Eggplant

"It's the most wonderful time of the year!" Having seen the first snowfall of the season this past week and being only two days away from Christmas, it's hard to not feel a bit of holiday cheer. Despite little boy's kicks and twirls that have been keeping me up at night, I've had plenty of Christmas energy to keep me going. We are so excited to spend this week with our little family and extended families.

Now that I'm heading into the third trimester, I am beginning to feel more restricted in movement at times. Getting up out of bed takes more work. Doing yoga is rather comical, because I can barely stretch into some of the positions. I'm getting used to having a growing belly in the way, but it's definitely an odd experience.

28 weeks and baby is comparable to an eggplant. I had an unpleasant experience with leftover Eggplant Parmesan during the first trimester and have been utterly disgusted by it ever since!

Now over two pounds and nearing 15 inches, you keep growing and growing! Your brain is developing into folds and grooves, as you continue to gain the ability to regulate your basic body functions. It's amazing that when you are born three short months from now, you will have the ability to breathe and eat and get rid of waste, all on your own. It's kind of nice to know that my body is doing it's part to help you survive right now. I love being a part of your development.

It's wild and exciting to think that next year our prince will be with us to hear the Christmas story, sing (or coo) praise to our King, and open his very first Christmas gift. We are savoring these moments that we have together as a family of two and dreaming about what it will be like to make new memories as a family of three.

I'm ready for our next appointment in about a week and a half. So much is changing right now that it brings up plenty of questions and concerns. The closer I get to delivery, the more I wonder about the unique changes happening in my body. For the most part, I remind myself that my body was created to do this and I need to trust my instincts. A good friend of mine encouraged me last week that Grant and I have chosen our path of maternity care for a reason and that there are risks and worries no matter what path we ultimately take. Sometimes it's just nice to have someone remind you of what you believe in.

Love, the George family