Busy, busy, busy!

This time of year of course is busy for everyone but this year, it is exceptionally busy for us as we prepare for the arrival of Baby Miller in only 7 more weeks!!  It's hard to believe we'll soon be meeting our baby face to face :)

So much has happened since the last post.  We spent a week in Ohio visiting family for Thanksgiving.  It was great to spend time with both sides of the family and catch up with everyone as well as show off the baby bump.  While we were there, both families surprised us with baby showers.  We were spoiled with gifts and gift cards and are truly grateful for all of the generosity!  We look forward to planning a visit after the baby is born to introduce he or she to everyone!

The nursery has finally come together.  The gift cards we received at our showers paid for a large portion of our nursery furniture which was much appreciated.  The past few weekends have been spent arranging and organizing the baby's room and it's finally almost done.  The clothes have been washed and are all put away.  I can't wait to finally get to use them!!  Chris and I both have a hard time imagining a baby wearing these teeny tiny outfits but we're both looking forward to it.

We've also started our classes as the countdown  to delivery continues.  I'm hoping we get a lot of useful information out of them!  

Our last appointment with our midwife went really well.  I actually did not gain a single pound for the first time since I became pregnant.  The midwife was really happy about this as she had recommended me cutting sugar out of my diet in an attempt to limit the baby's weight gain as we near delivery.  Hopefully I can continue to successfully monitor my diet and both the baby and I will be healthier for it. 

Chris and I celebrated our 2nd Christmas together on Friday.  Of course, this year was different as we look forward to welcoming a new baby soon.  We can already tell that this baby will be spoiled based on the amount gifts that he/she received for Christmas.   We both kept thinking ahead to what next year will be like with a 10 month old at Christmastime.  I'm sure it will be exciting!!

Our next midwife appointment is next Thursday (Jan. 7th) and I plan to update following that appointment.

Wishing everyone a very happy and blessed New Year!!

Appointments and first plane trip

I'm now 27 weeks along and getting bigger by the second it feels!  We had another check-up with our midwife this past Monday.  Things are progressing along as they should be and we couldn't be more excited to know that.  My belly now measures 29.5 cm.....a little bigger than "normal" which leaves me to believe that this baby is going to be big and strong just like daddy.

Last Saturday I had a follow-up kidney/bladder ultrasound to recheck some kidney issues I was having.  We did learn that my right kidney is even more enlarged that it was 6 weeks ago.  My urologist has ordered another ultrasound in 8 weeks to get another look at it.  During the ultrasound, Chris talked the technician into letting us watch the baby some and get some updated pictures.  I don't think either one of us will ever be tired of watching our baby kick around!  The pictures prove just how fast our baby is growing!!  Baby definitely has daddy's turtle lip :)

This week I also failed my 1 hour glucose test and had to do the 3 hour fasting test.  With as many times as I've been poked with needles already, I think my fear of them is finally fading.  The good news is, I passed the 3 hour test and officially do not have gestational diabetes!  Woo hoo!!!!

Today, the baby took it's first airplane trip!  Chris and I boarded a plane this morning headed to Ohio to visit both families for Thanksgiving.  We're excited to catch up and spend time with everyone.  I'm also excited to show everyone my belly!  I'll also get to meet the Miller side of the family for the first time.

Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!

An update.....

We have officially made it to the 6 month mark!  I still have a hard time believing we're already this far along.  We had another regular check-up a month ago and the baby remains strong and healthy.  The heart rate was back up in the 150's from being around 145 at our visit the month before.  My belly measured 2 centimeters bigger than what it was expected to be at this point so we're guessing this baby is going to be big.  We've already figured out that the baby is very active so it appears we'll have our hands full!!

Last week we met with a midwife and have chosen to transfer our care to her.  I'll still deliver at the same hospital but our midwife will be with us for the duration of my labor and also the delivery, unless complications arise.  We will see her again November 23rd for another check-up and my glucose screening and will also confirm the safety of us traveling to Ohio for Thanksgiving.

Today we toured 3 daycares in the area and gathered all the necessary info to make the best decision in childcare.  As of now, I'll be home for the first 6 weeks following delivery and will hopefully start back to work part time before returning to a full-time schedule in June or July.

We also registered for our childbirth and other classes today.  It appears that we'll have a pretty full schedule over the next 2 months between work, classes, and holiday celebrations!  I guess this chaos will only help prepare us for our soon-to-be life with a newborn :)

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