Pregnancy

So I have to say, being pregnant rocked. There is no other time in your life when you can be a little "big" and it's cute, eat as much as you please and not feel bad about it, and enjoy a mood swing here and there, all the while knowing you are growing a life inside of you. In the beginning it is hard-the nausea and sometimes sickness that is overhwelming and you are not even showing a little bit! If anything, you may be losing weight! But you will never forget the first time a stranger realizes you are pregnant. Oh, the joy! And the amazing boss who will go to the store and buy you your daily craving...Cheeze-Its in my case! Or the husband who will indulge in your everyday must have. For instance, my last trimester I HAD to have bean and cheese tacos. I literally could not get enough of them. I would leave work and call my husband for him to answer and say, "I'll meet you there." I didn't even have to say hello.
The most amazing part of pregnancy though, are the little, or sometimes not so little, kicks and punches. Your little one wants to make sure you know they are going to be a handful. And the hiccups...ha! You can actually feel them hiccuping inside you! The weirdest feeling EVER!

8 Months Pregnant (in August...in Texas...UGH!)

The first week after Michelle was born was very bittersweet. I loved every minute of her being in this world, but I truly missed being pregnant. I wished for the kicks, punches, and quietness (especially at the midnight, 2 AM, and 4 AM feeding sessions). So...note to those pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant, enjoy every minute of it. AND...document it! Take pictures all of the time and do a pregnancy photo shoot. The pregnancy is so short and the pictures are a wonderful reminder of how amazing your body is!

6 Months pregnant in Costa Rica...my "babymoon"