12 weeks and counting

Quick update on baby and me. Went to the docs on Monday this week. Everything is going well, thank the Lord for that. They didn't have my results of the glucose testing and other blood work they did on me the week prior so I'm hoping and praying that I don't have gestational diabetes. My blood pressure was alittle low again for me, but higher than the last doc visit four weeks ago. 108/70. I keep asking if that is OK. I guess it's better to be lower than higher right? Again, I'm still in denial about the weight gainage, is that even a word? I gained another 5 lbs, which now has put me at at total weight gain of 19 lbs. ugh!! Please let me lose this all.. ahh!! Richard however is loving the fact that I'm gaining weight. He has always thought I needed to weigh just a little more than I did.

Richard and I keep telling ourselves, we need to do everything we want to before baby makes her presence with us. After she's born its no longer about us but about her. I keep telling myself wow, I'm going to be a mama in just a few short weeks. This is crazy. How can this be. Well the Lord blesses even when we're not expecting it right. I do pray daily that we have no complications at all throughout the labor and delivery process, which by the way I'm not looking forward to. Well that's pretty much an update about us at the moment.

We are off to CA come Sunday to see the Flanagan side of the family.. Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New year!!

Random updates

Well it's time to update this page with everything that has been going on here. Things with baby are going well. Growing like a weed and not getting much sleep, but I'm sure that's going to help out when she finally arrives, right? Last Dr apt went well nothing has changed other than when I was weighed it seemed like I gained 9 lbs in just 4 short weeks. I was like this is not right, but I guess I can't complain right? They think I've gained 15 lbs so far but in reality I've only gained 10, believe me I weigh myself daily. OK maybe I'm in a little bit of denial about gaining 9lbs in 4 weeks. The one thing I was concerned with was my blood pressure it was lower than normal for me even before baby. It was 105/62, it's normally 110/70, but they let me know everything is going well. In this picture I'm 25 weeks along.

Since the last post we've had so much going on. My father in law, Rick, came into town to help out the church with the tile. He's so good at his job we couldn't resist in asking for his professional help. It's funny though because everything he comes to visit we always seem to get him to work on something while here. I did reassure him that it's not my fault this time for him having to work... So he spent quite a bit of time with Richard at the church, while I was working hard in the office at my job. We did see each other for a little time and it was great seeing him again. He's such a hard worker and never makes time for himself it seems. But he was glad to see that we are doing well and that his wish finally has come true. Getting his grandbaby he's asked about for 5 years now annually. We took some pics while he was here, Richard of course was behind them all so. But Rick and I sat next to each other and wanted to see who's belly was bigger. I believe I won. It was funny but here's a picture of us.

Other things happening around our crazy house. We had our lovely roommate come visit us all the way from San Diego, CA.. Brandan, yes this is spelled correctly, we all went to NYC just the other day and had a great time. We did lots of walking which is good for me but needed to take a break while Brandan and Richard walked the shops at Bryant Park. We started off with lunch at a Bistro which was really good. Then it was off to see the NYC Christmas tree. Richard and I have never see this other than on TV. The tree is gorgeous!! So big and just having lights on it with no ornaments other than the huge Swarovsky crystal star on top.. Which has lots of crystals on it. But it was an enjoyable time there. We didn't do all that much but just getting out of the house and doing something was great. Here are a few pictures of that as well.

So one more thing. I was sitting on the couch watching TV and was eating some cashews and didn't realize what I had done. I sat the can on top of my belly and was eating with one had and had the remote control in the other had, so the can was resting all by itself on the belly and Richard just started laughing hysterically. He had to get a picture of it. But it was funny I have to admit. He's so funny with all of this pregnancy going on. He just keeps saying how awesome the process is when having a baby. He is just amazed at how I have a living creature inside of me right now. He loves to just touch her and call her name. He can't wait until she arrives. I know he really wanted a boy, but he made a comment the other day saying how excited he is just to know his dream is coming true of being a father. I really can't wait to see his face when she arrives and see him hold her for the first time. It's going to be a moment I won't forget. But that's about it for us at the moment. Here's the last picture..