12 Weeks Today

Today marks the 12 week mark for us!!! We are so excited to have made it this far. It seems like it was not that long ago that we began everything, but at the same time the weeks seem to move so very slowly. I have been very fortunate as to not have any morning sickness really to speak of. At least no throwing up, which is amazing for me because I used to throw up all the time when I was little. I remember being so excited about having mac and cheese for dinner one night, that later that night I got to relive it coming back up. I aways had a nervous stomach and pretty much anything could trigger it. At least little Almond didn't make me sick. I did get some stomach aches at night, but overall they were not to bad. The one symptom that I am really hoping will get better in the next week or two, is the constant fatigue. It is really taking a toll on me, and I am looking forward to it getting a little better. I have already started to notice that sometimes at night I am getting lower back pains, and I have a feeling a pregnancy pillow is in my near future. So much for snuggling up with James! I don't think my belly is really to much bigger, but it sure looks huge after I eat anything. I think it is all just bloating right now, but I have had a few people notice my "baby bump."

The reality of the baby has not fully sunk in and I am not sure when that will actually happen. We have been working on a budget for Almond and we are in prayer about some major life decisions once Almond arrives. I know that God has an amazing plan for us, and we are being patient and waiting for Him to reveal parts of the plan to us. At the same time we are starting to look for a new - used car that is a little more family and dog friendly. James and I have been doing really well and I am excited for one more week of trimester one. I am ready for trimester two!

Thank you for your continued prayers.

Love,

Amanda