The Home Stretch

I've got less than 10 weeks to go before baby girl #2 arrives. For the majority of this pregnancy so far I've kind of forgotten or have been in denial that I was pregnant - not really thinking about it unless I was feeling the baby move or feeling sick.

That has changed...I'm now feeling pregnant and my belly has sure expanded in recent weeks. I'm definitely feeling more tired and am also feeling the effects of all of those wondeful hormones - not to mention mental pressure and anxiety! This pregnancy has been a little different.

Here are some of my cravings this pregnancy: oranges, hot chocolate, Ramen noodles, bread, especially Great Harvest Honey Wheat bread (I couldn't eat bread, sandwiches or pizza when pregnant with Ava - yuck), ice cream, juice, salad - can't get enough of the salad bar at Jason's Deli (which reminds me that Chris is due to take me there) and glazed or powdered donuts.

When I was pregnant with Ava I was working so had fun dressing up in all of my new maternity clothes, etc. Now, I am perfectly content if not elated to be in my favorite comfy pants, wearing Chris' athletic socks (it's sooo cold right now), with my hair in a pony tail, reading or watching one of our favorite shows that we've dvr'd (sp?). Now that's the life.

I'm starting to face the reality that yes, the baby is coming and yes, I am pregnant, and yes, this is the last leg and I will experience more discomfort as things progress. On the other hand, I'm also starting to really think about the excitement of welcoming a new family member to our home and how blessed we truly are!

Those are my thoughts for now.