Thursday, February 21, 2008

We've made it to 36 weeks!

To say that we are relieved to have made it to 36-weeks is an understatement. We are thrilled! Everyday we are another day closer to having a full term baby this time. We've been amazed at how well Jaden has done since being born 8 weeks early and this baby is now a little over a month older than Jaden was when he was born.

Here are some pictures of me and my belly. Even though I feel like I'm huge other mothers keep laughing at me because they think I look like I'm just 7 months or so pregnant. They are surprised that I only have 3 weeks (actually less) left. You can decide for yourself. I think if you saw me when I was pregnant with Anna or Jaden you'll know that I look bigger this time - I know this isn't saying much. But, I think we'll all be surprised when the baby gets here because it will probably be HUGE despite my deceptive belly. Remember Anna was 8 lbs. 3 oz. and Jaden was 4 lbs. 9 oz. with 8 weeks to go!

This day the baby must have been laying funny because I had to sit up really straight or sit back. It was hard for me to drive, believe it or not. I just felt really full and was a little out of breath. I have begun to feel more uncomfortable this time than I was with the other pregnancies - and that isn't even that bad at all. But, I think it's God's way of letting me know that I'm getting older and making me feel ready to be done being pregnant. With Anna and Jaden I enjoyed the pregnancy part so much that I was actually sad when it was over. This time I think I will have satisfied my needs and will be very ready to meet my new baby.

I don't think I look big at all from the front but I think my legs look so much smaller than they really are in comparison to my belly!

Chris wanted to show off his "sympathy" belly. In reality I think Chris has lost weight.


This is such a crappy picture but I thought Anna looked cute so I sacrificed my own vanity!