32 Weeks!

Holy moly...32 freaking weeks! I can't even believe it. (I know I say that every single post but I literally get so freaked out every time I think about how close we are to meeting this little baby boy!) I must admit...I have felt pretty darn miserable lately as he gets bigger and bigger inside this growing belly! I think he has definitely dropped because there is sooooo much pressure on my pelvis. My legs and feet are swollen every night after work and my toes look so fat :) That is alright, nothing a little elevation won't fix...I just prop those babies up for a little bit and the swelling disappears and suddenly I have ankles again! Just like magic! My fingers...not so much. I had to finally stop wearing my rings this past weekend...I look like I am having a child out of wedlock now. I miss my gorgeous rings...

Thanksgiving was last week...Lance and I were originally going to host it at our house but I decided it might be too much work so Rebecca and Ezra did instead. They did a great job and how it all decorated in fall and harvest decorations... My entire family was there and we had more food then we could have even thought about eating! It was a wonderful day. That sorrow was there though as well...it was the first thanksgiving without Grandpa. Last year I spent it at the Hospice House with him and I am so thankful I had that special Thanksgiving time with him...I had no idea that a week later he would be gone. We wanted to have new traditions this year so we didn't do it at my grandparents house and I'd say it was a success.

Black Friday. What a crazy tradition! This year my mom and I decided we were not in the shape to participate... Lance really didn't want me going because he was afraid the crowds would bump into me and I'd get hurt or the baby would. He also preached my mom didn't need to be out there... So I took his advice and we didn't go. Instead, we sent my dad and him to get a few items and they were quite shocked at how crazy it was! LOL! He came home appalled at two women getting in a fight over a printer...how hilarious. Welcome to the world of Black Friday my darling! My mom was kind of bummed that she couldn't go this year so my Aunt Theresa came and picked us up and we decided to just drive around and make fun of the the people in those ridiculous lines...and you know what? We had just as much fun as if we would have actually shopped! It was a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend.

This Thursday is the one year of my grandpa's death and my heart gets heavier with each minute as it gets closer. It just stirs up all that heartbreak and pain we all felt this time last year. I still think about him daily. Friday, my mom has her scans to check the progress of the chemotherapy. I'm terrified for her but I'm just keeping the faith that she gets good news and can get some peace of mind.

This Saturday and next Sunday I have baby showers! Super excited! (This Saturday is with Lance's family so I'm super nervous about what drama is going to occur but I know that Lance will not let them ruin this special day for us. I have faith in my husband.) Next Sunday is the one my mom and sister are throwing and then the first weekend of January my best friend Kate is having a dinner for my closest friends as a third shower! Mix those in with the holidays and holiday parties and holy cow...it's going to be a busy couple months!!!!

I'll end by posting a few more of our maternity pictures! :)

Ten Weeks Left!!!

I can not believe that I will be thirty weeks on Friday! The time has seriously flown by...I am so extremely thankful for this wonderful baby that Lance and I have been lucky enough to be blessed with...it just still is do surreal there's a little man growing inside me! But then I look in the mirror and see this HUGE belly and I quickly remember he's really in there! Also, every time he kicks and punches me is obviously a reminder as well...and boy oh boy does he do it a lot! I absolutely love it though...we were so afraid we weren't going to be able to feel him because of my placenta, but we get to feel him all the time. It's amazing! Lance is always rubbing my belly and talking to him...he's already such a wonderful daddy. I couldn't be any more thankful to have him be mine for the rest of my life...he's been great to me...I know, I know...gag me! :)

The last few weeks haven't been as easy as the first 28...as baby boy continues to grow, my pelvis and back are really feeling it. In fact, I have a heating pad on my back right now... I know it just means he is thriving in there like he's supposed to but I'm more then ready to walk without the waddle or just feel comfortable in general! I'm sure I'll miss those amazing kicks and the feeling of carrying a child once he's out though...I guess I just love complaining. But I'm for sure feeling pregnant...Braxton Hicks and all!!

I took my glucose test and thankfully passed so no gestational diabetes! I've gained 15 pounds so far and the doctor said everything still looks great! Lance and I had maternity photos last weekend and hopefully we get them soon...I am SO excited to see them all!! We have three baby showers planned... Pretty much with the holidays and everything coming up, we are going to be super busy and baby Lathan will be here before we know it. (We are pretty sure that's what his name will be... We love it!)

My brother has an interview the end of November at KU-Med! I sure hope he gets accepted into medical school...the boy is so smart and would make such a good doctor...he just needs to be acknowledged for all his hard work and given the chance to prove it!

Lance has an interview at GE (General Electric) today over his lunch hour...the pay and benefits are a lot better...the only thing is it would start out as second shift. :( I would miss him like crazy every night but the reality is it would be the smartest thing for us because we wouldn't need to put little man in daycare. He is just going to feel the guy out about insurance and stuff and go from there...if there's a probationary period for me on his insurance then he can't take it. We are too close to the end for that! It's about time something good happens for Lance too!

My mom has one more week of chemo left and then her scans are the first of December. She has not had the easiest time with this round of chemo...she has been pretty nauseated and tired. I pray constantly for good results...we all need her to be ok!

The holidays are getting closer and it's really making me think of last year... Spending each night at Hospice. What a sad, sad time. This year Lance is doing anything he can to make sure the holidays are good...but I still can't help and feel down. I still miss you like crazy Grandpa. Love you so much!