nearly human

I think when people say they have all this energy during the 2nd trimester, they must be lying... right? Maybe it's because I'm with 25 six year olds all day, but when I get home from work, I am SO exhausted. All I want to do is get into bed and go to sleep. I wish I knew the secrets to getting some of that 2nd tri energy.

But, last weekend was fall break.... which means I only had a three-day work week. I felt nearly human the whole weekend. I actually had some energy-- I did things normal people do. I went to the gym, temple date, made dinner for my husband (which is rare and far between), I made a two layer apple spice cake from scratch (thanks martha)... no really! I just kept saying, "is this what normal people feel like? " I think i could get used to it.

I guess until Thanksgiving break... I'll become a zombie again.

so lucky

well, I finally announced that I'm pregnant! I am beyond lucky, and feel so blessed. While I am completely overjoyed, I still feel a little hesitant to write about my pregnancy, because I know there are so many women out there struggling to start a family. When I wrote my last post about my miscarriage, I received so many texts and emails from a lot of women sharing their struggle with me. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words!
  It truly just sucks... yeah, sucks. I can't think of a better word to describe the situation.  My heart goes out to you, and I am praying and hoping for you all daily.

So, I am about 22 weeks along. I'm due February 19. Once I hit 20 weeks I was so excited to be halfway there... but at the same time, I have how much longerrrrr? Mathis and I have decided to wait until the baby is born to find out the sex. I know, I know.. we're crazy. Everyone has their opinion on why this is a good or terrible idea. And I honestly welcome your opinions, although I'm not going to change my mind (hopefully :)). For now, I call the baby a she, and Mathis says he. Talk about gender confusion ha.

I have been able to feel the baby kick since about week 17, and Mathis has been able to feel her since week 18. I know this is early, but maybe the baby is just super close to my skin or something. Being able to SEE the baby move is the weirdest/most amazing thing in the world.

I feel like I took this picture soooooo long ago! Soo happy!

 

 *I know I look pretty haggered in this picture.. i just got back from the gym.** 

I've decided going to the gym pregnant makes you feel EXTRA pregnant!

I still can't believe this is real.
xoxo