21 Weeks!

On Friday my little Jacob turned 21 weeks!  It's hard to believe it has been that long while at the same time it feels like it is taking forever (at least for my body to obviously look pregnant).  I'm finally getting to the noticeable phase. Here is my 21 week picture.

*lighting in our apartment is terrible


It's pretty interesting to notice how people treat you differently when you are pregnant.  Some people don't want to pick up anything, get into the back seat of the car, etc. Of course everyones first question is "how are you feeling?"  I guess it makes me smile since I feel so completely normal except for the little kicks Jacob likes to give me.

Today I had a doctors appointment before we leave for our trip.  Dr. says he likes to have his face smashed up against my stomach.  It took a little movement to get a good picture. Micah had to work today during the appointment (since we are leaving for 2 weeks) so I had Heather come with me.  Also, it turns out they had double booked my appointment with Lindsey so during the ultra-sound he let Heather, Lindsey, Brooklyn, and Lindsey's Mom watch.  Jacob had a little cheering section just for him. It was really sweet and fun!

 

Now Micah, Jacob, and I are headed off for New Zealand for 2 weeks! 

Brooklyn Kay Perry

A few months ago Lindsey asked me if I would want to be in the delivery room for the birth of their 3rd child.  I didn't answer right away and took some time to really think about this opportunity.  In the end I decided it was way too amazing of an opportunity to pass up.  It's not too often we would have this kind of experience in Saudi Arabia. Plus, what an awesome "friend" story we can have for the rest of our lives! 


On January 28, Lindsey was scheduled to be induced at SAAD hospital in Khobar.  She goes to the same doctor that I do so it was great to see how everything will work when it comes my turn.  We left Murjan (Jubail) around 3:00 am and made the 1.5 hour drive to Khobar.  Once we arrived at the hospital we had to wind our way around to this little tiny office that was essentially "check-in" for patients being induced. Finally we were checked in and escorted by a nurse to the delivery room around 5:15 am.  


The nurses came in to get Lindsey started on an IV and eventually the anesthesiologist came in for the epidural.  After that everything happened very quickly. I feel like most of the details of the day are not really mine to share so if you want more details you can go to Lindsey's blog.  Lets just say that they started the pitosin drip at 8:50 am and little Brooklyn was here by 9:44 am! I'm sure I won't get that lucky...

Now a part of the story that is mine to tell has to do with this picture:

About 2 minutes or so after Brooklyn was officially born, I almost passed out.  I have no idea what triggered this feeling. Maybe all the intense feelings and emotions in the room??? Maybe the realization that I'm going to have to do this myself in 20 weeks?! I'm just praying I don't do this during my own delivery.  I did recover pretty quickly and went back to watching Brooklyn and snapping pictures. 

I feel really blessed that Lindsey and Brooks allowed me to be a part of this very special day. It's a day that will never be forgotten!  I can't wait to get to tell Brooklyn that I saw her the moment she was born :)

Big Brother comes to visit 

proud Grandparents

What a doll!

Bows!!

*Micah came to visit later that night.

He Has a Name!

Our precious baby boy officially has a name.  Get ready to welcome into the world:

Jacob Asher Sperling

Also, along with finally agreeing on a name, today I am 20 weeks!  Officially halfway done with pregnancy.  I can't believe we are halfway to having our baby boy.  I'm still not showing that much and get looks when I say I'm pregnant. But those who do know are able to see the difference. I have a feeling the second half of this pregnancy is going to go by way faster than the first.  Wish us luck in getting ready.