The Best Pregnancy Book

I'm pretty sure I have officially read every single baby book out there...and more are being shipped to me as we speak! I want to make sure I know all the ins and outs (well, as much as one can possibly know before baby comes and changes everything!)

 

A lot of the books that I've read have been such great help with all the medical, scientific stuff that I otherwise am clueless about. Belly Laughs and Tales of a First Time Mom provided me with lots of laughs, and all the gross stuff most books don't tell you.

 

However, I felt that I was really lacking in the spiritual side of my pregnancy. Of course I have the Bible, but I'm the kind of person that needs some direction when it comes to navigating through scripture for specific circumstances. That's when I found this book.

 

Duhh duh duh duhh!!!

 

 

The Christian Mama's Guide to Having a Baby

 

 

This book has (literally) been my saving grace. Pregnancy can be so beautiful, but so terrifying at the same time. This book is realistic, yet focuses on the positivity that comes through each hormone filled day.

 

Sometimes I feel like I can get away with being a crazy, psycho pregnant lady because hey, I'm pregnant! And there's no way that anyone else in the whole wide world could possibly understand how uncomfortable my body is with swelling feet and a growing belly. Right?!

The author has been there (4 times), she gets it; but she also gets that we still have to try and be Christ-like through it all.

 

She also gives lists. Which makes me SO HAPPY. What you really need before baby, what you don't, what to bring to the hospital, what to make sure is done at home. It's awesome! All right there lined up for me to jot down so I'm more prepared.

 

However, my most favorite part of the entire book are the "Time Out for Mom" sections. These include a scripture (or scriptures) and a prayer that relate to all the different battles/joys of pregnancy. I really, really needed this. Labor is really scary to me, but there's an entire page of scripture that I can now turn to that reminds me that God has promised me what is best for me, and that Jack is His child. He will take care of us, no matter what the circumstance is.

 

So, to my mama's out there looking for some peace and helpful, spiritual, uplifting baby information: BUY THIS BOOK. It keeps me centered and really focused on the fact that I am creating God's miracle because He chose me. There's nothing more beautiful than that. :) 

 



*25 weeks*

 

Please excuse this picture. We were changing out our lightbulb and I wanted to put on stretchy pants before Andrew got to it (five minutes later) I need to learn patience! It say "Jack kicks when he hears daddy's voice"

 

I went into Baby's R Us for the first time this past week. I was a WRECK. Lately I find myself in Target lost in the baby section just staring at things. I figured, why not go to a store full of ONLY baby things to get my fix?? Oh Lord. I just wandered up and down every aisle (very, very slowly) crying at all the little boy things. I called Andrew sobbing because I was just so happy that we get to experience such an AMAZING part of life! Needless to say, I'm ready to start decorating our nursery. Like, yesterday.

 

So our little boy has had a very exciting few weeks! We had an ultrasound last Monday because he was growing big. Turns out, he's just a big ol' baby. I'm not surprised :) The Riggs girls were big babies and Andrew's long and lean, just like our boy! So, still have to make sure I'm only eating healthy carbs to make sure he's not a giant! But he's still healthy as can be, and active!! I seriously love just sitting on the couch watching my belly move. Being a part of this miracle is the most amazing, beautiful thing in the world.

 

 



 

How far along? 25 weeks

Maternity clothes? Ohhh yes. My regular shirts are a little too tight now haha I just mostly live in leggings

Stretch marks? Nope! fingers crossed i'll stay this lucky!

Sleep: Still pretty eh. I try to take naps during the day but I can't fall asleep, so I get a few hours in in the morning after Andrew leaves for the day. Probably because then I can take over the entire bed!

Best moment this week: So many :)
*Seeing Jack again and knowing how healthy he is. I'm so smitten already it's ridiculous.
*I'm officially a Mitchell! I just got my social security card in the mail :) I'm like a 14 year old, I am SO giddy in love with Andrew.
*Susan got to feel the baby move! On Mother's Day we all sat around and she just laid her hand on my belly and started talking to him. He gave her a big ol' kick :) Have I mentioned how amazing my in-laws are???
* Mother's Day in general! Andrew and I finally had a weekend to ourselves to just relax at home. He took me on a date night to dinner and to see Gatsby (so good!) Then spoiled me at Bath and Body Works with TUBS of body butter. I can't wait until next year when I have little man with me!

Miss Anything? Coffee!! And honestly, eating like a pig sometimes. It's amazing how much crap I put into my body before I became responsible for another life :) Which is also a nice reality check. No more shoveling a box of velveeta shells and cheese in my mouth after a long night out!

Movement: ALLL the time. Which I love :) I can tell he's starting to get bigger though because depending on where he is I feel all stuffed up.

Food cravings: Peanut butter. On everything. Or on a spoon. It doesnt matter. I wake up thinking I smell it haha SO good!

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really!

Labor Signs: Hopefully none will be coming for a good while!

Symptoms: A little bit of back pain, if I'm on my feet too long they swell, tired, emotions (oh LORD emotions!)

 

Belly Button in or out? It's the strangest shape right now. Its mostly flat but some of it is poking out. So weird!

Wedding rings on or off? On! :)

Happy or Moody most of the time: Oh both. I've been really overwhelmed by God's grace this past week. I have a lot of times where I forget that He is the ruler of the ENTIRE universe! I've felt Him just nudging me a lot this week, whether it's a song on the radio I need to hear or the sermon our pastor is telling us. He has held my hand, heart, soul, you name it since the moment I found out we were pregnant (well, and long before that too!) He is my reassurance that He is in control, and that this pregnancy is His. I can't wait to raise our son to be better than I am and experience Jesus' love!

Looking forward to: Registering! And we go house hunting this weekend. :) Fingers crossed!!!