27 Weeks

Friday was 27 weeks and yet another doctor appointment. The baby's heartbeat was strong, 136 and she's measuring right on track (aka my belly is the appropriate size at 27 inches)! I was scared to ask, but did, and apparently it increases to 40 inches by the time I'll deliver. So, 13 more weeks and 13 more inches to go!

Sorry, we didn't take pictures this week but not much has changed since last week, except maybe by an inch.

26 Weeks

Well, one more week down, 14 to go. I must admit, I wasn't sure I was going to share this week's photo but I'm sure it's only going to get worse so here it is. Obviously, both of us are growing!

I had Drew take a shot of my protruding belly button, just because I'm a little obsessed with it. Sometimes I just look down and laugh because it pretty much sticks out of each and every shirt and adds a good inch or two to my widening circumference. I read somewhere that you can cover it up or at least contain it with a band-aid but who wants to go to all that trouble, not to mention all the money we'd spend on band-aids over the next three months!

Move over Martha

Lately I've been feeling very crafty. I'm not sure if it's a product of nesting or just time on my hands, but I thought I'd share some of my creations. It's so hard to believe she's going to be this tiny! By the way, the "A" onesie is in no way indicative of the name we've chosen (or not chosen, for that matter); it is a gift for our neighbor and friend.

Yet Another Dr. Appointment & Furniture Arrival

Just when I feel like I couldn't pee in a cup one more time, another doctor appointment sneaks up on me. It was a pretty routine appointment; with the baby measuring right on track and heart pounding away. She apparently didn't like the cold doppler goo on my belly anymore than I did and showed her distaste with a giant kick to the nurse. At least she's not afraid to speak up!


My blood pressure was up again so they just want to keep a closer eye on me with more appointments and monitoring at home. Luckily I have a former Certified Nurses Assistant right in my own home!


On a separate note, the furniture arrived, which was alot more fun than the doctor appointment! Of course it was only the first step in the crib instructions before we were stumped and questioning whether we were too stupid to become parents. Here are some pics...

24 Weeks & Painting

So I'm officially 24 weeks along and as you can tell, still growing. Unfortunately, my belly button has also "officially" become an outie. Please pray for its safe return to its original spot once our little babe is here.

Drew and I were busy this past weekend preparing the baby's room for furniture (which arrived sooner than anticipated). I was a little nervous about the brightness of the paint at first but it's definitely grown on me. I'm pretty sure Drew could get a side job as a painter with this one. There's not one stray mark on the ceiling or trim! We also installed a ceiling fan to keep the baby from melting in what turns out to be a very hot and stuffy room and added a new closet system for her little clothes. Does this mean there's room for more shopping?

P.S. As you can tell, Rosie and Zoe were exhausted from what must have been unbearable excitement.