10 Weeks to Go

After a week of no school due to our weather, I completely spaced out that we were headed to Anchorage for doctor appointments on Monday and Tuesday of this week. Thankfully my pregnancy brain remembered last Friday and I had a chance to get a sub and go in and make sub plans. Speaking of pregnancy brain, I almost left my purse on the flight home today- thankful in so many ways that Leif made the trip with me - he's the one who asked me if I had my purse. Whew- was able to go back and get it since we were not off the plane yet. Leinna also made the trip to Anchorage for her 18 month check-up... more on that in just a bit....

"Nugget" 30 weeks ...

Finally got a glimpse at this little one's face thanks to much effort by the ultrasound technician. Now why you may ask was I having yet another ultrasound - I'm not sure if I've blogged about this yet or not- but here goes... During our routine 20 week ultrasound, the technician noticed a hole in the baby's heart. My doctor gave me the choice to wait a month and do an ultra sound again or go ahead and schedule an appointment with pediatric cardiologist. I was by myself at this appointment and I had such an overwhelming peace about the decision- let's wait a month. So at 24 weeks, I went back for follow-up routine with the support of a very dear friend and the hole was gone!!! Thanks to many prayers and positive thoughts sent to this little one - the technician saw no signs of the hole that was previously there. My doctor did recommend that we confirm there were no issues at 30 weeks with another ultrasound. So- we were blessed with great news- that the baby's heart continues to look great! This was also the first ultra-sound Leif was able to attend. We had Leinna with us so I'm not sure how much he was really able to pay attention - but he was still able to be there. Baby looks good and actually measuring a week further along - I've been hoping for this baby to come on March 16th - why you ask? My mom arrives on the 15th and Leif has to return to Cordova on the 18th provided no labor has started. Not that there's anything wrong with a St. Patrick's Day baby- but the 16th seems like the best day to have a baby! This way Leif will be there - I'm so nervous that he will miss the birth by coming back to Cordova until our actual due date or when labor starts. Wait a minute- as if I have any control :O) We'll just enjoy these last few weeks until our "Nugget" makes his/her appearance.

Miss Leinna also had a doctor appointment- 18 months. What a big girl she is. She was even weighed on the big girl scale instead of the infant scale. With only one shot today, a not so good night of sleep, and 2 days of cat naps throughout the day- I have to say she did amazing!! She loved flying and stared out the window for most of the time. During our take-off from Cordova we had a few tummy ticklers that she just laughed at. Everything looks great for Leinna- she's definitely a tall one - 34 inches- that's almost 3 feet and she's not even 2 yet! She's grown 3 inches in the past 3 months. Leif being the math teacher pointed out that if she continues this growth pattern of an inch per month, she will be 40 inches at her 2 year check-up. There's a saying that you take a child's height at 2 years and double it to figure out his/her adult height. Well, if this holds true for Miss Leinna- she would be 6 feet 8 inches tall!!!

This extra week of no school- led to baking chocolate chips cookies. Leinna hasn't shown much interest when I was baking, but this time she did.

She had to have her own apron- good thing I had another apron that I was able to roll up and tie around her.

Then she had to have her own mixing bowl and tool.

And of course- any baker enjoys licking the spoon when the baking is done.

She sure had fun pretending to bake with Momma!

Well, it's been a busy past few days and back to work tomorrow. Little Leinna called it a day around 6:30 tonight which is 2 hours earlier than normal. I must say, my bed is calling my name too! Until next time - we send our hugs and love to all who read about our adventures!