28 weeks & finally to the LAST trimester!

Hard to believe it, but we're finally to the LAST trimester!  I truly can't complain, though!  This pregnancy has been very smooth & pretty easy on Mama, for the most part. 

We went to the doctor yesterday for our 28 week appointment & the lovely glucose test.  Dr Ertmoed had nothing but great things to say, again, so we were very excited about that!  He even said that she is already "head down"...which doesn't really mean I'll go early or anything, but at least she's figured out where she needs to be when that time does come.  :)  I've gained 13 pounds so far...even though it feels like more than that on some days, so I'm very hopeful that the weight gain continues to be gradual.  She's still been quite the active little girl, but I have definitely noticed that she isn't moving quite as much, but when she does, it's much stronger!  And, her movements are also very visible now, as well.  It's really neat to sit & watch her move around!  What an awesome feeling!

On a little more of a bummer note...I did find out today that I failed the glucose test.  :(  But, as I look back, I probably could have prevented that if I hadn't made my appointment for later in the day.  It wasn't much above, but it was above, nonetheless, so I have to go back early next week to do the 3 hour test.  I am NONE too thrilled about it, but hopefully it'll prove to be a good thing, as I'm hoping it will come back negative this time.  I'm definitely crossing my fingers!

Other than that, things have been great around here!  Two weeks ago, the construction on the nursery & our bedroom got finished.  And, last week, my mom was able to come up & help get it all painted, along with the help of my great friend, Stacey, too.  I have no idea how I could have done it without them!  And, it looks GREAT on top of everything!!!  Thanks again, Mom & Stacey!  :)

Here are a few pictures of the finished nursery doors, our new stairwell entry & master bedroom door, & a few updates to the nursery...

Armoire with the new rug we found!

Another rug for in front of her crib.

Dresser & changing area with a mini recliner the girls passed on to their baby sis.

She's already got more clothes than me!

Double doors to the nursery, the new stairwell entry, & our new master bedroom door.

Last but not least, it's been a few weeks since I have posted a picture of my baby belly, & it has definitely changed quite a bit!  Here's my 28 week picture...

What a change from three weeks ago!  Little Miss is definitely growing!  I'm definitely starting to get anxious for May to get here so we can meet our little girl!

I'll be sure to update on my glucose test...please cross your fingers that all goes smoothly!  :)

25 weeks & baby's nursery

Thank goodness for such a smooth pregnancy to this point!  We're 25 weeks this week, & things could not be going more perfectly!  Little Miss has been quite the active little girl.  I can't say I expect much less knowing her daddy like I do!  :)

We had a checkup on January 25th, & to put it quite simply...we didn't have much to talk about!  Dr E even told us he felt like he was getting boring because things are going so great!  :)  Obviously, we are very thankful for those "boring" visits!  He told us everything was literally going perfectly!  Again, I measured just about a week ahead of schedule, but we're still not counting any chickens!  Haha!

Our next visit is on February 23rd (which also happens to be Papa Corzine's birthday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Papa!).  This will be our last monthly appointment, & then we're on to visiting Dr E every two weeks!  It's so hard to believe we're already this far!  Yahhh!  :)  Unfortunately, our next visit is the lovely appointment where I have to drink the yucky orange drink for my glucose test!  I have a pretty strong stomach, so hopefully things will go great...but, a couple extra fingers crossed sure wouldn't hurt!  :)  I'll be sure to update after that appointment!

So many other things have finally started to take shape around our house, as well!  We were able to pick up the furniture for the nursery & get it set up last week.  AND, to make matters even better, her bedding came in last week, as well!  Craig worked really hard getting things set up, & it looks fantastic!!!  He also had a little help from our friend & farm help, Ryan...so, thanks so much, Ryan!!!  :)  Here's a few pictures...

Daddy & Ryan getting ready to set up the crib.

Crib all set up with bedding!  LOVE it!!!



Filling up her armoire/closet already thanks to Mommy, Grandma (have to call her that for now until she decides what her nickname will be), Nana, & Mommy's wonderful friends.  She's already rotten...look at all of those shoes!  And, sadly, this is just the newborn & 0-3 month collection...believe me, there's more in bigger sizes!  :)


Aside from Mommy & Daddy getting excited to start preparing for her arrival.  She most definitely has two big sisters that really cannot wait for her to get here!  When they aren't asking tons of questions about her, they stay busy giving us their ideas for names & tell us all about how they will hold her & help with all kinds of things!  Erica & Julia will truly be great big sisters!  Just recently, Julia has learned to write & spell a few words in Kindergarten.  Here's a note that she's written to her baby sister...oh, & me!  Hahaha!  Of course, this will most definitely find a place in the baby book or maybe even framed in her room.  How precious!

Absolutely adorable!!!!

And, last but not least...here is my baby belly at 25 weeks!  I really don't realize how much I have changed until I come back to this blog to add new pictures!  Hard to believe I can change so much in two weeks.  :)  I'm still very thankful to be gaining slowly...I just pray this trend continues!

25 weeks

I definitely must admit that right now, I am SO thankful I am not farther along in this pregnancy!  Although anything could happen, I can't even imagine what it would be like to be farther with this awful weather we're having!  I can't imagine being close to delivery during a BLIZZARD!!!  Hope everyone stays safe & WARM!  And, I better get moving...our power is flickering as I speak!