Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Going...going....

....GONE!

That's what happened to last week! I don't know how, but it flew by. I'm grateful, too, because it was a hard one.

We hit 26 weeks yesterday. Luke is moving around so much. My journal said the other night that between 24-28 weeks, he'd seem the most active. Yep. And he's strong. I may have already said it, but Matthew moved all day long, just not as strongly. Luke doesn't move all day long (but often!!!!) and he's strong. His movements are more pronounced and seemingly purposed. Very different but still reminiscent.

We have less than 12 weeks. We're going to have pictures done in about a week and a half. Two weeks after that is the Marine Corps Ball. Two weeks after that is Luke's party. The following week brings family and Thanksgiving and Matthew's birthday. Two and a half weeks after that, Pensacola Girls start filing in for a wonderful visit. The week after that is Christmas. The week after that is New Year's Eve and then a few days later, we'll be delivering Luke.

Makes my head spin. And Luke flip.

All in all, we're doing well. Luke still loves his food and insists I eat a ton, but I have not gained and actually gone back a pound. I'm about 110ish for the most part, but have been dipping into 109/108 all week. Nowhere NEAR the swelling that I had with Matthew...in fact, no swelling, really, except my face is filling out a hair more. Waist holds at 37-38 inches, depending on Luke's positioning and the belly button is more out but still only half-way out. I'm sure it's going to be all the way soon.

Sleep is inconsistent...some nights are better than others, but I'll take any I can get. The worst right now is my hip pain. Sacroiliac to be specific. It's not sciatica, and I pretty much figured that because I don't have any symptoms. It's SI and it stinks because my hips are so stiff and sore, I can barely walk some days!!! My chiropractor and I were talking about the damage control he does, and I wish there was some way to let my hips know there's no need to spread since we are doing a c-section. Alas...not the case. I think it's funny that something called relaxin may make some things relax but it does NOT relax any pain! The cramping from last week was definitely round ligament, and the problem with taking it easy to lessen that is that it makes my hips stiff and hurt more. So, I do what I can, when I can and that's just as good as it is going to be.

We will more than likely be moving back to North Carolina in June. It's about 99% set. I'm excited because there are so many people I still love and miss there....and I've always loved NC. It's just going to be a lot of organizing, a lot of work, a lot of people here in Maryland that will be very missed. (Not to mention, how will I 'do' Maryland from NC?)

Mostly, I'll miss being close to my sweet boy's resting place. And his home. And his room. And everything that pretty much comprised his whole existence.

But I really think God's been trying to prepare me for something and I've prayed, prayed, prayed it was not anything to do with Luke. So, if this is it--well, I'll take it.

No pictures this week of Luke; that's next Monday. Tomorrow is our glucose test but being hypoglycemic, I'm not worried. Here's a picture of us at 26 weeks. The weather is just, just, just beautiful!

This is in front of Matthew's Camellia from his Kyrgyzstan friends. It's getting ready to bloom shortly and has recovered fairly nicely from the deer finding it yummy all summer.

22 comments:

  1. You are looking great! I can't wait to see your maternity photos! Ours aren't until 11/20. I'm glad time is going quickly for you - it really won't be long now!!!

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  2. you look beautiful! :) continuing to pray for you and Luke :)

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  3. Growing well Lori :) love your updates, they always make me nod my head in agreement, sigh at the sadness and then smile at the joy of a new pregnancy, a new baby, a new life.
    Xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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  4. Could you be any cuter, really!?!? You are the most adorable pregnant person ever! Keep taking good care of you and Luke. Sending my love to you as Matthew's birthday and the holidays get closer and closer!

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  5. You are looking as beautiful as ever!!! Wow! 26 weeks. I just can't believe how quickly time is flying by.

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  6. That's a great picture, Lori! And the Marine Corps Ball - which one do you attend? Chris performed at many, many MC Balls!

    Would love to see you again when you move to NC!

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  7. You and Luke always look so good! There is so much exciting stuff coming up. :)

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  8. cute top!!!!! sounds like you are going to be busy!

    :)

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  9. You look mahhhhhhhhhh-valous!!!

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  10. Gosh, you are tons and tons busy these next few weeks! We should squeeze in lunch on one of your slow days! Little Luke will be here so soon and I am so, so ecstatic for you both! You're in my thoughts and prayers a lot lately:) I will so miss you when you move. Maybe I'll come visit, that will be an excuse to pick up some Cheerwine and hold a precious boy!

    xoxo,
    Mel

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  11. Is John going to Camp Lejuene? That's where my brother is stationed, although he is currently deployed to Afghanistan. His 4 years are up sometime this spring or summer (I'm not sure the time exactly) and he is adamant about leaving just as fast as the USMC will let him.

    Gideon's movements are very pronounced and deliberate as well. He *hates* it when any kind of doppler probe is put on him. He is also very particular about his preferred position in the womb and it is NOT the proper one. I'm praying praying praying that when the time comes he gets down because laying sideways is not gonna work when it's time to exit!

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  12. Beautiful Mama! Sounds like you will be busy, busy the next couple of months.

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  13. You look amazing! I totally hear you on the sacroiliac pain and not being able to walk! It's crippling. I hope you start feeling a little better! XOXO

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  14. Awwwwwwwwww you look so cute! Sending you HUgs and LOve!

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  15. So glad you got through that tough week and is GONE for good! With so many fun events coming up, the time will just fly by!

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  16. Looking fabulous as always! Wow, the days ahead will be quite busy for you! That'll def make things go by quickly.

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  17. You look absolutely beautiful! I love seeing pictures of you and Luke! Can't wait to see the photo shoot pics!

    Praying for you during the busy weeks ahead, as Matthew's birthday approaches, for the quickly approaching arrival of Luke, and for the impending move...and for your heart in that process.

    Hugs always,
    Heather (heathersprayer - HP)

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  18. I have been out of it these last few days, but I have been stopping by to read what you've posted ... I'm just now getting a few minutes to comment. I can't believe how 26 weeks has already come along. I am prayerfully waiting for each day ... knowing what next month means to you ... leaving myself open to whatever you need or ask of me. xoxo

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  19. You are adorable as ever! I love your outfit....too cute! So glad things are going well...and I love that your Luke is letting you know that he is strong! =)

    Love and prayers...

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  20. I think being insanely busy is a good thing when it's for so many wonderful reasons. Just hoping you're able to get the time to yourself you may occasionally need to recharge, focus, grieve, and not be "go-go-go!" And I hope your jam-packed schedule takes your mind off the aches and pains - even if it simultaneously aggravates them :(

    Congrats (do you say that about something a person has no choice in?) about NC and that you're going somewhere you like and are familiar with. Likely will be your toughest PCS yet for so many reasons. Glad you know so far ahead of time so you can prepare both logistically and emotionally. And maybe it's time to start brainstorming a new blog name and rolling your LDM posts over?...

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  21. You are moving away! NOOOOOO!!! Well, atleast it's still on the East Coast and not THAT much further, but you better get that hubby up to Philly before June! Happy 26 weeks, I ppray for you and sweet baby boy everyday. Love nan xxx

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