week 28?!

  So I would have to say that over the last few weeks, I've started to show alot more! It seems like it happened over night. One day all on my shorts and jeans fit, then the next day almost none of them will zip! I still have a couple of pairs that are working for me, but for the most part its maternity! Its weird to see my body change so much, but I really love it. The fact that my body is growing to accomodate my growing little Isaiah is amazing to me and I feel blessed. Of course I had apprehension the first time I put on my bathing suit, but that didn't last long. I love being pregnant, big belly and all!

  We went home this weekend to visit the fam. My sis and some other friends and fam were awesome enough to throw me a baby shower! Fun stuff and again, we are blessed. We're so grateful to those who came and shared in the celebration and who are helping us prepare for Isaiah's arrival! We got lots of things that we needed and some other fun stuff too :)

My sister Cassie is the best!

 

My family! Most of the girls at least!

They thought the phrase would be especially fitting :)

  On Sunday I got to see my friend Allison who is also preggo! She's 20 weeks along and finding out boy or girl tomorrow! I'm so happy we got to see each other and take belly shots together. That was the first and last time we'll see each other during our pregnancies, since we live 900 miles apart. I can't wait to keep up with her little one through skype though!

  Little Isaiah is a very active boy. He kicks me all day long, even when I am busy walking around and doing stuff at work, he likes to let me know he's whenever he's awake. I love the feeling.

  There is so much preparation to do before our little guy arrives, I'm nervous that we won't get it done. More importantly, in the midst of all this physical preparation I'm afraid that Paul and I are not preparing ourselves for the new task that lies only a few months ahead of us, being godly parents. Please pray that we will focus on what is most important over this summer and that we will allow God to shine through our marriage and through our son. God has given us an enormous task in raising Isaiah in the way he should go. Please pray that we honor Him in this.

Much love,

Joy

6 Months Prego!!

   I wrote this blog a few weeks ago, but never posted it:
Holy cow, this pregnancy has gone by so fast so far! I mean 6 months already? Geez! I have to say that I throughly enjoy having this little guy growing inside of me. I love to watch/feel him kick, it is so fun! The ultra sounds have both been an awesome experience for both myself and Paul. We're grateful to have gotten to see him twice and can't wait to meet him in person, though we're not quite ready for his arrival yet. We have a ton to do to have his room ready! I'm excited to get started and can't wait for my friend Hayley to come at the end of June to help get everything together! YAY!
   I have also enjoyed stepping up to the challenge of eating lots of healthy stuff! I think I do pretty well on that page, though i do eat a small share of junk as well. I usually end up drinking at least 1/2 gallon of water a day, but I've discovered that I don't really like to drink skim milk by itself. I've been buying 1% and soy instead. Skim is ok with strawberry or chocolate syrup, but that sorta defeats the purpose of having fat free milk. I really haven't had any cravings except for the grapfruit early on...maybe that is still to come. Who knows!
   I think we're going to start childbirth classes in July which will be interesting. I look forward to it as time for us to grow closer to each other as we prepare for the arrival of our son. Please pray for us as Paul and I prepare emotionally, physically and spiritually for new things to come.

   Update from last appointment: 05/20, the baby weighed about 1 lb 3 oz. according to the ultrasound measurements. From what they can see he's healthy and there is nothing to be concerned about. Praise the Lord!

this is me at 19 weeks

this is 23 weeks

And this is our car seat!!!! Yay!!! There is a stroller to match too, but its still in the box:)