Counting down the days..

How amazing the past few weeks have been. Nathan has gotten stronger and stronger. I actually see my tummy move around when he's wiggling around in there. Joel also felt him actually kick him and he was so amazed. He kept saying, "I can't believe our son just kicked me!" He now likes to yell in to my tummy and get kicked in the face. I just figure it's their way of bonding :) Nathan is also getting soo sensitive to loud noises. Last night we were at buffalo wild wings with some friends and he was soo active! He was flopping around, kicking, and making me nausea because he was so active! As soon as I got outside he settled down I was like ok loud noises and my son don't mix lol. I love how he has a personality already, I just can't wait to meet him.

The nursery is coming along.. I just got the bedding in the mail this week and it looks great in there! I also found a wall decal that said, "Such a BIG miracle in such a little child," it was absolutely perfect! My mom is going to paint his nursery letters to spell out his name and Joel's going to start working on building shelves for the closet. Maygan also gave me some clothes for him and I started placing things in his dresser. I can't wait to see the nursery completely done.. Nathan included.

My last OB apt went well. They measured my stomach and I'm measuring 2 weeks ahead. They said the amniotic fluid is not too much and Nathan is measuring right on time so they have no idea why. If it continues they'll be keeping closer eyes on it! I also had an Ultrasound because at 20 weeks he wouldn't show his spine. It took a lot of weird positions but, we got him to show the spine and all is fine! He's perfect! :) Since I'm slacking a little bit I'll post some pictures!! My weight is right on target not too much but, not too little and his heart rate was 148. Things are going VERY well! My next apt is in 2 weeks on my birthday! After that apt it'll be every 2 weeks.. we're getting to that final stretch I can't wait!!

Also BIG NEWS!!! Joel got a job at Alcoa! :) He's making a lot more money now and it's really helping us out! I can now cut back my hours at work so I can focus on the rest of the pregnancy, keeping the house organized, and school work. The only downside is we know starting in February or March he'll be going to 3rd shifts. He won't be working as much because he'll be on 12 hr shifts but, I'm going to have to learn to sleep on my own, take care of Nathan over night on my own, and be more dependent on myself again. It's been a long time since I've been on my own 100% and I want to make his transition as easy as possible so I'm taking care of things by myself. In the end it'll be SO worth it and I know we'll be just fine! My Uncle Tim worked 3rd shift for a long time and has 2 kids and a wife. My Aunt Jen assured me I'd still see him so I'm not too panicked!

All in all things are looking up. I'm getting huge and very anxious for our son to get here! 14 weeks and counting! :)