28 Weeks

Heartbeat

Well, I had another Dr. appt. yesterday (they are every two weeks now). Anyway, I had to go to the lab first to drink that orange sugary syrup stuff for my glucose test. She said that the babies heartbeat was pretty high (but consistent with what it has been). She thought that it might have been high because of all that sugar. However, based on what it has been it seemed pretty normal. My belly is measuring at 27in...perfectly normal. She thinks too, after feeling around that the babies head is down now. Kinda crazy that we only have 12 1/2 weeks left!!!
As we were leaving the room the Dr. turned to me and said "Well, if you're going on heart rate...it's a girl!" BUT she followed by telling us that she has two boys that both had high heart rates too so she's not so sure how dependable that wives tale is. :) Who knows?! I've certainly been having feelings now that it is a girl...I haven't had any intuitions up until this point. The suspense is killing me!!! But I LOVE it!!!

Exciting Changes

Well, we've discovered that this baby can certainly handle stress! Last week I was asked to interview for some teaching jobs that became open at Big Rapids Public Schools. I studied and prepped for two days and had the hardest time sleeping because I was so nervous. The interview was infront of 6 people (administrators and teachers)...it ended up going well. They invtited me to come back to teach two 10-min mini writing lessons for them (no kids...just them). They were undecided whether they wanted me to teach Kindergarten or 4th grade so I had to do the mini lessons in both. AHHHH!!! Talk about stress! This baby is certainly well aware of how my body handles stress...I am sure he/she could feel it. I practiced the lessons on Nick...he loved it as you can imagine! :) Anyway, that same afternoon they offered me the Kindergarten spot!!! I am so excited!!
2011 is definitely going to be full of changes...I am saying good bye to my St. Mary's family and hello to knew and exciting opportunities in a public school district. All of this is going to happen right in the middle of us welcoming a new member to our family! So so fun!

24 Weeks!!

Dance Parties!

Baby Scheible is moving a ton...totally taking over my belly. I've enjoyed feeling the movements these last few weeks, but just the other day we started being able to see the baby dance around in there! It's my favorite thing to do...I could just sit there and watch for days and days.
The kicking has started getting harder and it's just wonderful when I'm trying to sleep in! I can already tell this baby is going to be a morning person just like Nick. I'm thinking he'll be taking the early morning shifts. ;)

21 Week Check Up

Well we saw our Dr. this last Friday for our check up and it went super well. The best part is that my blood pressure is perfect and I've only gained 10lbs at the most so far. Wooohooo!!!
The baby is doing wonderfully and moving around like crazy. his/her heartbeat was at 155...perfectly normal for this stage in the game. He/she weighs about 12oz and is approx. 10cm long (the length of a carrot).
Over half way there! I am feeling great, loving life and can't wait for October!

Moving Around!

Finally last night Nick got to feel Baby Scheible kicking! It was amazing!!! The baby was moving more last night than ever before. We just laid on the couch and enjoyed every minute of it! :)