Yep... I'm bigger with baby #3 than I was with #2. In fact, I'm bigger than many women at 30+ weeks. But that's OK. I've "only" gained eight pounds, which is about the same as I gained with Audrey at this point. If nothing else, it gives me great motivation to stay fit and healthy after the baby comes. (Seriously... 8 pounds didn't seem like too much weight gain before, but after seeing this picture I would hate to see what 8 pounds of pure fat would like on me).
Currently, I am trying to prioritize my "to do" list. I have a million projects I want to start and/or finish before the baby comes, and I know I can't do it all. I have a limited amount of time to use my tablesaw before my belly protrudes too far, and still have to get all my designs on paper, buy the materials, build them, and convince Adam he has time to help me (which of course he doesn't). I also have sewing projects I want to do (What is it about finding out your having a girl, and immediately thinking that you should make cute things for her?)
At the same time I have all these crazy ideas floating around in my head, I am trying to spend more quality time with the kids. Everyday I tell myself that my full-time JOB is to be a mom. If I were still building cabinets, I would never try to sew a baby blanket and expect a DVD to do my job. Why is it so hard to give the same attention to my kids? I've been working hard the past few months to find a balance between kids, husband, cleaning, sewing, cooking, "outlet time," church calling, etc. Plus, I am trying to be positive about having a third child while Adam is still in school (what were we thinking!) The good news is, things are getting better. I've been waking up earlier, and am following a routine that seems to be working a lot better than my previous chaos.
On an unrelated note, I can't believe how fast Audrey is growing up. (Have I mentioned that she and Dakota can wear the same size shirts?)
Every week after church, Audrey attempts (and sometimes succeeds) to steal Dakota's backpack.
I think you look awesome. You have a very cute little belly. :) Audrey is so cute. I can't believe how long her hair is! And, she wears the same size shirts as Dakota?? How funny!
ReplyDeleteWhat!? Halfway there.. really? I can't believe you're already that far along.
ReplyDeleteI am cracking up at Aubrey wearing the same size as Dakota. Hopefully Aubrey doesn't grow up feeling like a tank, compared to Dakota!
Today Park said he was SO excited to play with Dakota in Utah. Then he asked Luke if he was so excited to see Audrey--to which Luke said "Au-drey" over and over and over. :)
You may not remember me, I'm one of Karin's friends from high school, but I had to comment. I think I am looking almost as pregnant as you and I am only 16 weeks. I think it's just baby #3 - our bodies just thinks, "okay, we're pregnant again, so lets get this show on the road!" However, I think you look very cute. That weight gain is definitly all baby!
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