18 weeks!

technically i'm 18 weeks on thursday, but who knows if i'll decide to look presentable that day so

here's what i look like 18 weeks pregnant! 

i love that i'm showing now! i feel like the winter layers have kinda hid it for the past 2 months.

it's funny to get people's reaction to the bump and then shocked that i'm this far along.

almost halfway! i've been blessed with being able to manage the sickness and symptoms i've had.

the biggest thing that changed my attitude was my sweet sister having a miscarriage...

she was due just a few weeks after us and lost the baby at the end of the first trimester.

i can't imagine the pain she has been dealing with and is trying to heal from.

because of that, i made a decision and dedicated it in my heart to my sister.

i made myself promise to not let any negativity come from my mouth about my pregnancy.

there are so many heartbroken people out there who would give anything and take on the
roughest pregnancy symptoms to bring their precious baby into this world.

that choice to focus on the beauty of pregnancy and birth has made me so much more grateful. 

my hugs and prayers go out to all who struggle and suffer while building their family.

xoxo