So... I am the worst blogger ever! I had such high hopes for being a continual blogger during my pregnancy, however, pregnancy has gotten the best of me. So much has happened since my last blog. Let's just list them.
1. Horrible heartburn and acid reflux
So I now know that that sick to the stomach, throwing up all the time feeling wasn't a stomach virus... it was acid reflux. It's hard to put your finger on it when it's something completely new. Tums worked for about a week and then nothing worked. Luckily my fabulous doctor could put his finger on it and gave me a daily pill to take so I can a least eat the basics. I still have a very limited diet. Not always fun, but a blessing in disguise. Especially being that I am almost 26 weeks pregnant and still weight 6 pounds less than I did before I got pregnant! Crazy how your body will respond... definitely not what I thought would happen.
2. No summer school
After getting light headed this summer due to being mid pregnancy and the insane heat we had, my doc advised me not to complete summer classes. It was hard to cancel the night before class was to begin knowing that this would put me further behind in getting my Masters, but the stress free summer was nice. I enjoyed staying at home in the air conditioning and having plenty of time to rest prior to school starting.
3. Anxiety
I have always struggled with being an anxious person, but pregnancy hormones has intensified this feeling. Not to mention, pregnancy in itself has a lot of scary factors going on. My doctor was very helpful in reassuring me that this is normal for some women and it's okay to have fears. I have also started seeing a christian counselor to help me get to the root of my anxiety. This has been a totally blessing. I think so many women hide their fears instead of exposing it to the light and since I have exposed this, Satan has no power over me. My counselor has helped build my relationship with the Lord and point me closer to him to help me fight that rush of adrenaline when it hits. I have seen myself being able to face my problem head on and address some of my biggest fears in pregnancy. God is truly using this to make me stronger.
4. School Starts Back!
I started my second year of teaching Kindergarten! I absolutely love my class this year. They are very sweet and well behaved. I have been taking one day off a week to help me physically handle my job. Working with 25 four and five year olds all day when you're up on your feet can be very draining. I am extremely thankful for my job as well as the administration for working with me to help make sure that my pregnancy goes as smooth as possible.
5. 3D Ultrasound and Baby at 37 Weeks
This is a biggie!! I finally got to see a good picture of my beautiful son a few weeks ago. I may be a little partial, but I think he looks like me! He at least has my nose. After getting to see him clearly for the first time, I found out that my doctor plans on inducing me at 37 weeks! That was probably the happiest I have felt in my entire pregnancy. I am so ready to have this baby! No doubt it will be hard when he gets here, but I'm ready to feel "normal" again. I currently only have a little over 11 weeks before he makes his grand entrance into the world.
6. I Love my Husband More
I thought I would experience a lot during my pregnancy, but I didn't expect to fall more in love with my husband as much as I have. He has been my rock during the hard times and a constant helper. He eats what I have to eat, cleans the house when I'm exhausted and just listens. No doubt this pregnancy has been just has tough on him as it has been on me. I am over joyed at the thought of him being the father of my child. The love he already has for Levi is obvious and I know he will be such a great godly influence for him. (He also just got accepted into PA school!!! So proud of him!!!)
7. I Love my Savior More
Though this pregnancy has been long, tough, and very trying at times, my Savior has always been there. In my lowest of lows and my highest of highs He is always there when I call. I am learning that I do not fully understand the love that He has for me. I think about my son, that I haven't even met yet, and can't even imagine sacrificing him for a sinful man. And yet, my God gave his only Son so I can experience true grace. How blessed I am. Just as He is knitting Levi together at this very moment, He knit me together in my mother's womb and He has always had a plan for my life. I cannot possibly go through such a life changing time in my life without recognizing the love of my Savior.
So what have I learned about pregnancy over the past few months: It's hard, but praise God that He knows what He is doing and it ALL works together for the good.
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