Week 28 update

Our little babies!

So today we are 28 weeks! I can't believe how fast this is going!!! There is so much coming up too, so I am afraid it is just going to keep going by faster and faster! That's ok, though. My back started to hurt this week :( It's mostly when I sit for a while, so needless to say, I haven't been sitting much, which is good because we are getting lots of stuff done around the house. We have pretty much finished up the nursery besides a few last things like a rug, light and wall decorations. We got a super comfy rocker/glider and I have already broken it in and read a few books to the babe.

Eric's brother Chad and his wife Tani and their kids Ellie and Ben are coming tomorrow and we are so excited for their visit! We love spending time with them, especially our sweet little niece and nephew. It is my and Ben's birthday on Sunday, so it's always fun to celebrate together! I will post some pics next week of their visit.

We had another Dr. appt this week and so far everything is going great! Blood pressure is good and weight gain is right on track. I had to do the glucose challenge test and some other blood work to check for anemia, but we don't have those results yet. Hoping and praying they will be ok. We got to get another ultrasound because at the last one my placenta was a little bit too close to my cervix, but it has moved far enough away that a vaginal delivery is expected!! So happy about that.

Other than that, not a whole lot going on, which is fine with me! Eric continues to be such an amazing partner in all of this and it is so adorable to see him so excited about everything. I truly am the luckiest girl in the world and I don't know what I did to deserve him, but I sure am glad God thought I was good enough for him. I hope everyone is doing well and we will continue to keep you all updated! Happy Spring everyone!!





P.S. Our other 2 babies are doing well and for the most part don't seem to notice all the changes going on. Maggie has taken to Daddy though and is pretty much obsessed with him. She follows him everywhere and is by his side ALWAYS! Eric just loves it. Molly just sleeps and lies in the sun as much as possible. I posted a recent pic of them at the top!

Baby's 1st concert - Joe Bonamassa

He signed the ticket: To the baby, welcome!
He looks really different without his sunglasses on!

Me and Eric at the show

If any of you know us, you would know that Eric LOVES music! I think we have passed that love of music on to the baby because anytime there is loud music on, the baby kicks like crazy! So we decided that we should take him/her to their first concert on March 3. We went and saw Joe Bonamassa at the Midland theatre in KC. It was an awesome show and we had great seats. When we first got there and went to our seats, we were literally 2 feet from these GIANT speakers and we could feel the base in our throats! I didn't think it would be so great for the baby and if I'm being honest, I didn't think I could handle it! So my sweet husband went and got us some seats a few rows back that were perfect! The baby was kicking up a storm all night! After the show we were able to meet him and he was so nice! So I think we have a music lover on our hands!

Otherwise things are still going great. Today, we are 26 weeks and 5 days. The baby is very active and it feels like it's growing every day! It's pretty funny how he/she responds to Eric talking or even when he puts his head on my belly, the baby goes crazy! I have a feeling that I am not going to be the Queen Bee around here when this baby is born. But that's ok. We registered at Babies R Us last week and that was interesting. It took us about 4 1/2 hours, 45 of which were spent in the carseat/stroller isle alone! After we chose the bigger things, it wasn't as stressfull and was actually pretty fun!

We also pretty much finished the major parts of the nursery this week and we just love it! I can't believe how real this is all getting! We got our rocker delivered yesterday and I forsee many a sleepless nights in that thing! It's so comfy! Now it's time to decorate!

I have been feeling great, except that I am getting a little more tired now. I have also been getting kankles after a long day at work :( I think I am starting to feel some Braxton Hicks contractions too, mostly at the end of a busy day. Otherwise, I really don't have anything to complain about. I just feel so blessed to be carrying this baby and for how smoothly this pregnancy has been going so far. We just continue to pray that we have a healthy baby boy or girl!

We realize that June will be here before we know it and with lots of family visits coming in the next 2 months, we really don't have much time. I am going into panic mode to get everything ready to go. Eric built shelves in the basement (thank you!!) and now it's time to get everything down there organized. We are going to remodel our guest bathroom too. So lots of work to do! I am so thankful for Eric and all the work he has been doing and how supportive he has been through everything! I truly am a lucky girl! Next week we have another appointment and we will get an ultrasound then too, so we will post some pics of that. So until then...