Turning Into A Vampire

Dan says I'm turning into a vampire! It's true! I've been staying up until all hours of the night and have been sleeping throughout the whole day until it is almost dark outside. To tell you the truth, I'm deathly afraid of the sun now because I fear I might turn to ash! Really though, sweetest baby Jude kicks me so hard throughout the entire night that I can't sleep. You'd think I'd be able to ignore it and continue sleeping...its not that easy. The way I explain it to Dan is, it feels like someone poking you really hard in your stomach, all the time. Oh, and the worst is when he gets the hiccups! Then it becomes a non-stop poke! As much as I get frustrated with not being able to sleep during normal hours of the night though, I have truly enjoyed the time I have had feeling my little one moving around in my belly. He moves for hours during the night. It is the most amazing feeling to have! I could sit for hours on end watching Jude's little body moving around! I'm really excited to see him in person, but I am going to miss having him so close to me all of the time! Pregnancy is such a beautiful thing! Although I've been sick and tired non-stop with this one, I cannot wait to do it again! I know it sounds crazy! Why on earth would I want to throw up every single day for 5 months, have no energy whatsoever for the next 4 months, and on top of that feel like a huge elephant? Because 1. I get to fall in love with my husband all over again 2.Become a mommmy, the one thing I have always wanted to be, it's my absolute dream come true. 3. Have a new love and motivation for life. 4. Feel Heavenly Father's love for me. 5. I get to hear the most beautiful sound in the world, which is my child's heartbeat. 6. Feel a sweet baby moving around inside of me letting me know how loved I am by that child. 7. I get to fulfill my dream of becoming a wonderful mom like my mom was and is to me. 8. I get to love something so much it hurts and I would do anything for that sweet little one. 9. I get to give baths, change diapers, read books, have naptime and bedtime with my little babe, get sweet slobbery kisses, hugs, share precious moments, watch my child grow up and learn, see them smile and laugh, and ultimately I will have one of God's most beautiful creations that he has trusted enough to leave with me for awhile to teach, love, and help them get back to him someday. I am sooooo blessed to have had this experience of being pregnant! As it comes to an end with only 5 weeks/36 days left I am very grateful to have had such an amazing 9 months of pure bliss! I can't wait to do it all over again! I don't mind all of the discomforts that come along with it because the prize that comes out if it is the most beautiful treasure on this earth!