New In Town

Last night we arrived in our new city of Greenville, SC. We are temporarily living in a hotel that accommodates long stays. We have a house, with a room already painted for you, but we can't close on it until the end of August. In the meantime, we went to the new doctor's office today, the ones who will deliver you. We liked them and are hoping we will have a good labor and delivery experience (although a lot of that depends on you, little lady- be kind to your mother). Today's doctor said everything looked good! I will go back weekly from here on out.

7 Months Down, 2 To Go!

Here we are at 7 months. You're looking good and doing good. The doctor visit this week did not involve any surprise shots. I'm starting to get a backache towards the end of the day, but I just use it as an excuse to get out of packing. We are moving to Greenville soon, so the house is a mess. We don't actually have a place to live yet, but we hope to have something soon. All of your stuff is packed and will soon go into storage, so your job is to continue to cook- don't come early!

Happy Birthday to Me

Today is my 32nd birthday. I had a low key day...went out to lunch with friends and had 4 pieces of fudge marble cake. I know you like your sweet stuff, so I had extra. Can't wait to celebrate next year's birthday with you!

A Pain In the Butt

I went for my 28 week check up today. I was immediately told upon entering the room that I needed a shot in my butt. I just stared back at the nurse. Huh? She said since I have negative blood, your daddy has positive blood, and we don't know what kind you have, that I had to get a shot to protect our blood from getting mixed. Positive and negative blood don't mix well. She said 80% of the time, the baby has the father's blood. She said I'll need another one as soon as I deliver you too. I gave your daddy the death stare, he quickly exited the room, and I got my shot. This only further proves what a pain in the butt he is.

Watermelon

I must have eaten a seed!

6 Months Down, 3 To Go!

Here we are at 6 months. Depending on what book or website you go to, this is also the end of the 2nd trimester and the beginning of the 3rd. It's either the 27th or 28th week (I'm now 27 weeks). Your kicks are getting stronger. I can tell when you are awake, when you have hiccups and when you are dancing (I swear that must be what you are doing because you are all over the place). I don't think I particularly crave any foods, but I do eat a lot of fruit- especially watermelon. This is refreshing because it is very hot outside. I'm starting to have some aches, especially in my hips, but nothing too bad. I also seem to need a nap every afternoon. Overall, I'm feeling pretty good. Please don't come early because I have nowhere to put you yet.

Baby Gadgets

We are starting to figure out all the new gadgets you come with. Unlike you, these come with instructions. Here is the sleepy wrap. We are going to have a contest to see who can put it on the fastest. Don't worry, we'll do that before we put you in it.

For the record, that is your daddy's stuffed animal, not mine.