30 Weeks

I'm at the 30 week mark, with only 10 weeks left to go until baby boy makes his appearance. Nausea is very rare these days (I'm so thankful!). My main complaint at this point is fatigue, with lesser complaints about acid reflux, frequent bathroom trips, puffiness (my wedding ring is already starting to get tight!), and growing uncomfortableness as I continue to enlarge. And, of course, there is that weight-thing too. You don't know how jealous I am of my friends who only put the weight on in their tummy area. Nope, not for me. Thighs, buttocks, arms, ankles, FACE (I really hate that puffy look I always get) - there's no keeping it just to the tummy region for me. Hopefully, it will all come off again like the last two times (well, most of it anyway :), but it doesn't make it any easier to go through at the time.

But regardless of my complaints, things are going well. Baby's heartbeat continues to beat strongly, all my test results thus far have been good, and I'm not nearly so freaked out about the birthing process this time around (although I'm definitely not looking forward to it in any way either! :). Sometimes I get so busy with the kids that I almost forget I'm pregnant, but a hard kick from baby boy reminds me he's there. Abby continues to be excited for his arrival. Ben continues to be oblivious to the fact that his days as baby of the family are numbered (but he does like to point to my tummy and say, "Baby!" - he will also do this to his own tummy or anyone else!). Kevin and I find ourselves musing about what this baby will be like and look like.

In 10 weeks, our lives will be forever changed. I dread the sleepless nights and the painful recovery, but I very much look forward to meeting my son and seeing how he will be a blessing and bring joy to our family.