26 Weeks

26 weeks and we are back home in Vegas. My back has really been hurting on and off this last week. I know a lot of it has to do with how much I did on vacation and also that I haven't been at the gym to keep my muscles as strong as they use to. Ariana and Alexis have been full of kisses and hugs for my belly this last week. Ariana is starting to wish that her brother was already here. She prays for him every night that he will be healthy and strong, and not to little to survive. Alexis prays for that too and also that I feel ok when I need to. It really touches my heart to watch as both my girls bond with their brother and he's still growing in my belly. He is already very much a part of our family. I'm 99% sure his name is going to be James Hunter Ashby. James after my Dad and Hunter because Alexis loves the name and has been begging since before we knew we were having a baby if it could be a boy and his name be Hunter. I hope letting her pick the middle name will be very special to her and him.

25 Weeks

25 weeks! I've been on vacation in Utah and am now in Vista (Northern San Diego) at my parents house. Its been a lot of fun and people now are openly acknowledging that they can tell that I am pregnant but I mean come on my belly is starting to get out there! This week from all the driving or I don't know what I am starting to feel really squished if I sit down for too long. Its much more comfortable to often stand of lay all the way down. Last week when I was 24 weeks Alexis was laying on me using my belly as a pillow and just feeling the baby kick. It was very sweet and she loves it! She loves when I let her try and feel him moving around. I'm glad she feels so connected already to her brother. I hope she continues to be so caring about him once he is here.

23 Weeks

I can't find a picture to go with this week but that's ok. I had a doctors appointment on July 1 and everything looks good. I've only gained one pound but the doctor laughed and said that's fine because the baby only weighs one pound now and its better to save all the weight gain for the end anyways. Plus I started about 5 pounds heavier than I did with Ariana so it really isn't a big deal (so he says) I think he's just trying to make me feel good that I started overweight and is just being polite about the whole thing. He took me completely by surprise when he pointed out that I start my third trimester in just one week. Crazy! Third trimester already? That came really fast! (but I never realised third trimester is actually the longest part of your pregnancy since you still have 16 weeks left!!) Still crazy how fast it is going.

22 Weeks

Gratitude

Sometimes life is hard, that's just how life is. When times get rough it helps a lot to look at the blessings that you do have. Just this morning I started making a list of people who have really helped me out A LOT over the pass few weeks and my heart is full of gratitude. My list is becoming very long and when I look at it I feel SOOO blessed. I am grateful beyond belief for the support and friendships I have. I am grateful for good health not only in me but with my pregnancy and children. I'm grateful for the talents that I have and that I can use them to help provide for my family. I'm grateful for a Heavenly Father that loves me and is standing by me.