BELLY SHOTS!

Here I am at 37 1/2 weeks....

Here I am at 36 weeks....

How did I get to 38 weeks?????

Wow - time certainly flies - I am already 38 weeks pregnant. This weekend is our 1st year anniversary. Its hard to imagine that one year ago we were all gathered at the Morning Glory Inn in Pittsburgh with all of our wonderful family and friends. It's a little sad to think about that day because it was one of the happiest days of my life and it went by so quickly. But then I also realize that we've accomplished quite a bit in one year - new city, new jobs, 2 house rentals, new car, and now just weeks away from our new baby! Life truly is all about changes and we have had our share this year. I am just happy that everyone is healthy and we are about to welcome a blessing into our lives.

Beatiful Spring Day

32 WEEKS

2 More Months!!!

I know that I will remain exhausted for the next 18 years or more - but geez, carrying a little baby around is tiring work!!!! I feel her little squirms and kicks all of the time and she often keeps me up at night (so I guess I had better get used to it, huh?). I find it more difficult to get through my day at work and the sofa is a comforting spot to plop down when I get home. Except even sitting down right now isn't the most comfortable thing in the world. I keep thinking - how can I deal with 8 more weeks and getter bigger and bigger?? Well, I am definitely excited to meet little Adelaide and be a mother. Yes, the thought of the delivery process is a little scary, but I try not to think of that too much. BJ and I are trying to enjoy the last remaining weeks of "alone" time and we have a few concerts and dinners planned - PLUS our one-year anniversary and my birthday!!!! I went to the doctor last week and everything seems to be right on schedule. Memorial Day is still the due date and she is an average sized-baby right now - weighing in at about 3 1/2 lbs. Will keep you updated!!!!

WE'RE GOING TO DISNEY WORLD!!!!

First Winter in Chapel Hill

Just wanted to give a quick update. Time seems to fly by some weeks and then drag by with others.... The pregnancy is going well - 25 weeks and counting! My tummy gets bigger every day and now I can feel and see the baby kicking - pretty amazing. She already has her room set up and the changing table is filling up weekly with cute little clothes. It's so much fun to prepare for a little girl! Every day brings something new and exciting - I feel really good and am able to enjoy being pregnant and bonding with the baby.

We are loving the weather here in North Carolina! We had one day of snow on Inauguration Day - 5 whole inches!!! The city shut down and I received a call from work saying that I didn't have to show up! Can't remember the last time I had a "snow day". Other than a few chilly days - we have been enjoying the 50s and 60s. We bought a hammock and have been truly relaxing on the weekends. Our backyard is so peaceful - you can really look up and see the gorgeous trees, hear the birds singing, and maybe even see a hawk flying by!

We have a few trips planned for the upcoming months - hopefully I will feel up to it! We are going to Walt Disney World in early March for BJ's Duke conference. I am looking forward to eating well and laying out in the sun :) The next weekend I am off to St. Louis for a baby shower and BJ is going to a "guys weekend" in San Juan, Puerto Rico. What a stark contrast that weekend will be!!!