Beach Maternity Photo's

Here are some maternity photos I had done by a friend at the beach <3 I'm doing another shoot tomorrow afternoon at a park. I'm having so much fun doing these photos that will last a lifetime and Kaeley will be able to look back on them as well.  

life's perfect imperfections.

   The past week has been a challenge, but an eye opener. It's teaching me I'm stronger than I thought. I CAN do this. I've come to a point where yes, it's going to be hard being a single mama, but maybe this is what I was born to do....maybe I don't want to share her and all of the choices I get to make to raise her into a beautiful young women.
   I've got a plane B, C and D in the works with many options. I'm so blessed to have so many people backing me up and supporting me through this big life choice.
   I am calm and relaxed considering all that is going on because I know it's all going to work out and I trust god is guiding me right now to do what is best for Kaeley and I.
   I have reached out to friends I've lost through out my time with Tim because he didn't like them and in a way brain washed me to not like them either. I'm so happy they understand what I'm going through and I have them back in my life.
   I've learned I'm not alone, people, family...have been down the same road I've been down and they are giving me great advice that I take in like it's gold. I can't get enough advice,...some of it I leave at the door but a lot of it is helpful in what I'm dealing with day to day.
   I've already made the change where I want to give birth....I was pushed into tri city hospital because that is what he wanted. I'm going to look into a birthing center tomorrow, because it's what has spoken to me, even before I was pregnant.
   I may be uncomfortable because Kaeley is pushing out my ribs, sitting on my bladder and every time she moves she is kicking bones...but I just keep telling myself every time I'm in pain "I'm one step closer" Until next time I'll be pregnant and sassy <3
 

38 more days

38 more days and counting. Here are all three ultrasound photos together. <3

33 weeks

Seven weeks to go! My last doctors appointment didn't go so well. I lost weight and my blood pressure is high. I need to stop and relax....hard to do when I'm being thrown curve balls left and right. I'm a little more calm today, and trying to take it easy.
I'm starting to put together my hospital bag and write out my birth plan.
I took maturity photos last night and can't wait to see them. We are going to do a second shoot in a few weeks.
I'm ready for bed, until next time, I'll be pregnant and sassy.

Ultrasound photo

She is in the head down position,  with both feet nicely jammed into my ribs. She is measuring big at 3lbs 9oz. She has the perfect amount of amniotic fluid and my cervix are good and no longer a concern. This photo is a front view of her eyes, nose and chubby cheeks. She is to smooched to get a side profile.

32 weeks

I've been a home cooking/baking machine! I made a menu on Monday, went grocery shopping and so far have made: chicken mozzarella pesto stuffed chicken. homemade crock pot chilli and had a tastadas bar that Autumn loved. Along with from scratch cupcakes that  I'm obcessed with. I don't know if this is part of the "nesting" stage but I'm into it haha.
Today I got 85% of the rest of things that I need before Kaeley arrives. Including my dream diaper bag I've been in love with for a year now, so happy they still had it and I got a savy 20% off thank you internet.
I'm feeling so big without looking "big" when Kaeley moves she shifts my whole abdomen...hurts! She is a strong little girl who can't sit still for long.
Next week I'm going to pack my hospital bag and get Kaeleys and Tims belonging ready to go for the big day.
Until next time, I'll be pregnant and sassy.

8 months

Today makes 8 month mark. Today, I'm feeling a little better. The last week I've been experiencing Braxton Hicks and a lot of rib pain. She is officially in the head down position and her feet are ALWAYS in my ribs.
I have my third trimester ultrasound next week to measure the ambiotic fluid. Then right after that I get to go to the Dentist to get my teeth cleaned for the first time in ten years...
I had my baby shower last weekend, it was a fast trip but all the same was so much fun and loved seeing my friends and dad. I only have a few photos from my phone, the rest are on my camera and will stay there until I get internet.
Until next time, I'll be pregnant and sassy <3