Third Trimester

The third trimester has welcomed me and baby Stihl with open arms and lots of excitement, along with the downfalls of swelling legs, hands, and feet, heartburn with anything I put in my mouth, and mood swings that would knock you out of the park. I know that I have been lucky that these are the only major “not fun” pregnancy issues I have had so far. I do count my blessing everyday and with very kick or punch in the belly that our little man gives me. This has been an amazing experience and I have really enjoyed being pregnant. Stephen is super excited about my heartburn because he is hoping for a baby with a head full of hair. Luckily I have heard you get your hair from your mother and not your father.

Play Time and Busy Time

We are already playing with baby Stihl. This weekend we turned the lights out in the living room and put a flashlight up to my belly to see if he would react to the light. Sure enough he started moving against the flashlight. This week he is very active all throughout the day. He pushes on my keyboard tray at work. I usually take time out to push back on him. He already wants to get in the last word like his mom, he always gives the last little nudge.

We were busy on Wednesday. I met with Stihl’s pediatrician, Dr. Marzullo, with Rhodes Pediatric Clinic. He was very laid back and easy to talk to. He got me in touch with the lactation consultant, Ashley, in their office. I have a feeling she will come in handy in about 3 months. I set up our maternity photo session with Lori Brain. August 4th will be Stihl’s first photo shoot. We had visitor’s come in yesterday too. Scott, Carrie, Bella, Bryn, Brody, and “beach baby in belly #4” came to Alexandria to stay with Memaw and Papa Dave for a few days.

Bryn and AJ

Bella and Bryn loved Scout

Friday night we had a fish fry at Aunt Neice and Uncle Tony's. We had so much fun.

Bryn, Amy, Brody, and Tyler

Me, Bella, Memaw, Bryn and Carrie

Bella and Bryn soaked Papa Dave.

Bryn was so excited that she got Papa Dave in the pool.

Nanny and Pawpaw with the Beach kids.

Brody finds anything to entertain him.

Papa Dave and Uncle John

Bella shows off her surfer moves.

Brody and Emerleigh

a brand new suit

Stephen and I decided to splurge and spend some money on oursleves.  We bought an entire new bedroom suit.  We finally got a sleigh bed like we have always wanted.

our side tables and bed

Stephen's dresser