Where did the time go?

Clearly I've been a bit busy these last two months- I haven't written a thing! But things are slowing down and I'm able to "catch up".


We've had 4 appointments now. The first one in September showed us you were in fact real, we saw your little heart and got so excited. The next one in October showed you moving around like a jumping bean. You had long legs, even for only being 13 weeks. You also had a personality already, sucking your thumb and kicking.


We went back in November and there was a tiny issue- but one that just required Mom to slow down a bit, you still looked great. We also found out in this appointment that you are a... GIRL! I hadn't bought anything yet because I wanted to wait to see what you might be but that week I went out and got you the cutest dress for next summer. I can't wait for you to fit in it.


This week marked your 21st week so we headed back to the doctor only to find out everything is perfect. You are growing right on schedule weighing about 14oz. Your brain looks good, your heart is a perfect little heart and all your other organs look great. Your legs are still super long, Dad thinks you're going to be a golfer, I say dancer but we'll let you decide. 


I can't believe we are halfway through this pregnancy. I seems like yesterday I found out. 
I broke down and got some maternity clothes a couple of weeks ago and boy am I comfy. I *may or may not* keep some even after you're born. ;)
You're loving cereal this month. I seriously eat 2 or 3 bowls a day but always a different kind. Dad makes fun of me because we have 5 different boxes open but you love them all! 


I started feeling you move about a week ago and it was the strangest feeling. In fact, the day before our last doctor's visit you were doing something crazy and I couldn't figure it out. But while we were checking you out at the doctor we saw what you'd been doing the day before- spinning. Not rolling but spinning in circles like a ballerina. 


I'm doing great, relaxing more if I can and not working so hard. All the students went home this week so the next four weeks should be pretty stress free. More time to catch up and rest when I need to.


Dad started a new job, he's still with the bank but moved downtown. He's learning but loving it. He is also itching for better weather so he can get back out on the golf course.


It's almost time for Christmas and everyone keeps asking what I want. I can't answer them because I can't really think of anything. All I want is for it to be NEXT Christmas so you will be here and we can play with you on Christmas morning!


Rest up kid, we've got about 19 more weeks to go!

Your likes and dislikes

Like: 

*Any and all kinds of cereal- you go through a box every 2 or 3 days

*Pepsi instead of Coke (your mom WAS a Coke fan)

*Fruity candy- Starburst, Skittles- you name it

*Hummus (who knew?)

*Yogurt (a new favorite for Mom too)

*Cheeseburgers

*Mac-n-cheese (you are your mother's daughter)

*White grape/peach juice

*Cream of chicken and wild rice soup from Panera (amazing)

Dislike:

*Chocolate (really?)

*Milk (only for the first 3 months thank goodness)

*Peanut butter (it's ok- Mom isn't a fan either)

*Cheese sticks 

What Mom hopes you will like someday because she misses them so much right now:

*Bologna sandwiches! (Mom can't wait for a bologna, cheese, mayo and tomato sandwich!)

*Ballpark hotdogs

*Fried shrimp (the only seafood Mom will eat)

*Mommy drinks- lattes, wine (you better not like these for a VERY long time!)