This Unfamiliar Road

Well, I completed my 3-hour glucose test today-it certainly wasn't the most pleasant experience. I'm not sure which was worse- the 4 venous sticks or the 3 hours of waiting in the office lobby in between. At least I got some reading done :) 29 Week Stats: Size: Acorn Squash (around 16 inches and 3 pounds) New Development:...

Sometimes, you just feel the need to brag on your husband, right? Around the first of the year, Ben's work began a "Biggest Loser" challenge among the employees. As a manager, Ben is almost obligated to participate, but this year he decided to really take on the challenge. He decided that cutting portions and just "watching"...

YAY-third trimester! I can't believe we are already here! My body, however, has a different story to tell. We've had a rough week... 28 Week Stats: Size: Rutabaga (around 2 lbs and 14 inches) New Development: Getting fatter! More developed lungs, and permanent teeth buds :D Symptoms: BRAXTON HICKS! What I'm looking...

As I near the end of the 2nd trimester, I am getting more and more excited-and scared! My to-do list seems to be growing along with my belly-there is so much to do. 27 Week Stats Size: Cauliflower (About 15 inches long and 2.5lbs) New Development: Showing brain wave activity, including different sleep cycles and dreaming!...

I felt Junebug have the hiccups for the first time this week! I probably would have missed it if I wasn't pressing around on my belly because I couldn't really feel it from the inside. It felt like a rhythmic tap against my hand. This is a great sign-means s/he is getting lots of sucking practice in and will hopefully...

Ben and I "celebrated" 9 years together as a couple on March 3rd! We agreed that we wouldn't really celebrate this anniversary anymore, but we like to at least acknowledge it. Saturday was a busy day- Ben worked half the day and I was running errands all day. We met up in the late afternoon to buy new living room...

We are getting closer and closer! 25 Week Stats Size: Everything points to eggplant this week! New Development: Baby knows which way is up and down...let's hope s/he decided to land HEAD down in the months to come! Junebug's eyes are beginning to open-meaning baby can perceive light if I shine a flashlight into my belly....