I'm in mild shock that I'm even able to write the title. We have been extremely blessed and I just count those blessings each and every day. The pregnancy is going well, our little girl is growing and seems to be doing great. I've enjoyed this mild summer as it seems to be helping with my swelling (not that it bothers me really just something I noticed). The energy I have is still a bit on the lower side but to be expected.
I'm really really crafting up a storm and as each week passes I'm a bit overwhelmed with what I have left to do. But I must remind myself that I'll get done what I can and whatever I don't it'll be ok. :)
I'll share in a few weeks what I've done when I have a bit more compiled to give you the full gamut of what seems to be my own version of nesting.
At about 23 weeks I could actually feel her and not question if it's her or gas. Best description of how it feels is almost like a muscle twitch? With an anterior placenta feeling her was far later for us than most people. But to feel her has been amazing and at times a welcomed distraction at work. At 24 weeks Paul was able to feel her give him a kick or punch for the first time. Mens faces are so stinking adorable when they feel their child for the first time. I think because there's this disconnect for the father as he isn't feeling these daily movements. It was special to see and makes me tear up to think about. Now at 28 almost 29 weeks (where is the time going!?!) I can feel her actually move, it's no longer just popping moments, it's a pushing movement that feels so fricken cool. The past few days we've been noticing we can feel her 'bum' (She's head down so this is my assumption). on my right side just in line with my rib cage. It's really so neat to feel. I think when I felt those movements/pushes is when I really started to connect to her, when I just really let my guard down and had a few 'awe' moments. when I feel her 'bum' i just sit there almost trying to sooth her lol weird but I do.
We have a shower next weekend and feel just so blessed that we are love to the capacity we are. Overall we have felt so much love and anticipation regarding her arrival. I just want to thank all of those people we care for. You ROCK!
We just honestly never thought these moments would come, I'm truly trying to cherish each moment and second. I just wanted to update you as well to let you know everything is going well and fingers crossed they continue to go well. We have 11 weeks left which in retrospect isn't a lot
As always I wouldn't be me if I didn't say that I'm thinking about the ladies struggling right now. Posting what I did is always hard because I know there are a few of my readers who are struggling and I hope you don't mind this update. You are always in my thoughts no matter what I do and I continue to hope for you all each and every day.
4 comments:
:) I'm so glad that your pregnancy is going by so well, and that life is treating you so well! I agree about men's face brightening up when they feel their babies...so sweet. :)
Me too I am really glad for you and I read your updates! Lilla29 on FF
I'd forgotten I have your blog saved in my favorites so this is my way of seeing how things are progressing. xoxo loved reading this post. I absolutely do not mind either, it is after all your blog. It gives me hope for the future. Makes my heart smile about you connecting and feeling her "bum" what sweet priceless moments to cherish. Glad things are going so well. <3 Aunt Mel
I haven't checked in with Blogger since March, and when I saw your post I teared up a bit. I'm so happy for you both!
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