I think some part of it was that I was so lazy too. I was sick until week 14 and just wanted to hibernate and relax. My sickness wasn't as terrible as some people have...I just couldn't eat anything that I wasn't craving right then (bread or salty food), the thought of sweets grossed me out, constant nausea during the day, and throwing up every day or so. That's when I knew baby Embry would be a BOY :) I was never sick with my daughter, just my son. So, when I was miserable this time I had a feeling! Confirmed by the ultrasound right after Christmas at 15 weeks.
Now that this pregnancy is flying by, I don't want to look back and miss the journey! I do want to blog it. Not just for myself, but for them and others looking into surrogacy. I've missed so much! Like how my husband and I just spent 4 days with them and didn't take one picture! What is wrong with us!? AH!
RECAP of the last 4 months----
-Loving being pregnant this time. I have tons of energy and feel normal. Of course that's about to change as I grow larger and larger...but it's really just been such a special time.
-Baby boy is very calm and sweet and only moves randomly. He *almost* has a definite name. His parents are working on that
-My doctor I chose in Louisville was terrible. It was a mess! They never could figure out how far along I was, how many times I had been there, and missed testing windows. I spent 2 months trying to change. Recently switched to Dr. Jonathan Reinstine in Lousiville and will be delivering at Nortons Suburban. LOVE them both! He even said he would let 2 people in the C-section room. So, I'll probably have mom and my husband. How perfect is that. I wanted to love my doctor....that's part of the journey. I just didn't feel safe with the other doctor.
-Mom and her step mom visited Louisville for the 9 week ultrasound and stayed a couple days. She, of coursed, cried at the heartbeat. I wish I could film moments like that. It was a great visit meeting their family and having girl time.
The most recent update is that Mom and dad came last week to meet the new doctor, tour the hospital, find a apartment to stay in for the summer once baby is born, and for a ultrasound. It was such an amazing visit with them. We really had a great time and they are becoming like family. My husband and I truly love them. The ultrasound was so special. It was dads first ultrasound and we were able to see his sweet little face in 4D.
There was also a surrogacy group meeting this past weekend. The last time mom was in I went to group that weekend. It's actually nice getting to really know the surrogates and hear their journeys. This time, I didn't want to miss time with my couple. I'm not allowed to travel out of the state after 24 weeks, so I won't be going again until August. Then it will be to share my birth story!
On Sunday they were able to come to church with me, followed by lunch at our house! I was so curious how they would perceive our church. If it was going to be weird for them and if they were going to feel uncomfortable. They seemed to have a good time and really loved the music. Worship and music is a universal thing <3. They said if they had churches like ours where they were they would go.
I was stressing out what to make them for lunch because I wanted them to like it and eat, haha (I just made a roast with potatoes and carrots in the crockpot)! Once they were at the house I had a moment of panic thinking..... how do they eat? Do I serve their dishes? Do they fill their own plates? Do we sit at the table? What kind of drinks do they need? It's fun having different cultures over. Never in a million years did I think I would have friends who lived so far away!
Our kids love them too. Maybe because they brought them toys and Kindereggs when they came, lol. Abram is old enough to really understand. It amazes me sometimes. He loves me being pregnant, loves looking at ultrasound pictures, touching my belly, and asking questions. He asked the other day, "Can I just hold the baby a little bit before he goes to live with his mommy?" Bless his little heart. They will be here for at least 4 weeks so we will get plenty of time to love on him :)
The Bachelor is on I must go. Oh, wait did I say that? Don't judge me. Or do.