Two Slide Shows for Your Enjoyment

Here are two slide shows Curtis and I made. The first is of my growing belly and the second is of Claire's Birth. Enjoy.

Third Trimester

So this pregnancy thing has caught up to me. I am not uncomfortable yet, in that I don't feel like I'm going to pop, but I am exhausted! I feel like resting most of the day and my brain works so slowly. The doctor says I am anemic and I have low blood pressure, which is probably why I feel so drained. I feel like a bad mom, housekeeper and wife, I'm pretty useless dragging around the house all day. I sure hope I get more energy when the baby is born, but then I will be up all night, so there's no light at the end of the tunnel yet.

A couple of weeks ago I had the worst pelvic pain. I felt like I was being stabbed every time I took a step. I got a couple of adjustments from my dad and I now sleep with a pillow between my knees. It is so much better. If it does hurt, it just feels a little bruised.

That's not too bad if those are my only complaints about pregnancy. I am really lucky to have no major problems. 8 more weeks until we meet this precious one.

Being Pregnant

Picture taken at 18 weeks, currently I am 20 weeks, 4 days.

I really like being pregnant. I know a lot of women can't say that and I know in about 15 weeks I will no longer be saying it, but right now I just love it. I love knowing life is growing inside me, I love looking forward to the day I get to meet this sweet little one. I love the extra kindness that strangers show me and I love having a reason for my tummy! I am feeling great right now and feel the baby move all the time. I love having Curtis put his hand on my tummy and patiently wait for a kick, though so far, no luck.

Audrey seems to understand the whole process, but I'm sure it's just a little confusing for Nathan. He now points to my belly and says, "Baby!" and points to his and says, "No, baby!"