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For Katie and Lyndsay.

27 weeks

It's Official, I'm now in my third trimester. YAY! Things are going well and Amelia is practicing her fancy foot work in my belly on a moment by moment basis. :) No complaints though, I love feeling her in there.

Matt and I went on a date last night and it was great to get out. Before we went I set up the tripod in the backyard and we took these pics. I had to beg Matt to not make silly faces. He's such a goober. My girlfriend, Brooke, sent me this cute top. I just love it. She had her sweet little girl this past December.

I do have a Dr appointment this week so I'll be blogging with updates on that. For now, this is mostly a pic post.

25 weeks

This week begins my 25th week of pregnancy. Wahoo!! Last week, I had my 24 week checkup with the OB and the specialist for my fibroid. Below, I have some really cute ultrasound pics to show you. The update on the fibroid was a good one. It hasn't grown any and I'm not having any real discomfort from it. I know the warning signs to look for so I feel as prepared as I can be if something happens. While the fibroid has stabilized for the time being, my heart is beginning to be an issue. I actually have an appointment to get an EKG done today. It started last week at the gym. I've been working out the whole time and doing aerobics and feeling great about myself. However, on Monday while at the gym my heart started racing so I came out of the class and sat down. It got worse and my vision and hearing went and I broke into a cold sweat. I've never been so scared and not for me, but for the baby. I called over a trainer who took my pulse and it was 190!! Way too high. They called EMS and so the drama began. I finally came out of it and was able to relax. I called the OB and told them what happened. The nurse asked me if Amelia was kicking regularly. I said she was and she also asked if I had any bleeding or cramps and since I didn't she felt I was fine, but that I couldn't do ANYTHING the rest of the day and had to go to bed.

So after telling all this to my specialist, he has referred me to a cardiologist to have my heart checked. They think it could be an arrhythmia. He didn't sound terribly worried so we're not worrying. From what I read, these can be common in pregnancy and something relatively easy to take care of so we'll see what they say.

As for the rest of the pregnancy. Amelia is right on target and weighs 1lb and a 1/2. She is a very active little thing and is constantly kicking. I don't think she sleeps much. :) I'm also going right on target for the pregnancy. So far I've gained 13lbs. I've been trying super hard not to over eat now that I don't want to puke everything.

The nursery is looking fabulous and moving along. Matt and my dad installed the beedboard and mom painted it and the walls. she also refinished some antique furniture that looks way to cute. I'm so excited. Everyone has helped so much and I'm so grateful. Thanks!!! I will have before and after pics very soon so stay tuned.

Matt is cuter than he's ever been and I think I love him more every day. He now introduces Amelia when we meet people. He points to my belly and says, "oh, and here is Amelia". I love it. He has felt her kick a lot and he loves to say, "hey baby, it's daddy". You'd have to hear him. It's real funny. Ok, hugs to all. Liv