Week 17

Hello all! Welcome to week 17. Lots happening actually! Baby Miller went to his/her first concert. Steve and I were given some tickets to Fleetwood Mac last Wednesday night (THANKS DAD!) - what a show! We had a really great time and I hope the little guy/gal enjoyed the tunes as much as we did - well, probably more so me than Steve but - good times had by all...This weekend we are headed to the Great Wolfe Lodge near Williamsburg I believe. Hoping to relax and just enjoy getting away for a couple of days. We are both very much looking forward to it!

What else - the nursery furniture has arrived! That gave us the little push we needed to get the office cleared out to make room for the new additions. We got all the furniture downstairs - and we are both actually pleased with the move. Weren't sure how we'd feel about having the computer desk & file cabinet in the living room but it's actually nice having it there - feels more accessible. Steve got right to work on the walls in the office.

He has them all primed and ready for the new paint which I believe we are hoping to run out this evening to get. Sure he will be anxious to paint as soon as we get it!

The bedding for the nursery also arrived yesterday which is enabling us to go get the paint now. We wanted to have it on hand to match colors a little better. Soon as we get things painted & put together we will post pics of the nursery so all can see. Pocket door is also essentially done! Just have to paint the wall and put the latch on the door! We can start having company over again now :) Ha.

Now for those who want to know - what's going on with little Miller this week. Well, the skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone and the umbilical cord is growing stronger & thicker. He/She can move her joints and the sweat glands are starting to develop! Miller weighs around 5 ounces now which is about the size of a turnip:

All very exciting! Still no movement that I can definitely say is baby - probably more gas bubbles than baby! Soon though I'm sure. I thankfully have Rachel, a dear friend from college, who is also undergoing this wonderful experience at the same time - albeit 6 weeks ahead of me. I have her to ask every question under the sun and she is very patient with me. :) We are grateful for all of you and super excited that we are able to share this chapter in our lives with you...Have a wonderful week!