Week 26

Symptoms - Morning sickness is still about the same...3 times a week. Energy level is about the same as it has been for the last few weeks. Biggest issue - I cannot sleep! Between getting up to go to the bathroom, heartburn (hope that means Addi's hair is growing!) and just plain ol' insomnia, I have decided sleeping is something I will not do much of for the rest of the pregnancy (and for months after). Oh well. :) I've also noticed that I have a huge desire to get everything organized...not sure if I'm getting the first symptoms of "nesting" or if this is just the way I am at times. :)

Memorable Moments / Highlights - On Sunday, Jared and I celebrated Christmas for just the two of us at our new home. It will be the last time for quite some time that just the two of us will open presents alone as next year our Addi will join in on the festivities! :) After we celebrated, we got away for a few days (probably our last vacation until Addi is born). We also celebrated Christmas in Virginia with our families and a lot of snow. Addison got lots of cute presents, though I know the amount received this year will be nothing compared to the loot she will receive next year. Jared and I bought her a couple of onesies as presents. :) One says, "I love Daddy. Daddy loves me." The other says, "Mommy's Little Princess." :) Jared also cleared out the nursery yesterday. We are hoping to make a decision on bedding and such this week so that we can paint the nursery sometime soon.

Feelings/Thoughts - I have had a lot of urges to just be able to get to hold my sweet baby. I think a lot of it is because we have some friends who have been in and out of the hospital all week, just waiting on their first baby to make it's grand entrance. :) We are also getting VERY anxious to just get Addi's room ready.

Week 23

Symptoms - Morning sickness is getting MUCH better again! :)

Memorable Moments / Highlights - Addi's popularity is already global! She received her first present from some people I buy raw materials for in China. They heard I was pregnant and having a girl and sent the sweetest card and cute little stuffed bean bag things for Addi. :)

Feelings/Thoughts - Jared and I have talked a lot about Addi's character traits this week. We want so badly for her to love God with all of her heart and to have a giving spirit.