Third Trimester

Here we are in the third trimester! I am beginning to visit the doctor every two weeks until the end of January- then I will switch to once a week appointments. The baby is growing and moving a lot- we are starting to identify parts as they poke out- we can feel her tiny feet and little rump through my stomach. It is incredible! We've also started taking childbirth classes. :)

Of course, I've continued to increase in size. Strangers are even starting to comment on my girth- now that, I could do without. Today Kevin and I were out doing some Christmas shopping and one saleslady asked "When are you due?" I told her- February 26. "Wow..." she exclaimed, "you've gotten really big already." Um, thanks! Merry Christmas to you, too, and see if I ever shop in this store again! 

Doorbuster!

My Mom and I went to Babies R Us at 5:00 a.m. the day after Thanksgiving because they had an amazing doorbuster- a glider for 50% off. Here is a picture of it (after Dad kindly assembled it) and some other pictures of the things that are accumulating in our baby girl's room. We ordered furniture, so as soon as that is here we can begin organizing and her room won't look like such a mess. 

A rug for baby girl

After getting in a fight (words, no fists) with the Pottery Barn Outlet sales girl (she initially refused to sell this to me because it didn't have a tag), we purchased our first item for the baby's room- a rug. We both liked this (especially Kevin) because it isn't overpowered by pink, but has a nice blend of pastels. 

A car seat!

Even though we have a few months to go, we decided to start putting a few things together. The holidays are going to keep us busy and then before we know it, our little lady will be here! We can't wait to meet her!

Some belly pictures

Here are some belly pictures of me at 23 weeks. "What to Expect..." considers the 23rd week the beginning of the 6th month, so here we go! Not too much longer! I just don't understand how it is physically possible for my stomach to grow even bigger than it already is- it seems pretty sizable already. (And I am sure the horizontal stripes in these photos don't help things!)


Our baby girl is such a blessing and the belly reminds us of that every single day! Her kicks are another "gentle" reminder that she is with us. What a busy girl- the strength of her kicks amaze me. She is quite active!

It's a girl!

We found out today that we are having a girl! Here is a picture of her face. 

The Pregnancy

20 Weeks

17 Weeks

13 Weeks