Belly Aches, Baby Clothes and More

So, now that I'm in my third trimester, the exhaustion has returned like I was warned. I feel like I need a nap just from getting up in the morning! Another thing that's come back -- morning sickness. Although, again, it's not in the morning. :) The nausea isn't as bad as it was in the first trimester, but it's definitely there... especially after I eat or feel like I need to eat. It's SO fun! My belly is growing and stretching so much with TJ now, that I'm feeling lots of aches and pains, too... and we're only going to get bigger. TJ's moving a lot more now, too, which is the funnest part of this whole pregnancy, and it definitely makes up for everything else that isn't so fun. I love feeling his kicks and movements - it makes me smile and giggle every time.

My mom & dad came up for the weekend, and I immediately put them both to work. Dad put together TJ's dresser while Mom & I went through the several containers full of baby clothes my friend Natalie was nice enough to pass on to us. I'm sure Dad loved hearing us ooohh and aaahh over every little sock, hat and onesie we came across. :)

Dad & Frankie also cut the chair rail for TJ's room so that can be painted and put up later this week.

Mom & Angie will be back up this weekend because my good friends at work are throwing a shower for me and another co-worker. She's having a boy and a girl... so there will be lots of ooohhhing and aaaahhhing going on again this weekend! It'll be so fun!

Finally, I promised my mom I'd put this ridiculous picture of me up, so here ya go. :)

28 Week Update

We had our 28 week appointment yesterday, and everything is right on track. I had been in the doctor's office a few days earlier to get my H1N1 vaccine, and there was more needle poking yesterday.

I had the glucose test with that nasty, sugary drink, then an hour later had my blood taken. I also had to get an injection because Frankie & I have opposite blood types.

TJ's heartbeat is right on track, and the little guy is moving around a lot, which is good. The doctor went ahead and did an exam because I had some cramping and spotting. We were a little worried, but everything was just fine, and the doctor says TJ is doing great! Mommy just needs to learn how to slow it down, so that's my goal from now on... no more working Coats on the weekend, and I'm going to actually take a break away from desk at work. :)

We're now at the point where we have a doctor's appointment every two weeks. I think this will be good for me since I'm such a worrier. :)

Grandma & Grandpa Reno are coming up this weekend to help get some things cleaned and organized for the nursery. We have our first shower next weekend, so I need to start getting things put away so everything doesn't pile up!

Maternity Pics...

So, after trying a few times to have our maternity pictures taken (Colorado decided to have snow), we were able to take them on the trail behind our house on Sunday.

A friend from college is a great photographer, so she came and did the pictures for us, and we love them! We even got Jackson in a few shots. She's posted a few on her blog, so check them out...

http://amnphotography.blogspot.com/