Merry Christmas Eve!!! I love this season for so many reasons, but it definitely feels different this year. It’s our last of everything! I’m trying to soak in this last holiday season without a baby, knowing that it will be much sweeter than I can imagine next year…but it feels like time has just moved too quickly on me. When we found out I was pregnant in June, this time of year seemed SO far away. It felt like we had all the time in the world. And here we are, 7 months in, expecting Ollie very soon.
People keep asking if :I can’t wait to meet him,” and that he’ll be here “before I know it.” And I know those things are true. I’m excited to meet him, but not excited enough that I want to wish these last two months away. I want to treasure this season that’s coming to an end all too quickly. Because I think that treasuring seasons that you’re in and being present in your reality are two of the ways to prepare for a new season, and to move forward without all those “should’ve/could’ves.” Either way, I’m trying to be grateful and excited for whatever it is God has for us each day. And each day is crazy, so that’s the only way to really live. :]
Here’s the update: I’m 32 weeks pregnant! That’s bonkers! I can’t believe it! But I am! The bump is in full force and I feel very pregnant, pretty much all the time. I’m still having a very easy pregnancy, but trouble moving around and sleeping, and exhaustion are just a part of my reality right now. And probably for QUITE awhile! I’m living in leggings and big t-shirts and spending a lot of time relaxing. (well, as relaxed as we ever are…still running around like a crazy person) I’m so incredibly thankful that our weddings were done in November! That was perfect timing for me!!
And yes, I’m hungry all of the time. No weird cravings. Just always wanting to eat all the things that I would normally love. So holiday food is super welcome :] It’s been a little sad missing out on clothes shopping this year…because David and I are huge Black Friday and Christmas deals shopping people. And normally we can spend hours upon hours walking through the mall. We’ve had two baby showers and we’re having one more, so I’m definitely getting my clothes fix from all of the adorable outfits people are buying for Oliver! :] Overall, it’s just all going by so quickly!!! And it’s been such a good pregnancy, that I’m not tired of it at all. (I am tired of having to pee…all the time)
So here’s some update pictures! I said we’d try to be better about updates, and we’ve done…okay since then :] Grace not perfection, people. Here’s week 26.
Personally, these couple weeks are when I felt the cutest. My bump was big enough that everyone knew I was pregnant, but I wasn’t having any issues waddling or bending down :]
David makes me weird.
Kelsey always wants to touch the bump. And I barely ever let her. So this was a big deal to her.
Life with Nev :]
I don’t know if you can tell the difference, but I can! This is 26 vs 31 weeks! Eek!
My first baby ;]
And this is still week 31! And a little peek into our Christmas cards! Which we’re sending out today! #underachievers
Life with him is just odd.
I don’t know WHY David is so into peace signs. But they’re his favorite cheesy thing to do.
How I feel when David cheesily touches the baby bump. Every time.
And here’s our Christmas card pic :] It’s my favorite!
Merry Christmas Eve, friends!
