I Did It

About a year and a half ago my aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer. It shook us up because she was only 38, but a few months after her diagnosis I decided to grow my hair out and donate it to locks of love. Finally I chopped it! I was surprised that I was so nervous. My hair had not been that long since high school and it was always on my nerves so I thought it would be easy to get rid of it, but turns out I was a bit attached. I am still getting used to the new do. I have to learn how to do my hair now. Sad that I don't already know how, but I don't. My friend Eryn cut my hair for me and she gave me a quick lesson on teasing. I practiced a little while there and she kept laughing at me because it looked so awkward. It was pretty funny, yet sad! Here is the transformation...

I ended up with about 12in to donate. Brady absolutely LOVES it! So do I.

It is time

Me and the kid at 23 weeks

I figured it is high time I post a picture of my growing belly. I have always thought pregnant bellies are so cute. I love them! I was not so sure this preference would hold now that it was my belly expanding, but luckily for me it has. I love my belly (though it is still small so maybe in about 3months I will change my mind). I love my belly button that is either flat or sticking out all the time. I love to feel the roundness. I love that I haven't gotten stretch marks yet. I just love everything about it. Well, except maybe when it is stretching; that is uncomfortable. I walk around my house most of the time with my shirt up and belly hanging out, and I check it out in a mirror often. It is amazing that a child is growing inside there, making me bigger. One reason I love my belly is that it is a sign of that life and that he is growing. It makes "having a baby" more tangible. I can feel him move everyday now, usually, and there have even been a few times the past week or two when the movements are strong enough for Brady to feel. He loves it! I bet it is difficult for dads as the only change they experience during pregnancy is dealing with a cranky and growing wife so it is nice for Brady to feel evidence that our son moves. Sometimes while he is studying and I am sitting next to him he will rest his free hand on my stomach in case the kid moves. He is also starting to talk and sing to him which makes me laugh and those of you who know Brady can only imagine the things this kid is hearing from his daddy. :) The excitement and anxiety are mounting. Less than 4months! I can't believe it.