Halfway there!

I am now a little over halfway through my pregnancy. I must admit, it makes me a little sad. I actually LOVE being pregnant. Don't get me wrong, the throwing up 6-8 times a day was NOT fun, but despite that, I love it! I think it is the neatest thing in the world to know that you are being used as a tool by God to house and grow the most precious gift anyone could ever be given. When I stop to think of all the tiny little things that have to grow and develop just right, I am so spellbound by God's awesomeness. None of it by chance, but all according to His master plan.

Obviously, I know that not all aspects are rosy. There's heartburn, not being able to sleep, exhaustion, aches, pains, etc. But I think how minor all these things are and that they are only temporary. It only lasts for a few months, and at the end we'll be given a unique miracle that was chosen especially for us.

People might think I'm crazy, but I can remember after having the girls feeling lonely. I was used to feeling them move and kick. I would talk or sing to them throughout the day. I wanted them to be born knowing Mommy's voice. After I had them, it was so different. Being pregnant had become my new normal. It was quite an adjustment going back to just boring old me.

This pregnancy has been totally different than the girls for many reasons. I had a little bit of morning sickness with the girls. I'm not sure what Jr. (that's what we've been calling him since we can't agree on a name) was up to early on, but he sure made his mama sick! I'm carrying him higher than what I did with the girls. He is also already WAY more active than his sisters ever were. I wonder if it was because they didn't have as much room or is Jr. just going to be a total go getter? He also seems to know how to stomp on Mom's bladder. I frequent the restroom twice as much this time around.

The first 20 weeks have seemed to fly by. I am so excited to meet our son, but I'm hoping the next 20 weeks take their time. I want to soak up every moment of being pregnant.