#12

Well we are 25 weeks and 3 days as of today! I can feel Isaiah kick harder and harder every day (even though he's kind of laid back today). His kicks always put a smile on my face which makes everything else just disappear. I guess that's why I'm so angry/ill today because he's not kicking as much, just relaxing. These pregnancy hormones are going to be the death of me. I'm surprised my blood pressure isn't up already (which I should be praying it hasn't since high BP runs in my family). I don't know what it is but everything just irritates me today. Ever have one of those days? Where this person saying this irritates you and that person talking louder than normal makes you want to go off on them? Sometimes I wonder how I'll make it to 40 weeks without being charged with murder.. just kidding, but seriously. I love being pregnant; feeling his kicks and knowing that a human being is growing inside of me, but the other stuff can go away! The pelvic pain, the waking up in mid-sleep to turn over, the extreme heartburn (because I already had heartburn before I got pregnant), the urge to suddenly pee when you're 5 miles from a bathroom, the irritability and don't get me started on the not wanting to be physical with your husband thing. Poor man..

I do want Isaiah to keep growing until at least mid-January. We have this talk almost every day, "You can't come out until mid-January Isaiah or you'll get a butt whoopin'." (I'm just kidding btw, don't call DSS on me that quick) but I will be so glad when this pregnancy is over. I think being overweight hasn't helped anything at all. I already couldn't do many things because I was out of shape and now I defiantly can't do anything now. My husband, brother, and I are going to a big rivalry football game on Friday (mine & Nic's alma mater and my brother's school as well). I told him we'd have to get there super early because I will not walk half a mile and not be able to enjoy the game (The Clemson game about did me in). I don't want to be put on bed rest because I am too busy of a woman to be at a sudden halt plus I would have no money to my name if that happened. But I pray to God every day that he make me stronger (instead of taking away the pain and worries) and make these next few months fly by because most of all I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE OUR SON! :) I love him so much already!

#11

This plus size mama is so relaxed coming back from the beach! We had such a wonderful time and even got to experience another first with Isaiah!

We drove down on Thursday, which was my birthday. My husband got me two sweaters, two infinity scarves, a Nine West purse (he has such good taste may I add!) and a large coffee mug that looked hand painted by someone that says 'Love Never Fails'. I was so happy with everything he got me. He did so good and I think went a little overboard, but I am so blessed with a husband who spoils me :)

While we were down at Myrtle Beach we went to the Hollywood Wax Museum, Broadway at the Beach and to a lot of different restaurants we don't usually go to at home. We tried a seafood place called Duffy's St Seafood Shack in N. Myrtle Beach which was AMAZING and also went to our favorite pizza place :) We shopped around and whatnot on Friday. Saturday we took it a little easy because I was kind of sore from all the walking we had done on Friday. We did end up going swimming twice that day which was very relaxing and I even got to teach Nic how to float on his back! (This is an accomplishment considering this man HATES to swim, but he did for me and enjoyed himself.. well, he won't admit it). We went to the beach on Saturday morning and sat on our beach towels and just soaked up the sun and each other. I wrote 'Anderson' in the sand and put our rings near it and took pictures. On Sunday, we headed out but were glad with the things we had done down at the beach. We usually want to stay another day but we were well rested and relaxed and ready to go back home.

Now for some mommy moments at the beach: On Friday, we came back from Broadway at the Beach (because my pelvis was hurting something awful, felt on fire from walking) and I took a good nap while Nic watched Sports Center. When I woke up I was turned on my right side facing Nic and was talking to him and felt Isaiah kick real hard. So I decided to flip on my back to see If I could see him move. I told Nic to look and that he was kicking really hard and we saw him kick my stomach not only once but TWICE. It was so awesome, we just looked at each other in amazement and he has been doing it ever since! (Now today 10/24 he's been a quiet little booger, but he must be ready for the weekend).

Another mommy moment included me in the pool. I love to swim you guys. I swear I was a fish in my past life. I can float on my back, do handstands, etc. You name it, I can probably do it. I just love to water! Well I was having difficulty being able to 'doggy paddle' in the pool because Isaiah's little butt kept floating my butt to the top which didn't help me to swim. I also couldn't get my legs back under me because he was making me float! LOL. Also when I'd lay on my back I floated a lot more than I would normally not pregnant. It was such a weird feeling and Nic couldn't help but laugh. I called myself a buoy :)

We did however come back to reality at home, but I'm so glad I got to spend some quality time with not only my wonderful husband but with my sweet little Isaiah as well! :)

#10

The normal thing to do after a wedding is going on your honeymoon. Well this plus size mommy & her husband have been married for a month and a half now and we're just now going on our honeymoon this Thursday (Oct 16th)! Finances and me going to school just wasn't working when we first got married, but that's okay. My 23rd birthday is on Thursday so we not only get to celebrate our marriage this weekend, but my birthday as well! I always imagined a nice honeymoon, maybe a cruise to the Bahamas or somewhere in Florida, but not everything goes as you imagine it. I'm just glad we get to get-away and relax because this mama and daddy need it!

Hope Isaiah enjoys the good food & sounds of Myrtle Beach!!



P.S. UPDATE: We went to the Doctor last Wednesday (Oct 8th) and the doctor said everything we good. We didn't get to see our little man but we heard him and his heartbeat was so strong! My blood pressure had come down from when I had pneumonia and I'm measuring well. My next appointment in November is the dreaded glucose/sugar test.... *sigh* I've heard nothing but terrible and disgusting things about this test, but I'm going to try my best to keep all of the nastiness down and get this over with! (My gag reflex is a new thing to me since being pregnant and I don't like it AT ALL).

I'm starting to feel him move more often and he responds to loud noises and loves mealtime. Usually about an hour after I eat he's moving around and kicking. He's just like his mama and daddy; we love food! :) And by the way, we're 23 weeks as of today!!

#9

In two weeks exactly, my husband and I will be heading to Myrtle Beach for our honeymoon! Some would say MB isn't the most romantic place because it's nickname is "Dirty Myrtle". We do, however, like it there and with me being pregnant it was easier to go somewhere that wasn't new to us because I'll be limited to things I can do. I'm not too happy with the fact that I'll miss out on the hot tub. It just feels amazing!

We wanted to go to Jacksonville, FL because we haven't been there and it'd be before the baby would be born, but like I said I didn't know how I'd feel and how much walking/energy I'd have to be doing all the new things so we decided not to. I just want to get away from here and relax and not think about work, school, drama, etc. I want to rest on the beach and watch the waves crash and feel the sand between my toes! I want to take a swim into the pool and eat some amazing seafood. I want to have breakfast at IHop like we do every time we go to the beach and I want New York style pizza like we always get when we first get down there. We have traditions at MB and its going to be special with just us together. I can't wait to take Isaiah with us in a few years! It would be so much fun :)