what's going on...

Lately, I realize I have really been slacking keeping up on this thing. I feel horrible about it, but it is what it is. I can't make any excuses all I have to say is that I haven't really had the ambition to write anything.

But, here's what has been going on...

- About a month ago, my brother was contacted by a college in Ohio interested in him going to school out there and playing football for them. The school is called Youngstown State University. He went out there a few weeks ago with my mom and signed a letter of intent, and decided he would be going to school out there. I am so proud of him and all of the accomplishments he has done. He reports to the school on August 5th, and starts his adventure. Also, last week, he completed his eagle project. He's an amazing young man and I honestly cannot tell you how proud I am to be his big sister.

-Two weeks ago, I went to the doctor, for my normal monthly check up and I didn't get to see the doctor, but instead I saw his Physician's Assistant. She informed me that I had protein in my urine (ok, a little TMI I'm sure, but it is pertinent to the rest of this story). Well, that was really all she told me, other than that my ankles, hands, and face weren't swollen (well DUH! you can tell that just by looking at me) but, she didn't tell me anything else as to what that meant. So, I go home and start reading that it could mean I have pre-eclampsia. Reading that freaked me out so bad! They wanted me to go back 2 weeks from then (today) so they could check my urine again and see what was going on. So, the past two weeks I've been FREAKING OUT! But, today I went to my doctor's appointment, met with my doctor and he told me that everything was perfect! No protein or sugars in my urine, that Elizabeth was measuring perfect, her heartbeat was wonderful, and that she is already head down. He also told me that he wouldn't be surprised if she was here BEFORE October 6th (her due date), that he was thinking she'd be here at the end of September! I cannot wait to meet my little girl!

-As of today, I am officially 29 weeks and 5 days pregnant! I have gained less than 15 pounds SO FAR. And, I always get the comments from people "how tiny I am for being this far along". I even got that comment from my doctor today! But, because I am so tall, that's the reason my belly is so tiny, she has much more room to grow, before she grows out.

I know, this hasn't really been a lot to report, but this is all that's really been going on in our lives. Justin was on call for 3 weeks, so we didn't really get to do anything. But, we are so excited for the next few months! Elizabeth will be here in about 2 1/2 months OR LESS!!! My mom is coming out to visit in less than 2 weeks, my dad is going to come out once Elizabeth is born. And, really the next few months are going to bring many changes to our lives but they are going to be so wonderful and exciting!