What I have to look forward to in the coming weeks

(Warning: very unattractive picture above.)

1. Ginormous, bulging, belly
2. Horrendously, swollen, yucky, ankles, and feet
3. Wearing only sweats around the house, unless I actually have to go somewhere
4. Beautiful, voluptuous cheeks (on my face, and hind end)

5. A really pretty hospital gown
6. Nursing pillows, pads, ointment, etc.
7. Lots of pain, pushing, and medication. (Yes, I am an epidural gal)
8. Sleepless nights, crying baby, nasal aspirators, onesies, the whole deal.

BUT. . . . This is what I get in the end.

My own little newborn to snuggle and cuddle. And, babies are such a blessing!!!

Just for those of you wondering, I will be 13 weeks tommorrow, and the due date is June 25th. This was not a planned pregnancy. We were both very shocked, and it has taken me a little while to get used to the idea. I really wanted to be ready this time, but the Lord has his own timetable for things like this. We do feel very blessed that it happened so easily. I have loved ones I pray for daily, for them to get pregnant, and I sooo wanted it to happen to them first. I had such easy pregnancies with the first two. No morning sickness, relatively good energy, etc. Needless to say, this one has been quite different. I'm sick 95% of the time, and can hardly chase around my 2 crazy kids. I am really cranky, and emotional. Thank goodness my husband is so patient. I am getting fatter by the hour, I feel like, and gaining weight rapidly. I just know I am going to be HUGE with Bambino #3. Many more updates to come in the future concerning this new development.