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Here I am at 36.5 weeks. Yes my belly really is that lopsided lol. My mom finds it completely hilarious... I've gotten so big now that my brother Daniel has started calling me "The Belly".. saying it all dramatic like. It is hilarious. My stretchmarks look way worse in the pictures than in real life, at least to me ;) I don't mind though; I love my belly and what it holds, no matter what it looks like!!
Life has been crazy here for awhile. I am all moved out of Jason's house and into my new apartment. I am feeling very at home and
comfortable here, and have settled in nicely. It is nice only having to worry about myself and Teags... I know that sounds weird, but I feel much more in control and much less stressed out, even though I'm currently not able to afford toilet paper! LOL. Anyway, here are my belly pictures.
Here I am at 25.5 weeks (top) and 24 weeks (bottom).
I really feel big this pregnancy, and I am amazed at how big I look! My measurements are going up faster than the actual weeks I'm at, so I am keeping an eye on it :) Who knows, maybe there really *is* two in there?
23 weeks- 24 cm
24 weeks-26 cm
25 weeks- 27cm
This is about the time a jump should become apparent if there are two in there. But I'm thinking it is just a normal growth spurt and I look bigger because my body has already done this once before :)
We kind of picked out a name if it is a girl; Everleigh Rhys. We also like Parker Brian for a boy, but we aren't sure yet. I am thinking this baby is a girl, and my dreams seem to agree with me :) I had a weird one the other night. I told myself before I went to bed that I would dream of what this baby's gender is. I then had a dream that I was decorating a room for my baby, and I was with *someone*. I don't know who, or whether they were male or female or alien lol, but suddenly I *realized* I was dreaming, and remembered my question and asked it. I then noticed the colors we were decorating with (girl colors), and asked the other person, "Are you sure?" and the replied "Oh, definitely!" and a great sense of peace came over me. I wonder if this dream will turn out to be true?
Anyway, just thought I'd post a quick update for everyone. I haven't been around much due to issues at home, summer, 2 year old, etc... but I hope to get more action on here soon!
Jason and I have finally decided to no longer resume prenatal care up at the clinic here. The midwife, while wonderful, is nonetheless bound by hospital policy and protocol. Of course, many of these things just do not fit with our research, beliefs, or even comfort level. It is causing us more stress that we don't need and not helping anything. My pregnancy is low-risk, and I know how to recognize problems in myself or with my baby, so we are very confident that this is the very best decision for us. I am thinking of getting a stethoscope soon, just to hear baby every once in awhile. But I trust my body and baby to do what they need to and am not worried at all.
Here are some more belly pictures!
Here are pictures of Macy, our cocker/ pekingese cross puppy. We got her for Teagan's birthday this year. She is such a sweetie, and soooooooo cute! We love her a lot, especially Teagan :) She may be small, but she's a feisty one!
Almost half-way there! We are so excited for this baby. He/she is growing so fast.. my belly is really getting big now too! I have my next appointment tomorrow, and I'll get to hear baby's heartbeat with the fetoscope. I am very excited!
Here are my 19 week belly shots.. Don't mind the tired look on my face, it was bedtime when those got taken! I am pretty sure my belly grew quite a bit! The little squeaker is kicking so hard in there lately he/she feels like they want to come out! I am always just amazed that my body just *knows* how to grow a baby, and my baby just *knows* how to grow inside of me. Simply a miracle.
