We have been busy!!

Only 50 days to go!!!! Baby girl is continuing to pack on the pounds. She could be close to 4lbs but we will have a really good idea of her size on Friday at our growth ultrasound. She is getting ready to make her debut and is practicing all kinds of important baby skills....swallowing, sucking, and kicking. She is now able to suck her thumb.
I have had a few more Braxton Hicks contractions this week. I haven't noticed a pattern and they aren't close together but my body has started "rehearsing" for the big day!  It is getting harder and harder to get off the floor...or even from the corner of the couch. So much for trying to look graceful.
Overall, I am feeling pretty good....definitely tired at the end of the day but I really can't complain. I have had a pretty perfect pregnancy so far!


Last week we attended a Sibling's Class at OSU Medical Center. Nick and I really thought it was beneficial for Carli and she paid close attention. They showed a quick video about what to expect from our new baby. For instance, she will cry a lot, she won't be able to play right away, and we have to be sure to keep small toys picked up once she starts crawling. Then the best part....Carli got to change a "baby's" diaper, dress and swaddle her. It was really cute! The nurse made a comment about what a great job she was doing and Carli spoke up and said, "I have a lot of baby dolls at home so I practice." We also got to see the rooms that I will be staying in once the baby comes as well the nursery. She loved when they held a little 7lb newborn baby up to the window. She was really engaged and asked questions about the room and hospital. We were proud of her for speaking up in a room full of strangers.

Big sister had a great time!! We were quickly reminded how little she still is when she asked daddy to carry her to the parking garage.

 We also attended a surprise party for Kelli over the weekend. Kelli and Mike were in New Orleans over her birthday so it was a few weeks late....but I think that made the surprise even better!

I have always planned to take monthly update pictures of this baby for the first year with a stuffed animal and I found these adorable socks that she can wear for her pictures. I think Nick is going to pick out a special "stuffy" for the picture too!

We have been loving fresh fruit and veggies from the farmers market all week. Carli is on a serious peach loving kick! We grilled out with the Seymour's Sunday night and devoured delicious cucumbers and sweet corn!! Another bonus of being pregnant in the summertime!