Ultrasound at 32 weeks

Kristin had an ultrasound on Wed. of last week to check and make sure that Jenna was healthy and growing well. The measurements they took all came back normal, and they estimated her weight at 4lbs 13oz, which is the 75th percentile. The estimates can be high or low by up to a pound, though, so we're not really reading too much into that. The ultrasound tech took a measurement of her femur, though, and said it looked like she was going to be fairly long. Who would have thought? :)

Here are a few pictures from the ultrasound - it was so fun getting to see Jenna, especially in 3-D. The first picture is the best. The second one she looks bored out of her mind. The 2-D picture is kind of cool, too - while watching her on that view, we could actually see her stick her tongue out. I hope that's not a sign!

Wow, only 6 1/2 weeks left! I can't believe it...

Our new fireplace (finally!)

Well, we finally finished our fireplace! I guess it's been about a month and a half since it's been done, but I just haven't written anything about it. :) Kristin and I (along with our neighbor) built our backyard fence last summer, but that's the extent of home project experience that we've had. This was a daunting project to say the least, but I had another neighbor down the street who encouraged me to go for it. He had put a fireplace in his house that looked very similar to what I wanted, so I knew he'd be able to help if we got in a jam. Plus, he had a bunch of tools that he let me borrow. Definitly couldn't have done it without him!

Other than installing the actual fireplace unit (e.g., setting up the fire box, punching a hole through the wall for exhaust, and running the gas line), Kristin and I did it all ourselves. It was a great learning experience, and has given me confidence to do more projects like that in the future. Next up, a deck! Maybe... :)

Here are the before, during, and after pictures...

7th month pregnancy pics

I'll have to make this quick...Drew and I need to wolf down some dinner and then head to a 2-hour birthing class tonight. :)

Here are my most recent pregnancy pics from the last week of my 7th month. I'm now officially in my 8th month - can you believe it?! In fact, I only have 7 1/2 weeks until my due date. Wow!

Tomorrow Drew and I have an ultrasound to check on Jenna. My belly measured a little small at my last doctor appointment so they just want to take some measurements and make sure she's doing alright. We're a little nervous, but also excited to be able to see her again. So pretty soon I'll have some more pictures to post of our little baby girl at 32 weeks.

Also, COMING SOON...pics from when Cathy and Chris were in town to help us paint Jenna's room. It's now painted and we're hopefully going to put the border up within the next week.