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Only 17 more weeks to go.  Wow.  The day is drawing near for my last day at work.  I haven’t yet decided on when my last day will be.  Possibly June 1st.  Then I should hopefully have a few weeks before my due date to make final preparations, baby shower, etc.

I have been with the same company for 11 years.  I have been looking forward to the day when I get my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, and can leave my current job for a permanent career.  However, now that I’ve decided to stay home with our baby, at least for a year,  the day I leave my job is closer than I expected.  I’m excited to be home with my baby … but I’m starting to feel a little sad.  I’ve worked with the same people for 11 years!  It feels good to know I am needed there.  I think I will have a harder time adjusting than I thought.

23 week belly pic!

Baby check-up went well!  Blood pressure is normal.  Baby’s heartbeat is strong. I gained about 8 pounds. I now weigh 133 lbs!

The doctor said, “You may not feel the baby moving every day, but you should now start feeling her movements, and maybe your husband will feel the baby kick soon.”   I said, “I feel her moving every day, and Aaron has felt her movements for a few weeks now.”  She said, “That’s unusual…”  but with a smile on her face… so I don’t think it’s a bad thing that our little girl is so active.

Next appointment will be our ultrasound on March 19, and also a blood test to check for gestational diabetes.  I hate needles :(   And I’m nervous about the ultrasound.   March 19 is going to be a nerve wracking day for me.  Please keep us in your prayers.  Thank you! ♥

Aaron bought some pink paint for our little girl’s room today.  I’m getting excited about making it all girly! :)   We still need a crib and a dresser for the room.  I can’t wait to see the completed room.  I know I’m going to love it! Oh, and I’m curious to see if I can find some Strawberry Shortcake curtains for the room, too :)

Aaron and I were laying in bed this morning.  He had his hand on my tummy.  I’ve noticed that the baby likes the right side of my uterus more than the left side.  I told Aaron, “Maybe the umbilical cord is on the left side, and if she’s anything like me, she doesn’t like clutter so she’s staying where she has more space.”  Aaron said, “Yeah, if she’s anything like you she probably coiled up the umbilical cord in a neat and tidy little stack like a garden hose.”  Ha! I love him.  He ALWAYS makes me laugh.

Tomorrow is my next baby check-up.  Just a routine check to see how the baby is growing, check my weight and blood pressure, etc.   March 20th will be the long awaited ultrasound.

22 week belly pic!