Three Weeks Ahead of Schedule!

TWENTY-NINE WEEKS!

No full length mirrors yet, so here's a nice shot of Giant Eagle's restroom.

New due date announcement! Lil' Hen-O is now scheduled to arrive around May 13th as opposed to June 1st. I am very excited about this, as though it most likely it won't happen on Mother's Day, but I may be a true blue mother just in time to enjoy it!

I'm living in a new house with Jared, Inara, and Riley, but also with Jared's father, his girlfriend, her daughter and her kids. On the weekend, there will be up to nine or ten kids staying here. It's an adjustment and a little nuts, but we're glad that Inara and Riley have other kiddos to play with. Sam has an eight-month old too. I got to hold him a little tonight. I haven't held a baby since Judah, the boy I used to nanny for, was eight-months old... It was simply sweet and amazing. I can't wait to cuddle Henry in my arms and rock him to sleep. I love this little boy of mine.

Last weekend was Krysty's baby shower. I hadn't seen her two years, and then only for dinner, and before that another two years. She and I used to be as close as sisters, and now we're having babies together. Her little girl is due in mid-March and I can't wait to meet her!

Alrighty. I'm tired and Jared's singing "Leggy Blonde". Time for bed.

Sara

Mama's Got a Squeeze Box

TWENTY-FOUR WEEKS, FOUR DAYS?

 I haven't been posting lately because many an exciting thing has been happening in my life. I've moved again, to Ohio with Jared and his family, for one thing. Life is smooth and on track. It's also Valentine's Day and besides feeling like the luckiest lady in the world, I received this beauty from Jared.

Meet Dame Judy and she's a peach. She's lighter and sweeter sounding than my last accordion, Ana Ng. I am truly diggin' her. When I play, I can feeling Henry dancing around. I can't wait to learn some lullabies and songs for Inara, Riley, and Henry. Jared plays guitar (and it's fantastic!), so we could make some real neat music together. :)

Today I'm having a Girl's Day with Jared's Mom, Barb and his sister TiAera while he's in classes. Not sure what we'll do yet! My mother sent me a Panera Bread gift card, so I think (if we can find one out here) Jared and I may go out for a little dinner tonight.

I'm still unsure as to how many weeks I'm actually along. I may already be in my third trimester already if I really am three weeks farther along! For now, I'm just going by my June 1st due date. We'll see! Henry will pop on out when he's good and ready. I cannot wait to hold him... :)

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! <3

Sara

It's a . . . !

TWENTY-TWO WEEKS, FIVE DAYS?

Oy vey! Things be a-happenin'! I had my OB appointment in Pittsburgh on Friday the 27th...and the ultrasound on Saturday in Salem, OH. It was absolutely, positively, yet simply amazing. How do I describe seeing this little critter wiggling and stretching inside me? Seeing my stomach jump just as kiddo flexes one little foot?

There were plenty of large surprises with the ultrasound, starting with being required to gulp down 32-ounces of water an hour before the appointment - and being expected to retain a full bladder. That. Was painful.

Another surprise was that kiddo is actually measuring almost a full month ahead than we previously thought! Our tech thought perhaps we're three weeks ahead, but I'll be sure to talk with my OB to see where she may think I'm at. The tech thought maybe a new due date for May 13th could be possible. I cannot express enough how much that would mean to me, for kiddo to be born on or around Mother's Day. My first Mother's Day.

Kiddo was all curled up, grabbing a little foot with little fingers over kiddo's head! It was the cutest thing.

So that was all good and exciting, but lookee here...