6 Months down only 3 more to go!!!

Dear Hope,

Today marks 6 months down and only 3 to go!!!! It is even more special because Brian and I are out in Arizona visiting his mom for a few days! Luckily the baby has been very cooperative and Eileen has been able to feel her kick and even feel her when she had the hiccups!  We are then all headed back to NJ to celebrate Thanksgiving with the rest of Brian’s family.  I am so thankful that we have this special time to spend with his mom and his family.  This past year has really put things in perspective and although there has been such heartache and sadness at times there has also been so much joy and so many memories made. I think we have all learned to take each day as it comes and be grateful for every day that we have. Most importantly, If I think about what I am truly thankful for, it all comes down to the people in my life and the memories that we share. 

I can’t forget to mention that this weekend Brian’s family is throwing me a baby shower!!!!!  I am so excited to celebrate our baby girl and even more excited that Brian’s mom will be there to celebrate too!!! I have sneaky suspicion that our baby girl is going to be spoiled rotten!!!!

Kate

Dr appt update...

Dear Hope,

Today marks 24 weeks 5 days pregnant… 160days down only 106 to go!!!!

So today I had a routine drs appointment today and while I was there I mentioned that I have been feeling some uncomfortable pressure and cramping when I am on my feet a lot or when I would do a lot of walking. In my heart I knew that it was probably just that everything is growing and stretching and the dr agreed but sent me for an ultrasound just in case. 

Well as suspected everything was fine!!!!  My little miracle was perfect as could be! She is now measuring at 1lb 13oz!!!  The best part was when I could see her tiny mouth moving and making a "sucking" motion! I could also see her eyes fluttering!!!  So amazing!!!  When she was trying to get a good picture of her legs and feet she kept crossing her legs and wiggling her toes! It was so cute!

Here are a few pictures… like I said she was very active so we couldn’t get a good profile picture but she did capture a face on picture that is very defined.

Next appointment is Dec 2^nd – I will also be doing the 1hr Glucose Tolerance Test that day.  From what I hear not too fun… I will drink this sugary drink then an hour later they will take blood to see how well my body can break it down. 

Kate