Pregnancy is really getting under way--next week we'll be in the double digits. That's when it gets SERIOUS. Shawn and I are still extremely excited to meet our little munch. Even though I want Charleigh to be a girl, I believe I have a little baby boy Charlie in my belly. We have done various "Old Wives Tales" and all of them have pointed towards a boy. Now I know these things are just silly and for fun, but I also have a gut feeling- and most moms are correct with their intuition. Because of the way our ultrasound schedule is set up, we won't be finding out the gender until 21 weeks. That's a whole big long time from now. But, I guess we'll see then if my gut is right:) If not, I'm happy to be wrong! I would love a little girl just as much!
My pants are getting tighter--they still fit, but they're not as comfortable as they once were. I can already see changes in my face (aka it's getting fat) and my fingers have already begun swelling. This past weekend I went out and bought a replacement wedding band to wear for the time being. My wedding rings were already a little tight, so even the slightest change has made them uncomfortable! I haven't been craving much, but I have noticed that I don't have a taste for sweets for the most part (at least like I did before), and I really enjoy pizza and ethnic food. Today I really wanted sushi for a bit, but I better get used to not eating that. I'm also on the fence about chicken (wait. except wings!), but I'm loving some beef! I could go for a nice juicy Ribeye steak...although all the joy would be SUCKED out of it because I would have to get it well-done and who wants a steak like that? (well, besides my dad?)
The sickness has seemed to slow down for the most part, but there are mornings when I just feel like I can't bear to get out of bed and go to work. I do though, because we need the money...haha. I will be so glad when I'm at home with Charlie/ey and Shawn is off making the bacon.
Hubs has been a God-send throughout this pregnancy. He has been so helpful with the housework and with meal preparation. I still try to do as much as I can when I'm feeling up to par, but am really thankful that my sweet Shawn knows what it means to love his wife like Christ loves the Church. Pregnancy is tough for the woman, but don't let anyone tell you that the husband doesn't take part in the suffering (and joy for that matter). But Shawn has been bearing his responsibilities so well and making me such a happy wife.
Hopefully within the next couple of months we will be finding out where we will be placed for Shawn's fellowship. If you would like to pray with us, we really desire to be placed in Augusta, GA, so we can be right near his parents in North Augusta, and only a hop, skip, and jump away from mine. (Having family close-by and having built-in baby-sitters would be AWESOME!)Ultimately, we want the Lord's will above all, so just join us in asking God to reveal where He would have us go and that we will be satisfied with our placement.
Another big deal is that God sent me a friend at work:) He knew exactly what this pregnant woman needed! Tabitha speaks English (with a strong southern accent...she's American), she's a sweet girl, around my age, and very friendly and chatty. She's also very creative and loves to antique. I've been enjoying getting to know her and having someone to eat lunch with! Praise the Lord for Him sending me someone my way to make my days more bearable and enjoyable.
Well, that's it for now. This weekend we're hopefully making the trek to North Augusta to visit Shawn's parents for the weekend. I'm hoping it's a pretty weekend so perhaps we can take a ride on the Pontoon boat:) Y'all have a great week! Keep praying for our little family---especially little Charlie as he or she develops!
----love,
Jaclyn & Charlie
