First, a pregnancy re-cap:
1st Trimester:
Awful, awful, awful morning sickness.
Found out we were pregnant the day after Hailey's birthday (December 1st), again, just like we did with Isaac.
Kept the exciting news to ourselves so that it could be a "Christmas present" for our families.
We went to Disney World (morning sickness and all!).
Isaac enjoyed coming with to the first appointment and hearing baby 3's heartbeat.
2nd Trimester:
Felt soooo much better, praise the Lord!
I was convinced we were having a girl, but we found out we are having a boy.
His name is Isaiah. (Perhaps another blog post on choosing his name later)
Lots of movements from him.
Went on a mini-work-related-family vacation to New Orleans.
Isaac watched my belly grow and had fun pointing out that it was "giant" and "as big as a balloon."
3rd Trimester:
Still feeling really good!
We opted out of any screening or testing this pregnancy. So far all appointments have shown a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby.
We moved from AL to TN (and visited IL) - that all put a little bit of extra strain and exhaustion on me, so glad that's all over now and can relax a little more.
First time ever having Braxton-Hicks.
Isaac finally was able to put his hands on my belly and feel Isaiah move.
And now for some fun current updating (thanks to an idea from my friend Amanda)!
How far along: 35 weeks
(Not the best pic but most recent - taken today!)
Baby Size: He's the size of a honeydew melon (18-20 in. long and 5.5 lbs so "they" say).
Stretch marks: Oh yes. The ones left from my pregnancy with Isaac seem to have grown, and I'm sure I have new ones. And they sure itch. Coconut oil has become my friend. But I don't mind my stretch marks. As I came to accept after losing Hailey, they are physical reminders of my babies that I will always have, and I kind of like that.
Sleep: Hello insomnia. This time around it doesn't seem to be associated with being uncomfortable. It's just good old fashioned insomnia. Or perhaps God's way of preparing me for the lack of sleep I'm about to experience with a newborn.
Best moment this week: Isaac feeling Isaiah move. Priceless.
Looking forward to: Finally having time to make Isaiah's artwork for his room. I've made artwork for each of my babies, and I can't wait to make his.
What I miss: Being able to run and keep up physically when playing with Isaac.
Movement: Some big pokes and jabs. Lately they seem to have slowed down, but every time I start to feel worry creep up on me, he will get me worried just enough and then have a moment of dancing.
Food cravings: Fresh fruit and chocolate.
Labor Signs: Practice contractions every now and then.
Symptoms: Easily tired, no noticeable swelling, but my feet have grown bigger and wider (awkward), a little hormonal, hot all the time, hungry most of the time.
Wedding rings on or off? On, sort of. My engagement ring is on just fine, but my wedding band is on my pinky finger... Not sure why one fits and the other doesn't since they're the same size (but apparently not).
Mood: Most days feeling content. Thankful for a non-eventful, seemingly healthy pregnancy, for feeling good overall. As my due date draws near I battle more and more fears and anxieties that creep in. My pregnancy with Isaac was one of the biggest spiritual battles I've ever experienced. This time I am thankful that I have been at peace for the majority of my pregnancy, but it's getting harder. I've experienced the worst of labor and the worst that can happen to your baby, and I've also experienced the best of labor and the best that can happen to your baby. I'm thankful to have hope from my pregnancy with Isaac, but fear from what happened to us and Hailey is there. Practicing daily laying those fears and worries at the feet of Jesus and trusting Him no matter Isaiah's future. I already love him and am so thankful to have him as my son, and I've cherished every day of this pregnancy (even those days I was miserably sick).
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