The Waiting Season

It’s officially baby month!! I have never been more nervous, more excited or felt more anticipation than I have lately. I’ve been trying to keep my protein intake up so Zack’s been helping me track how much I’m getting daily, at minimum I’m trying to hit 130 to help keep my swelling down. That means we’ve been having a lot of grilled chicken with veggies, which I’ve been enjoying.

As far as pregnancy symptoms go, I’ve just been dealing with more swelling because of the heat which is giving me a bit of anxiety about the possibility of my blood pressure raising. I’m also having some pretty consistent Braxton Hicks that are definitely stronger now, and baby’s kicks feel so pointy.

To pass the time, I’ve made a strawberry sheet cake, oatmeal cookies, and we’ve had s’more cookies a few times now as well. Being on my feet to cook definitely doesn’t feel great but it’s helping to clear my mind a bit.

We finally got baby’s corner 100% set up and I can’t believe there’s going to be another little person living here with us so soon. I’ve always dreamt of having a baby and I literally cannot believe this is happening!!