Pregnancy Photos

I haven't taken many pictures of my growing belly this pregnancy. That was Eric's job with the other 3 kids, but since he isn't home much and since we are in the age of Selfie's, I have resorted to taking my own pregnancy photos. Not the most flattering way to do it, but at least I have something documented. 

 20 1/2 weeks

 This pregnancy has been my hardest yet. Everyone keeps telling me the fourth pregnancy is the worst. It has been hard physically and emotionally. Not really sure why I have been so hard on myself this time around, but that's the way things go I guess. I got over my morning sickness, only to get hit with lots of contracting and cramping, which I have had all day, everyday since about month 4. I've been told to take it easy and I do try, but some days that is easier said than done. 

I also don't remember being this exhausted with my other pregnancies. If I make it to 10:00pm and can stay awake through a 30 minute TV show, I feel like I have accomplished something.That doesn't happen very often. I think Gwen should get most of the blame for that! She keeps life hopping around here! 

Even with the hardships, there are blessings. So far, this little guy inside of me is perfectly healthy. I love feeling him kick and move around. Like his older siblings, he is most active at night, when I am trying to get rest. I usually have him kicking me from the inside and Gwen kicking me from the outside. 

I am grateful that I was blessed to have another baby and that my body has been healthy enough to survive another pregnancy. It will be over before I know it. 

 23 1/2 weeks

(A "just for fun" selfie)