Yep, that's me. My dr says that everything about my pregnancy is just that...normal and boring. I say WONDERFUL!! You all can keep your opinions about whether or not I'll EVER truly be normal to yourselves :)
Last time I posted, way back in November - I was going to be tested for gestational diabetes at my next dr's visit and well, everything was fine with all of that.
We now go to the dr for a check up every two weeks. That will change to every week in January. My last dr's visit was December 20 and I weighed 146.5 lbs. I have been consistently gaining a pound a week, which is (I am sure you can guess...) normal. At our first appointment in December Emily had already "assumed the position" with her head tucked neatly between my hips and her feet up near my ribs. She is very active...which shouldn't really be a shock to anyone who has ever spent 45 seconds with me. I feel her moving all the time...sometimes, it takes my breath away, literally and figuratively. We haven't had a sonogram to share with you in a while (we might not get another one before she comes) so I have posted an updated belly shot. My goodness she feels SO BIG in there!!
It has been wonderful being pregnant during Thanksgiving & Christmas! Not only have the holidays kept me pre-occupied, but I have gotten to spend time with SO MANY people at such an exciting time in our lives. In November, Jason and I were able to make a long overdue trip to Carolina Beach to see my dad and his wife Janet, as well as my (step) sister and niece. I even got to see my Aunt Beth and Uncle Tony who were kind enough to come down from Greenville for the day to spend some time with us as well. We got to stay in Leland with my bff Corie for a few nights too AND got to spend some time with her mother as well. I told Jason that was the most productive trip I had made to NC ever...we covered a lot of ground.
The second weekend in December, Corie came into town for what I thought was a "routine" visit - but much to my surprise she had somehow managed to successfully coordinate (from North Carolina) a baby shower for me with some of my most favorite people on this entire planet - which was better than I could have ever imagined or expected. Including somehow managing to get another one of my life long best friends, Monica, who lives in NY, to be there - with her 6 month old in tow - for the event. I got a ridiculous amount of stuff, including some very sentimental gifts. So many monogramed pieces as well as practical items. My favorite surprise came from a very dear friend, Jennifer Swatek. She commissioned a friend of hers to paint a precious oil painting for Emily Morgan's room that is a beautiful tribute to my mother, me and Emily (pictured below). Just another reminder of how God has graciously blessed me time and time again with the most wonderful network of friends and family throughout my entire life.
We added a room to our house that we are thrilled with. It's always nice when you get to use the phrase, "exceeded all of our expectations". We love it and it provided us with some much needed breathing room throughout the rest of the house and also allowed us to work on the nursery, which is basically completed, except for a few minor details. Jason & I and are just trying to control our excitement at this point. My excitement of course is shadowed by the curiosity & anticipation of how my labor will go, but I have to say, I am completely confident in my choice to birth at Brookwood with Dr. Huggins. He has been an absolutely wonderful part of this entire pregnancy.
I will do my best to keep you all posted & please continue to keep us in your prayers.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!
God bless you all!
Sarah
