This week has been rough again with our family. My pop has had a fast decline over the past couple weeks and cancer has decided to attack at its strongest. I hate it. I hate to see him weak. I hate to see our family hurt. I especially don't like cancer. BUT I love Jesus, I love my family and the love we share with each other. We would never get through this if it wasn't for our close bond and our God. I love that we can tell stories and laugh after we have cried all day together. I love that Granna will tells us stories of when her and Pop were dating. Like when he would pull over on the highway, turn up the music, get out of the car, and pull Granna out just to dance. How can you not smile at the thought of that!
But amidst the brokenness we take hold of what is most important and choose the love that is greater than life itself. And that is His love! If you can just continue to pray that He leads Granna and her kiddos in the right direction, that we feel His comfort and that we have hope in HIS plan for our Pop! I just want to thank those of you who have reached out in our time of need. Your prayers and love for Pop and Granna and our family are so appreciated! We love each and every one of you for your kindness!
This week, baby is the size of a: mango!
Due date: January 17th, 2014
How far along: 18 (1/2) weeks
Next appointment: September 3rd
Gender: ITS A BOY!!!!
Total weight gain/loss: Who knows! I will find out next appointment!
Stretch marks: None!
Swelling: Just feet after shooting a wedding, which is normal!
Maternity clothes: Wearing my pants because they are so darn comfortable!
Belly button: Normal
Sleep: Sleep is so-so. One night it is great, next night I wake up every hour. My hips are starting to hurt after a night of sleep.
Food cravings/aversions: Chips and queso. All day everyday this week.
Movement: SO much movement, I still cannot believe thats a little baby in there moving around! Last week I felt him mostly in my lower belly and this week I have started to feel him right around my belly button! Also have felt him a few times with my hand and as soon as I call Heath over to try to feel he decides to fall asleep!
Labor signs: Nope
What I miss: Nothing really at all!
What I'm loving: This week is browsing all the things we will need for our little man! There are so many options for strollers, car seats, cribs, breast pump...etc. So, I have been reading and researching! If you have any suggestions or things you love mommas, let me know! I would love to hear what worked for my friends that are mommas!
What I'm looking forward to: Starting on the nursery and registering for our guy to start nesting!
Best moment this week: First, my brother and sis in law are having a little girl!!!! I am so happy that our sweet boy will have a sweet cousin thats a girl! Other than that, this week has been rough for me with my pop in the hospital. The best is that He is so very close to us in moments of brokenness and heartbreak. His love is larger than life.
Milestones: Feeling our guy move higher in my belly! OH! And we decided on our guy's name...which we will announce soon! (After we decide on a middle name!) ;-)
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