25 weeks.... getting closer

Well.. this has been a crazy month to say the least. Moved in to our new house.. bought our new (used) car... had friends and family over.. celebrated my niece's bday... visited the pumpkin patch twice.. graded about 4 zillion papers...have been up to my eyeballs in school committments.. etc.  I am tired just thinking about it.

In fact, the theme of this pregnancy can be summed up in one word. TIRED! I have read that you are supposed to regain some energy during your second trimester and start feeling good again. But I don't think this is probably the case for full-time working moms with toddlers. I think you are just exhausted when your head hits the pillow every night. Which is good because so far I am still sleeping pretty well.

The nauseous seems to have subsided  now (only to be replaced with more heartburn :) and at the last check-up everything seemed on schedule-- including my weight gain. Seems the weight comes on easier the second time around ;) The bad news is that the kidney issue still has not been resolved so in mid-November I will see a specialist for another ultrasound. They need to keep an eye on things to make sure that the kidneys do not "dilate" any further. Both my doctor and the ultrasound tech assured me it is not something to lose sleep over. Just something they like to watch. So... that worry is being given to God. Not much we can do about it right now.

We had baby "Toodles" room painted and are starting to unpack some of Bel's old baby clothes for her. While we still have a few months to go-- I know time will fly during the holidays. Our little one will be here soon!

Isabel "posing" for a pic with Mommy-- work it girls!

Giving "huggies" to Daddy

Awww.. what a ham.

Kisses for the new baby! We can't wait to meet you :)