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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