I'm now 28 weeks along in this pregnancy and starting my third trimester. It's hard to believe that I'm two-thirds done! Everything seems to be going well with me during this pregnancy, just as it has with my previous three. Isn't that a blessing?! We're still not sure about "Baby Sister," but I have another appointment in a couple of weeks. Hopefully, we'll find out more then. Meanwhile, I feel pretty good, but I tire more easily than I wish. Could it be that I'm trying to do too much? Could it be that I have three little children? Does it matter? But while I love knowing there is a new, little life growing inside of me, there are aspects of pregnancy that I'm getting tired of.
- I'm tired of being so tired!
- I'm tired of sleeping on my side. (I'm usually a stomach-sleeper.)
- I'm tired of feeling bulky.
- I'm tired of being hot.
- I'm tired of wearing men's shirts because I can't find any modest, not-too-tight maternity shirts.
- I'm tired of Daniel's little elbows digging into my big, ole belly as he gets down from sitting next to me on the couch.
- I'm tired of working so hard just to get off the couch.
- Mostly, I'm tired of the uncertainty.
Don't get me wrong, however. I do not want this pregnancy to end any earlier than it should. I do enjoy feeling "Baby Sister" move...for the most part. (Sometimes, it is uncomfortable.) And I hate to sound like I'm complaining because I know that so many women have much harder pregnancies than I do. I'm thankful that God blesses me with such easy pregnancies, but it's easy to dwell on the negative instead of the positive. I need to work on that.
Thanks for bearing with me today.
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Praying for you!! These weeks will fly by and soon you'll have another miracle to treasure :)
Aurie, thanks for your prayers!
I had two summer babies, and it was the heat that got me the most. I shouldn't complain because we were living in NY at the time! I don't know if I would have survived in the south. LOL!
Kristin, I haven't had a summer baby yet, but this pregnancy has been the worst as far as the heat goes. I guess it's because I'm the biggest during the summer as I've been with all my pregnancies.
Ah, yes, those aspects of pregnancy are ones I remember all too well! I certainly thought the fall would never come here in South Carolina when I was pregnant with our daughters (both of whom were born in December). I remember it being hot well into October with at least one of them.
Praying that all will go well over the next few months and know that you'll forget all these difficulties when you see that precious baby!
You are a busy lady! Of course you're tired! ;) I hope things keep going well for you!
Here's a bit of "help" on the maternity clothes - my good friend, Brittany, did a blog post on modest maternity before her baby came. I thought you might enjoy it! :)
http://thefoglemanfamily.blogspot.com/2011/06/maternitymodestly.html
Tracey, thanks for your prayers!
Charity, thanks for the link; I'll check it out!
That is funny that we updated on the same day! You look great too, Nikki. I'm praying for energy for you and perfect health for "Baby Sister"!
Aw, look at you, you beautiful mommy, you! Yes, it's easy to be tired... but you are glowing in a most wonderful way.
You look great!!!! Praying for you!
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