So, how am I feeling at 38 weeks? Well, clothes (all clothes) are unbelievably uncomfortable. I'm down to two outfits I can now wear outside the house. haha My appetite has decreased, but my need for sugar has increased. Stepping out of the house means I start to immediately sweat and am drenched before long. But... the reality of being a mom is becoming ever more real to me. I am feeling more excited than ever, but still have my fears. Ethan and I love to just sit and feel or watch her move. Hopefully only 2 more weeks of waiting!!
On another note, I want to take a moment to brag about my amazing husband! Words cannot express how proud I am of all that he is accomplishing and working to accomplish in the Air Force. He has completed all of the requirements for his associate's degree and is searching his options for starting the process for finishing his bachelor's degree. In the last month he has made shift supervisor and won Hot Shot of the Month for his performance at work.
Last, but certainly not least, yesterday he graduated from Honor Guard training. It was such a blessing to go and watch him graduate. It was certainly intimidating to walk into a room full of higher ranking military. After a year I'm still not used to these events, but it was such an amazing experience. They performed a mock funeral and it was quite an emotional and solemn experience even though it wasn't real. It was hard to think about actually sitting there in the event of an actual funeral. The only other wife there agreed with me, and I'm glad I wasn't the only one to start to get a little emotional.
Ethan looked amazing and I was so very proud! I could tell that this gave him a sense of accomplishment and nothing is better than knowing that he is fulfilling his purpose. He is going to be such an amazing role model for our daughter! This next year in Honor Guard will be a great experience and I know he is going to love it!