The big 3-0

30 weeks! Only 10 more to go...I realize I could potentially go a little longer, but a girl can dream! Baby girl is getting bigger and bigger, and mama is feeling like there is not much room left in this inn, but I know somehow she will find more room and my belly will somehow keep expanding - that's ok though, I want her to be nice and strong. I do realize why people say the 3rd trimester is the worst - even though I was really sick during the 1st trimester it was all so new to me, but I'm getting to the point of extreme anticipation and a little longing for my old summer clothes. It's all worth it, but whew... 40 weeks is a long time! Here is your latest bump picture:

This past weekend was exactly what I needed...staying home and spending time with my loves - Ryan and Riley. We made some great meals at home, watched a movie, had the windows open all weekend, absorbed a little sun (not too much, we're pale people!) and managed to get some serious, much needed organizing/cleaning done. I somehow hit the jackpot with Ryan because not only is he my favorite person, but he is an amazing organizer...he could seriously be paid for this type of skill. We worked on my closet this weekend (amongst other things), and he took the initiative to do this:

I have to be honest, I did not realize I had this many shoes, nor did I realize how amazing it would be to have them so organized...but I am now in love with my closet. We did a pretty good job of knocking stuff off our to-do list this weekend, which felt SO good! Baby girl's room is underway, but still has a loooong way to go - at least we're making some progress.

How could you not have a great weekend when you are spending time with these two:

We are counting down the days until this holiday weekend, lots of good stuff planned AND a 3 day weekend!

26 Weeks

I am happy to say I've returned from the land of the sick! I ended up and got bronchitis and had to see my family doctor, but he put me on a z-pack, which again I was reassured was safe to take, and it finally provided some relief. I still actually have a little congestion but I feel soooo much better!

On Friday, I had my OB doctor appointment and I got to drink that delicious orange glucose drink. I managed to chug it all down within the 5 minutes after a pep talk to myself! The doctor visit went well. I have now officially seen all the doctors in my practice and I am really happy with them. I already got my blood work back, and luckily everything is looking good! I can't believe I am nearly in my third trimester!

Bump Update! I had Ryan take some pictures with his ipod because our camera seems to be MIA - they're a little grainy, but you get the idea:

Here are some highlights so far:

Not so shining moment: Throwing up in front of my coworker, thank the lord it was a friend, but it all just happened so fast - so happy that stage is over!

Biggest Cravings: ice cream/frozen yogurt or raspberries. The funny thing though, I feel like I think about raspberries all the time, but I end up and don't eat that many.

Most surprising: I guess I should not be surprised at all by this, but I am amazed at how many people tell you, "you are so big!" -  I get it, I look pregnant, I wouldn't call myself a boat and guess what!? I'm just going to keep getting bigger, but I find myself wondering, am I abnormally large for 26 weeks? Oh well, it's not like I plan on losing weight any time soon.

Crazy Symptoms: Of course I wasn't prepared for the intensity of heartburn - I was told it would happen and I haven't had it too terribly often (at least yet) but there has been a night or two where I woke up and thought, if you could die from heartburn then it was going to happen, but I've lived to tell the tale! I would say I wasn't expecting my tailbone to feel so strange though...it's mostly with standing up and sitting down where it just feels a little strange.

bump!

I feel like I am expanding each day - it's a crazy feeling, but it's amazing what your body can do through this process. The baby is moving and dancing around more and more, I love for Ryan to get to feel the kicks. ONE MORE DAY until our ultrasound!!