Rotten, Cranky, Sweaty Mess of a Woman

24 Weeks Pregnant

 Size of Baby...

Size of my Uterus...

Update from BabyCenter.com:
"Your baby's growing steadily, having gained about 4 ounces since last week. That puts him at just over a pound. Since he's almost a foot long (picture an ear of corn), he cuts a pretty lean figure at this point, but his body is filling out proportionally and he'll soon start to plump up. His brain is also growing quickly now, and his taste buds are continuing to develop. His lungs are developing "branches" of the respiratory "tree" as well as cells that produce surfactant, a substance that will help his air sacs inflate once he hits the outside world. His skin is still thin and translucent, but that will start to change soon."

I know I promised some belly pictures but the ones below will have to do. Reason being, I wanted to wait until I felt "pretty" and we have been without AC for a week now. So, when I am home I am a rotten, cranky, sweaty mess of a woman. Dealing with the AC has brought out a not so gracious side of me. Being real here, I have seriously worked myself into tears and have had the ultimate desire to punch faces and cuss people out. (This is totally rare for me, maybe it is the hormones and heat combo but I do not like feeling so out of control.) I pray that God would fill me with understanding, patience, and a heart full of thankfulness. I have so much to be grateful for, why must I dwell on something that will get worked out? I know my Father in heaven has plans to prosper me and take care of me... he will do it even in the small things like AC. So, here is to hoping that next week I will feel "pretty" but in the mean time I will post some of my rotten, cranky, sweaty mess of a woman photos- YEAH!

 Here I am taking a cold bath (with ice cubes in the water) to stay cool. The boys came in to find me clothed in the tub. After laughing at me, they listened as I explained that I stayed in my clothes so they could talk to me.

  Belly is big enough to perfectly hold my water cup so I can sip through the straw. Mike also has prepared a pot full of cold water to cool me down. I felt like my feet were going to combust into ash with the heat.

Praising Jesus from the womb...

23 Weeks Pregnant

(These pictures were taken at the Cherry Blossom Festival a few months ago.)

Update from BabyCenter.com:
"Turn on the radio and sway to the music. With his sense of movement well developed by now, your baby can feel you dance. And now that he's more than 11 inches long and weighs just over a pound (about as much as a large mango), you may be able to see him squirm underneath your clothes. Blood vessels in his lungs are developing to prepare for breathing, and the sounds that your baby's increasingly keen ears pick up are preparing him for entry into the outside world. Loud noises that become familiar now — such as your dog barking or the roar of the vacuum cleaner — probably won't faze him when he hears them outside the womb."

You totally can see him squirm under my clothes. It is so funny. Sometimes he sends strong kicks that make my belly bounce and other times he does the wave where he moves his whole body and it looks like a wave moving on my belly. It makes me laugh at how weird it looks and feels. I also am believing that he loves Jesus. Every time I am in worship at church I can feel him jumping around. He is listening to his mama praise Jesus and cant help but praise himself as well. When he does this it is a massive reminder of how sovereign and loving our heavenly Father is. He is the ultra awesome Father that provides for all of our needs. I am humbled every time I think of Him choosing us to be the parents of one of his many miracles.

This week was filled with tasks around the house. I am not "nesting" quite yet, just unpacking boxes and boxes of items into our new home. The condo is fantastic. A total blessing from God! Mike has done wondrous with getting everything painted and cleaned so I didn't have to do anything risky while being pregnant. This week I can tell my body is different. It is getting tricky getting out of bed, or the bathtub, or climbing the three flights of stairs, or reaching items far away. It is funny how a little bump on the front of you abdomen can change everything about how you do things.



Get excited! Belly photos coming in next post!!!

Best Pregnancy Gift Ever- King Size BED!

22 Weeks Pregnant

Update from BabyCenter.com:
At 11 inches (the length of a spaghetti squash) and almost 1 pound, your baby is starting to look like a miniature newborn. His lips, eyelids, and eyebrows are becoming more distinct, and he's even developing tiny tooth buds beneath his gums. His eyes have formed, but his irises (the colored part of the eye) still lack pigment. If you could see inside your womb, you'd be able to spot the fine hair (lanugo) that covers his body and the deep wrinkles on his skin, which he'll sport until he adds a padding of fat to fill them in. Inside his belly, his pancreas — essential for the production of some important hormones — is developing steadily.

 Here he is at 22 weeks. We went in for the second half of our ultrasound. (If you remember, the first half was cut short because the little man was wiggling too much.) The technician said that "he is a perfect baby" and also a "a really wiggly worm!" He did not slow down one bit. This time we got to bring my little brother Martin into the appointment. It was neat because he got to see his nephew on the monitor. He said he was weirded out by seeing his skeletal system. But overall, he loved being there.
As some women out there may know, when you get your ultrasound you have to drink a huge amount of water and you are not allowed to go to the bathroom for an hour prior to the appointment. So, when you go in the bladder is full! I hobbled down the hall and they began the ultrasound. I would squeal occasionally when he would kick me or the technician would push a little harder on my abdomen. The best part of the appointment was when the technician moved back and just let us watch him. He decided that in his moment in the spotlight that he would do his very best marching dance--- ON MY BLADDER! We could see the whole thing... my very full bladder being smashed by his strong but little legs! The whole room (Mike, Martin, and technician) burst into deep laughter while I squealed in pain. This is total Wojcik behavior if you ask me...

