We had our 4D ultrasound last Friday, and it was amazing! Patton is absolutely adorable! He had both legs and both arms in front of his face. His left foot was literally sitting on top of his head! He smiled for us, yawned, and even flexed his biceps for us! Our ultrasound tech wanted him to move so she could get a better picture of his face, so she started tapping my belly and made my lie on my side. This just made Patton mad. We got a very prominent grimace from him after that. :)
He was so expressive. I guess that was what surprised me most. I can feel him kick and move, but I've never looked down at my belly and wondered if he was smiling or yawning or frowning. Now I know that he can make all of those faces and feel different emotions along with them.
He's a pretty active baby. He usually wakes me up by 6am kicking and turning. Sometimes he wakes me up as early as 4am and will keep me up for hours...other times he doesn't start kicking until after 7am. Right now I am sitting Indian-style on our couch with the computer on a pillow on top of my legs and Charlie asleep between the pillow and my belly. Patton is kicking her repeatedly, but I guess she is too tired to care...or maybe she knows that this is only the beginning.
Josh and I are so excited and cannot wait for Patton's arrival. I'm now 30 weeks, and we are just so close. We can't wait to hold him and feed him and just be a family. Luckily, we have the holidays to distract us a bit from our anticipation. Today is my day of shopping, but my husband hasn't made it very easy for me. He has only asked for a pair of slippers, and then told me to buy him stuff for the baby. I know he doesn't mean to be difficult...there really isn't anything he needs or wants. I guess I better get my creative juices flowing and get a game plan together. Josh got to shop for me on Thursday while I was at work, and I'm pretty sure he's done. It was his only day before Christmas to shop without me since he is working today and tomorrow, off Monday (when we have our next doctor's appointment), and then works 12 hours on Tuesday and 48 hours Wednesday-Thursday. He will get off at 7am Christmas morning, and I can't wait. We are so excited about spending our first married Christmas together, and it is sure to be wonderful no matter what is under the tree.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
December is here, and so is the Third Trimester
Well, I just realized that the last time I posted was back in November when we put the crib together. A lot of things have happened since then...well not a ton, but it has been almost a month.
Thanksgiving has come and gone. I spent it with my family while Josh stayed at the base since he had to work. Next year, Patton and I will have Thanksgiving with Josh no matter what. I didn't like leaving him for the holiday.
Josh and I finally finished registering at Babies R Us, which means we traveled to Jackson, registered, and also had some P.F. Chang's. Yum!
I am working pretty hard this month...children's Christmas program, Advent children's sermons, and plenty more.
Josh and I decorated for Christmas. We have the tree and decorations up...our first Christmas as a married couple and our first Christmas in our home. We love it...if only Charlie would stop pulling the light bulbs off the tree. Silly pup!
Patton is growing and becoming more and more active. I've finally passed my pre-pregnancy weight. I'm over it by 4 lbs, but that number is sure to grow in the coming months.
I am officially in the third trimester now, and I can slowly feel my energy fading. I've fallen asleep on the couch for the past 4 nights...all before 9pm. Tonight I plan to keep myself away from the couch at all costs...I have to get the house cleaned up before Mom gets into town tomorrow.
My mom and dad are both coming into town for our 4D ultrasound, which is Friday morning. Mom is coming in tomorrow afternoon, and will hopefully help me out with a few projects. Dad is coming in Friday morning. Josh and I are so excited about the ultrasound! We can't wait to see Patton's face!
This coming Sunday, Josh and I are lighting the Advent candle during the worship service and leading the congregation in the Call to Worship. Then on Monday, I am hosting the Presbyterian Women's Evening Circle Bible Study at our house, and I have so much to do before then. Our weekend will be full of cooking, cleaning, and trying not to let me fall asleep early.
Well I better end this post and get back to work, today is my busy day of the week: Wednesday. We have Christmas program practice tonight, and I hope it goes well. They sure know how to wear me out.
Thanksgiving has come and gone. I spent it with my family while Josh stayed at the base since he had to work. Next year, Patton and I will have Thanksgiving with Josh no matter what. I didn't like leaving him for the holiday.
Josh and I finally finished registering at Babies R Us, which means we traveled to Jackson, registered, and also had some P.F. Chang's. Yum!
I am working pretty hard this month...children's Christmas program, Advent children's sermons, and plenty more.
Josh and I decorated for Christmas. We have the tree and decorations up...our first Christmas as a married couple and our first Christmas in our home. We love it...if only Charlie would stop pulling the light bulbs off the tree. Silly pup!
Patton is growing and becoming more and more active. I've finally passed my pre-pregnancy weight. I'm over it by 4 lbs, but that number is sure to grow in the coming months.
I am officially in the third trimester now, and I can slowly feel my energy fading. I've fallen asleep on the couch for the past 4 nights...all before 9pm. Tonight I plan to keep myself away from the couch at all costs...I have to get the house cleaned up before Mom gets into town tomorrow.
My mom and dad are both coming into town for our 4D ultrasound, which is Friday morning. Mom is coming in tomorrow afternoon, and will hopefully help me out with a few projects. Dad is coming in Friday morning. Josh and I are so excited about the ultrasound! We can't wait to see Patton's face!
This coming Sunday, Josh and I are lighting the Advent candle during the worship service and leading the congregation in the Call to Worship. Then on Monday, I am hosting the Presbyterian Women's Evening Circle Bible Study at our house, and I have so much to do before then. Our weekend will be full of cooking, cleaning, and trying not to let me fall asleep early.
Well I better end this post and get back to work, today is my busy day of the week: Wednesday. We have Christmas program practice tonight, and I hope it goes well. They sure know how to wear me out.
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