22 week update

This week our little coconut is doing well!  Now that her movements are more purposeful, she's been "exploring" and kicking more, and Kevin even felt the slightest bit of a kick last night.  I'm excited for those kicks to be strong enough for him to really be able to feel her and participate more in bonding.  I imagine it always becomes more real for the daddy once he can feel the baby moving too.

I've still been struggling with the SI pain, especially moving at night, but the SPD has been under control so I'm thankful for that.  I'm sure it will be a challenge to keep it under control as I keep growing and my center of gravity keeps shifting!  I had one episode of spotting this week, which was unnerving to say the least, but the doctors aren't too concerned and gave me some things to watch out for.  Despite all the little scares, this little girl just fights through it and is determined to be a happy healthy baby.

My anxiety has been pretty high this week- but I think it's just natural with so many big changes coming up for us.  Obviously December is a big month for us, with Aidia due and Kevin graduating (and hopefully finding a job immediately)- but next week Jack starts full time school and I think that's what's really throwing me for a loop.  It's such a huge change and a new phase of parenting for me.  I keep hoping I've prepared him enough with all he needs to know to be away from me 7 hours a day, five days a week.  He is so excited and I know he is going to excel.  But somehow I still feel guilty about having my five year old spend 35 hours a week away from me.  I hope to spend the time at home working on all my nesting projects that are already driving me crazy haha.  I lay awake at night and think about every corner and forgotten cupboard of the house and feel like everything has to be totally reorganized and cleaned before we can bring a baby home.  

Cute little school uniforms and school supplies.  Be still my heart. <3

Who am I kidding?  This almost-five-year-old is so ready for Kindergarten.

I'm so excited that my amazing sister-in-law has made me the take home outfit that we wanted!  The second outfit was a total surprise but I love it just as much as the first!  It's going to be so perfect, I can't wait to see Aidia all snuggled and safe coming home with us.  

I'm thankful for the blessings of another week, that our baby girl is alive and well, and that we are only 2 weeks away from that viability milestone!  Thank you for your continued love and prayers!  <3