about the pregnancy

This pregnancy has been challenging at times, but I can for sure appreciate all the vomiting and infections more than I ever have with my previous pregnancies. It is amazing how each one of my three pregnancies have been so different. I am glad they all have been unique in their own ways. I am feeling great now, but Canon would imitate me "spitting out" (vomiting) when I was having morning sickness.  Every time I would head to the bathroom he asked me if I was going to "spit out". Bless his heart he has been so sweet through the pregnancy. He would rub my head, pat my back, and ask me if I was okay.

Canon was just shy of 16 months when Will was born, but he knows that we came home without Will and understands more than we give him credit for sometimes. He is very concerned about me and the baby and asks frequently if the baby is okay. As I was rocking him the other night (yes we still read books, sing, and rock before bed time) he asked me if "baby sister was going to come home". Talk about an emotional question to answer, but it was such a sweet time of us talking about trusting in the Lord and not being anxious. I think I told him everything I needed to hear. Not being anxious has been one of the most challenging aspects of this pregnancy. I struggle with it frequently and I or other people around me have to constantly remind me of God's word and His promises. 

Like I said I am feeling good now. I do have low blood pressure this time around, so I feel dizzy a lot and if I don't sit down and eat I feel like I am going to pass out. This is very doable!! I am now eating like a crazy woman. My last appointment I hadn't reached my pre pregnancy weight (lost around 10 lbs), but I know I am beyond it now. I again like pickles like I did with Will's pregnancy. I also really like peanut butter, raw carrots, spicy things, and sweets. The baby is really active. She really gets going at night when I am sitting on the couch reading or watching TV. I love when she kicks Canon when I am holding him. I remember Will doing that to Canon and it just makes me smile.

I have a pretty big appointment on Wednesday with the specialist that took over my case when we found out Will was sick. I am a little anxious about it, but glad he is seeing me.

We still don't have a baby name. It is narrowed down to two, but we can't decide which one we are going to go with. We are late baby namers. :)

Here are a few belly pictures. 

21 1/2 weeks

Canon got up on the fireplace to get his picture taken on his belly. This was unprompted. 

Kissing baby sister.

23 weeks

I have been enjoying this pregnancy and trying to soak it all up!