Pregnancy picture

This was taken at 21 weeks I believe. I am currently 24 weeks.

Total weight gain to date: 14 pounds (not sure how that is possible since you all know how big I get, but I'm loving it!) And believe it or not, No Swelling! Again not sure how that is happening but I'll take it.

Our baby girl is doing great. We had some issues with my blood work and antibodies but after going to a specialist twice, they have decided that she is not anemic but we will need to be monitored for the duration of the pregnancy.

She will probably be delivered sometime in late December instead of early January.

Her name is going to be Elizabeth Ann, Lizzie for short. Her name comes from quite a bit of our family heritage. I have a very special aunt who suffered through an aneurism earlier in her life and had to complete relearn everything that Lizzie shares her name with. She made a great many changes in her life that I respect and admire her for. Lizzie will also be named after her paternal Grandma, a fabulous woman who has taught me quite a bit in the time since Kyle and I met and married. We are looking forward to Lizzie learning a lot from both of these special women and from the many others in our family lines that she will be sharing a name with.

Gabs and Noah are super excited to meet their baby sister. Gabbie gets to share a room with her and she can't wait! They were both able to see a 4d picture of her from our most recent appointment with the specialist and that made it more real for them. Noah was a little freaked out because Lizzie's face was smushed and she looked a little like an alien.

Things are going great and we look forward to meeting a little girl in a few months (it seems to be coming faster than possible).