With Monday fast approaching, I find myself reflecting on the past 8-9 months. I cannot believe how fast time has gone and it seems like yesterday when Jana and I were heading to Williamsburg and I found out about #2 on the way. It was months ago but I feel like it was yesterday. I am extremely blessed with the people I have around me. My family and friends have been completely amazing and have been there for me through so much. I can't thank them enough. I even had a few friends that I got to share this time with since they were expecting before and after me. We have had some good chats! There have been quite a few people that have had babies around us so after each one was born, it was just one step closer to ours. One thing I am completely grateful for and God was really watching out for us was my car accident. Anything could have happened that day. God was protecting us and kept us all safe, including the baby. We have been blessed throughout this whole experience and I am so thankful and grateful for everything we have been blessed with. 

A few things I will miss:

Movement: This baby was 100% more active then Jake ever was. It might of been his position but I could feel him from 15 weeks and Michael could since about 17-18 weeks. I will miss Jake's face light up when he could see his brother move and roll around. Sometimes he would even yell at him because he thought the baby was hurting me. I can't help but laugh about that. I will miss it terribly but can't wait till I am holding him in my arms.

Food: I should really say eating whatever I want. I will not tell a lie. I engorged myself this pregnancy. Not really with bad things but I was starving all the time. Total plus side is I have gained a total of 1.5lbs. That is it! Being pregnant in the Summer and Fall completely helped. It wasn't till about November that I started not wanting to do as much because the weather wasn't as great. Downfall currently is that all I really want is fruit and it is way out of season. Bummer.

Jake: He has been so excited about his brother. He talks about it and points out toys and clothing and is always like "That is (enter name here)" or asks "Is my baby here yet?!" I have a feeling it will change once his brother is here. Jake dislikes noise. It will be interesting with a new baby crying how Jake reacts to it. I am sure he will love his brother and be a great help. It's just been fun watching him want to help out with everything. He helped put the bassinet together, the pack-n-play, helped Michael get the car seat ready, and loves to put his clothes away. He will learn something and then say "I will show (insert name here) how to do this when he gets older!" It's adorable.

Sleep: I love sleep. It's been great going to bed at 8:30 and getting to sleep about 9-10 hours a night. I love that Michael is so helpful with Jake so I could get to bed some nights at 7:30. Jake was an awesome baby and slept in 4 hour increments from birth so I was only getting up once a night. Every child is different so I have this fear this baby will be an every hour baby. We will see. It's funny because once you start waking up with the baby, you want to. You don't have that "ugh go back to bed" feeling. It's weird. Maybe I am the only one like that. I will miss being able to sleep for 10 hours straight though!! Michael is home for 2 weeks, maybe even 3 so I look forward to nap time daily!

There are other little things I will miss and I can honestly say I really enjoyed this pregnancy! Not having pre-eclampsia was a huge blessing and made it much more enjoyable. We also have a ton of new stories in the book for the wacky things that have happened to me during the past few months! Glad I could make so many people laugh! =)

Things I won't miss:

The back and shoulder pain.

The light bladder control issue when I sneeze, laugh, cough, hiccup, and do other little things.

Feeling like I need a crane to turn me over in the middle of the night when moving from on side to the other.

The pelvic pain. This is something I will never miss. TMI for some but I want my vajayjay back thank you!

Constantly having to use the restroom.

The flatulence. We have enough stories in the book on this subject for the past 9 months.

The word "Preggo". I hate that word, always have and always will. Use the proper term or do not say it.

Going to the to doctor a ridiculous amount of times in a 9 month period. 

Being so exhausted all the time. There is a difference from being "pregnant" tired and "staying awake with baby" tired. Pregnancy tired messes with your whole body. Your body just aches for no reason.

I am sure there are other things but I can't think of them right now.

It is hard to believe that in 3 days we will be a family of 4! It scares me a little but we will make it through. I am so thankful for everything going on in our lives right now and I cannot wait to see what else lies ahead.

FYI on the lovey doveyness ahead:
I do want to take a moment to thank Michael for everything he has done for me. He is the greatest husband a girl could ever dream of. He is always willing to help out and not complain about it. There were days where he knew I was just exhausted and would make dinner or just help out. He is so supportive and shows endless love to me and Jake. He is such a fantastic father and I am sure he will just be better with two. I love him so much and more and more everyday. He makes life exciting and  new and I can't thank God enough for blessing me with him and for guiding us together. I love him more then words can express and he is my other half.