We spent a long weekend in Asheville. It was our last long trip before Baby L arrives. It is so hard to believe our next visit to the mountains we will have a baby with us. We even brought Buddy along for the ride and he had a great time (Izzy had to stay back at the kennel for this one).
 |
| Selfie with our copilot Buddy. |
Friday evening we hung out at Peg's house and she made us spaghetti and meatballs. It makes us miss our Sunday dinners. On Saturday Joe ran in the Shut In Race. The weather was warm and damp. It was Joe's 5th time running the 17.8 mile race, which is basically all uphill. This year was one of the smaller groups I have supported as it was only Joe, John, and Mark. We were able to be a part of Mark's 25th (and final) time running the race. I hope Mark doesn't mind but I am stealing a few of his words because he is so great with them. I think this quote perfectly describes what this race, and Coach, have brought to Joe over the last 5 years.
"As
with most everything else in life, the relationships I formed running
the race have been the most memorable thing about it. I've been lucky to
bond with some incredible people. Been fortunate to help a few folks
grow to love it as much as I have. Had some beautiful early fall
Saturday morning training runs, shuttling cars back and forth. Been
fortunate to drink some great beer with great people telling some great
stories along the way.
As I said, much more than
just a race. A touchstone for many years that I was lucky to have
participated in. May it continue to serve this purpose for others."- Mark Ruscoe
 |
| Buddy supporting Daddy. |
 |
| Even without sunshine the mountains are beautiful. |
 |
| Joe and Mark. 5th and 25th Shut In. |
 |
| Joe, John, and Mark. |
The rest of the weekend was spent catching up with friends. Lance, Jennifer, the kiddos, and Rosfjord all visited us at the Ruscoes' house Saturday night while we were hanging out watching football. Joe and some of the guys checked out a new brewery downtown Sunday afternoon. I had brunch with the girls, followed by a spa day at the Grove Park Inn. The spa is pretty extraordinary and was awesome to experience once. They have a bunch of pools and hot tubs (which sadly mama couldn't go in). It was quite an experience being pregnant in a bikini and I was thankful for the big robes. If I am ever prego in the summer I will need to invest in one that fits better! My maternity massage was a much different experience this time around since Baby L was moving around the entire time.
 |
| I miss these girls! Posana with Lindsey, Laura C, Laura B, and Kara. |
Monday we went spent the afternoon visiting with Nick and got to see his new house. He even has four mini goats, they are so cute and hilarious! That evening we went with Peg and the Ruscoes to see the Sierra Nevada Brewery which is right down the road from where we used to live. We had breakfast at Tacobilly with Peg Tuesday morning, further solidifying Asheville as the best breakfast place! Joe and I made a quick visit to Mission Hospital to say hi to all of our old coworkers before leaving town. They were all excited to see the baby bump in person. We really miss all of our old coworkers! I am sure we will take Baby L for a visit to Asheville to meet everyone sometime next spring or summer. Thanks y'all for a great visit and all of the southern hospitality!
 |
| Aren't they the cutest?! Notice they even wear little bow ties. |
 |
| Peg, Mark, and I in front of the Sierra Nevada Brewery. |
I had a checkup at the OB on Wednesday. All is well, and she didn't even harp on how big my belly was this time (maybe it is old news at this point? haha). The craziest part was I had to make 4 appointments before leaving the office. I have officially graduated to appointments every 2 weeks instead of 4. I will be meeting the other two OB's from the office and getting one more ultrasound with my OB at about 33 weeks. Then by New Years I will be going once a week. I also have a list a recommended pediatricians to visit and we need to sign up for baby classes. Baby L is going to be here before we know it!
We had a little visitor at our house Tuesday evening. We may live in the city, but I am pretty sure Baby L is going to know exactly what a deer is. We have them in our yard all of the time, but this was a first!
 |
| "Bambi" resting in our yard. |
Baby is the Size of an Acorn Squash
New for baby this week? Weighs close to 3 lbs, and is measuring about 16-17 inches. Forming lots of white fat.
Total weight gain/loss? 24 lbs!
Stretch marks? Still no belly stretch marks :)
Sleep? Generally still very good, except for the occasional baby party in my belly keeping me awake for a bit if I get up to pee.
Best moment this week? Asheville! Some very refreshing advice from a friend about breastfeeding. Pregnancy announcements! (Lots of babies coming!)
Miss Anything? Being able to bend over easily.
Movement? Baby had a couple "quiet days" which made me nervous. But I could also tell Baby L shifted after my spa day (mostly because afterwards it got harder to breath just sitting on the couch) so I think movement was just different than I had been used to, and I wasn't sitting still myself much. But now Baby L has settled back in and is kicking like crazy.
Food cravings? None.
Have you started to show yet? One of my old Asheville coworkers suggested a twin was hiding...hah!
Gender? Jane-girl, Jackie-boy, Lindsey T-girl. Something else very odd for me is all the people who found out they were pregnant way after us now finding out what they are having before us. But still zero regrets on not finding out the gender :)
Labor Signs? Braxton Hicks continue which OB says is completely normal.
Belly Button in or out? Well it popped back in after baby shifted while I was floating around in the pool at the spa. But has since started popping back out.
Wedding rings on or off? On. No swelling in my hands or face. Had my first experience with my feet swelling during the 7 hour car ride to Asheville.
How is mama feeling? Great! My movements are more careful and slower (probably putting me at normal pace). I am intrigued by the extra attention I get at places like the grocery store because I don't feel like I need the extra help yet. My OB offered a hand to help me get off my back after measuring my belly which was new.
Looking forward to? Work baby shower.
No comments:
Post a Comment