28 weeks...12 to go!

I wanted to write an update on this pregnancy, and what better way to do so than with a picture? I like comparing this pregnancy to Micah's (which seems logical, right?) so here is me at 28 weeks with each boy.

I have been feeling pretty good lately, back to my healthier lifestyle of salads and running, and it is nice to feel a little more in control again. I was sick through 21 weeks with this pregnancy (17 with Micah) and there came a point where I wondered if I would ever feel "normal" again. Some may laugh when I say normal, because after children you never quite feel normal again, but you get the gist. A couple of weeks back, while Christian and I were at the gym and Micah was in the childcare there, I asked Christian to remind me that IF we go through this again and IF we end up being blessed with a 3rd pregnancy, that I would get to this point. I would get to a point where I'm able to work out and not just feel sick all the time. PTL!

Another inspiring update is that I passed my 1 hour glucose test with flying colors, which I did NOT do with Micah. The cut-off had to be under 130 and I was at 96 with this little boy. With Micah, I'm not sure where I was at, but know it was over that 130 because I had to endure the awful 3 hour test.

And as of late, I have been doing much research on VBACs (vaginal birth after cesarean) because that is my desire with this pregnancy, and I am wanting to be as informed/prepared as possible. I am even starting to see a chiropractor - new to me - to help prepare my body for labor and hopefully avoid any breech positioning with baby. Yes, there are risks associated with VBACs, but I am realizing there are many risks associated with repeat caesareans as well, and am choosing to go with the former if I have any say. Prayer that God's hand will be in this upcoming delivery as well as the last 12 weeks of pregnancy for protection of both baby and myself would be greatly appreciated.

I am entering full nesting mode, getting ready and anxious to set up baby's nursery (which was finally decided last weekend to take over the current guest room) while Micah's room will transition to a big-boy room...all in due time though! I can't believe we will be pulling out newborn clothes soon and that we will actually have a use for those! We are definitely excited for the changes that are about to come, but know it will also bring some craziness and chaos that we hope we are ready for:) Soon enough we will be a family of 4...