30 weeks

Bah! Only 10 weeks left! I am not feeling very prepared to be a mom. I keep hearing "it will come to you" and I do know that I already do some pretty motherly type things (and don't get me wrong, I am so excited to have this little one!) but it's just hitting me that in 10 short weeks we will be responsible for another life.

We went to a birthing class on Saturday. Now we have some decisions to make. There are risks and benefits to everything involved with labor and I'm thankful to the class for bringing some of these things up that I had just figured I would know how we would handle. Labor videos were intense to watch and it looks real painful. All in all, birthing class was a good idea and very eye opening.

At our 28 week appointment I had a glucose tolerance test. I did not pass which means my blood sugar is too high. We also found out that my iron is too low and I will have to start taking an iron pill once a day. For the blood sugar, we set up a time on February 6th for a three hour glucose tolerance test. I hope it goes better than my first test!

Also! We have two PhD interviews so far! Yay! Interviews are the third week of February so I'll keep you all updated :)

We registered last weekend and goodness. SO many items needed for a little one with too many brands/styles to pick from. I'm blessed that my husband enjoys researching the best/favorite products and then that narrows down the prospects.














We made some pretty delicious meals this week (if you ask me). Here are a few photos and recipes:

• White Chicken Chili (but with a few edits)
  
• Torta Milanesa (also with a few edits) 
  
• Sausage, Potato, and Spinach Soup (with a few edits as well)
  

Also, saw the most beautiful West Michigan sunset as we were headed to a birthday party last Friday. I am definitely going to miss this place someday with all its beauty.

Here's the 30 week photo. My belly button disappeared today and that was the weirdest thing. I looked down and was like what happened? It's just flat (soon to be an outie, I'm sure). It's amazing how my body is changing and just knows what to do.

Also, I would like to wish a very happy 71st birthday to my mom today!