Well folks, I am in the last week of my 2nd trimester. Now 27 weeks along with 13 weeks to go. I can't believe it! 13 just seems like such a small number compared to 40. Time is just moving right along. Baby Girl Bailey will be here before we know it! Then there will be no more count down... we'll be counting up!
Major developments this week: Baby B should now measure around 14.5 inches long and weigh around 2 pounds! She should be sleeping/waking at regular intervals, opening/closing her eyes and may even be sucking on her fingers. More brain tissue is developing and is more active. Lungs are still immature, but if the baby were to be born early she could survive with medical assistance. Also, I think our little girl is starting to get more hiccups.
In other news, Matt and I are still busy going through the house trying to get rid of stuff we just don't use anymore. We've also been doing a lot of cleaning in preparation for our upcoming move. It's such a hassle, this task of preparing to move, but it definitely needs to be done! Nothing like lightening the load before you relocate cross-country. It's almost behind us. Yes, it is almost behind us!
Monday, June 14, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
The Belly, 26 Weeks & 4 Days
Just a couple of belly pics from last night, post baby shower. I am 26 weeks and 4 days preggo. I just love my little bump!
Baby Shower, Part Two
Friday, June 11, 2010
5:00 - 10:00 pm
Baby Shower/Going Away
The Gifts...
Some of the crowd starting to come in with a snack-attack! Pre-dinner munching at it's finest!
Let the games begin!
Guess what's in the poopy diaper?
I think this one was a mashed Cheeto.
Now guess the circumference of my belly. I suggested a pillow for more accurate estimation.
Was the suggestion helpful?
Yes! Our winner!
Time for gifts!
Cards...
More gifts.
A combo party... baby shower/going away. Remembering good times with co-workers.
The end of the evening.
What a great party! We took 340 pictures last night. I just chose a few to share. So many people came out to celebrate... good times had by all. Thanks everyone for such a fun and festive event!
5:00 - 10:00 pm
Baby Shower/Going Away
The Gifts...
Some of the crowd starting to come in with a snack-attack! Pre-dinner munching at it's finest!
Let the games begin!
Guess what's in the poopy diaper?
I think this one was a mashed Cheeto.
Now guess the circumference of my belly. I suggested a pillow for more accurate estimation.
Was the suggestion helpful?
Yes! Our winner!
Time for gifts!
Cards...
More gifts.
A combo party... baby shower/going away. Remembering good times with co-workers.
The end of the evening.What a great party! We took 340 pictures last night. I just chose a few to share. So many people came out to celebrate... good times had by all. Thanks everyone for such a fun and festive event!
Friday, June 11, 2010
Baby Shower, Part One
Friday, June 11, 2010
5:00 - 10:00 pm
Baby Shower/Going Away
Co-workers had a combo baby shower/going away party for me and a few other co-workers tonight. We had loads of fun! Good food, good company, baby shower games and minute-to-win-it challenges. And we took tons of pictures! There were a few tears, followed by a lot of laughter. Memories and "most memorable moments" of individuals were shared. Transitions are always bittersweet. Sometimes you don't want to have to say goodbye, yet you look forward to moving on. All I can say is thank goodness for technology because cell phones and internet make it so much easier to keep in touch with friends!
I will post pictures of the party sometime this weekend, so check back in a day or two for updates.
5:00 - 10:00 pm
Baby Shower/Going Away
Co-workers had a combo baby shower/going away party for me and a few other co-workers tonight. We had loads of fun! Good food, good company, baby shower games and minute-to-win-it challenges. And we took tons of pictures! There were a few tears, followed by a lot of laughter. Memories and "most memorable moments" of individuals were shared. Transitions are always bittersweet. Sometimes you don't want to have to say goodbye, yet you look forward to moving on. All I can say is thank goodness for technology because cell phones and internet make it so much easier to keep in touch with friends!
I will post pictures of the party sometime this weekend, so check back in a day or two for updates.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Quick, Hand Me An Umbrella
I need an umbrella! Today has been a terribly upsetting day and it feels like dark clouds from above opened directly over me to dump torrential rains a-top my head. Downpour is easing up, but showers are expected through tomorrow evening. The SHOWERs tomorrow will be much more pleasant than the downpour today because my co-works are giving me a BABY SHOWER! It's also a going-away party for myself and a few other co-workers. I expect to see clear skies tomorrow night, as much joy will hopefully have ventured back into my world.
I don't really wish to go into details about the stormy weather today. I am, however, looking forward to tomorrow. Updates tomorrow, and a new weather forecast to follow...
Oh, one last note: A friend posted the following on her Facebook, and it did help me feel a little better...
"I used to think that God's gifts were on shelves one above the other and that the taller we grew in Christian character, the more easily we should reach them. I find now that God's gifts are on shelves one beneath the other and that it is not a question of growing taller, but of stooping lower and that we have to go down, always down to get his best ones." ~ Frederick Brotherton (F.B.) Meyer
As I have felt that the world cut me in-half today, it almost makes me happy because they did me a favor and brought me closer to God's grace. And although sometimes it feels as if I am struggling alone, the above posting reminded me that I am certainly not.
I don't really wish to go into details about the stormy weather today. I am, however, looking forward to tomorrow. Updates tomorrow, and a new weather forecast to follow...
Oh, one last note: A friend posted the following on her Facebook, and it did help me feel a little better...
"I used to think that God's gifts were on shelves one above the other and that the taller we grew in Christian character, the more easily we should reach them. I find now that God's gifts are on shelves one beneath the other and that it is not a question of growing taller, but of stooping lower and that we have to go down, always down to get his best ones." ~ Frederick Brotherton (F.B.) Meyer
As I have felt that the world cut me in-half today, it almost makes me happy because they did me a favor and brought me closer to God's grace. And although sometimes it feels as if I am struggling alone, the above posting reminded me that I am certainly not.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Quick Baby Update
Just a quick little update on all-things-baby. Matt said that last night while I was sleeping, curled around him, the baby was kicking him in the back! Too cute! And by-the-way, he's okay. No pain inflicted.
Check
Got a few things checked off of my To-Do List today and I am feeling so much better about it! Also, it pays to know people in the right places! So thankful for friends helping me out so that I'm not sitting around waiting. They will help in preparation for our move in a huge way! Thanks guys! You've taken some of my stress away! 22 more days and then we head back to the east coast!
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