I don't want to forget this...

I definitely have seen this pregnancy fly by, besides the first 12 weeks, mainly just because I have been chasing a toddler around and haven't had time to really stop and think about it. I know this is just the beginning of even more chaos, but I don't want to forget what this feels like. This little life growing inside of my tummy. The flutters that move on to kicks, and turns, and hiccups, and overall craziest feeling I've ever felt! I don't want to forget the experience of carrying precious lives inside of me. I want to remember the way my body has felt and changed over the past 2 pregnancies. I don't want to forget how exhausted I feel, the aches and pains everyday, or the nausea and vomiting in the first trimester...because all of it leads to something amazing and truly beautiful. I don't want to forget the 9 months I experience before meeting my baby girls. I don't want to forget how truly blessed I am. That I get to experience this miracle; that God has allowed me to carry 3 precious babies. This could be the last time I am pregnant, and I just don't want to forget it. I want to remember the joy I feel everyday as I get closer to meeting my second baby girl. I want to remember Campbell touching my belly and realizing that there is a baby growing in there. I want to remember the way my husband looks at me as I  carry his baby girl. I want to remember how beautiful I feel as a woman and mother, how my body looks carrying a baby. I want to remember the struggle it is to be pregnant and raise another child. That I am strong enough to do it and get through it just fine. I don't want to forget the ups and downs that come along with pregnancy...the emotional rollercoaster ride it can be. It really is such a short time in my life, and so I don't want to forget.

31 weeks and counting...

Lately...and a 30 week update with baby #2

Well, the days/weeks are just flying by here. It's hard to believe I'm 30 weeks with baby girl #2 (well tomorrow I will be). And have yet to do anything. I guess that's totally 2nd child syndrome. I have grand plans...mostly for a big girl room for Campbell. That way we can give baby girl her nursery. I wish I could quit calling her baby girl and give her a name already...I'm really loving one name right now, but haven't gotten any official approval from her daddy...story of my life!

We are also prepping for Campbell's big 2nd birthday! In 2 1/2 weeks I will have a 2 year old...aaaahhhh!!!! So hard to believe! We are keeping things simple with a Minnie Mouse, family party, and she's gonna love every minute of it! We keep talking about her birthday and she's already pointed out a minnie tricycle that she wants....a girl down the street has one. So, looks like that's what mommy and daddy are gonna get her.

We've also been dealing with a little sickness with her this past weekend. She seems much better this week though. I'm thankful Daddy was here to help. He's been traveling and is planning another quick trip soon. I know he's trying to get it all done before I'm so close to having his second baby girl.

A little about the little lady growing in my tummy. She's got the hiccups like 5 times a day. A lot of the times it's when I'm eating, but dang, those hiccups can be annoying. I'm hoping she won't have them that bad outside of the womb. She also is quite the mover and squirmer. I guess she's taking advantage of it while she still has room left. She's probably about 3 pounds and 16 inches long according to my babycenter calendar; like a head of cabbage. I had my glucose test a few weeks ago and passed with flying colors, but was told to take some extra iron because I was low....which isn't a surprise, I've always been a little anemic and was with Campbell too.

I'm feeling pretty good still. I'm having to tell Cam I can't carry her as much anymore. I know it's bad for me and baby and it could put me into preterm labor and that's not something we want. She's not too happy about it though, and sometimes I do give in...but Daddy has been really good getting her when he's around. I have plenty of Braxton Hicks contractions...and I feel them more when I know I haven't had enough water to drink. I have to get better at that. I feel huge, but I guess what pregnant woman doesn't?! I'm excited for the weekend of Cam's birthday because we are going to have a 3D/4D ultrasound. My heartburn is outrageous. I feel like I have it after every meal...so all day long. And tums just isn't cutting it anymore. I have been taking a zantac every night...so I will be expecting this baby girl to have as much if not more hair than her sister did!

Enough of that. I hope you all have a great week. And just to put it out there, I am praying for all the victims and families affected by the bombing in Boston. This is/was the work of the enemy. But we all have to know that GOD has already won and overcome. He is always there for us in times like these. I pray our nation can come together under His great name and praise Him through this storm. I pray for peace and healing for these families and all of those now living in fear across the country. We as Christians need to be a light to those in fear. We CANNOT live in fear, we can't hide away in our homes and never leave. We can't shield our children from every little thing. We have to live the life God gave us. He knows His ultimate plan for us. He knows what our futures hold. He wants us to live a life of joy and be His light and love in this world. And so with that I am going to continue to pray for Boston and those affected all over the country...and those in need...and give the rest to God. He's got this people!

Easter Weekend 2013 at the Lake

We had a great Easter weekend at the lake. For as long as I can remember, we have spent Easter at the lake. This year is a little bittersweet because it will be our last easter here at this lake in this house. It is where Campbell has spent her first two Easters, and where we spent our last Easter as a family of three!  Campbell really enjoyed playing outside and wore herself out! Enjoy the pics:

What a difference a year makes!

Our San Francisco Girls Trip!

We had so much fun in San Francisco! I'm so thankful I got to spend a few days exploring the city with 3 of my favorite women! My grandmother (MO), mom, and sister all joined me...all thanks to my hubby for the suggestion. He wanted me to get away and do something I wanted to do before the baby comes! What a sweet man!

I've never been to California and have always wanted to go there. San Francisco was a place I thought would be fun to visit, and I knew Jacob could care less about visiting there. It was definitely a fun, but exhausting trip for this preggo. I have never walked so much and been so exhausted after a "vacation", EVER!

Enjoy the picture overload of some of my favorite places. We enjoyed an Alcatraz night tour, morning Muir Woods tour, and lots of walking to the other famous sites San Francisco has to offer!