Week 14...Lemonade

Week 14...

Our baby is the size of a lemon this week! This "lemon" life has handed me has reminded me to make lemonade out of the unique situations pregnancy presents.

The week began by retiring my 25 pound handbag and fun, summer sandals. I visited a chiropractor and he informed me that the reason I waddle like a full-term pregnant woman is because my hips are swollen. Therefore, I needed to do something to relieve the pressure on my hips. I am now the proud new owner of a tiny purse and a pair of Clark sandals! I hope to find some more supportive shoes because anyone who knows me well, knows that I cannot wear the same pair of shoes everyday!

We also celebrated Independence Day this week. July 4th is a bittersweet day for us. On July 4th last year, we discovered we were pregnant with our first child. That child never made it to our arms, so any reminders of that pregnancy are painful. We are very thankful for everyday of this pregnancy because of our previous loss!

I spent the remainder of the week suffering from all-day sickness. I really thought it would have gone away by now, but every trip to the bathroom reminded me that the second trimester isn't as blissful as I once thought. The immediate reward of all this throwing up was discovering the pina colada slushy at Spinx. Some days a slushy was the only thing I could keep down.

Another "lemon" is my ever-growing belly! I have purchased a few maternity items as I see them on clearance, but it is no where near the size of a modest wardrobe. I get very frustrated when Jordan and I have to leave the house because it is so difficult to dress appropriately. My old pants and shorts now require a rubber band to hold them closed and my old shirts and dresses look very scandalous! I guess this requires a few more shopping trips...

We are so thankful for this baby! The everyday obstacles are daily reminders that God has entrusted me with a healthy, growing baby. If that isn't as fabulous as lemon bars with strawberries on top (yummmm!), then I don't know what is!