Passing out candy to the kids on Halloween was so fun. I greeted all the spidermans and dogs and monsters from my front porch in between sips of cider and knitting a new scarf.
Went for a walk in the woods. So soothing…
This baby is getting big, huh? I think I’m around 26 weeks now.
More later…

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the experience of birth from the baby’s perspective. Or at least trying to imagine what it will be like for her that chilly day in February.
Right now she’s all snuggly and warm in her world… in my belly.  She kicks and rolls and can hear my voice and [...]

A few weeks ago (before squam) I had some blood work done to test for problems with the baby… all that scary stuff like spina bifida, cystic fibrosis, downs, etc… The doctor recommended we do the tests just be prepared, and we agreed.
Well, yesterday we finally got the phone call with the results — All [...]

This weekend I celebrated my 31st birthday. I spent the day bummin’ with Colin at Ten Thousand Villages. (Bummin’ is my family’s word for “window shopping”). Driving through the country. Babysitting for my niece. Taking a long walk with a stop for ice cream. Going out for dinner in the evening. And watching a movie. [...]

The 14.5 week baby bump is much bigger than the 13 week. I can actually feel it growing. (It’s not the most comfortable feeling in the world, but pretty cool!) I’m still super tired every day. Trying hard to get things done in between naps. I’m ready for my energy to return!

It’s pretty tiny so far, but definitely there. I am not wearing maternity clothes yet, obviously. :)

I hate keeping secrets. I toss them over in my head over and over waiting till the appropriate time to spill it out. And now, finally, is that time.
I am so excited to tell you that we are a little over 12 weeks pregnant! A baby bean is coming our way in February! Yeeee!
I still [...]