3D ultrasound + thoughts on becoming a mommy :)

When Morgan and I went to our 20 week appointment to find out we were having a precious baby boy (yay!), they mentioned the option of doing a 3D ultrasound between 28 and 30 weeks and we thought, "I bet its amazing but there's no way we'll be able to afford that on top of everything". Then at my 26 week appointment I asked how much it would be and here is where I want to give a special shout-out to Dr. Margaret Huggins and her wonderful practice...they do it for free as long as you've been they're patient throughout your pregnancy. They said that they do it ask kind of a thank you for the ladies who did their 20 week ultrasound with them. There was more to it than that (but I had no clue what she was talking about) so I was just excited to have a chance to "see" our baby! Here's some of our favorites!

I know I'm biased but he is without a doubt the most beautiful baby I've ever seen! Those at those chubby cheeks and that perfect little chin!

Rubbing his eye :)

Apparently he likes to be curled up nice and tight...at first we couldn't really see his face because he was holding both of his legs up by his head. This shows his leg and little foot and his hand by his eye.

Precious tiny baby feet!

Isn't it amazing?? When Morgan and I first started trying to start our little family I remember promising myself that I was never going to be one of those pregnant ladies who complained all the time about how awful she felt, and while I've been blessed with a good and pretty easy pregnancy so far (knock on wood haha) I've tried really hard to stick to that. Sure the side effects aren't always super peachy, but when I start to feel like whining, I remind myself that I get to be part of one of the greatest miracles that we can experience in this life!

Morgan and I have shared with each other multiple times how grateful we've been for the two plus years we've had as just the two of us. And while it's different for every couple and it's between them when they want to start their family, I wouldn't trade these past two years for anything! Marriage definitely isn't easy; there's so much to learn about each other and there are so many obstacles you need to learn how to overcome together. I believe that this time together has helped better prepare us to become parents and now we couldn't be more thrilled about this little bundle of joy that's coming in less than 3 months!

It has been overwhelming emotionally, cleaning out the second bedroom and getting his furniture put together and moved it. It's hard to explain the anticipation, excitement, and fear that builds as it gets closer. I've started having doubts about knowing how to really care for a baby, thoughts like not knowing how to comfort him or being unsure of how to handle the challenges that come as he gets older. Then I realize that everyone has probably had similar fears. I won't be alone; I am blessed with incredible support all around me, the gospel, my wonderful husband, and great examples of mothers on both sides of our families. Every time this little guy wiggles around I am overwhelmed with love for him and excitement for the road ahead.