Our little pumpkin!
Last week we had the opportunity to do a 3D ultrasound. Such a fun way to get a sneak peek at our little girl. We had a 3D ultrasound with Eli and I think he looked a lot like the ultrasound pictures when he was born. We took Elijah with us for the first time so he had a chance to see the baby and hear the baby’s heart beat. So fun!
I can’t believe I’m finally in the second half of pregnancy. It’s crazy to think that we will have a sweet little baby girl around here in about 15 weeks. Ever since I hit 20 weeks the time has been going by much faster! In so many ways I feel as though I have been pregnant forever but I am so thankful for this gift. Thankfully I have been feeling pretty good. I do find myself having to slow down a little from the amount of activity that I usually do. My usual daily schedule involves gardening/playing outside for a couple of hours, lunch, and either a rest or nap in the afternoon. Some days it’s really hard for me to sit down and rest but I know it is really important. Traveling long distances has also become a lot more uncomfortable but still bearable.
I have started tackling some organization projects around the house. Am I nesting already? The baby’s room is currently a sewing room that includes a twin bed. Almost everything in the room will need to be removed before the baby comes. So far I have cleared out the shelves in the top of the closet. That was a big ordeal. The top of the closet now holds five Rubbermaid totes to store clothing. I’m anxious to get the room cleared out but wow it takes forever! I’m also not supposed to lift anything heavy which doesn’t work well with re-arranging! 🙂 Thankfully we do have a finished basement with an open layout. We are really trying to use that space more in the upcoming year. I have been working on creating a cozy little corner for crafts and sewing. I’m looking forward to having a larger area for crafting and sewing. I may try to set up a special craft area for Elijah too! Elijah has a play area and another area will serve as a guest room for when we have family visiting from out-of-town. We also have TONS of books downstairs. I’d love to put a couch or nice reading chair down there but that is on the distant future list. 🙂
Pumpkin continues to move around like crazy. Brandon & Elijah have both been able to feel her kicks. They are that hard already! I found a new OB which is such an answer to prayer. Brandon and I both really like him. At our last appointment we heard the heart beat again which NEVER gets old! The baby and I both look great. Baby is currently measuring 2 pounds! I can’t believe that. Let’s just hope she isn’t as big as I was when I was born (11lbs 10oz.). At this point I am probably back to my pre-pregnancy weight (I lost some due to morning sickness). I have an appointment next week where I get to enjoy the fabulous glucose drink. 🙂 I’m definitely starting to feel “big” in the front. I seem to be surprised every Sunday when I sit down to play the piano at church. I now find my arms brushing against my belly. People have really started to notice and comment a lot lately too! We also signed Elijah up to take a Big Brother Class next month which will be lots of fun.
Emerson Family 
How much did Elijah weigh? She probably won’t venture too far below or above his birth weight. 🙂
Elijah weighed 8lbs 6oz at birth. I hope you are right!