Hello 3rd Trimester (you sort of snuck up on me!)

I feel like it was just a few weeks ago I was breathing a sigh of relief as I entered the 2nd trimester.  Things were going well, we had made it to "the clear" as the doctor called it, and all was well.  Now, here we are in the 3rd trimester and the hyperventilating begins again :)  Everything is still going great, I just have a new list of things to worry about (the life of a mother, I'm told)--getting the nursery ready, getting myself ready for labor (YIKES), and just mentally preparing to have a newborn in our house.  It's all VERY exciting, but somewhat overwhelming at the same time.

Last weekend my sister in law and I went through her stuff from the twins, so that's one big to-do off the list.  Our first shower is this weekend, and then another one October 9th, then yet another one in December, so after all that, who knows where we will put things.  Keith has deemed Saturday "work on the nursery" day, which is great news to me.  We have to pretty much rearrange the house to make room for this little girl, and he has so willingly given up his office in the process.  So, because there is a lot of furniture involved, I can't really be of much help moving things around, which means I have been at his mercy to get this project started.  I think I will feel much better once the walls are painted and the furniture is up--but, who knows, there will probably be more to occupy my mindspace then :)

I have been continuing to feel great, which we are SO thankful for.  Sleeping at night is getting a bit harder, and I am definitely more tired after a full 12 hours on my feet, multiple days in a row, but overall no big complaints from me.  The swelling of the ankles has started, but nothing too extreme yet.  I have my 28 week check up on Friday, along with which comes the glucose test, fun fun.  I really just want to pass, I'm not too concerned about the taste, blood draw, etc.  I can't believe I"m already to 2 week appointments, it seems crazy!  Well--I have rambled long enough.  If you cant' tell, every time I think about having this baby, my mind just starts racing through a list of things I have to get done before she comes :)  All exciting, all overwhelming :)  Thanks for your prayers--enjoy the belly pics :)

Week 26

Week 28

All is well!

We had another ultrasound today to check on the position of my placenta.  I am happy to report that it isn't low anymore, and has moved up dramatically, which was exactly the news we wanted to hear.  It was great to get another opportunity to see our little girl, as well.  We brought the grandmas with us this time, so they got to meet her too :)  She was very active and is currently weighing in at 1lb 12 oz, so at the 49th percentile--can't ask for much more than that :)  More belly pics are coming soon :)