Still no great pics...

but if you could have seen him in person, you would have seen what looks much more like a baby now at the ultrasound today (sweet chubby cheeks, the works). I think he may have Thomas' nose. Thomas could see the screen a little better than me, but I guess I'll get to see him in person soon enough. We're at 32 weeks now, so not long to go! According to the ultrasound tech and her extensive technology, Pickle is already weighing in at roughly 4 pounds 8 ounces. And, Dr. Tran says I'm measuring at 34 weeks, so looks like we may have a big baby on our hands. Only time will tell.

Now, speaking of time, I'm not sure I fully realized how long 40 weeks can be to anticipate the birth of a child. Especially in light of all that pregnancy puts your body through during those 40 weeks. Most of it I expected (nausea, weight gain), but I was not prepared for the fatigue and the swelling. I'm sure I had heard about them in passing, and didn't give them much thought, but they are a pretty big deal here at the end of this pregnancy. There are so many things I want to get done every day, even fun things, but all too often a good long nap wins out. And the swelling will go down part of the way overnight, but one hour out of bed and I'm the Michelin Man again. I hate that I can't wear my wedding ring, and even my nose is swollen. My nose!

Not that I'm complaining (ok, maybe a little). I fully realize what the purpose here is, and look forward to seeing my little miracle very soon. And I would do it all again. My favorite thing about pregnancy? Feeling him kick and move and squirm inside my belly. It's like our own little reassuring form of communication. But I am so ready to have a beautiful, healthy baby in my arms and not be pregnant anymore. This waiting is killer!

By the way, Thomas just asked me if I had ever mentioned (which I didn't because it happened during that long dormancy this fall/winter) that he passed his test and is now an LSIT (land surveryor in training). So proud of him! My man is goin' places!

For those feeling cheated...

Here is the 20 week ultrasound pic, which Thomas swears he scanned long ago and I just didn't look hard enough for.

As you can see, not a very photogenic child thus far, but we think he's darling, and hold high hopes for a great picture of him someday, maybe when he's not surrounded in fluid.

Also, I would like to give a special shout out to Jennie and Josh Clonts who finally had their beautiful baby girl yesterday! A huge congratulations to them, and many blessings to their expanding family. If Thomas wasn't feeling under the weather, I could be over there playing with the sweet girl!

Back from Dormancy

Wow, are we bad at updating, or what? Once again, though, no worries, you haven't missed too much. I think we just go dormant for the winter. *wink*

And, in case you were wondering where all that time at home with nothing to do gets you, here's a peek at what we're expecting in July...

This was at about 12 weeks into the pregnancy, and he looks a bit like an alien here, but this is Pickle, so called because he resides inside the Pickle Barrel (that's me, a part of a nickname given to me in childhood). You'll note I said he, because the 20 week ultrasound (haven't scanned the pictures yet, sorry) showed we are expecting a healthy baby boy, and he should arrive sometime around July 24th. Now, here we are at 29 weeks into the pregnancy, and I really hope there is nobody major we forgot to tell, lest you be super shocked as you read this post!

Took Mom to the two D-Backs games this weekend for Mother's Day, and had a blast! I absolutely love our seats.

So, guess we will try to update more, especially with a little one on the way!