30 Weeks

I have been so fortunate with this pregnancy so far, feeling great that it is frustrating to have a hiccup in my third trimester. This past week I've had a few incidences of feeling faint-like symptoms (sweaty, nauseas, dizzy, shaky) that it has really thrown me for a loop. Luckily, I got in to see the MD today who reassured me that these symptoms are a combination of a drop in blood sugar, being anemic and of course, the baby is taking up a lot of my energy since she is growing. So hopefully with taking more breaks throughout my day, eating small frequent meals and taking iron supplements I will hopefully wain off these bad feelings. To top it off, I also learned that I failed my glucose test:( My numbers were borderline but this means that I need to take a much longer, 3 hour fasting glucose test. My MD did reassure me that there are quite a few false positives and she didn't think I had gestational diabetes - it is just my body is not used to processing so much sugar. So she sent me home with homework to 'train' my body by consuming candy bars or jelly beans the next few days before coming back for my longer test - I don't think this will be a problem:) On a good note, I ended the appointment with hearing Anna's sweet heartbeat in the 140's and she is measuring right on track at 30 weeks:)



Thanks to my Aunt Julie for taking a candid shot, here is my 30 week baby bump

28 Week Appointment

This morning I had my 28 week appointment - it was quite a busy one! I started off the morning drinking my glucose drink, to check to see if I have gestational diabetes. I will find out my lab results within the next few days. Then we were off for the ultrasound, I was so excited to see my little girl again! Greg unfortunately had to work but I was so happy to have my Mom join me so she could see her Granddaughter. Anna is measuring right on time, 2 lbs 15 oz - can you belive she is almost 3 lbs!!! She is considered to be in the 56th percentile, I was shocked, I thought she would be much smaller. I guess I need to accept that I am not a week or two behind. Luckily she was very cooperative this morning and we were able to have some pictures in 4D. I have to say the pictures are a bit scary looking in 4D (I know, as a mom-to-be I shouldn't say such a thing!) but it is amazing what technology can do these days. Anna is currently positioned head down and the MD told me not to worry, there is plenty of amniotic fluid. Again, it was an amazing experience to see her and all is well - which is just very reassuring. I ended the appointment with my RhoGam shot since I am RH negative blood type, ouch!

Our little girl

smooshed face

A Little Smile

Everything seems to be coming together. The nursery furniture was delivered today and sitting in the front room awaiting for Greg to assemble. Hopefully I'll have updated nursery pics to post soon!

What is with the month of June!

Just wanted to give an update on more baby news! All four of my friends that were pregnant with me have ALL delivered their babies this past month - what is with the month of June? Luckily everyone is healthy and Mom & babies are doing great. Zach & Liz Held welcomed their daughter Natalie on Friday, June 25th weighing 5 lbs 12 oz. So excited to add another girl to the mix since everyone else we know is having boys. Greg & I were fortunate enough to meet her last Sunday - she is gorgeous! We had more exciting news this past Tuesday, June 29th to hear our good friends Molly & Seth Corcoran welcomed their son Cash Thomas Corcoran, weighing 7 lbs 3oz 20inches long. We're so excited for the Corcoran family and can't wait to meet their little guy. With all these babies coming early, I definitely had a long talk with Anna to make sure she stays put for the next three months!

27 Weeks

27 Week Baby Bump

Wow, I can't believe I am almost to my third trimester, this pregnancy is flying by! Anna is becoming very active and as you can see growing quite a bit. Looking forward to my 28 week MD appointment and ultrasound next week.

Babies and Babies!!!

When I started this journey I was fortunate enough to have three of my good friends pregnant along for the ride with me! It has been wonderful support system and we've all enjoyed relating to one another over the past several months. Seeing they have been apart of this blog I thought I would update you on the new arrivals. Megan & Ryan welcomed Carter Thomas Foxworthy on June 13th, 8 lbs 10oz and 21.5in long. I was lucky enough to visit and meet the little peanut this past Thursday. Mom & baby are doing great - he is a very happy, healthy baby and sounds like a great sleeper thus far. Our good friends the Barretts welcomed their newest addition today. William Gaston was born at 1:23, 4 lbs 2 oz 17.5 in long - what an amazing Father's Day gift and thankfully everyone is okay. I truly feel so blessed with this pregnancy and am anxiously awaiting for Anna's arrival - AND I am sure she can't wait to meet her two new little friends:)

Weekend

We had a fun, filled pact weekend - pool days, Jersey Boys, Lobster boil and family time. Here is the weekend through pictures.
We had a pool day on Friday with my girlfriends. Grace came in town Thursday night. Grace & Brayden (my friend Cassandra's son)who are two weeks apart in age, had too much fun running around together:)


Vincent loves to swim and 'life guard' the little ones


Grace loved the water

Jersey Boys
Friday night, Mark & Elizabeth drove in town so the six of us went to dinner at Creation Cafe on the canal then off to see the show Jersey Boys. It was an amazing performance and definitely a must see.



Art Fair
Saturday we bared the heat and humidity to attend the Talbott Street Art fair - at least we had lemonade to cool us off.


Lobster Boil
Saturday night we joined our neighbors for the 4th annual progressive dinner. This year our theme was "A night in the Hamptons" and we had a lobster boil. The lobsters were flown in from the east coast - they were huge! We had a fantastic night and feel so fortunate to have such amazing, fun neighbors.

The Girls (Kitty, Bunny, Blair, Jacqueline & Poppy)


The gorgeous table setting

The Chefs - ready to boil

Ready to Eat - Yummy!

Molly's baby shower

Funny how much life has changed from last year - last Summer was filled with weddings and this year it's baby showers. Oh, how we grow up. Here are a few pics from Molly's baby shower.

Cassandra, Jackie, Molly & Me

Jackie & Molly

Molly (34 weeks), Jackie (32 weeks) & Me (25 weeks)

Daughter & Mother Lunch
A few weeks ago we joined the DeWitt girls for lunch - we had a great time catching up with one another.

Aunt Darby spoiled Anna with cute outfits and accessories- can't wait to dress her up:)

Mom & Nancy