26 weeks, 4 days

I am thinking about making a scrapbook based on this journal and giving it to my daughter when she is older (maybe waiting until she is pregnant for the first time). I love it so much and part of me hates that it only exists in cyber-world.

I bought a pair of pink booties a little while ago. I wanted something really girly that I could hold onto, even if it turns out it's not a girl after all. I dont want to deprive myself of the fun of picturing her wearing these cute little shoes just because there is a possibility that it might not happen... plus, could you resist these??


I am so excited. I am addicted to reading articles and taking polls on babycenter.com. This baby is almost all I can think about! It is wierd, more people asked me if I was pregnant when I wasn't pregnant, than they do now! It is pretty obvious at this point that I am pregnant. And when I talk to strangers I catch them looking at my big belly a lot! I like the attention, to be honest. But most of all, I love the way Ryan looks at me now. It's like twice the adoration, because now he is looking at two people that he loves more than anything. It is strange when he kisses my belly, and it is strange when my mom and other people talk to it! But it's kind of cool as well. I can't wait until she is born...

26 weeks, 1 day

So I find myself eating all the time now. I am always hungry. I didn't think I would be that way, because as of yet, I haven't had any weird cravings. You know how you see those pregnant women on TV who get their husbands to go out to the store for ice cream at 1AM because they just have to have it? I always thought that was ridiculous and that if women really did that, they were just taking advantage of their husbands, which I still believe to be true, but now I can at least relate to the feeling. Thank goodness Ryan says he thinks it's cute that I am always hungry. I personally would find it annoying. At least, even if he doesn't really think it is cute, he is being supportive. We are getting along so well right now and I pray that it lasts! I don't want to be one of those crabby ladies by the end that just snaps at everyone and everything. (By the way, I have been back to sleeping in the bed for the past month or so...I really missed it, and I think it has really helped us get along better)

It is strange to be experiencing all of this. I have realized how many preconceptions I have had about pregnancy and it is weird to see which ones are real and which ones are ridiculous. The whole thing seems to have gone by a lot slower than I ever imagined it would, though right now, I am getting nervous because D-day seems to be coming up quick! It seems like there is so much we need, though I know that a lot of things for babies nowadays are just convenience items.

I am so relieved, however, because we got the crib set up! My mom bought us a crib and mattress, and we bought the bedding set. This is a huge weight off of my shoulders! We also set up our registry at Baby Depot in Burlington Coat Factory (www.babydepot.com). They have an awesome selection!! We picked a Noah's Ark nursery theme called Silver Lining and it is so adorable! Here are some of the pieces:

I am really loving this baby thing. I love being pregnant, even despite all it's annoyances, like not being able to keep certain foods down, and not being able to sleep comfortably or go through the night without a trip to the bathroom. I love the way I feel, I love the way I look, I love feeling the baby kick and tickle me. I love it when others get to feel her kicking, too. I love all the little preparations, like setting up the nursery. I love talking to other moms about pregnancy and babies. And I love more than ever picking up little babies, kissing their foreheads and holding them close. I just can't wait until I am holding my own.