Sunday, October 23, 2011

Pumpkin Picking

We decided to go pumpkin picking October 8th weekend when it was nice and warm.  I think I was the only one who thought it was too warm, but that's ok :)  It was pushing 80 out, but we managed to find the perfect pumpkin, a few times over.

I didn't have time to mess with these pictures, but I decided I had waited long enough to post them so here they are, the way I took them.













28 Weeks

This is me at 28 weeks, 5days.


I had my appointment at 28w3d.  So far so good, and I start seeing them every 2 weeks now.  This appointment was just your basic appointment and no ultrasound.  Next ultrasound is November 14th...still no gender but our willpower to resist is being tested!

Stats: Baby's heartrate 134bpm, BP 87/71 (low, but no one seemed concerned)
Starting: 118
8 Weeks: 119 +1
12 Weeks: 122 +3
16.3 Weeks: 125 +3
20.3 Weeks: 128 +3
24.3 Weeks: 134 +6
28.3 Weeks: 137 +3
Total: +19

Not sure what happened 2 months ago, but I'd really like that 3lbs back :)  Looks like I will be closer to +30 this time around, which is fine for my starting weight anyway.  I am feeling good, just a little slower these days.  The baby still isn't head down, which is fine, but the other 2 were head down at this point.  I am pretty sure because the baby isn't head down, things are feeling much more cramped and I am feeling much stronger kicks and moves than I did with the other 2 at 29 weeks.  The baby is definitely squishing my stomach quite a bit and I need to get used to the amount of food that I can eat at one sitting.  I still tend to eat more than I should and end up extremely uncomfortable.  Overall so far so good.  Next appt is on Halloween :)

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Grandparents Day 2011

On October 5th, Brooke's school held their Grandparents day.  This year all the grandparents were invited to come to the school for an hour to participate in activities and a snack with their grandchild.  My dad was able to take the day off and make the trip up overnight just for the hour he got to spend at her school.  Brooke was lucky to have 2 grandparents at her school because Eric's mom was able to make it as well.  Here are some shots I got of my Dad.  Later in the morning my dad was also able to participate in Brandon's gym class, and was able to observe Brooke's gymnastics class in the afternoon before he headed back to PA.





The boys

Pretending to sleep