24 turned into 26....

On Friday, December 28th , Brian and I went to our "24 week" check-up. However, we were actually into our 26th week of pregnancy (can you believe it???). Our original appointment was scheduled for December 19th but had to be rescheduled due to a last minute Christmas trip to New York.

I tried to tell the lady on the phone when I rescheduled that the baby was fine and I was fine and we could just wait till the 28 week check-up, but she said we had to come in.

Just as I predicted though, the baby is perfect and so am I - all checks in the urine were negative - the weight gain is "wonderful" (per our midwife). I have still only gained 2 pounds past my pre-pregnancy weight. She explained that because there is not significant weight gain, I can blame the not-so-attractive red marks that are appearing on my belly, on my mother - gotta love genetics!!! I have trying to find something to blame on her, especially since she never had an ounce of morning sickness! :)

My blood pressure is wonderful, 100 over 62 and the little ones heart is beating steadily at 138 beats per minute. She is still kicking and punching steadily too. She is moving around so much, I can actually watch my belly shake sometimes.

During this visit, Brian and I were able to get more acclimated to the midwifery center. I am sure, since all our appointments will be there from now on, it will help us to feel more comfortable for when d-day finally arrives. Every time we go there and see the midwives, I am more and more excited about our decision to labor and deliver there. I pray everyday that delivery in the center is part of God's plan as well.

Not only did we see the doctor on Friday, but we also put together Sierra's bed (for at least the next 2 years). :) We were abundantly blessed this Christmas and by the loving graciousness of my parents, we received many gifts, including our lot of nursery furniture. We received from my parents - a crib, a changing table, and a glider with ottoman. The changing table and glider are still on order, but the crib arrived and we had a fun time putting it together and thinking forward to all the moments our future children will have snoozing in this bed.

Thanks for all your prayers for our continued healthy and happy pregnancy.

Here are some pictures of the new crib and us putting it together.
Mannix wanted to help daddy take it out of the box (or most likely just wanted to eat the cardboard - he is our "cardboard-eating kitty")Brian was smart and carried all the pieces up the stairs, instead of carrying the whole box!

Step 1 - Read the directions!

Step 2 - Let the pregnant wife help! :)

Step 3 - Let the cat "supervise" and inform him several times that this is NOT a new bed for him! :)
Step 4 - Assemble!

Step 5 - ENJOY! (or in our case, sit back and wait for the baby to arrive, so she can enjoy!)

THANKS MOM & DAD STANK - WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! And we know Sierra (and all your future "Miller grand kids") will love the crib!