yesterday i had my first really uncomfortable day. baby lavalle felt like she was hanging out horizontally in my tummy...hey missy, i'm not a hammock!! but seriously, it was kind of painful...walking around, sitting, lying down...i just was frustrated. but today i feel okay! just really tired. feeling some of the tiredness i felt in the first trimester for sure.
i also was very moody and i would like to take this moment to thank my amazing, adorable husband for understanding that i was being irrational, but not making me feel stupid, and giving me great support and hugs. you're good at this, jamie! wow, have you ever seen me get this sappy? must be the hormones...
after having the past three days off, i'm back at work. boo, no fun! i've been thinking a little about how i would feel if i were in the middle of fall semester right now...and i feel like i made the right decision. everything would have been fine so far, but i am starting to see the emotional shift that third trimester brings, and it would not be pretty. so far i have felt nothing but elation...like i have been floating around on this fluffy pink pregnancy cloud. i smile all the time. i am soooo excited. but then yesterday...ick. i know i will have down days, but i just hope that this last trimester isn't clouded with stress and anxiety. i think it will be okay, i just have to remember not to freak out whenever i have a moment where i think "what are we doing????".....simple as that. :)
on a totally opposite note, mat and mk are in ROME right now, and i am so happy for them!!! going to italy in college was one of the best things i have ever done in my entire life, and i tried to tell them the most important things to not miss, but they have quite a whirwind tour through the country and no matter what they end up doing, it will be special. miss you mat and mk! say hi to florence for me!!!!
xoxo
kristen
p.s. thanks for commenting mom, helps me from feeling like i am just writing out into the abyss..... :)
Kristen this is the greatest thing ever! I love love love reading about the nursery and your belly and LC kickin' around in there. I'm going to go on a baby shopping spree soon to get her some hip NYC duds so let me know what sizes you need.
ReplyDeleteI'll call you guys this weekend; I got my life owned by my friend Katie's wedding for a few weeks but I'm ready for auntie mode again!
Thanks Kristen and Jamie. By communicating like this Clayton and I be more up-to-date on what's happening during this very important time in your life together.
ReplyDeleteAs to how you are feeling, everything is perfectly normal. I firmly believe that pregnancy is a great introduction to child rearing; there will be good days and bad days, there will be days when you feel like it's way too easy and others when it's way too hard, days when it's incredibly boring and days like one we had when almost simultaneously someone used the potty correctly and the other took her first steps.
So, keep busy and stay healthy...and if you feel like it (I mean both of you), call any time. You know I don't sleep.
Take care, Love, Mom
aww thanks for the blog love and support you guys! it made my day that you checked it out and commented!
ReplyDeletelisa, no worries! i should post a picture of little girl's closet...it is PACKED with clothes! she's so spoiled and i love it :) but seriously, if you do want to dress up your niece in cute outfits, i would just stay away from anything in newborn size. we are pretty stocked, and apparently they grow out of stuff REALLY fast. thanks so much for thinking of her!
and sallie, thanks so so much for the advice! i am just enjoying these last couple months of anticipation before i am a mom! :)
love ya!
xoxo
kristen