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...