Baby 4, Week 13

I promise this blog won't turn into a "pregnancy only" blog, but I recently saw something on a blog that I thought was really cool--she updated weekly for the whole 40 weeks of pregnancy. I love this idea and thought I would give it a try, because it's fun to look back and see the stats week by week!

 Here goes week 13!

 How I’m feeling:

 I’ve definitely had a little more energy this week, but it’s still much lower than normal. I can make it through normal chores, homeschooling, exercise and making dinner and then—poof-- I’m done. After dinner activities are a drag. This week I took all 3 kids to the mall to shop for daddy’s birthday at dinnertime and I was doing just that: dragging myself around the mall.  Dinner and 4 stores in 2 hours and I was done.

Cravings?

 Fruit, fruit and more fruit. I’ve never really had cravings with my other pregnancies so this is new to me and I’m glad it’s a healthy at least! Top on the list are mangos, apples and berries.

 I did have a monumental moment this week that was not so healthy. I was craving cupcakes like nobody’s business and Nate went out at 11pm to get some Little Debbies, assuming that would be the closest thing he could find that late at night. Wouldn’t you know that man came home with 5 different gourmet-looking cupcakes? Salted Caramel, German Chocolate, Cookies and Cream, Turtle and Chocolate Fudge. They. Were. Amazing.

Belly News:

 I’ve noticed a change this week, for sure. Feeling like I might (?) be able to start showing off the belly and just maybe (?) people will think I’m pregnant? Either way, I’m very ready to be out of the in-between stage where regular clothes look weird but maternity doesn’t fit.

 What I’m looking forward to:

 Our couple’s retreat this weekend!

We are so pleased to announce...

I hope I still have followers left after such a long blog hiatus! The month of January was sort of a break time for me, and I haven't been feeling my normal self, because baby #4 is on the way! We are so thrilled that God has chosen to bless us with another child to raise for his honor and glory. I've heard a lot of people say that 4 is easier than 3, because everyone has someone to play with, so we'll see if that holds true for us or not. :)

 After 3 pregnancies, I've learned to listen to my body and know my limits, especially in the first trimester. Thankfully, sickness-wise, this has been my easiest so far, but it's also been tough because of the low energy. I've definitely noticed a difference in that department this time around, so I'm learning to deal with it without being too lazy which would make me even more tired.

I'm so happy that this week I've been starting to feel better, and it won't be long until I'll feel almost normal again!

 I'll be back again soon with our normal updates!