look like in his little outfits and picturing him playing in his room. We know the days won't be long before his what seems like a simple nursery turns into a playroom with toys scattered around. Still, it made us so happy to think about the possibilities of the fun that he would have in that room. I feel so lucky to be able to bring Jackson into this world and know what great hands he will be in. Joshua is such a fantastic partner and I can't wait to see him as a dad. He possesses so many amazing qualities that Jackson will really benefit from. Hopefully we can get a chair for his nursery soon because every time we go up to his room we lazily lie on the floor. Also that room is so hot since the air flow is no good, so we are aspiring to get a fan up there asap! We signed up for childbirth classes. Unfortunately it was a little late for us signing up so we don't start our class until July 21st! That means the class won't end until around the 18th of August. Just to remind you, that is 2 weeks before my due date. I'm pretty convinced I'll go into labor before the class is over but thankfully the last class is just for a tour of the hospital. Not that big of a deal to me, just show me to the delivery room! I guess that's all for now! Can't wait till week 32!

Why Hello Handsome...

Today my husband and I had the pleasure of having the 3D ultrasound done. That is by far the coolest thing i've ever experienced. To be able to see my little one brought me such joy. The bond between a mother and her baby in the womb is already so strong, and then being able to experience something like that makes it even better.

Dearest Jackson,
I got to see you for the first time today. Daddy and I had a 3D ultrasound done and got to see your sweet face. I've never experienced such joy. Jackson, I love you so much already and can't wait to hold you. Being able to see you made me realize how close it is to you being here. It makes your daddy and I all the more excited. We have your nursery all set up for your arrival. I'm 30 weeks along and the further along I get, the stronger your kicks feel. I think you may be a fan of peaches because anytime I eat them, you go crazy in my belly. Everytime I feel you kicking though it makes me smile. The other night your daddy even saw you kicking in my belly from across the room. We are so anxious to meet you. Until next time, you have all my love.
Mommy

30 weeks!

How far along? 30 weeks
Total weight gain: 20 pounds
Maternity clothes? some new dresses
Stretch Marks? a teeny one :( Not telling you where
Sleep: not very good, besides waking up every hour to pee, its uncomfortable
Best moment this week: When Joshua looked at me and said he couldn't wait to hold our son
Movement: lots of flips, turns, kicks, and punches. I love it!
Food cravings: Aside from being plagued by heartburn, i'm craving lots of sweets. Mainly oreos!
Gender: My little man!
Labor Signs: Occasional BH contractions
Belly button in/out: It's weird, the top sticks out all the time. It's mostly all out but it depends on where he is and what he's pushing on
What I miss: The main thing is balanced hormones
What I am looking forward to: The 3D/4D ultrasound on 6/18. We'll get to see how much he's grown and get to see who he looks more like. Can't wait!

Sweet Baby Boy

Yesterday I learned of my future,
Full of tonka trucks, tools, G.I.Joes, and Blocks,
We'll spend our weekends at the park together,
Playing on the swings, feeding the ducks, and throwing rocks.
I imagine what your face will look like,
A sweet smile, innocent eyes, and a button nose
a hand that wraps around my pointer finger,
You'll squeeze so tight as if to never let go
I can't wait to see your reaction
When your tiny toes dig into the sand for the first time
Or when you manage to climb the stairs up to the slide all by yourself
that moment will be my proudest
When you get your first boo boo
I'll hold you and kiss you until the hurting goes away
When you come inside with grass stains on your best jeans
I'll smile because I know these days won't last forever
When you ask me why you can't stay up late
You won't have to wonder long
because i'll be telling you dragon tales and stories from long ago
and your eyes will drift off because you know your safe

The days when you ask me why we have the things we do

I'll tell you because the Lord has given us all we have

And you'll be able to rest in the security that we have an amazing Saviour

And you'll be grateful and give thanks

Your daddy and I will cuddle you until your full

I'll kiss you daily and stick kisses in your pocket to save for later

Above all, we'll tell you we love you today, tomorrow, and always

So you never will have to question how much we care

You've overwhelmed me with happiness

Even though i've yet to see your precious face

4 months remaining till my arms will hold you

Till then, i'll be counting down the days

To the little one in my belly, I Love You