Did I mention I'm pregnant?

This is the first time I mentioned on my blog that I'm pregnant with baby No. 2, and I'm already just 1 day shy of 36 weeks!  My due date, according to my last period, is May 8th, but my ultrasound gave me a due date of May 3rd.  Which means come May 3rd I'll be expecting to go into labor at any time.  This pregnancy has been kicking my butt.  I've been feeling nauseous most of the time, and for those of you who know me well, I DO NOT LIKE FEELING NAUSEOUS OR THROWING UP.  Most people do anything they can to help themselves throw up, I do anything I can to keep myself from doing so resulting in hours of torment at the seat of my toilet.  I end up throwing up anyway...oh well.  Last week I woke up feeling really nauseous and vomited.  I didn't think anything of it at first, but as the day went on my nausea got progressively worse and I started having lower back and abdominal pain that didn't go away.  Concerned, I called my midwife who advised me to drink 2 large glasses of water and rest for an hour, but when the pain still didn't go away, she said I better come in for a check up and round up my affairs as if it were "go time".  Turns out I was dehydrated which caused me to start contracting!  I had to receive IV fluids, a first for me, and I also found out I'm already about 1 1/2 centimeters dilated. Pretty exciting stuff.  I think I may have also been a little depressed this pregnancy.  Some attributed to the awful winter, some to pregnancy hormones, and some to the idea of transitioning to being a stay at home mom of TWO.  Insecurities kept flooding my mind...will I be able to handle two, when most days I feel like one's overwhelming?  Will I ever have any free time to do anything other than feed, change diapers, discipline, house cleaning, etc.?  Will I be able to do this and stay sane?  Will I ever sleep and wake up feeling rested again?  Will I still be me?  I came across this verse and God reminded me that he gives me the grace I need to not only survive, but to thrive in every season, every moment, of my life "And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work."  2 Cor 9:8.  I'm clinging on to that with dear life, because if He said it, it's gotta be true no matter how I'm feeling.  All in all, I realize things could be worse and feel extremely grateful my pregnancy has thus far been a healthy one with no major issues.  And I'm thankful that the weather is finally getting nicer!

So, on to this blazing fireball of a baby who's been kicking up a storm in my belly.  His name is Elijah Blaze a.k.a. Baby Blaze.  He has been kicking up a storm.  It's really shocking sometimes.  How can he be so active in such cramped quarters?!  I was hoping that he'd be a calm baby/child like most people say second baby's are, but judging based on what's going on in my belly, we're in for a wild ride.  Sadie's amazing, but she's also exhausting.  You might not be able to tell at first, but she craves wild and riveting days filled with jumping, dancing, running, adventure, strangers and nonstop chatter.  Remind you of anyone?  ahem, Juan :)  She's not a girl that will be staying home on a Friday night 15 years from now to wash her hair.  And that's fine.  All kidding aside, if I give birth to another extroverted ham, I will be equally blessed.  But my goodness, I've never been more tired in my life!  We're all really excited to meet you Baby Blaze!

Here are some of our favorite shots of a maternity session with Juan's cousin David.

33 weeks pregnant with Baby Blaze :)

All photos by Still and Motion Media