28 Weeks

Hello Third Trimester (one day early)!  My appointment this week went well.  Baby Girl's heart rate was strong and within normal range, and I measured right on track.  I had to do the one hour glucose test, and like with Graham, my glucose came back slightly elevated.  This means that tomorrow I will be doing the 3 hour test in order to determine whether or not I have gestational diabetes.  I'm hoping that, like with Graham, everything will come back normal after this test.  However, if the results did show that I had gestational diabetes, I would most likely have to watch my diet (restricted sugar and carbs) and would be monitored closely by my doctor (more frequent visits, although I have moved from monthly visits to every 2 weeks since I'm in the third trimester now anyways).  Not too big of a deal.  Here is the monthly belly picture!  I've definitely noticed some growth this past week!

Keep growing Baby Girl!

Graham's view

Brrrr!

We have been having quite the cold snap here in Colorado!  We have had temperatures in the negatives and single digits for the last several days.  We even had some snow a few days ago.

Shoveling with Grandma

Despite incredibly cold temperatures, G loved being outside

All snuggled up so he can hang out in with Daddy in the man cave in the garage

What else is there to do when it's this cold out?  Spend time on your tablet!

Diaper Duty

This time around we don't nearly as many baby supplies (just some replacements items and little girls clothes), but one thing I had my heart set on was getting a new diaper bag.  I never really found one that I loved the first time around, but I didn't use it a ton, as I was mostly at work while Graham was at daycare.  This time I will definitely need something functional as going out and about with both kids will be a very regular occurrence.  I wanted to get something cute and quirky, but big enough that I could manage stuff for all three of us.  I love unique items that are handmade and I love this one purse/bag shop in particular on Etsy, called Maranda Lee.  I found something I liked and ordered a few months back.  My new diaper bag finally arrived, and I couldn't be happier.  I love it and can't wait to use it!

Life of Graham

Laughing and playing

Building a wall with pantry stuff at Grandma and Poppa's house

Trying out a birthday present

Leaving the park is no fun and makes for an unhappy boy

What's better than playing with your trucks?

24 Weeks

 

 

At my 24 week everything (baby girl's heart rate, my belly, blood pressure, weight gain, etc.) measured right on track.  Graham came to the appointment with me and enjoyed hearing the baby's heart rate.  He also thanked the doctor for checking his baby sister!  Updates on me: I have been feeling good, but goodness can this girl ever kick!

Yipee, Someone Is Three!!

Happy 3rd birthday to our funny, thoughtful, kind, generous, loving, smart, energetic little boy (and the list of adjectives could on and on and on)!

 

At his 3 year check-up, Graham weighed in at 34.5 pounds and was 38.75 inches tall.  This puts in the 75th percentile for both weight and height.  He was in excellent health and did very well during his appointment.  He didn't even cry when he got his flu shot, just yelled "ooooow!"

Doin' The Robot

Graham really loved Halloween this year!  Last year, he did enjoy going trick-or-treating, but didn't really understand what Halloween was or talk about it much in the days leading up.  This year, he was very excited about trick-or-treating, painting and carving pumpkins, and general Halloween décor.  He was, however, unsure about wearing his costume.  My mom made him a robot costume, but he wasn't willing to try it on.  In the days leading up to Halloween, I really talked up wearing a costume and even had him help me pick out a witch hat to wear as my own costume.  The morning of Halloween we decided to go to story time at the library.  Much to my surprise, Graham quickly agreed to put on his costume and was even disappointed when he didn't have a hat/headpiece for it.  I quickly fashioned something and made a mental note to work on something a little better while he was napping.  Michael was able to make it home from work in time to head out with us this year!  Just like last year, Graham loved seeing people's houses and animals.  We were incredibly proud of how outgoing he was with everyone and how well he remembered to use his manners!

Going to the library!

Halloween Story Time

Dressed warmly to head out

Hitting the houses with Daddy