Week 25

Thanksgiving was amazing! I have been reliving all the wonderful food for the last 2 days (and probably a few more to come) with all the leftovers! Eek!

Yesterday, Mark celebrated his birthday! So happy that Mark also was able to feel the baby kick for the first time on my stomach. I had to coax our little Baby Clark to kick, because Mark seems to have a calming affect on her when he places his hand on my belly. What a wonderful birthday gift!

Week 25 belly shot

The T ime has come....

to let everyone know that I have officially bought maternity clothes! Today...I purchase (thanks to my Mom) a cute little black dress that allows my belly to breath! I also bought a pair of dress pants for work and a pair of jeans as well this past weekend. (A little too big now, but will be perfect for Thanksgiving!)

Just had another appointment yesterday. Everything is going wonderful. Gain weight so far: 17 lbs (that happened quick). Got to see Baby Clark on the ultrasound, she is looking cuter and cuter by the minute. My next appointment will be a lovely one where I get to have the glucose test done. Lucky me! I also received a booklet of "first time parents" from the doctor (along with registration to the hospital). Ha...everything I need to know to be a mom in just 30 pages! Something tells me I will be calling my mother for advice!

T minus 2 days to Turkey Day!

Week 24

Bam! Look at that belly! Look at that 24 week belly!

Still plugging away at brewing Baby Clark and school. It is officially a little more difficult to reach down and pick something up off the floor. Two days ago as I was leaving school, I had the case of the "fumbleitis" and seemed to have dropped about 5 or 6 things as I was on my way out. As I picked up the last item I was telling myself...bend at the knees!

I am off to work for a few hours this morning. Only 2 days of work next week and then it is Turkey Time!!!! I am so excited to be giving Baby Clark her first (well technically her second if you count instant mashed potatoes and turkey I got from school this past week) real Turkey Day meal!

Happy Thanksgiving all! Safe travels and safe hunting for those of you out in the woods trying to find the "turdy point buck"!

Week 23

Time flies! Only 3 more weeks and I would officially be into my 3rd trimester. Shut the front door! The next few weeks (more like next few months will be flying by) with the Holiday season in full swing. I am officially living on cloud 9 just thinking about all the food that I will be putting into my belly come Thanksgiving! CAN NOT WAIT! Baby Clark will get a preview when our school holds its "Thanksgiving" meal next Wednesday!

On to the belly....

I have to say....I really enjoy being pregnant. The joy of feeling Baby Clark kicking...best feeling ever!

Week 22

Roller coaster! Woo...wooo....wooo...roller coaster! That seems to be the ride my husband is on! (hence needing those Kleenex) Last night, our dear neighbor Kim gave us some cute little socks and a hat for Baby Clark. As the neighbors were poking fun of Mark and saying he better not cry...it was like clock work...the eyes began to well up and of course his "allergies" seemed to have hit him just at that moment! :) He might need his own nurse in the delivery room!

Week 22 Belly shot

 

 



Need to add an item to the list....

So after returning with Mark from going to Target and registering, I have decided there is one more item I forgot to add to the list. Kleenex. Not for Baby Clark, but for Mark. For most of you reading this, this should not come as a surprise.

He was a bit emotional just doing the registry. Gosh, I love this man! Just shows how A.M.A.Z.I.N.G Mark will be as a Dad! I heart this man!

Now...let's talk about his choice of football team...I think it will be a race to Baby Clark's room every Sunday morning to get her dressed up in the "Best" team attire!

Week 21

Belly Update

In the words of my husband "Dang, your belly is getting big!" I agree!

I had another doctor appointment on Halloween. All is going wonderful! Blood pressure is wonderful! My belly measurements are right on track. At my next appointment, I will get ready to take the nasty (or so I have heard from many people) the glucose test. I will also be receiving paperwork to register for the hospital! OMG! This is getting real! I am also so excited to start to begin to feel Baby Clark kicking much more this week. It is an amazing feeling.

Have I told everyone my students at school are awesome! I have received gifts from two students with various baby items. So sweet and generous of those students. I have also acquired a high chair from my awesome neighbor Miranda. So this weekend's job is to get it all cleaned up and ready to use down the road. In the next few weeks, Mark and I will be registering for Baby Clark as well.

I also like to think that this week is actually my "half way mark", because I am hoping to be able to finish up the 3rd quarter and get into my spring break before Baby Clark arrives (for the sanity of my coworkers)....maybe I'll take the advice of another student. Just squeeze my stomach and hold in the baby when the time arrives! Ha, not sure it is quite that easy!