Week 26

                  This post will not be like the others. Mostly because, I missed Tuesday, the day I was actually 26 weeks and I've just been so busy. You know those "days" that just aren't quite right. Something small happens and then that just makes the whole day seem terrible. Or something big happens, and that REALLY gets the day going? Well, I have just had the worst MONTH. Between hormones, and stress, and family issues, and stress, and being worried, and the car breaking down, and starting my online courses, I have not even had time to just SIT and be quiet and calm with my thoughts. Granted, when I pray, I do feel a calmness, and I can close my eyes and just listen to the nothingness. But then my mind is back at it again. I have one of those brains that like to daydream. A lot. My mind wanders and that can be a GREAT thing to my creative side, but lets be honest, NOT so great to the side that just wants to be stress free. I guess it's the moments when Hadley is kicking up in my ribs, or just kicking, that makes me smile the most. I still have to pinch myself and remind myself that I AM growing a little human in there. I can't wait to meet my daughter. I can't wait to watch her grow. I can't wait to kiss those adorable little toes, and one day have them in my lap as I paint them. I just can't wait to be the best mom I can possibly be to her. I am so nervous, and worried and crazed about being a real live MOM. But I can't wait. I already am just so in love with her. Momma is already just so in love with you baby girl! Only 14 more weeks! Can you believe it?!?! I can't. But it's happening! So fast! And I am so excited. I'm so glad I have the support of God, and my family to help me along this month. Because I have had some good days, and I owe it to my little yet amazing support group! Prayers to and from all!

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Week 25

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Week 25

How big is the baby:  She is the size of a small cauliflower! About 9in and 1.7lbs.

Weight Gain/Loss:  I have gained about 7 pounds so far.

Cravings:  Food. All food.

Food Aversions:  Still beef. That stuff is so nasty! 

People's Comments:  The most common is "You are so small for being 6 months! There is no way!" And then "You really are glowing! That is real!?"-This one has actually been said to me twice by Tony's friends. It is both sweet and kinda weird. 

General Mood:  So happy! I've been pretty stressed out for a couple of weeks but it doesn't take away from the pure happiness I feel when I think of my little angel growing in my belly.

Fears:  That my baby won't be perfect. I would obviously still love her no matter what. But I'm selfish and I want her to be perfectly healthy!

Things I was surprised by:  How hard she has been able to kick me. Sometimes it really does hurt! And she isn't even as big as she is gonna get!!

Things I am most looking forward to:  Seeing her little feet. The more she kicks me, the more I can't wait to kiss her little toes. I'm obsessed! 

What I think is Cool/Crazy so far:  Just how big I can see her getting. I can feel the hardness in my stomach and it's just so awesome! 

Stretch Marks:  Yes. All over my hips and thighs. But they don't seem to be bigger! 

Maternity Clothes:  I KNOW I should get some. But the rubber band on the button is working just fine. And my tights that look like jeans. Plus they are soft. Or I just wear a dress. 

Showing:  Yes. I am! It's exciting. My stomach is all hard and pushing itself out there!! 

Movement:  Yes! She is kicking and rolling. It's so fun! 

Gender:  She is still a girl!! I hope!

Innie or Outie:  Okay, so, weird, it's still an innie, but it looks weird!!! It's all starting to push out!!

<3

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Week 22

Week 22

How big is the baby:  She is the size of a spaghetti squash! Roughly (8 in, l lb)

Weight Gain/Loss:  I honestly have no idea! :P

Cravings:  Omg. Honey Buns w/melted butter. Hehe! Yummyness!

Food Aversions:  Oh, it is still meat. Yuck. Although!! Improvement! I ate ground turkey meat in my spaghetti last night! And it was actually really good! 

People's Comments:  Nothing too crazy yet! I think mostly because I'm not showing too crazy yet either. 

General Mood:  Happy. So happy. And maybe a little worried again.

