Hello 3rd Trimester

As I approach my 28th week of pregnancy, I am feeling excited, anxious, and scared!  It is hitting me that my life is about to change forever.  Although I can not wait to see this little girl, I am nervous about the changes she will bring.  TJ and I have been together going on 7 years and it has just been the two of us...coming and going as we please.  I am fully aware that it will no longer be this free-flowing in about 3 months.  I don't know if that's really hit TJ yet or not, but it is something I'm thinking about frequently.  I mean, we walk out the door without cell phones or wallets or keys all the time...are we going to forget her too?  Believe it or not, I worry about this!  I worry about us being good parents and will motherhood come "naturally" for me like people say it does?  Will I have a good labor, will I be able to breastfeed, will she look like us?  So many unanswered questions.  It's the fear of the unknown.


On the other hand, I also know (through the experiences of other parents) that having a baby will fill our lives with joy and new found love.  That we will experience a happiness that we have never felt before.  That I will see TJ as the father of my child and not just my husband. We are definitely ready for something new in our lives and although I know this will be the hardest thing we ever do, she will be the best thing we ever do.

We have started on Charlee's room.  The walls are painted a shade of grey, the carpet is in, and TJ is in the process of installing the new baseboards.  I can't wait to see the room finished.  Still lots to do.  Here is a picture of the bedding we picked out. 



We have 2 showers coming up in the next few weeks and alreadyhave been receiving some gifts.  I'm looking forward to celebrating Baby Charlee with family and friends.  This is the homestretch! Lots to be thankful for this Thanksgiving holiday!!