Baby Belly Pictures!
here's pictures of me and our little baby at 27, 28, and 29 weeks after conception. I'm feeling big! I have two more months to grow, though, so I'd better get used to it. Things are going well, but I've had a lot of very uncomfortable Braxton Hicks contractions. These are practice contractions, essentially and not "real" labor pains; but I can vouch that they're not comfortable! Babykins is also very active and is keeping me tired. I had a routine blood glucose test two weeks ago, and my sugar levels came back high, so I'm having to re-take the test: fasting for 8-10 hours followed by four blood draws every hour. not fun! hopefully the results will come back fine this time.

We've got the nursery mostly ready. JJ found a glider chair and ottoman for me, and I recovered it in Winnie-the-Pooh material. JJ has put together the crib, and we recently went to a car seat installation workshop and learned how to properly install our car seat. I kind of feel like we're ready!

JJ is getting ready for his work to kick in to high gear. He preaches and leads the service this Sunday while Pastor is on vacation. Confirmation classes start soon, and he will be teaching 5 & 6 graders. Monday is orientation at the college here, and he will be out all day at the LSF booth. After that, his activities will increase, and he'll be busy with students and Bible studies. He's had plenty of time to get well prepared, and he's excited to get busy.

The weather here has been delightful. I pity all my Florida friends. Recently we had a cold-snap with highs (yes, highs) in the low seventies! Mornings are in the fifties or sixties! While I'm enjoying it now, I'm a bit anxious about how quickly fall--and then winter--must be creeping up. I'm not ready for the kind of cold weather this climate is going to dish out--but I've started knitting a scarf. Think that will do the trick?

thanks as always to everyone for their prayers. As we get closer to Babykins' due date, we appreciate them more and more! Pray for baby's health and safety and Mommy's strength. We can't wait to meet our little one and introduce him or her to all of you!