Most of you will notice I changed up the look to my blog recently, so I thought I would go along with the new look and do a little different pregnancy update.
Nothing has changed since my last pregnancy update (other than probably the size of baby and size of my tummy!) I still feel great and continue to enjoy being pregnant. I can't believe I'm just a few weeks over halfway through! Miss Ava will be here before we know it!
So here is a comparison picture just for fun. This is what makes taking weekly pictures worth it. To be able to look back on how much my body really has changed in just a short few months. I am still getting people telling me that my belly is "so small" but I think they just must not have seen me before this belly...ha! I mean, I know it will only continue to get bigger but I do consider the baby bump I have going on now quite an accomplishment!
This picture will help prove my point. :)
So yeah... I still have some growing to do but that's quite a different in size if you ask me! I'm fortunate that I have only gained baby weight and nothing else. Maybe that is what people are referring to; that I still look so small just with a bump! I know this is a rare occurrence for most pregnancies so I am definitely not complaining and will continue to enjoy it!
I have been so stuck on pregnancy updates that I haven't taken the time to update on much else. So I think it's time to do that. :)
I went to Lawton this past week for my mom's retirement celebration. That's right, my mom is retiring from teaching crazy first graders after 30 years!! I can't imagine doing anything for that long, especially dealing with 20 six year olds day in and day out. I am definitely VERY proud of her and all she has accomplished! And I couldn't be more thrilled that she is choosing to retire the year that her first grand baby will be born. :) That wasn't planned, I promise!
I can't wait to get to see her anytime and with a new grand baby, I'm sure I will be seeing a lot of her! Yay!! We all know that first time mommies love having their own mommy around for help and advice.
My mom and I are going to be taking a summer vacation in July to see my sister in Nashville, TN. We are going to spend four days just hanging out and shop, shop, shopping!! I'm sure a lot of the shopping will be for my sweet baby girl but I know we will make sure and shop for ourselves too. :)
I will be 32 weeks pregnant when the trip arrives. A lot of people have been asking if it is "okay" to fly at that stage of pregnancy. I assure you I have asked my doctor about it and have been given the green light on flying in July. She said the only concern is not for the baby but more for me and my comfort. Most choose not to fly just because they are more uncomfortable but that doesn't bother me! I'm going to enjoy one last trip before she arrives. Who knows when he next big trip will be. :)
Wes is getting more and more excited about not only having a baby, but having a baby girl. The more I hear him talk about how excited he is, my heart melts. I cannot wait to see that first look he and Ava exchange. I will be an emotional mess as I'm sure he will be too!
We are so thrilled to be parents and although we aren't exactly sure what to expect, we are ready to take this next step in our lives and continue to let God guide the way.
***Correction: That reminds me...I guess I did have a new pregnancy update to tell about this past week. My hormones must have been in full force because I was such an emotional mess all week. I noticed myself getting emotional at my mom's retirement party which is to be expected. But we went to another retirement celebration for the entire Lawton Public Schools and I caught myself wanting to cry when a complete stranger received an award! Craziness...I continued to cry without much notice and no specific reason. I know this is a completely normal pregnancy symptom but gosh was it a tough week!
Other big news with our family is related to Wes's job. I haven't updated about his job since he started back at the post office and I am happy to announce that he is no longer at the post office (again) and recently accepted a FULL time, salary paid position at Ackerman McQueen Advertising Agency as an Audio Engineer here in OKC.
That's right! His dream job that he has been praying for and waiting so patiently for almost 4 years has finally arrived! There is no doubt in our minds that this job was a God thing. We are expecting a new baby in less than four months and have also been longing to get into a new house. Both of those require more money and God has heard our prayers and provided for our family once again.
Wes has been working for about a month now and he absolutely LOVES his job! He now feels like he is using his talents in the right area and gets so much joy while doing it. He has been given his own mixes and projects to do and has gotten rave reviews on his work with hardly any corrections to make.
I can't even explain to you the joy I get seeing his dreams come true. He has been praying for this opportunity to come along as long as I have known him. And although the hours he will have to put in may be long at times, he is happy and truly enjoying what he is doing. Nothing makes a wife more happy than to see her husband fulfilling the call on his life that God has given him.
We are now in a position to financially prepare for our new baby and start saving money towards a new house! While the stress of money is always there, I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off our shoulders and we can focus on our new life ahead.
Life is good and our God continues to provide for our family in so many ways! We are so blessed!
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