We are just twelve days away from our next appointment! I am really excited for this one; I can't wait to know if Little Baby is a he or a she! I'm actually very surprised, however, at how little this actually matters to us. I've always wanted a boy first, and Matt can't wait for his little princess, but in a lot of ways it seems irrelevant now. Of course we're both curious-- as is my grandson ridden mother-- but that's the best way to describe it-- a curiosity. There will be no disappointment either way, as long as Baby stays healthy. It's more of a logistical inconvenience at this point that we don't know.
19 weeks pregnant weirdly feels different from 18 weeks pregnant. All of the changes I've been experiencing so far have been so subtle that it's been hard to note distinct differences from week to week, but 19 feels a lot different.
Whereas I was feeling hardly distinguished flutters in the baby region before, all at once I'm definitely sensing movement now. (S)he's not exactly pounding away yet (I'm not impatient for that-- from what I understand it's not comfortable), but there are definitely little jumps that come and go in waves.
I'm definitely beginning to show now. However, I think I feel like I look more pregnant than I actually am. Every time I attempt to take a "belly shot" I can't make the bump look nearly as impressive as it feels. I'll post pictures soon regardless. (I know I keep saying that, but my mom may actually kill me this time if I don't.)
Apparently pregnancy causes a wide array of weird problems. For example, never in my life have I suffered from dry skin before. All at once, however, I feel like a shedding snake. Thankfully, Mom and Dad Dunham gave me a gift card for some maternity clothes; last week I not only bought jeans that I love wearing, but I invested in some good lotion too! What a blessing that gift card was!
Nosebleeds? Pregnancy can cause nosebleeds? According to my "Pregnancy Bible" it's not uncommon. It seems like every night I wake up to find I've had one. It makes me a little nervous that I'm sleeping through them, but I hardly sleep at night as it is.
I visit the bathroom at regular hour and a half intervals every night. I think it's a little early to be experiencing such early bathroom frequency, but I think that's related to the positioning of the fibroid. No big deal, except that I never properly get back to sleep, and I'm left praying I stay awake at work.
In other news, I am so proud of my husband. I couldn't have dreamed up a better father for my children. Literally, if I could have picked anyone in the world to marry, it would have been him. He's adjusting to the classroom very gracefully, though it is a tough transition for him. He is relying on the Lord for strength, and encourages me to do the same every day!!
What a nice blog this one was! Not that the others weren't I guess it is just so exciting to know you are feeling the baby move. From a mothers perspective I too am so happy with your choice of husband! He is wonderful, as are you of course. The baby is going to be so blessed to have such loving, God centered parents. I think his/her grandparents are pretty awesome too! Is there any way of putting a drum role on this when you announce the sex?lol I am not sure whose belly was bigger, yours or Matt's. Is there a way to save this blog for Baby to see one day? It would be cool to write him or her comments as well. Just a thought of course...Can't wait to see you guys and will definately make it a point not to be too much of an interuption for Matt. I am so proud of the two of you! Him for the challenges he is conquering and you for the love and support you are giving along the way. Key ingrediants, as well as the way you both put things into God's hands. Well, love you both incredibly and I look forward to more and more blogs! This was a fun one...Love Mom
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