22 weeks

Well I can't believe it's already been 4 weeks since my last tummy shot so here is record of the last months growth! I feel so big already for how far along I am I have a feeling I'm going to be gigantic by 4o weeks! That's if I make it that long. I'm hoping though not to have to be induced this time Lord willing and let little Sophie come on her own time! As some of you know I am planning to do a Hypnobirth. No no I'm not a freak and getting hypnotized or anything... :o)
My sister-in-law Celeste chose to learn about Hypnobirthing when she was pregnant with her second, just to help her relax and not be so worried about the delivery. Long story short she had an amazing birthing experience: she was able to labor on her own PAIN FREE until 8cm and then go to the hospital for a non-medicated and no interventions birth. From what I hear it was very beautiful!
Hypnobirthing is all about training your body to relax and give in to your ability to birth, releasing fear and tension which helps you dialate and give birth smoothly and the way God designed it to be. The good thing is that I am choosing to be in charge of my birthing experience- as long as I don't develop preeclampsia again which would be a whole new story and I'd have to give in to medicine! But even if that were to happen this will make me prepared to handle anything that comes with ease.
For anyone who's interested check out www.hypnobirthing.com
I'm also very excited to have birth photos taken during labor, birth, and afterwards. As most of you know my long time best friend of 23 years is a wonderful photographer and it was actually her idea! I love getting to be the guinea pig and help her out expecially because at such an intimate moment who else would do it without seeing some birth photos in her portfolio first! To get an idea here is a website I found with birth photos... I'm SO EXCITED and I hope the timing is right! (You may have to take a sick day from work Lauren... hehee)
http://www.dfwbirthphotographer.com/home/?page_id=52
Anyway, that was my little note! Here I am at 22 weeks 2 days and I'm thinking my little girl gets approval from Chong! He seems to enjoy my tummy...
Just as an update to what else has been going on in our family, Clint and I are slowly preparing Kamryn's new room. I would like to have her moved in by the end of March so I can have the month of April to prepare Sophia's room and have it ready by the end of April so during my last few weeks I don't have to worry about it!
Sophia has also been VERY active since about 18 weeks- she's a strong little girl! My online pregnancy update this week said the smooth gentle movements should be turning into hard kicks... HA that's hilarious either they are really late in their info or Sophia's really strong! Anyway, here's to the next 4 weeks of experience!