Another reality check

As of last Thursday we are mini-van owners. I can't believe I just wrote that sentence! We knew we had to get a vehicle since Brian would loose his company car but we were not planning on this! I am still in denial! I know that all of you moms tell me I will love it, and I am sure that I will, but it's another step towards the reality of our future! (Yes, even at 26 weeks I don't think either of us have fully accepted what is happening!) I often envision the very first time I look back in the mirror and it's full of babies. Then I quickly block that thought out because I get so scared!!! :)

25 weeks - 2 days

Don't be scared...it's just my massive stomach!! I am starting to wonder if aliens have taken over my body! This is a good view of my baby belly (it seems like there should be a new term for it by now) in all of it's glory! My belly button has popped out and I am seeing tons of baby movements by just looking down. For the most part I am still able to move around easily and get comfortable. I still love it and think it's so beautiful!

Closing day

Finally... the day has arrived that we get to move from our apartment into our new home and really start our life in NJ. I couldn't go to closing & Brian had just returned with the keys to our new home! He spent the next week working nonstop to unpack, organize, grocery shop, etc preparing for our arrival!

Remember when my clothes fit?

24 weeks!! Whoo hoo! Right now I am balancing a fine act of loving this pregnancy and not wanting it to end vs. just wanting to snap my fingers and it be a few months from now so I know these babies are not at risk anymore. I am still feeling great, loving my growing belly, and showing it off every chance I get! Strangers are getting their share of peeks at it now because most of my shirts no long cover it! (See first picture above!) This is 24 weeks & 4 days, measuring 43 inches around and weighing in at 158lbs!

23 weeks

Enjoying freedom from the hospital and a beautiful night on the deck of the apartment. Life is good these days as the weather is warming up and I am feeling so good! Some of the best days yet of this pregnancy.

First hospital visit

The last morning of my first hospital visit with this pregnancy - do you think it will be my last?? I am one happy girl for lots of reasons....I am about to go home, my babies are healthy & happy, AND I am finally able to eat for the first time in over 24 hours!! (BTW in my excitement over that waffle I mistook the coffee for syrup ... waffles soaked in coffee are not very good!)

Nana visits NJ

My mom came up to stay with me for a week while Brian traveled to Las Vegas for his last trip of the year. We were able to take her out to our new house in Sparta and show her the town. The weather was amazing and we enjoyed a wonderful Italian meal lakefront!