"My beloved is mine, and I am his:
he feedeth among the lilies."
I've been trying to post for a couple weeks now, but it's been a little hectic around here. Miss M has been terribly sick again the past week and puking like it's her job. The laundry, the smell, the unhappy toddler... Honestly the vomiting has been my biggest (non life-threatening, non serious, non traumatizing, etc) motherhood nightmare. I hate, hate, hate vomit and it's happening so often that I feel like I can't catch a break. Every time I think it's over for good, Miss M starts spewing again like Old Faithful.
On a happier note, Mr. Pending and I celebrated two V-Days this week.
I'm officially past the 24 weeks mark, hitting viability day. It would still be a high risk journey if I went into labor now, but the chance of survival rates keep going and the odds are ever more tipping in our favor which brings me a lot of peace. I feel like now's the point in pregnancy where I can really start relaxing.
We also celebrated our sixth(!) Valentine's Day together. Mr. Pending had a wonderfully romantic date planned; picnic, star gazing, and all, but unfortunately I also got sick this week and was pretty much out of commission all of Friday and Saturday, and now it's Mr. P's turn to be sick. Booo.
Despite all the vomit, we did have a lovely week together. Mr. P and I got out to see a movie together alone (thanks, mom!), and this morning we enjoyed pink eggs, red grapes, and pink heart-shaped pancakes. It wasn't what either of us had originally planned, but we've decided we still love each other anyway.
Despite all the vomit, we did have a lovely week together. Mr. P and I got out to see a movie together alone (thanks, mom!), and this morning we enjoyed pink eggs, red grapes, and pink heart-shaped pancakes. It wasn't what either of us had originally planned, but we've decided we still love each other anyway.
Being down with the sickness gave us plenty of time to chill on the couch and watch lots of Netflix which is something we really enjoy doing with each other every now and then. The weather has been surprisingly pleasant too so we made sure to get in some good family walks on the days we were all up for it.
Sleep: I sleep great and I sleep plenty
Movement: He's been kicking up a storm at night and in the mornings when I wake up. I like to think he does it that way because he knows I'm anxious so he's letting me know he's alive and well before I fall asleep (so I can sleep) and again as soon as I wake up. He's already such a considerate boy ;)
Cravings: Normally it's meat, meatballs specifically, but since being sick this weekend baked beans and plain potatoes are what sound most appetizing.
Symptoms: Getting bigger. I may or may not have almost wet my pants while coughing this week.
Innie or Outie: Innie!
Wedding ring: On
Worst moment of the week: ALL the vomit, taking the gestational diabetes test, and being sick. This is the first time the gestational diabetes test has sucked so I'm hoping I either pass with flying colors or fail with flying colors so I don'y have to take the 3hr test. Yuck.
Best moment of the week: Being with Mr. Pending and having Miss M in our lives. Lots of love. My heart is full.
What I'm looking forward to: No mo vomit. Less laundry. What sort of black magic do I have to get involved with to make this happen?
Size of baby: Baby boy is the size of a standard letter this week or ~the size of an ear of corn. That equates to almost a food long and 1 1/3- 1 1/2 lbs.
The bump:
Happy Valentine's Day, y'all!
Christmas, Easter, the Fourth of July, and Thanksgiving are probably my top four favorite holidays, but I also really like Valentine's Day. I like using today as a sort of New Year's for love, if that makes sense. Being a kind and loving wife and mother are important to me. This holiday is a simple way to reflect on how I've been doing and where I can improve (plus, I really like making themed treats).
That's not to say I only reflect on how I'm doing in the loving department on Valentine's Day, but it's definitely a holiday where it's hard not to think about that. It's more fun than stressful, I promise. Maybe that's a bad thing, but so far it hasn't been a bad thing in my life and I hope it always benefits my family and those around me.
We've had a wonderful six years of loving, being loved, and making... life good together.
Here are a bunch of photos that I've wanted to spam Facebook with, but have refrained from doing so:
Making valentines.
She LOVED this huge stuffed dog with all the V-Day paraphernalia in the store.
<3
Walking to Grandma's.
She does have her own gloves, but she likes wearing mine more. Go figure.
Watching her explore makes me want to explode (especially when we're outside and I don't have to worry about her putting an entire roll of toilet paper in the toilet and trying to flush it).
Loving on her V-Day unicorn from Grandma and Grandpa Dolan.
Look! She's finally getting hair!
I feel much better after getting that out of my system. Man do I love that girl.
Now on to the pregnancy:
How far along: 24+3 weeks
Sleep: I sleep great and I sleep plenty
Movement: He's been kicking up a storm at night and in the mornings when I wake up. I like to think he does it that way because he knows I'm anxious so he's letting me know he's alive and well before I fall asleep (so I can sleep) and again as soon as I wake up. He's already such a considerate boy ;)
Cravings: Normally it's meat, meatballs specifically, but since being sick this weekend baked beans and plain potatoes are what sound most appetizing.
Symptoms: Getting bigger. I may or may not have almost wet my pants while coughing this week.
Innie or Outie: Innie!
Wedding ring: On
Worst moment of the week: ALL the vomit, taking the gestational diabetes test, and being sick. This is the first time the gestational diabetes test has sucked so I'm hoping I either pass with flying colors or fail with flying colors so I don'y have to take the 3hr test. Yuck.
Best moment of the week: Being with Mr. Pending and having Miss M in our lives. Lots of love. My heart is full.
What I'm looking forward to: No mo vomit. Less laundry. What sort of black magic do I have to get involved with to make this happen?
Size of baby: Baby boy is the size of a standard letter this week or ~the size of an ear of corn. That equates to almost a food long and 1 1/3- 1 1/2 lbs.
Milestones: His face is formed, which sounds weird. His hearing is on point. His brain is growing, his taste buds are developing more, and his lungs are producing surfactant. Keep on doing you, little dude. See you in the next ~16 weeks.
The bump:
24 weeks
24 weeks
Happy Valentine's Day, y'all!
Over n' out
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