In other news, Mike surprised me with a brand new king size bed! It is beautiful and wonderful and I love it! I can pile up my pillows and roll around and his furnace body is not touching me all through the night. It is seriously the best pregnancy gift ever! *Thank you Husband!*

Overwhelmed with Blessings!

21 Weeks Pregnant

Update from BabyCenter.com:
Your baby now weighs about three-quarters of a pound and is approximately 10 1/2 inches long — the length of a carrot. You may soon feel like he's practicing martial arts as his initial fluttering movements turn into full-fledged kicks and nudges. You may also discover a pattern to his activity as you get to know him better. In other developments, your baby's eyebrows and lids are present now.

This past week I spent the week in Florida. I flew down and the first big event was an amazingly awesome baby shower hosted by my Mur (Vonnie Coleman) and (Dear Friend) Ashley Dender. The shower was based on a "Create" theme and we ate seriously delicious food while painting a beautiful surprise for Baby Boy's room! I can not wait to get the piece all up in his room. (I will show pics when that occurs!)

 Dee and Chel- Pregnant Sisters

 My two beautiful Sisters (Angel and Becky) Kissing their Nephew

People who I dearly love who came to my shower, Grandma got cut out but she is there!

After the shower the week was full of great moments. Hanging out with my Papa and Grandma, Becky's Birthday Party, Baby Boy kicking like a crazy man during fireworks, and spending quality time with my family were some my most favorite moments. Then, on Sunday, we had to head back to VA. I say "we" because I bought a car from my friend Heather and my brother helped me drive back to VA in the new car. It was a loooong drive but I am thankful for the traveling mercies and thankful for the great week I spent with people I love in FL. Currently I am feeling overwhelmed with blessings. Thank you to all my friends and family who made me feel so so special this past week. I love you all and pray the God blesses and keeps you always!

SUPER BOY- Worlds Most Energetic Kid!

20 Weeks Pregnant

Update from BabyCenter.com:
Your baby weighs about 10 1/2 ounces now. He's also around 6 1/2 inches long from head to bottom and about 10 inches from head to heel — the length of a banana. (For the first 20 weeks, when a baby's legs are curled up against his torso and hard to measure, measurements are taken from the top of his head to his bottom — the "crown to rump" measurement. After 20 weeks, he's measured from head to toe.)
He's swallowing more these days, which is good practice for his digestive system. He's also producing meconium, a black, sticky by-product of digestion. This gooey substance will accumulate in his bowels, and you'll see it in his first soiled diaper (some babies pass meconium in the womb or during delivery).

Last part of the update--- EW! Sorry...

This week we had a general appointment to check my weight and baby's progress. I have lost more weight but this time the doctors did not seem worried. No one yelled at me at all. I think this is because they had all the photos from his last appointment and his measurements were doing fine then. So, I am doing fine and so is baby! The records showed that he was a "busy baby" indeed and that we had to go back for another ultrasound. The doctor say that this was not unusual and then proceeded to find his heart rate. This was the funny part of the appointment because the little man was kicking so much that it took a bit of work to actually get a consistent heart rate. At first the doctor was laughing, then she was more like "come-on kid!" All this movement makes me wonder if I am going to end up with SUPER BOY- worlds most energetic kid!

I leave for FL on Saturday July 2nd and am excited to see all my family and show them my belly bump!

Until next week...

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

19 Weeks Pregnant

Update from BabyCenter.com:
Your baby's sensory development is exploding! His brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that he may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to him, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.
Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — about the size of a large heirloom tomato. His arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of his body now. His kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting.

 Strong Legs Kicking Mama

 Little Profile with Hand up by his face (I like his belly!)

 Cute little footsies!

  Wojcik Leg! Totally a Wojcik Leg!

The ultrasound was amazing! We watched in amazement! It was so miraculous to see the Baby that God was forming within me! Side note- I am not sure how one can look at a baby moving and growing inside and not believe in God. He was one wiggly critter. It was very difficult to get a clear image. He was bouncing all over the place. The technician (Judi was her name) was giggling at how hard it was to capture him. He was jumping all over! She just kept saying "this is what we call one busy baby!" I loved watching Mike stare at the screen and watching his little legs and arms move. His eyes light up in awe. I can not wait to see the look on his face when he is holding his actual son! Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Speaking of blessings... WE BOUGHT A HOUSE! We are now the proud owners of a beautiful condo in Woodbridge, VA! Mike has redone the floors- beautiful wood that I got to pick out! He also painted the walls. He is one hard working man. Seeing how hard he works makes me realize how much he loves me and this baby. It makes me see and understand just a titch more this huge desire in my husbands heart to provide. He is driven to love us! This warms me knowing that he is such a good man and that God truly has perfect and pleasing wills for our life together! Thank you God for such an amazing husband and best friend!

Speaking of friends... this week we packed up dear friends of ours as they begin a new life in Alabama. Josh and Shelly we will miss you. We will think of you often and pray as your family grows. Don't you worry- we will be there to party in your pool soon!