We've made it to the 3rd trimester! I honestly never thought I would make it this far, but I'm sure blessed! We're almost there! This is the beginning of the end! John Patrick is the size of an eggplant. He is roughly 15 inches long and weighs 2.5 pounds. He is starting to develop more fat (and so is Mommy) and his wrinkly skin is going to start getting full and smoother. His lungs are now mature enough that if he was born today, he would probably survive; however, we're going to let him cook a little longer. I've also learned the difference between hiccups and kicks. I can also feel him wriggling around a little more. It's a different feeling than kicking and it's amazing.
This week I feel like hippo. I'm hungry ALL the time. And I mean ALL the time. I can just eat or drink a bottle of water and BOOM, I'm hungry again. I'm feeling fatter every day and the only comfort that I have is that John Patrick is growing and my me growing, he's growing. I'm trying to snack smart by eating nuts and cheese as snacks and trying to stay away from candy and chips and the stuff I really want. It's not always easy. You know that song "My mind is telling you know, but my body, my body is telling you yes." That's how I feel about candy and cake and chips. My mind says stay away.... but my tummy and my son tells me that I need it. It's a struggle. A real struggle.
So, here is my weekly pictures. Remember, the weekly pictures are from last week because I picture on Sunday. He's getting bigger. And believe people don't hesitate to point it out to me that we are getting bigger.... I've had one person ask me if I'm having twins. It hurt. But again, he's growing. He's healthy and moving and that is part of the glow.
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| 26 Weeks |
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| 27 Weeks |
Daddy finished painting the nursery! Pictures of the process below! I'm so happy with all the work that he's done. There's no way that I can take the credit for this because he refuses to let me help. He's worried about the paint fumes... We just have a few more things to do like put the crib in, the dresser in, the rocker in, and then add the tractor seat on one of the walls, pictures and Johnathan's going to try and build me a tree shelf. He's done a fantastic job so far and he's so excited about this baby. I am truly the most blessed woman in the world to have a husband like him. God not only blessed me with a wonderful husband, but a great father for my child. He's been so supportive of everything and takes care of everything. Johnathan is a gift to both me and John Patrick and I thank God for him every day.
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| One of the "Before" Pictures |
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| Painting the Sky |
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| The Green Grass added in! |
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| Up Close of Our Barn |
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| My favorite Part!!! This will be above his crib! |
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| Up close of our little Cow! Notice it's NOT a Longhorn! |
So, last week was nothing special. The specialist did approve me as a patient and made our appointment. It's scheduled for June 2nd. I'm pretty nervous. I don't know what to expect and the reviews on the internet aren't too encouraging but Doc trusts him and so will I.
This week we have vacation. I wanted to go to Galveston and get a little ocean air, butttttttt, my physician didn't feel comfortable with me traveling so far away in my third trimester (can you say party pooper?!). So, we are headed to Broken Bow for a little lake time. HAHAHAHAHAHA! Looks like it's going to rain the ENTIRE time, but I'll be with my husband, brother, sister in law and niece (a few of my favorite peeps) so it's likely to be a fun time no matter what.
So prayer requests for this week are for peace about the specialist and for safe travels for vacation!
Thank you in advance for the prayers! We appreciate you and your encouragement more than you know!!!
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