28 weeks

28 weeks have been both good to me, and a bit more challenging.  :-)

The bad

• My back hurts more
• My feet are swollen when I've been on them too long
• I'm still sweaty all the time
• My face is puffy
• I get full fast and I'm hungry often

The GOOD

• Feeling baby girl kick and move quite often
• Thinking of seeing her sweet face in November
• Watching the excitement her older brother and sister feel when we talk about how life will change once she arrives

What's next

We schedule the c-section at our appointment tomorrow morning.  We're hoping for 11/17.  It would be the Friday before Thanksgiving.  It would give us all extra time with her since the twins have time off school.  Holiday season 2017 is going to be epic!!  

Saying no to screens

Is one of the hardest things as a parent.  Our kids LOVE to play games on their tablets, watch their favorite shows on Netflix and just be engaged looking at a screen.  Heck, so do I!  However, our family is working to limit this time and find other ways to engage our time.

This morning Birk asked Nick if he could play Township this morning.  Nick responded with 'maybe let's find something other than a screen to do first thing in the morning.'  Without saying anything Birk went downstairs and we didn't hear much from him.  Nick went downstairs about 15 minutes later to start some work and sent me this picture.

If your Dad won't let you be on a screen the next best thing is to pick up a cozy blanket and read your Bible!  

I love this kid!  

27+ weeks

I am 27 weeks pregnant.  That seems weird to say.  At this point in 2004 the twins were 3 weeks old.  Wow.  Crazy.

These days, sleep is a bit more of a thing of the past.  I can't seem to find a comfortable position.  I also can't seem to eat an entire meal.  I eat a few bites and then feel full... I guess I'm running out of room.  Then I'm hungry again in an hour.  It's a vicious cycle!

However, every time this sweet little girl kicks or moves I get more and more anxious to meet her.  The room is ready, the kids are beyond anxious for her to arrive and her Daddy can hardly stand it either and tries to sing/play for her as often as he can.

We can't wait sweet baby girl...