22 weeks :)

According to What to Expect Book:

This week, your baby weighs in at a whopping pound and measures nearly eight inches, about the size of a small doll. But your little doll (who now has eyebrows, eyelashes, and maybe even some hair on that little head) is a living one who can now perceive light and dark. He can also hear your voice, your heartbeat, your gurgling stomach, and the whoosh-whoosh of blood circulating through your body. And as his brain and nerve endings develop, he may reach forhis face (or whatever he can reach) just to experiment with his newfound sense of touch.



I am shocked at how quickly time has passed and how much the Lord has shown Ben and I over the past months.

One thing is for certain - we are blessed!

I can't wait to bring Jackson home! What a joy it is to pray for him and his life. Ben is already practicing by reading Dr. Suess to him while I rock in my glider. He enjoys coming home and greeting my belly and enjoys telling him goodnight each night. He is going to be an amazing daddy!

The next few months will fly by, so I hope to enjoy every moment and cherish the together time that Ben and I have as a couple before we become parents. We already enjoyed ourselves by getting away to Blue Ridge and spending the night in a spa/suite. It was very relaxing and much needed.

What an awesome journey we are on! Ben is working at Resurgens along with 2 days a week for a couple of hours at Tailgater's Alley. We are getting ready to buy another car (more baby friendly). I am teaching and working on Alphabetography for the holidays. I am currently working on 9 orders at the moment! God is truly blessing us! Teaching is going well and I am asking for more help each day in the classroom. I realize that it will get harder for me to pick colored pencils and yarn off the floor. My students are recognizing when I am having a hard time and jump to my aid. It has been nice!

22 weeks of enjoying pregnancy, monthly appointments, and soon registering!!! The Lord has blessed us with so many wonderful opportunites to receive "hand-me-down" items that help with cost! We will be registering over Thanksgiving break!!! More to come.....


I could not have imagined my belly this big (which I know will get bigger) nor the size of my heart for this little boy whom I don't even know. Over half way to the finish line (or the starting blocks) and I am already in love!

To date, Ben and I have learned several things:

1. Jackson likes to do the Cha Cha in my belly when I drink a coke. I will NOT do that again! :)

2. I am now using the pregnancy pillow due to my obsession (in my sleep) to sleep on my stomach. I turn a lot.....I guess he takes after his mama!

3. Jackson will be the first boy grandchild in 30 years! My brother is the only other one! My grandfather just glows when I visit. He even calls to ask how his little "Jack" is doing! (He is named after him)

4. I love the feel of his arms and legs kicking at my stomach. It is amazing to feel the new life growing inside me! Ben felt him kick for the first time last week. I teared up a little bit!

5. If I am having a stressful moment at school, I just take a moment and look at the picture of Jackson on my desk and it takes me to another world. I have been less stressed this year than any other year. I'm thankful to have a new focus!!!

6. Ben and I can't wait to hold our son and smell the "baby" smell. :)

All in all, pregnancy is wonderful and I can't wait to see our son and hold him in my arms!