T-Minus 15 Weeks

15 weeks seems like nothing at all to me! I can't believe that Graeson will be here before I know it! There is still so much to do, and it seems like there will never be enough time to do it. We still have to decide the theme we want for his room, throw our baby shower guest list (and that theme) together, get the rest of our things from Logan, register at Target/Walmart (still undecided), the list goes on and on. 

I am just ready for him to be here! But I know that I really need this time to get everything settled and such, so this time is important. Kaleb is excited to be a dad, and that has made me fall more in love with him than I thought possible. I am so excited to go on this adventure with him, and I am very blessed. 

I've also bee thinking about going back to school, since I'll be a SAHM anyway. I'm sure I won't have a lot of time to do classes, so I'll take one or two courses at a time, and get them done that way. I'm really excited for that as well. 

It is time for me to go to bed, since I have an early day tomorrow. 

ღxo--

E. Hunter

24 Weeks... Maybe.

I met my new doctor today, and he is incredible. He's very good with his interaction, answering all my questions, and listening to my concerns. The appointment was a normal one-- check the size of my uterus, listen to baby's heartbeat (and his kicks, since he was not thrilled), and talk about any concerns I have, that sort of thing. 

I will never get sick of hearing his strong heartbeat, and the look on the Hubby's face when he hears it. He is so excited to be a dad, and that just thrills me. However, we got a little surprise at todays appointment. When my doctor measured me, he said that I was measuring a little bit bigger than he would expect at 24 weeks, so he wanted to do a really quick ultrasound just too see if everything was alright. 

We found out Graeson is measuring at 26 weeks! Holy cow, baby could be here even sooner!! That's so exciting for us. Kaleb would love to have him here before Thanksgiving, just so he can show him off. The doctor said he didn't want to change my due date just yet, we'll see how I'm measuring at the next appointment. 

WHAT BABY'S UP TO

(at 24 weeks) 

Graeson has gained about 4 oz since last week, putting him at just over a pound, and measuring about the length of an ear of corn. His taste buds are still developing, along with his brain and his lungs. My uterus is now about the size of a soccer ball. 

Grae is most active when I sit down to relax, or climb into bed, and as of recently, whenever Daddy puts his hand on my tummy. 

HOW I'M FEELING 

I'm still having quite a bit of morning sickness (or night sickness, rather) and I am beyond over it. I feel almost more tired than in the first trimester, but I have an appetite now-- when the nausea doesn't decide to rear it's head. When it comes to eating, however, I still am a snacker, which is better than not eating! I'm drinking more water than anything else (I don't want to have to be in and out of the hospital for dehydration again!) My sleep pattern is insane lately-- I'm tired all through the day, and when I finally get into bed, I'm wide awake. Hahah, it drives me crazy, but that's the miracle of life! 

WHAT I'M THINKING

This pregnancy seems to be flying by, but at the same time dragging on! I wonder all the time what he'll look like -- will he have Kaleb's eyes? my nose? be shy like Kaleb, or smiley and laugh out loud like me? I can't wait to meet him! I am still pretty fearful of being a mother; afraid that I might fail, or that I can't do it. Luckily, I have an amazing support system behind me cheering me on. I am very much ready for this new adventure in my life. And as of late, I am mourning the loss of my toes. (: Hahah!

ღxo--

E. Hunter

The Best Is Yet To Come

August has been a bit crazy for the Hunter family. We moved back to Salt Lake, and are currently staying with his parents, until Kaleb finds a new job (interview on Monday!) and we find a decent apartment (we're getting a place with his best friend). 

We weren't exactly thrilled to have this situation happen to us, but it has made us so thankful for all the people in our lives willing to help us, and it has showed us who is truly there for us, and who has our back no matter what. 

Kaleb has been amazing throughout the whole situation, since I get so overwhelmed and so stressed. he is excellent at keeping me calm, and talking me through everything; keeping my optimistic spirits afloat. He never fails to say a kind word, give me a tight hug, or make me laugh. I cannot express how thankful I am to have him. 

In the midst of all this craziness, I've been in quite a panic trying to pick a new doctor and get all of my medical insurance stuff figured out. I swear it wasn't so complicated two years ago. Luckily, where we're living now, there is a hospital about 10 minutes away -- instead of 30. I haven't had any complications this pregnancy, but I'm so paranoid about things, that it's a nice feeling knowing the hospital is so close. I'm doing my very best to keep calm and not stress about anything, to keep any complications away. You know, drinking enough water, putting my feet up when needed, eating when I'm supposed too, etc. etc. Hahah. I have a very paranoid mother and mother in law. I just know that they love me. 

Now I've got to figure out my birth plan- or at least research it!

I hope all of you have an amazing Sunday. 

P.s-- yesterday I started (and finished) reading 'Heaven is For Real' by Todd Burpo. I highly recommend it. It is an amazing book, and gave me chills the entire book. If you haven't read it, I suggest you look into it!

ღxo--

E. Hunter

Currently...

listening--

to the sound of people talking about Olive Garden's dinner, Pretty Little Liars, and the sound of computer keys clicking. 

eating--

york peppermint patties. sooooo yummy. 

drinking--

a mountain dew. do not judge me. it is my new addiction; i know, i know-- it's probably not the best thing for the baby, but it is my guilty pleasure! 

wearing--

in specific detail, I am wearing a pastel rainbow leopard print racerback tank top. and polka dot blue shorts. yes mother, I am a test pattern. 

feeling-- 

extremely hot. and uncomfortable. goes with the pregnancy. worth every second. 

weather-- 

93 degrees. partly cloudy, with winds blowing North at 13 mph, and 13% humidity. to be exact.

wanting-- 

for it to storm tomorrow. it will definitely help me cool down. 

needing--

to catch up on my journaling. I include this exact same format in almost all of my entries. it's a great way to track pregnancy moments, thoughts, and feelings. and it's so much fun to look back on. 

thinking--

about going to give my puppy dog a love and a snuggle. I love my puppy dog.

enjoying--
the fact that I'm catching up on my blog, gonna watch some Pretty Little Liars, and the fact that I might go to bed early tonight.

ღxo--

E. Hunter