2/25/2011

I have 3 whole days left of being pregnant... the last three days that I will EVER be pregnant in my life.  I really want to enjoy them and relish in the simplicity of it and eat it up.  I want to always remember how active Jackson is... I'm told it's a boy thing!  He is constantly moving way up on my belly - sometimes I can grab his foot!!!  I love having Jason and the kids see him dancing inside of me and my belly going from side and side and then hooting about it.  I loI love how everytime I seem to get nervous that he's not moving, he senses my fear and voila... starts to dance.  I love how he kicks and punches everytime I sing... I used to think he loved my singing, but then the girls pointed out that he's probably trying to get away from the noise!!  Haha.  
I even love that I have started to wear snore strips b/c I apparently ahve been snoring SOOO badly the past few weeks... how can I NOT with a belly this big and no room for my lungs?  I will misss these Braxton Hick contractions that I hav ehad prety much constantly for the past 6 weeks or so.  They start up high in my belly and squeez down my uterus, taking my breath way.  They happen even if I exert the littlest amount of energy. 
I love that the girls feel so comfortable with my belly - they kiss it and hug it and talk to Jackson.  We joke that he will come out all bruised up from us rubbing on my belly and pushing on him all the time. 
I love that I can tell when he has the hiccups (methodical movements) and when he's just going nuts.  I don't remember ever knowing or thinking that the girls had teh hiccups.
I even love my stupid little waddle walk... It's really quite ducky!!!!  It's probably b/c he is so big and causes so much pressure down below!
I absolutely will NOT miss the heartburn I've had this time around... oh the heartburn!!!  It has deprived me of sleep some nights, literally woken me up with a mouth full of stomach acid a time or two, and caused me to swallow many a Pepcids and Tums.  But... in 4 days, it should be gone... hopefully for good!!
I'm hoping that these last 3 days will be sciatic pain-free, heart burn-free, full of energy and just plain fun!!!  I've been having a terible time sleeping the past few nights with nightmares, uncomfortablity and a hubby who wakes me when my snoring gets outta control... I'm hoping these next few nights are quite different.
I also love how Jennibelle now calls Jaylee "Sissy" or "Sis" at all times.  It was always annoying to me when I heard othere kids saying this, but with her it's just darn cute.  And Jaylee doesn't seem to mind at all... will Jackson be "Jackson" or "Brother"?!?!

3 comments:

jjstringham said...

I'm glad you're enjoying your last few days! I always love being pregnant, but towards the end I stop loving it so much. I remember Ryan always got the hiccups right after I had lunch. I always felt so bad for him (my hiccups always hurt!). Can't wait to meet that little guy!

Unknown said...

I loved being pregnant, too, Jenn, and I remember how bittersweet my pregnancy with Matthew was. The activity is definitely a boy thing! I'm hoping you have a wonderful last few days of your pregnancy and I'm praying for an easy delivery and recovery for you.

Catie got the hiccups all.the.time - still does - but Matthew never did.

Oh, we call Matthew 'Bubby' or 'Bubbies' and they're referred to as 'Sissy'.

Thinking of you...

The Mendenhall's said...

Okay I can not relate, I loved nothing about being pregnant. I was either really sick or just plain huge.I am getting so excited to meet and hear all about Jackson.Blake said today at dinner, can you believe that Jackson will be coming to earth in a couple of days. I thought that was such an interesting comment from a 5 year old. My boys are getting real excited too!