30 Weeks

Here is the latest belly photo. Whew, and I still have 10 weeks to go. I am really starting to feel a bit awkward with this belly. Butterball should be averaging around 3 pounds now (but who knows after the last ultrasound), so that still means he could put on another 4-5 pounds before birth. This belly is going to grow.

We had a really beautiful weekend with lots of swimming in the lake. It truly is wonderful to get in the water and feel the weight of my belly lift away. Sean and I also went canoeing this morning and I did well once getting in the canoe, but the balance needed to get in and out is more difficult. I wasn't very prepared and didn't take any photos though. I need to be better about bringing my camera with me for blogging purposes. Next post will have more pics.

Butterball has been doing a lot of stretching lately, where I feel him up high and down low at the same time. It is definitely a weird experience. He is also definitely getting the hiccups these days. It feels like a rhythmic tapping. Apparently it is good for him as it strengthens the diaphram.

This past week, I was so excited to meet my newest niece, Annalise. She just turned one month old. It was amazing to hold her and think that I will have a newborn in about two months. I am excited and nervous and still in a state of disbelief about the whole thing.

Well, this coming week, I am going to try to establish a routine of morning walks and afternoon writing. It has been hard to keep in mind we are not just visiting on vacation this time.

And as always, we are ever hopeful to find out news on the house this week. Fingers crossed, everyone!