Well, here we are: 32 weeks and counting.

The baby is getting bigger and bigger, and so am I. I love how my body changes and I love feeling the baby move. A lot.

Truth: I didn’t want to post this picture because my arm looks big. But I’m really trying hard not to focus on how “big” my body is, but instead how “amazing” it is. I’m growing another human, and it’s a miracle. I’m not posting this because I want comments telling me I look great (please don’t) but rather because I want to be honest about some of the things I struggle with. Also, I know when I look back on these blog posts, I won’t be looking at my arm, I’ll be looking at my belly and really cherishing this time.

The best part of this pregnancy is watching Holtan and how excited he is about the baby (I hope that sticks!)

He loves to snuggle and hug my belly, and asks to see it a lot. He also continues to say, “I love the baby so much!” and will sing Baby Beluga and Don’t Worry, Be Happy (his 2 favorite songs) to my belly.

I never want to forget this time. I am so grateful for the days I get to spend with Holtan. We go to the library, and the park, just him and I. We snuggle on the couch, read books, and play toys, just him and I.

We haven’t really prepared anything for this baby, but that’s kind of how we roll. Babies really don’t need a lot of stuff. I’m planning to breast feed and cloth diaper (which I already have) and we’ve got a crib, blankets, wipes, and burp rags and my favorite: baby carriers.

We still have 2 months to prepare for baby, which will entail a trip to Ikea for a dresser and rug for baby’s room, and maybe a new bed for Holtan! It does make it harder to prepare when you don’t find out the gender, but I do love the surprise.

I’m still going to yoga class one time per week, and I really should be walking more, but I’m so darn tired I usually just choose to rest. I get outside when I can and feel like it. I am feeling overall really good, a little uncomfortable, but nothing to complain about. I’m not able to eat as big of meals as usual, and am having a little bit harder time breathing, especially when I”m leaning forward.

I’m excited to meet this little nugget in less then 8 weeks (or sooner!)