Just about 27 weeks down

I seem to be getting worse and worse about making sure I get my weekly post in. I just can't believe how busy we've been, not to mention how tired I've been. With my big ol' belly, aching back, leg cramps and bathroom trips, sleeping has gotten tough. I guess this is nature's way of preparing me for what's to come.

This week marks the beginning of my third trimester! We're actually 2/3 of the way there and I can't believe it. I feel like we have so much to do in in the next three months to get ready for this little girl. We've started in on the nursery by painting and ordering some of the furniture, but there is still so much to do. I can't wait to see it all done, and better yet, with a baby in it! The next 3 months are going to go by fast!

This week, I've been feeling like a giant. I've been growing a ton, and even have my first stretch mark to prove it. Luckily, I have a loving husband that has been willing to rub cocoa butter on my huge belly every night since. I laugh every time because it makes me feel like a giant butter ball turkey being greased up for Thanksgiving dinner. Other than my stretch mark, I've been getting more and more back aches and weird muscle cramps in my legs. The weight of my belly also has me going to the bathroom more frequently again. It's crazy to think that I still have a ton of growing to go. I just don't know how much bigger I can get.

This big ol' belly of mine has given me some new physical restrictions that I am still getting used to. Last Thursday, I climbed back into our closet under the stairs and actually got stuck. I have no idea how I got in, but once I was there I actually needed help to get out. Beyond that, I can barely tie my own shoes without sitting down and getting out of breath. And I still have 3 months to go! I mostly try to laugh these little things off because they're all for a good cause, but it can be a little tough on the self esteem to get so big so quickly.

Scott and I are so thankful for all the great support we have been getting from our family and friends. We are truly blessed as is this baby girl to have all of you in our lives. Thank you for stopping by to read more about our journey to parenthood.

Here is a great pic of Scott working hard on baby girl's room.

All three of us at Cannon Beach this past weekend.

This weeks belly photo... can't believe how big I've gotten.