Acrobatic Baby!

We had our 4D ultrasound today. It was such an amazing experience! We were lucky to have our family there with us. Duane's brother Phil and his wife Jen, my sister, my parents, and Duane's mom were there to see our little Rachel's debut. She started out in a very awkward position! Her feet were all the way up by her head. She kept grabbing her toes! It was so awkward that the technician had me stop in the middle and get up to walk around so she would readjust!

I never realized how much my movements would affect her positioning in me. When I turned to the side, she would turn as well.

We have a VERY active little girl, and it looks like she might be taller than we are someday! She is already 16.5 inches long and about 2.5 lbs. The poor girl inherited my feet though! Long and skinny tootsies! Her facial expressions remind me of Duane's expressions.

We had such a wonderful time! It makes me all the more excited to meet her in a few months!

A little bit late!

We have our 4D ultrasound this Thursday at 4:45 p.m., so I figured I should probably post the pictures of our 2D ultrasound before I post the next set! I can't wait to see Rachel's little face and features! She is moving around a little bit, and sometimes I feel her kicks so hard it startles me! Duane thinks she will be very active (like her daddy). I was impressed with the progress he made on the nursery this weekend. He pulled up the carpet so he can start laying the floor down this week. I am really excited to get everything set up!

You can see her face in this picture. The doctor said she kept popping her face into all the pictures! She is quite photogenic!

Speaking of photogenic, I am happy to announce that my friend Kim had her baby last Thursday. Aiden Michael Cotter was born at 6:08 a.m. and weighed in at 6 lb 9 oz. He is such a cutie! I got to hold him for a little bit last Friday, and I have to say that Kim and Mike did an awfully good job of making that little guy! I think he has her eyes, but she thinks he will look a lot like Mike! So my congrats go out to the Cotters. I can't wait until Rachel gets to meet her future playmate!!

Way behind!

I just realized I never posted pictures from the National Championship! Then I realized I haven't posted belly pictures in a while either! So man, I feel like I am way behind on my picture posting. I haven't updated enough recently because I haven't had the pictures to illustrate things. So consider this my Update Blog.

Our little Murdock had to go to the vet last week. He has been losing patches of fur all over his back and shoulders. We thought maybe he was allergic to something or perhaps just a little anxious about Rachel's impending arrival (they say animals sense things). But the vet said she believes Murdock is suffering from a hyperthyroid problem, and he may have to take pills for the rest of his life. We are waiting on conclusive results, but if that is what his problem is, we are thankful it isn't anything too serious.

As you can see, my belly has sprouted. Really, ever since we found out we are expecting a little girl, the belly has come into its own. There is no question that I am pregnant these days. I have gained about 25 lbs in 25 weeks, which I guess is ok, but I would like to limit my total weight gain to 35 lbs, and it isn't looking like that is going to happen. Oh well, Rachel will grow as much as she feels like she needs to grow! I will just have to diet later.

Speaking of Ms. Rachel, her daddy painted her nursery this weekend, we bought the flooring for her room, and I went and ordered her furniture. We got a decent crib that converts into a daybed and full bed and a really nice dresser with room on top for a changing table. The furniture is in, and we pick it up tomorrow. I can't wait to see what it looks like in her room! Duane will work on the floor this weekend, and I just have to get the border up on the walls. I registered for my bedding and decorations for the room, so I am really excited to see everything come together!

I had another doctor appointment Thursday. Everything checked out okay, and the doctor measured my stomach. My next appointment is my test for gestational diabetes. It takes about an hour and I can't eat anything sugary beforehand. I scheduled this for the morning, so I don't have to go all day without my sugar!!

Here are a couple of random pictures that I have neglected to post!