Week 25: Lovely Little Rutabaga

Rather than share a picture of a rutabaga (what is that anyway?), I thought I'd share a photo of my belly from this morning.

We saw the doctor this morning and all news was good news. I have gained 9 pounds, reported no swelling and lots of baby movement, and we heard a strong heartbeat. I was given the famous orange soda to take before my next appointment on October 1st when I will be tested for gestational diabetes, given a Rhogram shot, and a flu shot!





We also stopped by the pediatrician's office two different friends have recommended and will attend a meet and greet to see if we like the practice.

This weekend, Marcus also did nursery prep. He hung the new ceiling fan in her room and primed the walls to prepare for paint when I am out of town next weekend. I also met the fabulous painter from our church who will be doing the clouds and flowers and gave her paint samples and a piece of our bedding. I can't wait for this phase to be done so we can organize her room. It is currently boxes of furniture, tubs of the most precious clothes given to us and the other items donated by our most generous friends and family. Seeing it all together will be wonderful!


from Baby Center:
Head to heels, your baby now measures about 13 1/2 inches. Her weight — a pound and a half — isn't much more than an average rutabaga, but she's beginning to exchange her long, lean look for some baby fat. As she does, her wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and she'll start to look more and more like a newborn. She's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.