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!!
