Third Trimester

Just a little update for you all following-

I can't believe it's the third trimester already! I don't want it to be over. Pregnancy has been amazing and a huge blessing to helping my health. When the baby arrives, there is a chance my health will decline, possibly very quickly and drastically. Praying that doesn't happen and trying to enjoy every minute of these last few months!

I still need to rest... lots... still stay out of the heat, probably even more than prior to pregnancy... still avoid anyone who is sick, definitely more than prior to pregnancy... but I've found I can last longer and do a little more. While on our trip to Chicago, I saw my MG dr, and she was impressed. She said of course I'm still weak, still have MG, not at all in remission, but I'm doing very well all things considered and pregnancy definitely has helped me. Yay!

My dr here is very pleased with things also. We unexpectedly got to see baby Joshua at our last visit and he's still doing well- kicking and moving around like a little athlete in there. Walking out of the visit J said to me "I still think you chose the right dr." He has no idea how much those words mean to mean even though I told him so. The relief felt that my husband not only backs up my decision but led me to it and feels the same is huge. And I still feel at peace as well with moving forward in that direction we chose together.

Nesting kicked in around week 26. It's as if other than the bare minimum at this point I'm like "rest? What's that? Nah." I know I still need to but I'm in this go go go mode of getting things done. I think I drove J crazy for a few days asking him to help hang things, move things, etc. Baby's room is just about ready- waiting on a few things we ordered thanks to those who kindly gave us gift cards, and his room should be good to go. We also made a little Joshua space in our bedroom, where he will be staying for the first few months. It's simple yet adorable and I love it. Now we just need to pack a hospital bag, finalize a birth plan, decide on a doula, and await his arrival.

I'm nervous to think about all that still needs to happen and will happen once he arrives, glad I still have a few months to continue to prepare. I've researched and read more parenting and pregnancy books than I can count, attended classes and connected with a local mom's group. I'm as ready as I possibly can be, but nothing can fully prepare you to be 100% responsible for bringing up another life. I'm blessed to have such an active and supportive husband by my side through it all.

Praying my way through this pregnancy has been the theme of this since day 1 and it shall continue. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support of baby Joshua!

Let us also pray for all those affected by devastation of all the fires and hurricanes. <3