28 Weeks

Here we are, the third and final trimester! It's hard to believe that she will be here in 12 weeks or less! I am still pounding away at school and take my final March 13th. Once that is done, I will be able to concentrate on all things baby!

Before we went on our Mexico vacation, we had a 3D ultrasound taken of our precious girl and here are my favorite pictures:



Also, I never ever thought I would see the day when my tummy was bigger than my dad's! He stayed with us this past week and I just had to get a good picture for my 28 Week belly picture!



In other news, my brother surprised me and is flying in on March 10th to stay with us for a week. I couldn't be happier about this because him and I get very little alone time together and I can't wait to share this experience with him and let him see how she is moving and what it looks and feels like. He will also be able to attend a doctor's appointment with me and see her in action on an ultrasound! It couldn't have worked out more perfectly!

To date, I have gained 27lbs. Yes, I am 3 lbs. away from 130 and I am really happy that I have an excuse because I really don't like all this extra weight otherwise. I think we should all take bets on how long it will take me to get back down to size!

Love you!
Holly, Matt and Smithers

27 Weeks and sunburned!

Matt and I just got back from Puerto Vallarta and we had an AMAZING time! I wore my bikini the entire time, and yes these are the same bikini's that I work in June on my honeymoon! I received a few comments and a couple of snickers, but there was actually a few people who were expecting as well. I was by far, the largest tummy out there as far as the pregnancy goes. I am in my final week of the second trimester and next week begins the third and final trimester! I can't believe we are already almost done!

Here is my 27 Week belly picture:

26 Weeks

I now officially have 14 weeks left in this pregnancy! I quit my job on January 30 and I have been home doing mostly school work, but trying to get in gear for nesting! My semester will be over on 03/15 so, I will have plenty of time then to get everything ready. (hopefully!)

To date, I have gained 21 pounds and it's all baby! The movements are very random and interesting now. My tummy will jump and jolt with each movement. I actually found where one of her feet were and would try to grab it and she would move and kick it. It's fun to interact with her and it will be even more fun when she is physically here! She is head down, which is good and I hope that she stays that way.

My friend Shannon thinks that I could run out of room and deliver early. I don't care as long as she is healthy and ready when she comes. I already feel like I am running out of room.

Here is a picture from Jan. 20th. I am about 23 weeks along in this picture.

Matt and I are headed to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Sunday for our last trip as just a married couple. From May on out, it will be family trips and hopefully she will have some overnighters at Grammy's house. :)

Love and hugs to all,

Matt, Holly & Smithers!