Sorry it's been so long since I've written, there hasn't been a lot to report, which I guess is a good thing!
I have really popped out these last few weeks, there are some belly shots on facebook, I will post some here when we take the next round.
Rich and I are getting so excited. We've received a very generous gift from my Mom, Grandma and Aunt, it's a stroller travel system. Our roommate is still with us (moving out in Sept), so the stroller is currently housed in the living room, which is a constant reminder of what is to come. We've been practicing folding and unfolding, putting the infant carrier in and taking it out, etc... I guess the next step is to put a stuffed animal in there ;) The hospital where we deliver offers a training session on how to put in the carseat, so we will do that in the next few months.
This past weekend we were really proud of ourselves because we hit a local garage sale, and got 7 baby outfits for $3.75! Grandma with the marbles is going to be so proud to hear that :)
I am definitely in my 'nesting' phase, and am looking forward to being able to put together the nursery. We got a glider chair off craigslist that is perfect for nursing, really comfortable. Rich had to give up his 'man chair' to allow space for the glider, which I know was hard but really appreciated. We've decided not to paint the nursery, but this past weekend I got these poppy decals that adhear to the wall, that will give it a feminine look, and will be easy to remove when we are ready to move.
So this being week 25 of my pregnancy, we just had our first appointment with a potential pediatrician, Dr. Derick Ching, and we really liked him. He is a younger guy, and his practice is located really close to our house. He took the time to answer ALL of my questions, and both Rich and I really felt comfortable. So I think we are going to go with him, takes a load off to have that decided.
Other than that, things are pretty status quo at the Holmes household. We are really looking forward to our upcoming trip to the east coast and to California. I've been super busy at work, training the girl who is going to cover for me while on maternity, and take my place once we've made the move. She is doing great btw, I think she's going to take the torch and run with it just fine.
I will write an update on my job situation once there is more finality, but it looks like I am going to be able to stay with ICAT once we've moved to California. I just had an awesome midyear review, and they really emphasized once again that they are going to find out a way to keep me employed with the company. So more of that to come... in regards to Rich, we are thinking about him going back to school for his Masters, probably in business. More information coming on that too :)
That is about all I have for now, sorry it's been so long between posts! I have my next ultrasound on 8/19, so hopefully I will get some more pictures to posts of baby Holmes. She has been kicking up a storm, Rich has felt it on numerous occasions now, it's so cute watching his face light up when he feels her.
Hope this finds everyone happy and healthy.
Love and Aloha,
Linds + 1
