A Different Feeling

I've been trying to explain to people how different I feel during this pregnancy. There are a lot of the same feelings but weirdly a lot of different ones.

1. I am not as tired...weird, I know. But, I am not exhausted...yet. There are times that I am, don't get me wrong, but they are not frequent.

2. Weight--I haven't gained a lot of it, but I am still on track to be similarly as heavy at the ending of my last pregnancies. So far only 1 lb, but I am now at the point where this only gets worse. I had a friend at church tell me that I looked great and I am thankful for that. I didn't gain a lot (thus far) but I didn't lose all my previous baby weight so I still feel like I look the same.

3. Hiccups...Since I haven't gained a lot of weight, I can feel hiccups this time around. It is so bizarre to me. I love it. I am carrying my weight differently so I feel a lot more movement.

4. Movement...same as above. But since I am carrying differently, I can SEE the baby move. I can see him/her move from one side or the other and can watch my stomach just shift. It is so cool. Again, not something that I have experienced.

5. Being active... I have managed to stay active throughout (thus far) my entire pregnancy. I am not running right now but I am walking, swimming, elliptical and biking. I can't go as fast or as long, but at least I keep going. It is this time that I am so thankful that Andrew supported my request to get a membership to the Y!

6. Experiencing it with the kids-- while Andrew may not be so "hands on" this time around the kids are. Tatum talks to the baby every day, rubs my belly, etc. Beckett gives my belly kisses and always tells me that I can't hold him on my lap because he doesn't want to "squish the baby". It melts my heart every time.

7. No real aches and pains...By this time, I was soooo done with my pregnancies..DONE. But while I feel HUGE, I don't feel ready to be done being pregnant. I am, however, done with all the crazy tests (glucose) that you have to take.

8. Panicking...I panicked over every single thing, ie...nursery, names, things I needed, etc. I am not panicked right now. I am NOT in control by any means, but I am not worried about things that are out of my control. I have everything that the baby and I will need to be comfortable. I don't have the newest, or the most fanciest, but I'm good.

I am so happy to be experiencing all these things that a lot of women experience. I also happy that I am NOT experiencing a lot of things. I hope things continue to go as smoothly as they have been. I am happy that I am taking better care of myself. I have my 29 week appt this week and yet, another glucose test, but I am happy to do it--I just hope I pass it.

On another note, love and squeeze your kids and husbands as much as you can. Life is short and sweet and precious. Every minute of it. Love it and live it like it is. I know I did today!