Saying goodbye to the 2nd trimester...

Well, these past few weeks I have learned a few things:
1 - This baby LOVES chocolate!! However, the chocolate has NOT loved me. Today was my 28-week checkup and the scales were ridiculous. I have gained NINE pounds in the last four weeks! This just adjusts my way of thinking as a reminder to keep it healthy for this baby of mine.
2 - The weight of my belly is working on the muscles a little further down - never thought possible! This has definitely added to my pregnancy waddle and funky pains. The good thing is that the pains come and go. One day they're around all day while a few days later they last for just a few minutes.
3 - JR's falling in love with this baby already! He's been so precious and adorable. He has had a few opportunities to feel the baby move and really enjoys "talking" to the baby. He buries his face into my belly and mumbles something to her. It's so funny and great!!
4 - Even maternity shirts aren't always long enough. As my belly grows bigger and bigger, my shirts are getting shorter and shorter! Thank goodness for the big waistbands on those pants!
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5 - I'm going to miss being pregnant. Having this child inside of me and constantly reminding me of her presence is such a precious gift. It will definitely be an adjustment not having her with me at all times, but there is a time for every season!
And to wrap this up, quick update from today's appointment: Baby's heartbeat was strong in the 130s, my blood pressure was 110/62, and all is good, other than my 9-pound weight gain! Praise the Lord!!