29 weeks - more pink!

I know that one should never tell a pregnant woman, "Wow, your pregnancy is going by so fast!" but it really is! It was NOT going by fast the first 12-14 weeks...but now time is really flying. Time is flying, and the belly is growing! "Little T" has decided to move ALL of the time. I am not complaining, as only a few weeks ago I was begging to feel more movement, but seriously, if this kid is this active when she comes out...we are in trouble!!! We went last week for our 28 week visit. The baby is measuring right on time again, and has a good, strong heart beat. I had to drink this gross, super sweet "glucola" drink and then wait an hour to have my blood tested to make sure my blood sugar levels were normal...which they were. I had to have my RhoGAM shot...ouch! Everything else went well. Paul and I are also signed up for our childbirth preparation classes. They start on Wednesdays in December. I think there are 5 of them. That should be a reality check. We also have a breastfeeding class this weekend...Paul is thrilled about this (the worst part...he has to miss the second half of his Steelers game...oops!)

I have made a few trips to Hobby Lobby...DANGER!! There just so happened to be the most perfect lamp...



I picked up a few other cute things...



So, yes...her name is Ellie...Ellie Kate Mikolaj :)


More boots...she does live in Colorado!



And after all, her mama is from Montana!!!



This week, "Little T" weighs in at 2 1/2 pounds and is 15 inches long. I have gained about 15 pounds, and will supposedly gain about a pound a week until she is born. My diet of Rice Chex cereal is still going strong. At least we know she is getting enough calcium!! Between that and the amount she is moving in there, we can hope for strong bones and good muscle tone! Here is a quick belly picture...



We are counting down the days until our parents get to come out. My great friends are throwing me a fabulous baby shower December 11th, and I'm so glad the grandmas will be there. After several deep breaths, Paul and I braved Babies R Us last weekend and registered. It is just as overwhelming as everyone says it is. Since it has been over 4 years since we registered for our wedding, I had forgotten how Paul was with that dang scanner gun they give you. He likes to point and shoot at everything! So, if we are registered for 4 bath tubs...that is why! Good thing the power of the internet lets me update the registry! After that nearly 2 hour experience, we opted to do the JC Penny and Target registries online! Well, that is the latest excitement around here. Thanks for checking in!

26/27 weeks - last weeks in the second trimester...crazy!

Time is flying by, and I anticipate this to continue as it is holiday season, and that always goes so fast! As Paul will tell you, little T's due date is Superbowl weekend, and there was a commercial on the other day that said "The Superbowl is only 3 short months away!" at which time, I had a little panic attack! So there are many things that are reminding us that February is not too far away. Next week we will officially be in the third trimester...wow! I have a doctor's appointment next Friday for our 28 week visit. I guess it is a long visit, as I have to take a glucose test to make sure my blood sugar levels are okay. I have to drink some gross (so I've heard) super sugary glucola drink, wait an hour, then have blood drawn. We have to watch some videos, and then I have to have a RhoGAM shot because my blood type is O negative. This painful shot (I had one after my miscarriage, right in the butt...ouch) will provide antibodies to protect me and the baby over the next few months, in case she has a positive blood type.

We went to MT last weekend for my birthday and for my college's (good ol' Rocky Mountain College) homecoming reunion weekend. Many of my friends came in for the weekend and it was so great to see them. It was also nice to be pampered by my mom! She made lots of great food and a delicious pumpkin cake with brown butter cream cheese frosting...oh yes, it was one of the most delicious cakes I have ever had! I think I might need it every year for my birthday. Little T put on quite a show and let my parents feel her wiggle, kick and move...my mom was in heaven.

YUM!!!!


Some of my old crew!


Paul and I are getting very excited to see our parents! They are all coming in just over a month. My friends are throwing me a baby shower, and I am so happy that both of the mom's, or grandma's rather, will be here for it. There is sure to be lots of pink! I am sure in another month, this little lady will be really moving all over the place!!

Well, luckily for Paul, I still have not been having any cravings. However, I do go through about a gallon of milk and a box of Rice Chex cereal per week! I often have it for breakfast, and then again for dinner. I would not call this a craving really, but rather a staple. It just always sounds satisfying, I guess. Paul is concerned that little T is going to come out looking like a rice chex, so I made him this for his office...



That is about all we have for now. So, here is the latest belly picture taken today, which is the first day of 27 weeks...