I have decided to turn my blog, and actually my site in a whole, off. I have thought about this for weeks now, and I just don’t feel comfortable with perfect strangers getting a glimpse into my life, especially with the baby on the way, and all the creeps out there.
I will be keeping my domain name, so my email will stay the same, and will still be writing “blogs” on Facebook, where I have more control over who gets to read.
It was fun while it lasted…
I realized I haven’t posted any pics of “The Bump” I feel like it’s been enormous since day one, but looking back at the pictures, it has definitely been getting bigger. We are entering week 23 this weekend (where has the time gone?) I’ve been feeling ok, had 3 weeks of feeling great, but this past week the nausea struck again. It’s ok though, I know it will all be worth it in the end. Excuse the crazy hair, all these pictures were taken at the end of the day….humidity is not my friend!
My little squirmy monster,
Can you please stop kicking me in the bladder? (something new you learned today) You are now almost 22 weeks old, and about 3 weeks ago I started to feel you kick and move around. There is a spot in my belly that seems to be your hangout. Its to the right, just below my belly button. Sometimes I can feel you move over there, and then you just snuggle against me. It is the most adorable thing!
About a week ago, I was lying on our bed, talking to Ouma when you started kicking really hard. I called your daddy and he put his hand on my belly. Within a few seconds you kicked him really hard, and the look on his face was priceless! I wish I had a camera to capture it.
This past weekend, we put your crib and changing table together, and on Tuesday your bedding arrived. Your room is starting to look like a nursery now, which is making this whole thing very real for your daddy. He tries to be all cool about it, but I can tell he can’t wait to meet you.
About 3 weeks ago we got to see you on the ultrasound, you are so stinking cute ! You were stretching your legs, throwing your arms up above your head, and at one point it looked like you were picking your nose. Your dad and I both looked at each and said, at the exact same time “Baby gets that from you!”
18 weeks to go till I get to hold you…please don’t be late!
Love you to pieces,
Your Momma
Last year we spent the summer in our new house, but because we did not move in till July, we did not get the chance to plant a vegetable garden. This year we got right on it and the plants are simply flourishing! It helps that Indiana has had record rainfalls this month too.
Green beans
Gem squash plants (I ordered seeds from a South African grocery store in Cali)
Gem squash starting to grow
My little bean,
Two weekends ago your dad and I decided it was time to start telling the family about you. It was a gloomy Saturday when we got ready, climbed in to dad’s car and set off to spread the good news. We started at Uncle E and Aunt A’s house. We told them and your cousins that you were on your way, and they were very excited about the news. Next we went to Grandma D’s. We marched in the door armed with your picture. She looked at it, smiled and said she had a feeling you were on your way.
Or last stop was at your Uncle R and Aunt J’s house. This was the most fun stop of the day. Aunt J is pregnant with their second baby, and your cousin is only going to be 3 weeks older than you are. When we told them about you there was alot of laughing, creaming, jumping up and down and hugging. It was so cool to see how happy they were. We hung out with them for a couple of hours, playing with your cousin A (you’ll really like her, she is so funny !) Mommy was feeling icky and sleepy so we head home, but all in all it was a wonderful day !
See you in 31 weeks.
Love,
Your Momma
