Fall Dreams

Today is a beautiful fall day. Almost a "no sweaters required" day. But it reminds me to soak up these last few days of yellow leaves and massive piles of leave along the side streets. We had a brief, magical flurry of snow this last week, so fall is leaving a little too quickly for me.

Today, I imagined Tim playing football out with his friends. Me inside probably with a warm beverage (coffee, tea, or apple cider...take your pick), half watching football on TV, half sneaking glances out the window to watch my boy play ball.

For today, I dwell on the times he chooses to hold my hand, his desperate attempts to say 'ready, set, go!", and the constant vehicle noises. These are simple days, but I know I will dream of these days too.

journal weeks 9 through 12

wk.9: I'm still tired, even to the point of feeling exhausted. I'm very excited to get announcement pictures taken by http://www.alaunapetersonphotography.com/. I've noticed that my belly button is already rounding out from an oval to a circle.
*Baby/Food comparison: Md. Olive. Little olive, at this point you are moving around a bit. Oh how I can't wait to feel you move around!

wk.10: Another tired week, not surprising. I've been more sick to my stomach than usual. Sometimes my pants feel snug, and I don't mind wearing stretchy pants. :)
*Little plum, we announced your upcoming arrival this week! So many people are so excited for you to be apart of our family. You are loved much!!

wk.11: Some days I feel beyond exhausted. How is that possible? (Oh wait! I have an almost two year old!) Some days I look like I have a little bump, other days I look the same.
Music I've been listening to: Sara Groves and Raffi with your brother :)
Recent Movie: Seeing Happy Feet 2 soon!
Books I'm reading: 1000 Gifts, The Teacher's Funeral. Upcoming-Give Them Grace
Top News Story: Upcoming GOP candidates; Cain, Perry, Romney

wk.12: Reflections of the first trimester-Can it possibly be the end of the first trimester? Is it bad that I still don't "feel" pregnant? Little Timtim is keeping me busy and active! He loves to say baby and be the baby. :) He's been very sweet on other babies, and I'm looking forward to how he will love this little one. And looks like chicken is an aversion for me and this little one.

12wk prenatal visit

Notes: Still love our doctor. She was able to give some helpful medical advice pertaining my body and how other areas are effected because of our growing baby. The heartbeat was very strong and quite beautiful. She mentioned that we might get to find out the gender as early as 19wks! (Shouldn't get too excited cause I might have to wait.) I love that my husband is still able/willing to make it to the visits.

Weight: Lost 6lbs. *I've had a hard time wanting to eat (I do eat!), my body just doesn't feel up to eating. Hopefully, by getting some of the recommended foods into my body, I'll start to feel more excited about eating again. This baby needs some food! :)