Thankful Thursday

Lately I feel like

there isn't much to talk about

except for baby-related things.

I mean, I work every day

from 8-4:30, but who wants

to hear about that?

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Yesterday, I had my first

crazy pregnant lady cry fest.

I'm honestly not even sure

why I was crying so hard,

but I almost had to pull over

on the way home from work.

Thank you, hormones!

By the time I got home,

made some Kraft mac & cheese,

and watched a couple episodes

of Man vs. Food,

I felt much better.

***

I don't think it helps

that my darling husband

has to be out of town until the 15th.

The project he's doing now

has him gone for two weeks at a time,

which can be pretty frustrating sometimes.

We Skype often though, and that helps a lot.

I can't wait for him to come home,

so we can put together some nursery furniture

and get Colin's room (mostly) finished!

***

But, enough about the crazy side of my life. :)

On to Thankful Thursday!

Today, I am thankful

for the beautiful fall weather

we have been having lately.

Here in South Carolina,

it has been in the high 40s or early 50s

in the morning, and in the mid-70s

throughout the afternoon.

Just beautiful.

I am thankful

for the technology

that helps me keep in touch

with my husband and family,

so that even when I'm miles away

from the people I love,

I can still see and talk to them

whenever I feel the need.

I am thankful

for my sweet little boy

who I will get to see on ultrasound

again next Thursday,

and for the kicks I feel every day

that remind me he's doing well in there.

I really do have so much to be thankful for.

What are you thankful for

on this Thankful Thursday?

22 Weeks

How far along? 22 weeks!

Due Date: February 3, 2011

Total weight gain/loss: +1 this week, for a total of 7 lbs.

Maternity clothes? Pants - all the time,

shirts - sometimes. I can still fit into some of my

looser fitting pre-pregnancy tops.

Sleep: Some nights are great, others are awful.

Last night was not a good sleep night,

thanks to a leg cramp at 3 am (OW),

having to get up and pee, and tossing and turning.

Best moment this week: Getting started

on the nursery... pictures to come

once we are finally finished!

Movement: I feel him quite a bit now.

Food cravings: French fries & ketchup.

Food aversions: Nothing really.

Gender: It's a boy!

Labor Signs: I'm starting to wonder

if I've had a few Braxton Hicks contractions..

but it feels more like pressure, and not so much like

the tightness I've heard other ladies describe.

Maybe Colin's head is on my cervix or something.

We will find out what position he's in

at our next ultrasound, which is in 2 weeks!

Belly Button in or out? In.

What I miss: Not having to pee at night.

What I am looking forward to: Finishing the nursery!

Milestones: My belly is finally rounding out,

and I feel really cute and love to show it off. :)

Thankful Thursday

It's been a while

since I've written

a Thankful Thursday post.

It's not that I don't have anything

to write about;

in fact, it's the exact opposite -

I am thankful for so many things right now

that sometimes I'm afraid I'd become repetitive

or not even know how to put

my thankfulness into words.

But, here I am -

writing a Thankful Thursday post.

It's about time! :)

Today, I am thankful

that it's the last day of September;

that October begins tomorrow,

and that fall is here -- for real!

It hasn't felt very "fall-ish"

here in South Carolina,

and sometimes the constant

warm weather, and the refusal

of the trees to change color

makes me long for Michigan.

But, I am thankful -

thankful for the sunshine,

thankful for the cool breeze

that has made its appearance lately,

thankful for the loveliness

of autumn mornings and evenings.

I am thankful

that today, I'm 22 weeks along,

and still feeling great.

I am so, so thankful

for my tiny son, my Colin,

and I am thankful

for my amazing, incredible husband

who has been great throughout

this pregnancy,

and who continues to be awesome.

He never ceases to amaze me.

Thank you, God, for all of the blessings

that constantly surround me every day!

21 weeks!

How far along? 21 weeks.

Due Date: February 3, 2011

Total weight gain/loss: +2 since I last weighed, +6 total

Maternity clothes? I am wearing maternity pants

pretty much all the time now.

Sleep: I have been tossing and turning

more often lately.. especially if I wake up

past 4 am to go to the bathroom.

Best moment this week: Feeling REAL kicks!

Movement: I feel little movements every day now,

and a good, hard kick every couple of days.

Food cravings: I don't know if I really craved them,

but bagels & cream cheese are SO good right now!

Food aversions: Nothing really.

Gender: It's a boy!

Labor Signs: Nope.

Belly Button in or out? In. I have a really deep innie,

so I'll be surprised if it really pops out. We'll see!

What I miss: Espresso drinks. I may have to get

a tall latte sometime soon...

it's pumpkin spice season at SBUX!

What I am looking forward to: Getting started

on the nursery.

Milestones: Our little Colin should weigh about

1 pound this week. Grow, baby, grow!

20 Weeks: Half Baked!

How far along? 20 weeks.

Due Date: February 3, 2011

Total weight gain/loss: Still +4 as of last Friday.

Maternity clothes? Not exclusively,

but I am wearing them.

Sleep: I am sleeping well...

when I don't wake up with leg cramps!

Best moment this week: Being able to see our little one

moving around and playing with his feet on ultrasound.

Movement: Definitely feeling more movement.

I have felt a few decent kicks over the past few days!

Food cravings: Fresh fruit, and french fries with ketchup.

(I know, two totally different ends of the spectrum)

Food aversions: Nothing in particular.

Gender: It's a boy! :)

Labor Signs: Nope.

Belly Button in or out? In.

What I miss: At the moment, I don't feel

like I'm missing out on anything.

I love being pregnant, and I love my son!

What I am looking forward to: Watching my belly grow,

and our follow-up ultrasound in 4 weeks.

Milestones: My little man is half baked this week. Yay!

Big news!

We found out this morning

that our little one is... a...

BOY!

It was such a surreal moment

when the ultrasound tech

told us we were going to have

a little boy. A son!

We've already picked out his name-

Colin Justin.

We have known that would be his name

for quite a while.. even before we conceived

our little man.

Tonight, we went to

Once Upon a Child

with Justin's parents

to buy a few outfits for Colin.

For my son.

I can't stop saying that. :)

I can't wait to meet him!

We are both on cloud nine.

Pictures to come, as soon as

I get home (we are out of town)

and am able to upload them!

19 Weeks!

How far along? 19 weeks.

Due Date: February 3, 2011

Total weight gain/loss: +2 this week, +4 total.

Maternity clothes? I have several pairs

of maternity pants now, and they are

SO comfortable!

Sleep: I've had more trouble sleeping lately,

but I always make up for it on the weekend!

Best moment this week: Feeling more movement.

Movement: They're not pronounced kicks,

but I am sure I'm feeling baby, almost every day.

Food cravings: Not lately.

Food aversions: Nothing in particular.

Gender: We should be able to find out on Sept. 17th.

One more week!

Labor Signs: No, thank goodness.

Belly Button in or out? In.

What I miss: The ability to drink caffeine

and not feel all jittery!

What I am looking forward to: The "big ultrasound"

next Friday. Woohoo!

Milestones: Almost halfway there. Wow!

Also, last night I dreamed we had a baby girl.

Which is funny, because I've always

thought of this baby as a boy for some reason.

We will hopefully know in a week!