Well, hello there!

So this week, three really great things happened for Mike, the bean and I. First and foremost, we got to see her again... YAY!!! How we got to see her again... that is the not so great part. The day before my 30 week appointment the little miss decided to give mommy quite the scare, which I have the funny feeling this will not be the last time she puts the fear of God into me! She decided that she wanted to have a lazy day, and no matter how much I poked and prodded her, she was just not going to move. Luckily, I had my little friend as a back-up to save my sanity... the heart doppler. And there it was, the 50 times I checked it that day, happily beating back at me (tear). So, the next day at my appointment I tattled on her. I told the Dr. what a stubborn little bean she had been. So, much to our excitement we got the pleasure of gawking at her on the ultrasound machine. Everything was perfect and she is still the cutest baby I have ever seen, even though she makes me a little upset sometimes. I cannot believe how big she has gotten, she needs to slow down a bit!

The bean also got to meet Aunt Leslie for the first time and of course she absolutely loved her! Leslie watched in amazement as I scarfed down a whole plate of dessert nachos... yummy! The bean had some apologizing to do, since we will not be able to make it to Leslie's wedding in Hawaii because I will be to far along :( It was great catching up with her and I hope she gets to stay in Austin so she can meet my beautiful baby!

Now for the drum roll... our maternity pictures! We have Cheryl Muhr to thank for making all three of us look gorgeous! Here are a few for you to admire :) We were really happy with how they turned out!

How far along? 30 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: Up 15 pounds total! Our photographer hides it well :)

Maternity clothes? It was fun dressing up for the pictures, I was able to showcase some of my favorites!!

Sleep: Feeling pretty good, keeping my fingers crossed.

Best moment this week: Seeing the bean, although it was for a scare! Also, getting to feel beautiful again in my maternity pictures :)

Movement: Yes! And please keep it coming bean, just stay away from the cervix!

Gender: A sweet little miss.

Labor Signs: No thank you!

Belly Button in or out? Out, that is all I need to say about that!

What I miss: Being able to hold my pee for 12+ hours, that was a long ago dream it seems like! I think I know where every public bathroom is in Austin.

What I am looking forward to: Getting our nursery furniture. Our glider is here, just waiting on the rest!

Weekly Wisdom: Get maternity pictures taken, you will be so glad you did! This is the most amazing memory that needs to be treasured forever!