The Big Reveal

So you know it's a boy and I've decided it's time to reveal his name. There's no way I can keep it a secret and I don't really want to. Also it's set in stone because his name is printed on the baby shower invitations and my friend is embroidering his name on a quilt that she's making. So this little guy's name is.....drum roll please...
Jack Edward!
I have always liked the name Jack and wanted to use it if I had a son. I've been thinking about this for a few years now but obviously had no reason to come up with anything definite until now. I went through a ton of boys names but I wasn't in love with any of them. I really like the names Eli, Elijah, Ian, Micah, and others but just wasn't set on any of them. I just love the name Jack and it was also my grandfather's name so it has meaning behind it. I'm not naming him after my grandfather, but it does add some sentiment. To keep that going I decided on Edward because this is Sidney's fathers name and it flows very nicely with Jack. So he's got a little from both sides and will have a pretty strong name. I'm very happy with it and can't wait to meet my little Jack!

In other news, he's moving around a lot and I'm feeling so many little kicks! It's fairly frequent and so exciting!! I still can't see the movements yet but I know that'll happen any time now. If he moves while I'm at work or laying in bed, it isn't very convenient for me to try and watch for it so I need to take some time to just relax and watch the belly. I'm looking forward to others being able to see and feel the movement too.

Being pregnant is so different from what I imagined. I know everyone experiences it differently, but you really can't begin to understand how it feels until you go through it yourself. It's definitely way more uncomfortable than I ever thought it would be. I have to walk slowly up the stairs so I don't get too winded and out of breath. Bending down and even getting up is getting hard. All of this is coming from someone who has run a 10-mile race! But despite the discomforts, it's truly an amazing experience. I've already forgotten about the nausea I felt during the first trimester. Now I'm able to enjoy having a beautiful pregnant belly and feeling my baby move. It's incredible and I feel blessed to be able to experience it.

I also feel like my body has a purpose: keeping Jack alive and healthy. I'm very conscience of everything I do and eat. I can't say I always make the right choices, but I can't help the cravings! Some people hate that they can't wear their normal clothes and nothing fits. I love it! First of all, maternity clothes are super comfortable and can be very cute and secondly, me getting bigger means that Jack is getting bigger. I'm already feeling very protective and don't want anything to happen to him. I love being pregnant and love that I get to be a mom. I'm trying to enjoy every part of it because this may be the only child I'm meant to have. And before I know it, we'll be celebrating his first birthday. YIKES! One step at a time!