I’ll be using this picture for a wonderful idea I found on Pinterest here in the future. Can’t wait! This was right after I told hubs, it was such a memorable moment. I’ll never forget it.

After he asked about a million and one questions I had to snap a picture of him too.

Our first ultrasound with baby boy was amazing. He was super active and wouldn’t stop moving around. We actually had to have another one because we couldn’t get him to stop moving enough to take all the pictures the technician needed. He blew us a kiss in this picture! I was so emotional after this ultrasound, just seeing him move around inside of me. It was amazing.

That was also when we found out what baby was…

A Boy!!! We used this picture to announce it and a few people asked if it meant I was having twins! No way, thank you Jesus!

First snap of the baby bump.

When I first started feeling Jase move around it was amazing. This little life growing inside of me, it’s such a blessing. I have been overwhelmed of how amazing our God is through this entire journey. I have found myself just in complete awe of the changes our body makes to take care of a growing life. The way our body knows exactly what to, how even our organs rearrange themselves to make room for a growing baby. I could never look at all that and think it just happened by chance, God’s creation is astounding.

Some of my favorite {pregnant woman ego boosting} experiences would have to be how many times I have heard, “You’re pregnant!” over the last eight months. Seriously, I am not joking. I was passed the 25 mark and getting closer to the 30 weeks mark when people were really noticing a difference. There were so many volunteers at church that were afraid to ask if I was pregnant because they just weren’t sure yet. It looked like I had a little belly, but they weren’t brave enough to ask yet. I felt HUGE! I couldn’t fit my jeans the way I used to, they just weren’t as comfortable, and I felt like everything gave me this awkward little pudge. So to hear from so many that they had no idea I was pregnant definitely boosts this girls confidence.

26 Weeks and my coat was to snug to button past this point. It was nerd night at church by the way, so enjoy the outfit.

26 Weeks in both of these photos. Apparently, people were saying the dress made my belly look a lot bigger than just normal clothes. I could definitely see that in this picture. I had people start to ask me around this point, they finally weren’t scared anymore. But they were all shocked to find out I was closer to having the baby rather than just finding out. It made for some funny conversations!

This was the last ultrasound we had to make sure baby was growing well. I couldn’t believe how much more you could see at this point. I could even make out his tiny cheek bone. I cried after this one, I was just so amazed again at how God created our bodies to carry a baby as He crafted their very being. I found myself looking at this picture on a daily basis. I wonder what and who he is going to look like.

I’ve been really blessed through this entire pregnancy. I only threw up twice in the first trimester, praise God because I hate throwing up. I had major back pain that started around the second trimester that had me putting in a few extra chiropractor trips. Indigestion has probably been the most constant thing throughout the entire pregnancy. Sometimes if I went to sleep with my food still not digesting, I would wake up in the middle of the night coughing it up which is never fun. Ligament pains have greeted me recently as baby has turned head down is dropping lower and lower, but I really have not had a bad experience at all. I just found myself waking up the other day and thanking God for allowing me to still be sleeping well and not absolutely miserable. It’s had it’s moments, but I am truly thankful that it hasn’t been bad.

 Baby Jase is getting big enough now to where he doesn’t have a lot of room to move. I frequently have a foot jabbing into my right side, he seems to favor that side. Most of his ultrasounds he was curled up in a ball with his hands up next to his face, so I imagine his feet are just finding rest on that side. At times he will just push against me and you’ll see a big bulge on my right side. I always rub it until he moves a little to relieve the pressure, but once I stop he does it again. Sometimes it’s really uncomfortable…but I try to imagine it’s his way of communicating with me right now. I rub my side, and he responds. I absolutely love him already.

Here is where I am today…just four short weeks away from my due date of June 15th (it was originally June 2nd, but his growth his on track with the later date).

Now for a few of the random questions I’m always asked:

What has been your biggest cravings? I haven’t had any of the crazy pregnancy ones, like peanut butter and pickles. No, it sounds appalling. I am absolutely in love with pizza, fruit, and mango sweet teas from Sonic. I just cannot get enough! I have the occasional cravings for BBQ – sometimes all I need is a big hamburger. Definitely a little man cooking.

What have been your biggest food aversions? I had tons of these in the first trimester. I couldn’t eat a lot, we didn’t shop for three months. We just waited until I figured out what I could eat that night and went and bought the things to make it. Even then I still didn’t finish the food. Now, I just can’t have Mexican (which I love) or anything with too much seasoning unless I want serious indigestion. Not worth it.

Total Weight Gain: As of this last appointment I have gained a total of 16 pounds! I’m probably going to gain anywhere from 5-10 more as I should be putting on about a pound a week as baby does some major weight gaining himself now.

Pregnancy Lows: Indigestion & ligament pains were probably the worst. I’ve had a few clothing breakdowns too. I haven’t gotten much maternity clothes because they are just so expensive, so as the weather has gotten warmer and I have gotten bigger it’s been harder to find something cool and comfortable to wear. I’ve definitely shed a few tears.

Pregnancy Highs: I have never felt closer to God or my husband during this time. I mean, we all go through season that just make us feel incredibly close to God, and this has been one of them. I’m in a constant state of awe of the way He created us as women to have children. Not only that, but just how He is forming this baby inside of me. It is amazing! I’ve felt so close to my husband, obviously because I am carrying his child. We are bringing a child into this world together and it is such a blessing. I promised myself that I would not allow myself to rush through this season, to look ahead and wish I was already holding him. I cannot say how enjoyable that has made pregnancy. I am enjoying every moment of being pregnant. Every last moment of just my husband and I. And it’s not that I don’t want my son to come, or that I will dread it not being just my husband and I anymore, but it’s a different season. I am so excited for the next season, but I don’t want to miss this one. I am so glad that I have been intentional about that because I believe it has made a huge difference.

I am so excited for these last few weeks of preparation with my husband for Baby Jase. I can’t wait to see what God has in store for us as we close out this journey and enter a new one. If you think of me, be praying for the labor and delivery process. Being a first time mom, I don’t know what to expect and how my experience will go, but I am praying for a smooth and complicated-free delivery. As well as a very healthy baby boy.

If you’re still with me thanks for sharing in my journey!!