Hi there friends and family! Not too much has happened since my last blog...but a few milestones have passed, and this year is ending great! Yesterday, I had my 6 month checkup! Yes, you heard right, I am 6 months pregnant! Crazy, right?! Less than 4 months to go, 16 weeks to be exact. I had my dr's appt yesterday, and baby Joseph and I are doing great! Heartbeat was in the high 130's and low to mid 140's...depending on if he was squirming around. My blood pressure was great, and I have gained 4lbs which is right on track. I am now officially 13lbs heavier! And growing by the day! Next appointment is January 5, right after the New Year! Can't believe 2012 is among us!
Joe and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary on December 6. Joe's parents booked us a hotel room at the Hilton Anatole for our anniversary! We stayed there the night of our wedding night. That hotel is so pretty, and I love it! We stayed the night Sunday night, and then headed to dinner at Avanti on McKinney, which was delish! Joe decided it would be fun to drink a whole bottle of wine for the both of us. Such the gentleman! The next day we slept in, and then headed to the Dallas Aquarium for lunch and to see the new exhibits. We had a great day! My parents had given us a gift card for our anniversary, so that evening we went to dinner again, and then came home and relaxed on the couch! It was truly a fun, and very nice weekend!
As for the holidays, we put up our Christmas tree and decorations. We bought the baby his own stocking, and it's hanging next to our's on the mantle. As for the weather, it's getting colder! Brr!!! When I found out I was pregnant, I found myself getting very cold all the time! Instead of loving the 100 degree weather, at night, I was under all my blankets and a winter blanket as well. Being cold all the time did calm down some, but now that the weather is in the 30's-40's, I am always in pants, long sleeved t-shirt and sweater! I guess it's better than sweating in this past summer's heatwave. I will count my blessings. =)
As for baby Joseph, he is kicking more and more each day. At times he burrows down deep inside my uterus, and feels like he is just sitting or standing on my bladder. Very weird feeling! So I kind of lift him and see if I can get him in a better position. Joe has been able to feel him kick as well, and we have fun just watching my belly jump up and down. It really is the best feeling! My pregnancy has been pretty easy so far, and I am hoping it stays that way!
I have pictures to add, but they are at home. I will post them hopefully tonight or tomorrow. Huge baby bump pic to follow!
