It’s official. I have an outie. The little one is kicking away and it was inevitable that the baby would eventually kick out my belly button. Will get belly pic soon!! I’ve been a little slack with those.

Other than that, still feeling well though little aches and pains starting to crop up in my back, pelvic region, and side. And sleep eludes me one or two nights a week. Yoga helps and so does stretching regularly.

I’ve been busy this week with scheduling pediatrician appointments, ob appointments, child birthing classes, hospital tour, etc.

I’m excited for the long weekend and sewing some baby nursery gear.

Only three more months to go!! Can’t wait to meet the little one!!

Heading home from Moline and I am so ready to be back with Eric…and I have only been gone two days!

Some great news on the job front: I told my boss I didn’t want to travel for at least a year after I came back, and he took it well. We discussed options, but in the end I got his blessing to look for other opportunities at Deere.

I also had lunch with some of the folks at the foundation. They were optimistic about having a position that could work from the East coast sometime in the next 12 months. This would be an awesome opportunity.

It’s always fun to be in Moline and in person with the team. Still, I am ready to see E and be in our lovely apartment.

See picture below of view from my desk. I love the swans!!! They are so beautiful in the winter with the blanket of snow. We heat the ponds for the swan and koi. Love Deere.

We went to the doctors yesterday for my 22 week check-up and sonogram.  All is well!

At week 22, they have what they call the second anatomy: full anatomy.  The baby has all major organs and bones, and the spine, heart, and brain are developing normally.  Little Dowdell is 1lb 5oz, which is a little big for her age.  Ten fingers, ten toes, and lots of wiggling around.  All tests are showing normal.  I’m progressing as I should be and still feel really well.  You’re supposed to gain about a pound a week after 12 weeks, which I have done.

I even stood the whole ABB concert last night.  I was quite popular actually.  Mothers love to stop and tell you their story and give their advice, and last night was no exception.  Several of the other concert going moms wanted to chat and give advice, even the woman in front of us doing her best yoko impersonation and topping it off with a see-through top, sequin skirt, and fishnet tights.

Here’s a pic of the little one from yesterday!  The 3D pics are kinda creepy actually, but look at this little profile!!!  It’s incredible!  We also saw the eyes moving around, which is unusual since the eyelids are fused.  Curious little one…even though, as the sonogram lady pointed out, there’s barely even a thought developed  🙂

Last night, we took the baby to her first Allman Brothers concert at the Beacon.  Little baby had fourth row seats, so it’s too bad the little eyes are still fused shut!  He can hear though!!

Look at this adorable little ear!