Growing and growing

I'm 28 weeks tomorrow. My belly is growing and growing and growing. Some people see me and say I'm huge, others say I'm just right and others say I'm still small. So? Who knows. I think I'm just me. It's a little uncomfortable to sleep and to get up in my truck, but otherwise I feel fine.

I don't have diabetes, which is great. My iron is a bit lower so they asked me to take iron supplements. I hope it doesn't constipate me cause I go potty just fine right now.

The baby moves all the time and I felt her have the hiccups the other night. Pretty cool. I wonder more and more who she will look like and what her personality will be like. We pray for her all the time and ask God to bless us with wisdom. Sean reads psalms to us at night, which is nice. Most of the times I fall asleep, but I hope she's still listening.

We pretty much have all our big baby items. Ana's boss has become our fairy godmother and blessed us with a crib, carrier, strollers and various other awesome things. I do need to register soon for all the numerous other things a baby needs.

We really could not ask for more. God is good all the time.

Baby bump

This is a really horrible shot, but I have no really good ones. I'm 21 weeks and EVERYONE says I don't look it. I can still wear some of my clothes. Hey, at least my butt's not growing. She moves a lot and kicks my hand.

And Heeere's Oprah

Went to the fair with Ana, Michelle and Raquel on the next to the last Sunday and we saw Oprah and Gayle. She passed by right where we were and stopped to shake Raquel's hand. Raquel was so tired and wanted to pee and had no idea who Oprah was. I also fed my unborn child some cotton candy, fried peaches, tornator tators and funnel cake. Oh, my!


This is right after she leaned down to hold Raquel. Gayle was by us longer and I got more shots of her. She has big teeth.

The Busby's are having a girl.

We had our sono on Friday and they told us that they're 99.9% sure it's a girl. She was moving all over the place and I didn't feel anything. She was sucking her thumb at one point, but we couldn't get that part on the video. I felt her move today and Sean keeps trying to feel it, but she stops.

I feel much better now. I still wake up at night with stomach pain due to gases, but it's not so bad. Anything is an improvement from before. I had to have a root canal last week and two cavities fixed. All the acidity and eating every hour for a month didn't help. I also don't drink milk and eat little dairy. I started taking some cal-mag that a friend suggested, so hopefully that will help.


This is my favorite shot. Her little hand kepted moving in and out of sight...like she was saying hello.

How Gross!

I watched some videos on birthing the other day and made Sean sit and watch them with me - one on birth with epidural, one natural and a c-section. I'm sorry, but non of that is natural. It's all very gross and we don't plan on watching anything again. I understand why it's the miracle of life and all that, but good grief, can't they find another way of delivering. I kept telling Sean it all looked inhumane and undignified. Ewwwww!

After much prayer I've decided not to stress about the whole process and method. I will feel confident that I have done all I can to bring a healthy human into the world and rest in God's grace. I will stand the pain as long as I can and if I need an epidural - I'll take it. I don't plan on taking anything else and am so glad I have a doctor that is very understanding of my wants and preferences. Many woman would not agree with me but praise God for medical knowledge. I know that woman were made for giving birth, but many also died giving birth that could be saved now.

Oh, Baby!!

So, I'm 15 weeks pregnant. I figured I might as well start blogging about this mess called pregnancy. I know, it's a beautiful thing and all that. So far it hasn't been that beautiful for me. Sometimes I feel guilty because I can't seem to connect with my baby. How can I? I've been in pain since my fourth week and things haven't stopped. I dealt with an ulcer for about a month and had to take eight pills a day to heal it. I have pain everyday and pain at night. I wake up with stomach pain and painful gases. I can't brush my teeth without gagging.

Right now I feel great pressure in my chest and a dull pain in my stomach. To top it off, I'm starting to experience TMJ pain brought on by the pregnancy. I've also started dealing with my seasonal allergies that keep me up. They usually last about 3 months. I'm no wuss when it comes to pain, but I'm tired. I was ready for the normal pregnancy issues, but not for this. I'm also told that things won't get any better. Great. I will pray and pray and pray.

Sean has been great - beyond great. Amazing. In the last 3 months I've cooked about 5 meals and have spent much time on the couch or crying. He's never complained and does all he can to help me. He's been an amazing husband and support.

I have my 4 month check up of Friday.