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!