A Wonderful Life.

Ahh Christmas is over. Sigh of relief, for several reasons:

1. The Christmas rush is OVER.

2. No more Christmas songs.

3. One step closer to delivery!

Don't let my grinch antics fool you. I  actually had an amazing holiday. The best gift of all, a new nephew! My beautiful nephew was born Sat. December 17 @ 8:57pm. 7lbs. 6oz. 20 inches. He was two days early & caught everyone a little by surprise. The last time I held a baby it was almost 5 yrs ago (my other nephew), needless to say I was out of practice. Thankfully, it came back naturally. Except this time I had my own baby incubating. Crazy!?!? In less than 6 weeks the little slugger that has been punching and kicking me in the ribs would be in my arms. Talk about reality check. I think it hit the husband too. Next morning, he constructed the remaining baby gear we had sitting in boxes. As of late, he is all about me having my bag packed. I am in no hurry. Like I said previously I am all "zen."

Christmas morning I was gifted swollen feet. My already size 11 foot has blown up to look like that of a 60yo obese women. Fortunately, my husband did not fall in love with me for my feet! He has been super supportive and at my beck and call. Foot & back rubs! I could deal without the sleepiness. Especially since I have 5 more weeks of work. 12 hr days are no joke when you have 25 extra pounds on your already swollen feet and aching pelvis. Ahh enough complaints. I will survive. I am digging deep the remainder of December to rock it out. 

Til Next Time or Next Year,

Kasey

A little something to keep me going.

Throughout this pregnancy I have tried to do my best to not read too much! I understand a first time mom should be up to date with the latest information on all things baby, but I also wanted to stay sane. Like my husband has said, "this journey has aged us all." I have stayed on point with babycenter.com, my easy one stop shop for late night worries. I read through the blogs, never making a peep, but these ladies have been my sounding board. The latest entry I thoroughly got a kick out of. They played a little game of "list things that you are excited to do after baby is born." Up until this point, I really haven't thought of all the little things that I missed about "just being me." Last night while lying in bed, looking at the clock reading 3:30am, listening to my husband snoring & trying not to focus on being the most uncomfortable I have EVER been in my life, I pondered about little things I miss. Here is my list:
- Being able to shave my legs without attempting acrobatics.
- Wearing my favorite pair of black skinny jeans/leather jacket.
- Heels!!!
- Feeling sexy!
- Eating sushi.
- Being able to hug/cuddle my husband.
- Not having strangers question my every move.
- Not complaining ( I feel like this is ALL I do anymore!)
- Margarita's while eating my TexMex.
- Running (I don't mean exercising, just being able to move fast)

Not that big of a list. I have to say, the third trimester has been my absolute favorite!!! I feel like myself: mind, spirit & mental health. The physical me is suffering a little, but Hey! In 7 weeks I am going to be a mommy. Of the most exciting part of not being pregnant is HAVING THE BABY! I never knew I could be so in love with  someone I have never even met before.

On another note: After my work day today, I have 5 days off. Thank you baby Jesus. I am ecstatic, my new nephew/niece will be here on Monday. I can't wait to hold a baby, its been too long. 

A new beginning...

I guess the best way to start off a blog is to list the many reasons why I am doing this:

1. I've always loved writing & being able to record my feelings & emotions (I especially love re-reading them at a later date.)
2. Maybe one day my children will be able to read this & understand why they are who they are.
3. Hopefully someone will be able to relate to the things I share on this blog. (Maybe someone is just as clueless as I am.)
4. I'm ready to do this..for me!

In 57 days I will be giving birth to my first child. I am 24 y/o & have no idea how I have gotten to be where I am in life. I feel like yesterday I was that naive 14 y/o wishing for my prince charming. Today, I am sitting at work (my "dream job"), with a diamond shining in the sun, sitting so perfectly on my left finger. I look down, my belly is round & I have life growing inside. Amazing. I am blessed. I told my husband the other day, I can't describe the happiness I feel right now. I am completely content, no stress, no worries. I am finally living by the motto my mother has instilled in me since birth: "Que Sera, Sera"-"Whatever Will Be, Will Be". Now if only I could get my poor worried husband on board.

Til Next Time,
Kasey