The Beginning of the End

Today is the first day of my 3rd trimester! The beginning of the end has begun and I’m pretty thrilled. In about 13 weeks we will have our precious baby boy and I can’t wait.

It’s going to be amazing what changes these next 13 weeks bring. My pregnancy seems to be progressing so rapidly these days. I continue to be amazed by how active, strong and big Cayden is. Everyday I feel his movements more than the day before. They are becoming so strong and distinct. I can feel elbows roll across my bell and see his small head pop up every once in a while.

I keep saying that Cayden is the best entertainment ever and he is; he really is. I watch my belly at all times and simply marvel at all the movement. I can’t believe there is a person inside there; capable of thoughts, movements, breathing…life.

As exciting as the progression of my pregnancy is at times there are moments when I am scared. I know Cayden still has so much more growing to do; probably another 4 to 5 pounds. I wonder how my small body will handle it. I sometimes get real uncomfortable and I have said more than once, “there isn’t enough room.” So I can’t imagine what it will be like during these next 13 weeks.

I see Linsey and I wonder how I will handle my 9th month of pregnancy. I know there will be a lot of challenges ahead of me. There will be times of great discomfort and pain. I also know there will be changes that happen to my body that are irreversible. But I remain confident in my elastic skin (no stretch marks, fingers crossed) and that all of the pain and changes are so totally worth it.