Week 30

It is so amazing how time works. I always thought 9 months sounded like an eternity to carry a baby, but now that I am experiencing it, I can't help but feel that time is moving a little too quickly! That is not to say that I can't WAIT to meet our little girl; I just feel that there are so many books I should be reading to prepare, so much left to do around the house, and a little down time before she comes would be nice too (Spring Break can you please get here!?)

While I know I may not be able to check everything off our to-do list before she comes, I do believe, most importantly, that my heart is prepared. What I mean by that: I am ready to see her face and welcome her to her family. As sleep has become a little less restful, I think about how I am ready to give up sleep to spend time getting to know her. When I have a long day in the clinic, I think about how I am ready to leave the workplace to care for just her. I love the years Dillon and I have had just us two, and feel excited more than anything when I think of entering this new phase of us 'three'.

Do I believe my heart will always feel so joyful and willing to be a mom- probably not- but for these last few weeks, I am relishing in the hopes and dreams that come with pregnancy!

A few pics from around the Ferguson Home:

Day O' Love

I wanted to actually do something this year for Valentines Day- something "official" since it is technically our last V-day just the two of us!

I pretty much got to pick the venue so I decided we should dine at one of my all time favorites, Cheesecake Factory - the food was awesome!!! I love their Louisiana Pasta, it is a huge portion of food and so yummy. We split a Snickers cheesecake at the end of course.

Afterwards we saw 'The Vow' at Northpark mall. Cute, fun movie with a cute, fun date! I ate all my Reese's Pieces before the previews were even over. When it comes to sweets, I have no control these days.

And here is the 29 week belly taken after we got home:

It's FUN

I must say that being pregnant is actually really fun in my short experience. People- both strangers and friends- will constantly ask me how I am feeling, and want to engage in conversation. Eating for two is easy and enjoyable. My family does an excellent job of taking care of me and Reese through their words and gifts. I am able to literally feel life inside of me moving. And you know that feeling of anticipation that you get when a vacation is coming up?- a similar kind of excitement is always in the back of my mind as we get closer and closer to Reese's arrival. The gift of life ushers in all sorts of unexpected blessings and it is amazing to be a part of it!

{ I want to be sensitive to the fact that many women have difficult pregnancies, but I also feel that so often all you hear are negative comments about these 9 months. For all the women that desire to have children someday, and in respect of those who are currently waiting, I think it is important to talk about the good things because they do outweigh the bad. }

A couple of weeks ago (at 26 weeks) when my sister was in town I decided I wanted Katie and Dillon to help take a few maternity photos. I must confess that I was a little demanding and bossy in the process- but it was still fun! We took these in a pretty area just behind our backyard.