Thursday, January 20, 2011

24 Weeks {Today}


So a girl can only take it for so long.
Since I started school, I have done nothing crafty...I mean nothing that I wasn't in a rush to throw together at the last second. So today, for my reward of writing a paper that I have dreaded for far too many weeks, I got out the paper and long forgotten scrapbook supplies and set to work.
I saw something similar to this in the "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine, and thought it was doable.

It is quite festive and makes me smile!

and now my creative juices are flowing, I am antzy to do something more....but what?


Another thing is that I been having a discussion with Ryan about the size of my girth.
I really feel like I am about as big as I usually am when I deliver.... His words exactly...
"Oh no!!! You have a long way to go!"
Really, should you say that to me?
Since my memory is failing me, and I have no pictures from past pregnancies to compare to, I decided I should document this one, because it may be my last.... or I may want to compare next time ;)!
So courtesy of Mara...
Me at 24 weeks
I am really trying not to complain, but can I just say that my other pregnancies were so great...
I thoroughly enjoyed them.
This one, not so much, I guess it is a lesson for me so I know what other women go through, but I must say I was fine taking their word for it!
Heartburn...not so fun! Especially when all I crave is spicy.
Morning sickness....Thank goodness it is gone...not fun! But 14 weeks is a long time when your nauseated everymorning you wake up, So glad I didn't have it with the other six.
Lack of Sleep...usually the inability to get comfortable at night comes with the last 4 weeks of pregnancy, not starting at 4 months.
I still love it though, there is nothing like laying down at night and feeling a little baby kick inside...Love it.
Can't wait...yet I feel like time is going so fast. I know it will be here before I can blink.
I have three classes halfway done, and six others to finish.
Plan to have all of school done by the time the baby comes.
Smile!!!

8 comments:

Kae said...

maybe you are having twins. You still look good even on number 7

Darin and Joanna said...

You look darling...you should have never looked that little or that cute at the end of any pregnancy!!! Sorry you haven't felt well, not fun...still a little to close to my memory...I still seem to be able to feel your pain if I close my eyes, yuck! Good luck finishing all of your classes! Can't wait to see how cute number 7 turns out to be!

Maughan Clan said...

Tell Mara, the budding photographer, that she did a good job! We love seeing the photo's and you certainly don't look big to me... but I know you must feel that way. Thanks for posting again! The photo of the Valentines are darling.... to bad you aren't close to me to make my abode look a little homier! It's rather institutional here! Can't wait to see your new addition!

Nate said...

Loved your craft and so glad your school will be finished before the baby comes. Hang in there!

Sarah said...

Congrats! I did not know you were expecting. SOOOOO Excited for you.

lisa said...

Melanie,
You never cease to amaze me with all you do! You are amazing!

Erickson Family said...

You look beautiful! Your an amazing women Mel!! I love ya!

Brittany said...

CONGRATS I didn't know you were expecting either!!! You are amazing I don't know how you do it! I have 6 also, which is funny we have 4 boys and 2 girls to,huh! Anyway and I don't know how I could possibly do more!!! You inspire me, tell the hubby "Hi" from me! Can't wait to see your newest addition!