ivy and orchid

I cannot believe we have made it to 30 weeks already! That means only 10 more to go! We really do not have much for Abigail because we're waiting until after school is out, but I am so ready to meet her! (Plus, our midwife Kip said all we need are our arms to hold her and my boobs to feed her : ) That means we have everything!) At this point, Abigail could survive outside of my womb, and it makes me wonder why it takes 9 months (I know her eyesight, bones and brain are all still developing) I think God first gets the mama really excited to meet baby then, from what I hear, mama gets so uncomfortable that she wants baby out. Maybe by then, there are no fears of birth and no apprehensions of parenting. With that said, I just want to meet Abigail! At 30 weeks, she is approximately 15.7 inches long (already 1/5 of my size!) and about 3 pounds, about the weight of a head of cabbage. Her eyesight is improving everyday, although Shawn and I aren't hopeful for our children since both o...

We have made it to the last week of the second trimester! It is absolutely amazing how quickly things are moving along. I can't believe that in about 12 weeks, Shawn and I are going to be parents. Right now, Abigail is about 14 1/2 inches long and weighs about 2 pounds. IShe is approximately the size of a head of cauliflower. Abigail not only hears my voice, but the voices of others as well. She can open and close her eyes now and will regularly be getting hiccups. I have internally felt her kicking me for quite some time, but this week was the first time I felt her from the outside. Also discussing the external factors of my body--my belly is getting nice and round which makes it more difficult to put my pants on and strap my gladiator sandals. Yes, my back does hurt, but I won't complain because it can only get worse. I've gained 25 pounds at this point and have enjoyed every pound of ice cream I've eaten. Abigail is so sweet and I love to feel her moving around. She ...