Happy Fall and 2 More Months!

I reached my 8th month of pregnancy this week. It's been pretty good, but has come with some interesting pregnancy things. The most interesting, I think, is that my stomach is pretty much always lopsided. Every time I look down, I can see exactly where Curtis is sitting. It's pretty entertaining for me, knowing exactly where he is at all times and being able to feel his little body there. I'm pretty sure he's going to take after Isaac and be a very long and skinny child, which would be nice, cause maybe this kid will not be 9 or 10lbs like I was thinking at one time he would be.

I know I've talked some about how sick I was through the first 2 trimesters, but I've gotten to the point where I can't even remember the last time I was sick, which is such a nice thing. It's been wonderful to function like a normal person, at least as normal as one can when there's a little person growing inside of them. I've been able to take over my normal household things again, and oddly enough, I've missed them. I know Isaac loves the fact that he doesn't have to do the grocery shopping anymore, that may be his absolutely least favorite thing to do.

This has been a pretty awesome month so far. Mom was up here for a few days, and then the next week, one of my most favorite people in the world, Jess, came up to visit for a few days. I had not seen her since I told her we were having a baby back in April, which may be the longest we've ever gone without seeing each other, so it was such a lovely visit! We chilled the first day she was here, then went to the beach and had sushi at the beach. It was so nice to catch up, I've missed her. Also, this month, I officially became a stay at home mama. While I do miss bedside nursing, some, it has been nice to pick up an extra day at the CPC and focus on nursing there. We're right in the middle of 40 Days for Life, and so far, I've seen God do some pretty awesome things in this city as far as women's mind's being changed and babies being saved. I'm enjoying taking Curtis to Planned Parenthood on Wed mornings to pray with my friend, Charlotte. I've prayed for our country and for the end of abortion for years, but there's just something about being there, at that place of murder and evil that really makes it real and breaks my heart, but it's so awesome to see how God is working. I'm hoping that in the spring, I'll even be able to bring Curtis with us.

Next week, Isaac and I celebrate our 2 year anniversary and we've planned on going away to Nag's Head, so pictures will definitely be coming from that trip. I am so excited, we haven't gotten away, just us, since he came home from deployment last year. I know this is going to be such a fun trip!

Here's a few new belly pictures. Our roommate, Christina, has been begging to paint a pumpkin on my belly since she moved in. She did a pretty good job, even though my belly does look a little lopsided from where Curtis is sitting and he kicked some in protest (he really doesn't like anyone invading his space).

 How far along: 32 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: officially, 20lbs. I was not too happy about that since my goal was to only gain 30 and I still have 2 more months to go, but we will see.

Maternity clothes: Pretty much the only pre-maternity stuff I can fit in is my shirts like the plaid one, and that's only if they are not buttoned. I had to buy new tank tops this week because my pre-maternity ones finally are not covering my belly anymore.

Stretch marks: None so far.

Best moment this week: When Isaac told me so sweetly that he wanted to take me away for our anniversary. We had planned on going to DC with part of his bonus, but with the shutdown, we weren't sure he would get his bonus. It finally came through this week, and he decided that since we didn't know what would actually be open in DC, we'd go somewhere else, which turned out to be Nag's Head.

Miss anything: Turning from side to side easily at night, and not waking up Isaac.

Movement: He moves pretty much all the time, or at least he sits in a way that I can see exactly where he is.

Food cravings: The past 2 days, I've been craving a breaded chicken sub from Harris Teeter. I may have to go on Tue before going to the CPC to get one.

Anything making you queasy or sick: Can't even remember the last time I got sick :)

Have you started to show yet: I have a bump, that's usually a little crooked.

Gender: IT'S A BOY!!!

Labor Signs: None

Symptoms: Having to pee about every 30 mins, but that's pretty much it lately.

Belly button in or out: Curtis finally kicked it out sometime last week, as you can see in the lovely pumpkin pictures

Wedding rings on or off: I'm officially down to just my engagement ring, wearing them together was getting difficult to take off.

Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm pretty much always in a good mood, lately.

Looking forward to: 4 whole days with Isaac next week, can't even remember the last time that happened :)