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January 29, 2012

Hello Third Trimester!

28 weeks
I cannot believe we are already in our 3rd trimester! The second trimester flew by so quickly. We are are so lucky to have a healthy pregnancy!

On Friday (1/20) Baby H welcomed her second Gonzaga friend, Lily Itule! Our friends Robyn and Billy did not know the sex of their baby, so all day I waited by the phone in anticipation. I truly thought they were going to have a boy because what are the odds that all 4 of our AZ friends would have girls? When I received the text saying it is a girl, I was so excited! How amazing it is it that Baby H has so many girlfriends! Robyn and I keep saying it is our own "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants!" It is so much fun meeting our friend's babies.  Bill and I were on a walk this week, and we kept talking about how we are just getting so excited to meet our little girl! We still have a lot to do to get ready, but we are starting to make some progress!

We got our glider and ottoman this week (thanks mom + dad!), and it is literally the most comfortable chair I have sat in. I sometimes just go in her room to relax in it. We also bought our dresser this week, which Bill is putting together as I write. I cannot wait to have her clothes in it, and out of our living room. One thing I was never prepared for was how messy our house would get while getting ready for Baby H. Piles are all over the house (garage sale, baby things, shed things, getting rid of things), but the good thing is the piles are getting smaller. My hope is to have this house back to normal by the middle of February. If I could do my last 6 weeks of pregnancy in a clean, uncluttered house, I think I will be very happy!

On Tuesday (1/24) I had a doctors appointment and the most dreaded glucose test. I do not like having my blood drawn, so I was nervous all week. And I had heard about the horrible sugar drink I was going to drink. But to my surprise, it was not bad at all. The drink tasted like an orange soda (yum!) and the blood work was easy. Bill and my nurse kept me busy talking, and the test was over before I knew it. Everything continues to be healthy with Baby H too! Her heartbeat was 147bpm and I am measuring 28cm...exactly where I should be. And I have gained 20lbs, which is so weird to hear from your doctor that you are perfect with you weight gain. Being pregnant is the only time when your doctor will congratulate you on your weight gain. I cannot believe I have gained 20lbs because I honestly don't feel like I have. Yes, my legs have gotten a little bigger, but not what I expected. Other than my boobs and stomach, I am not really sure where all this weight is.  Oh well...no complaints from me!

♥ Meggan

January 19, 2012

Baby Showers!

Last weekend I had two amazing baby showers in Oregon! Saturday was my first shower with McBride/Barsotti family and friends! My aunt Bridget (Baby H's Great-Aunt!) is due 5 days before me, so we had a fabulous double shower! She and I are almost the exact same size (even though she thinks she is bigger than me), so we will see how big the babies are when they come. I received some wonderful gifts from family....Baby H is going to be one of the best dressed babies in town! She received her first Gonzaga outfit (which Bill says will be the only outfit he will put her in...I hope he is prepared to do a lot of laundry), and her first Oregon onsies (Thanks Aunt Kim!).  

Sunday, Baby H and I had another fabulous shower with the Schwitter family at my Aunt Nancy's.  Once again Baby H and I were spoiled. I think she received every outfit sold at Janie and Jack (Baby H's favorite store!).  It was so much fun to eat delicious southern food,  and to hang out with my mom's family. I cannot wait for Baby H to come, so I can dress her in all of her ADORABLE ADORABLE clothes. 


This week was also our 27th week! We are making progress with her name. We are definitely STRONGLY leaning towards one name, but have not made the official decision. We have a little bit of time :) 

♥ Meggan








January 12, 2012

26 weeks



Today we are completing our 26th week! It was another great week for the two of us. I still have not had major cravings, but I never turn down a sweet!  Baby H continues to grow...and so does my belly! People keep telling me how small I am, and they cannot believe I am 26 weeks. I don't feel huge, but I don't by any means feel small.  NO ONE has told me my boobs are too small though. I get at least one comment a day from friends at work about how big they are getting...at least I work with all woman. I have gone from a 32D to 34DDD/36DD. There are not too many places that sell the 34DDD, so the 36DD is easier for me to find.  I just hope they stay this size until she comes...I can't keep buying new bras!

This past weekend Bill painted her room, a BRIGHT green. It was a little brighter than we expected, but we love it! We wait to get her furniture and bedding in. 13 weeks is not that far away!

 This weekend I am going to Oregon for my last time before having her...Probably my last time ever to Oregon alone! I have my first baby shower this weekend, and I am so excited to see everyone :)

♥ Meggan

January 4, 2012

Hello Baby Bump!

This week was another great week for us and Baby H and a major milestone. 25 weeks has always been a "scary" week for me because I have had a student for the last 3 years, who was born at 25 weeks. He is an amazing boy, who has beat all odds of life, but I obviously just want Baby H to be healthy. So here we are...25 weeks, 6 days, and the "scary" week is over. I know that I will always worry about our little girl, but it is good to have this week done.

We had a doctor's appointment yesterday, and her heartbeat is a strong 150 bpm, and I am measuring 25cm...right on track! We are now starting our Dr. appointments every two weeks. As Dr. Deka said yesterday, "you have graduated."

This week we made major progress on the nursery! Last Friday (12/30), I spent a few hours in her room getting all cleaned out. Bill had started in the beginning of December, but there were some things that I needed to clean out.  So my Friday morning was spent cleaning the room out.Sunday, Bill and I went to Home Depot and bought the paint and shelves for the closet! Bill started painting right away; he has one more coat to go, and her room is painted! Pictures will follow soon!



♥ Meggan