Fears:  I guess having two anatomy scans and the second one about the heart kind of scared me. Hadley wasn't very active at either so I guess that's why they couldn't get a good picture of the heart. So fingers crossed. I know the most repeated line I've heard at the hospital is "No news is good news." So as long as no one calls from the hospital then I'll be okay.

Things I was surprised by:  I was definitely surprised by the radiology tech. They have to be very vague and aren't allowed to tell you if anything is wrong. And that is fine. But, do they have to be so cold? 

Things I am most looking forward to:  Well, i'm expecting to pop soon. I mean really start growing(my belly). 

What I think is Cool/Crazy so far:  I was feeling so much movement for around two weeks, now it's just not as much. But! I did get to finally FEEL the kick on my side the other morning! <3

Stretch Marks:  Still in the same places. 

Maternity Clothes:   I REALLY should. lol. 

Showing:  I am! Obviously. But, I can't wait to be HUGE. :P

Movement:  I definitely feel her. I can tell the difference now. But I can't wait to see a foot. <3

Gender:  Well, we didn't get a potty shot at either anatomy scans but she's a girl. I just know. 

Innie or Outie:  Okay, It's still an innie. But IT'S CHANGING!!!! It looks so different already?!?!?

<3

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Experimentation

Yesterday afternoon when T got home I was laying on the floor. (My back was hurting.) And so he laid down next to me and I told him to talk to Hadley and see if she would kick. She was already kicking me but not the kind that you can feel. Low and behold, after a couple of seconds of him talking she kicked his arm. It was kind of amazing. I don't know if it was a coincidence or not but it made us happy. :P Now we are just waiting on the day she kicks and I see my tummy poke out. Only a few more weeks. <3 We love you Hadley!

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And the growing begins..

I was having a hard time sleeping last night because I was slightly cramping. And there are so many reasons for the cramping. It's actually pretty crazy. Stuff growing, stretching, not enough water, etc. And I know people say "Oh your bump will just show up over night!" Yeah!!! That's what happened to me! Proof! It's not the prettiest picture but you get the point! <3

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Week 21

 Week 21 

How big is the baby:  Hadley is roughly as big as a medium sized banana. around 7 inches and the technician said she is around 13 ounces.

Weight Gain/Loss:  Other than the monthly appointments that I have I don't weigh myself..

Cravings:  Cucumbers, Watermelon, and chocolate. lol.

Food Aversions:  Stilllll meat. Yuck!

People's Comments:  I haven't even had any human interactions lol :P

General Mood:  Definitely Happy, but super tired!!

Fears:  I think I will always have fears of losing Hadley somehow, but I just pray and love her as much as I can.

Things I was surprised by:  Nothing this week. 

Things I am most looking forward to:  Seeing Hadley again at our u/s on Monday. (:

What I think is Cool/Crazy so far:  I pretty much think seeing or hearing Hadley anytime is cool and crazy. Probably because she is my little angel. I loves her!!

Stretch Marks:   Just on my thighs. So I'm okay with that! T totally tried to fool me and tell me he could see the start of stretch marks on my stomach. I'm still pretty small so there was no way!!!! 

Maternity Clothes:   Well, I'm just not quite big enough to fit into maternity shirts yet, but I stopped wearing my jeans because they are just so tight! So, tights it is. 

Showing:  I mean, I am showing. But I don't feel like I'm growing much this past month. 

Movement:   Ugh, I want more! I want bigger!!  I do feel some thumps in my lower abdomen though. 

Gender:  I do believe she is still a she. :P

Innie or Outie:  Innie. But T says it looks different......idk.

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Hadley Blaire

We weren't told much. But Hadley sure did keep those legs crossed tight. We got this CD with about 8 pictures. These were the best. :P We have another scan because the technician couldn't get a good read on her heart, or something... It was beating just fine(: No worries. But now we may get another try at the potty shot. Although, I just know I have a little girl inside my tummy right now. <3

Look at that little hand at the end of the arm!! On the left! <3

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