Week 22

Week 22

Symptoms - Morning sickness has remained, but at least it hasn't been every single morning. Energy level is getting better and better. I managed to make it through a whole day of shopping on Friday! :) My appetite is increasing, too.

Memorable Moments / Highlights - I felt Addison move (from the outside of my stomach)on Monday whiile listening to Christmas music. :) I haven't felt her since, but can't wait until Jared gets to feel her move! We attended a special church service on Tuesday evening and were able to take communion for the first time since I have been pregnant. It was such an overwhelming feeling and I can't even explain why. When I stop and reflect on all of God's blessings this past year, I am just completely consumed with thankfulness. We drove to Virginia this week and it took us FOREVER. Jared had to stop about every 45 minutes so that I could go to the bathroom. I think Addi is sitting right on my bladder! Celebrating Thanksgiving was amazing! I also saw Jared's grandparents for the first time since I've been pregnant...they are so excited! :)

Feelings/Thoughts - Just pure joy! :) Jared has already started thinking about baby #2. :) While driving to Virginia, I mentioned that next Thanksgiving we would have a baby in the back seat. He replied with, "And you could be pregnant again." :)

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

We hope all of you have a very blessed Thanksgiving!!! Thank you for being part of our lives (or just reading our blog if we don't know you!) :)

Week 21

I have been terrible about journaling about my pregnancy, so I am going to start keeping a weekly log. Here is this week's:

Week 21

Symptoms - Morning sickness has returned every single morning. Energy level is not so great, but not so bad either. I still feel WAY better than I did the first trimester and can't complain. I've said it before, but it's true...this is so worth it for our sweet little Addi! :)

Memorable Moments / Highlights - We went to the doctor and got to see our precious baby girl again! :) I love watching her on the screen and love the look Jared gets on his face as he watches her. She had her hand in the air waving to us again. ;) We found out that she weighs 15 ounces...one ounce shy of a pound! They are now 100% certain she is a girl, which means I can continue to eat My Little Pony and Disney Princess fruit snacks. Jared said if it was a boy, I would have to stop. The ultrasound technician said Addison's spine and heart are beautiful! Last time another technician said the same about her brain. We are so thankful that everything seems well! We also found out that Addison will have another friend to play with. One of my good friends from church is 7 weeks pregnant today! :) It's so much fun to experience pregnancy with others...I LOVE it! :)

Feelings/Thoughts - We felt a little overwhelmed this week as we started discussing baby sitters and our lack of family around the area. But, we figure we can swap babysitting services with some of our friends from time to time as needed.... and are pretty certain that our families will be here quite a bit to help out on a lot of weekends anyway. :) As we have started decorating for Christmas and listening to Christmas music pretty much all the time, I can't help but think about how different next year will be with a little one! What fun!!! :) Other than that, we're just feeling very thankful and excited! :)

Quote

"God uses your weakness, not your strength." - Pastor Loran Livingston