Oy! This has been one of those weeks! All my days have blended together, I haven't felt 100%, and it's just one of those weeks you want to stick your head in the sand until it's over. Thankfully, this week is coming to a close and I can enjoy a weekend away in the country with my family for Easter. I am very fortunate to have married into a wonderful family who has taken me in as their own. It's always a good time when we get the chance to go see them. I'm very much looking forward to spending time with them after this crazy week.
This week started with with cloudy skies ... my husband learned that one of his employees had passed away completely unexpected. Not only was it a blow to him, it was a blow to his entire staff. I spent my week trying to rally behind him so he could keep strong for his staff ... so emotions this week have been at an all time high. We spent our Monday celebrating her life and attending what has to be the most beautiful send off I've ever attended. She was well-loved, highly respected, and will be dearly missed by so many. May she rest in peace.
Unfortunately, my week didn't go up from there. I've spent most of my week napping and eating. Mykenzi has my energy levels completely zapped this week. I don't think I've ever been so tired in my life. I'm trying to take it all in stride ... I know this is all a part of the process but I just have so much to do! As if growing pains weren't confirmation enough, a little widening and growing of the belly has solidified she is in the middle of a growth spurt ... AGAIN. Remember that Easter dress I talked about last week? Well, it no longer fit the bump and sent this Momma into a scramble trying to find a last minute Easter dress to wear this weekend. That brings the total to three dresses ... third time's a charm right?! #itbetterbe
On a happier note, I FINALLY found the beads I need for the mobile on a wholesale site. I'm just waiting on them to get here so I can finally start and finish this project! I'm excited to get this started to I can share it with all of you ... so stay tuned!
How far along? 22 weeks, 4 days
Total weight gain? 10.2lbs ... I'm sure it's more with the growth spurt but I haven't weighed myself since my appointment. As much as I've been eating I'm a little nervous to see what that number is up to!
Maternity clothes? I live in anything stretchy for the most part, but I did try on my maternity jeans and they fit. I was a little shocked, but knew it was coming so I'm trying to embrace it.
Stretch marks? Not yet, but I've been extremely itchy this week! I'm trying so hard not to scratch! It's driving me insane ... you can only lotion so much!
Sleep? I don't know that I would define it as sleep ... its more like passing out from pure exhaustion. You know when you sleep so hard you don't feel rested? That's what this week has been like.
PEAK of the week? It's a small peak in the middle of a stressful week but finding my mobile beads! I really need some DIY therapy in my life right now!
PIT of the week? Funerals. They are never easy.
Miss anything? Missing my bubbly self ... this has been a trying week. I'm ready to be back to my spunky self.
Movement? Oh yes. This little girl has got some moves. She's loving music, Daddy's voice, and Maddie's purrs. Those moments she kicks the most. It's the sweetest thing.
Food cravings? Still have a hankering for Blueberry Waffles ... and Chick-fil-a Chicken Mini's ... I may or may not have had them 4 times this week. I just can't help myself.
Anything making you feel sick or queasy? I was washing the cat bowls and their water bowls tend to get slimy ... I didn't think anything of it but the first feeling of slime sent me over the edge. I had to abort that mission real quick.
Gender? Little Princess
Symptoms? Sense of Smell! It has been insane this week ... my husband just recently got put on a nasal spray for allergies and I can smell his medication from across the room after he's sprayed it in his nose. It is so weird. I could also smell the unpeeled bananas on the counter from the living room. I'm talking Super Sonic Smell people!
Belly button in or out? Flat ... It's still hanging in there.
Happy or moody? Emotional ... It's been a rough ride this week.
Milestones? Officially in maternity bottoms. Although, I'm still not sure how excited I am about that.
Looking forward to? Easter with the family!
Embrace the exhaustion lol. I don't think I have felt well rested more than 5 times since becoming a mom. But it is a very rewarding exhaustion. I wouldn't go back to the weekends of sleeping in before kids for anything. (although I would love to ship them to the grandparents for a week when I'm off, haha)
ReplyDeleteIm sorry to hear about the loss. I will pray everyone heals quickly and can remember her fondly.
So sorry for the loss you, Myke, and his company had to endure. I'll be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers! The exhaustion doesn't go away, so like your Kara said, embrace it! Don't think of it as passing out from pure exhaustion, think of it as passing out from living life (and creating life) to the fullest! Love ya hun!
ReplyDeleteI say embrace those maternity pants! There is something so amazing about an elastic wasteband :) Looking good little lady! Gosh I feel like you are so much smaller than me (cause you are). Do you plan on taking maternity photos? My husband is really fighting me on them. Booo!!
ReplyDeleteThat stretchy waistband is pretty magical! It definitely beats trying to squeeze into non-maternity pants. I do plan on taking maternity photos! Thankfully, the hubby is on board. I think with the first pregnancy it is a must! You definitely want to have this moment frozen in time with beautiful photographs ... future pregnancies I may forego them. I hope he comes around to the idea! <3
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