28 Week Belly Pic

Luke just made the comment that my belly has just passed my boobs and I reminded him that happened a few months back! He's very observant...

Twenty-Eight Weeks and Counting

How far along? 28 weeks 3 days
Total weight gain/loss: +7 since last dr. visit/ +16 total
Maternity clothes? Yes, I have taken over Luke's t-shirts
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: Not so great sinfe my back is killing me no matter what position I sleep in
Best moment this week: My pre-nantal massage in West Palm Beach
Movement: Yes, counting kicks is kinda fun
Food cravings: grilled cheese
Gender: It's a GIRL!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? It's basically flat now
What I miss: my back not hurting
What I am looking forward to: My first baby shower this weekend!
Milestones: Seeing my belly move when she kicks

Wonderful Weekend in West Palm Beach

My cousin Andy got married this weekend in West Palm Beach this weekend. Here are some pics...

Me, Aunt Cathy, Mom



Jay and my soon-to-be-sister-in-law Grace

27 Week Belly Pic

Twenty-Seven Weeks and Counting...

How far along? 27 weeks 3 days
Total weight gain/loss: +7 since last dr. visit/ +16 total
Maternity clothes? Yes, I am living in my Target khaki shorts and v-neck tees
Stretch marks? No
Sleep: I am waking up every night about 4-6am so I have been sleeping late
Best moment this week: Hanging the letters in Claire's nursery
Movement: Yes, counting kicks is kinda fun
Food cravings: chineese food
Gender: It's a GIRL!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? It's basically flat now
What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach, not peeing every two hours
What I am looking forward to: Going to West Palm Beach this weekend with my mom and favortie aunt
Milestones: Going from seeing gthe doctor every four weeks to every three weeks

Nursery Pics

Here are some nursery pictures... It's coming along but far from finished.







I've only got one wall decorated and am working on a painting for one wall, but no idea what's going to happen on the other two.

Family Court Trial Date Set

Luke and I went to Family Court this morning and the judge set a date for trial on September 10th and 11th. This means we probably won't see Bella until then, but at least we know when we will next see her. This will be a big day as we have filed for primary residence (where Bella would come live with us).

Please continue to pray for us and for Bella as this won't be easy on anyone. We just ask God to reaveal His plan for us and give the judge wisdom to discern what is in Bella's best interest.

Claire Kimball McGlothin

We have finally decided on a name! It makes things very real when I call her Claire. I have just finished hanging the letters on the wall in the nursery (pics to come soon). Only 13 weeks to go!

Busy day to hit the six month mark!

So today is three months from my due date! Crazy to think we are six months along!

Luke and I woke up very early this morning to meet our small group at church for a work day at the Alabama Youth Home in Westover, Alabama. It is actually two homes that house 18 young men between 13 and 18 years old. These are not bad kids, they are great kids with bad parents.

We were able to serve them with new doors and a new coat of paint in their great room. One of our group members was also able to repair their air conditioning, which was a blessing in this hot July heat!

Then we enjoyed a bar-b-que lunch followed by some basketball and frisbee golf and a short devotional time. Luke really connected with some of the boys and plans to return for a basketball rematch and to share some of the many movies in our collection. It was a hot and busy day but a wonderful investment in the Kingdom of God.

26 Week Belly

Belly button is nearly flat and feels like it could pop out at any time now...

Twenty-Six Weeks and Counting...

How far along? 26 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: +7 since last dr. visit/ +16 total
Maternity clothes? Yes, I am living in my Target khaki shorts and v-neck tees
Stretch marks? Not yet
Sleep: I have been suffering from insomnia these past few days but napping helps me make it through the day
Best moment this week: Finishing painting the nursery; hearing her heartbeat at the doc
Movement: Yes, and she is keeping me up at night now
Food cravings: grilled cheese and cereal
Gender: It's a GIRL!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? Pretty much flat
What I miss: A day without back pain, taking melatonin to help me sleep
What I am looking forward to: Our first baby shower August 2nd!
Milestones: I can no longer see my toes standing up straight and looking down; passing the gestational diabetes test on Wednesday :)

25 Week Belly

This is my typical daily outfit now... Target kahki shorts and v-neck maternity tees. It's about all that fits and is bearable to wear when it's 100 degrees outside.

Twenty-Five Weeks and Counting

How far along? 25 weeks 2 days
Total weight gain/loss: +3 since last dr. visit/ +9 total
Maternity clothes? Yes, I am living in my Target khaki shorts and v-neck tees
Stretch marks? No, I hear it's genetic so I'll have to ask mom
Sleep: I have been suffering from insomnia these past few days but napping helps me make it through the day
Best moment this week: Relaxing with Luke and an O'Douls watching fireworks
Movement: Yes, and I am starting to count her kicks
Food cravings: mac and cheese, scrambled eggs
Gender: It's a GIRL!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In but getting really shallow now
What I miss: A day without back pain
What I am looking forward to: Painting the nursery... the bedding just arrived so I can pick out paint tomorrow
Milestones: Completing our registry at Babies R Us

Happy Fourth of July!

Luke and I have had a fun two days celebrating Independence Day. Yesterday I finished staining the wood floor in the nursery. Then we registered for Baby McGlothin at Babies R Us (Luke actually enjoyeed it more than I thought he would) and pulled a double header at the movies seeing the Hangover and Transformers.

We relaxed this morning, went out and bought a few things for baby (including a gurdle to support my back) and then picked up our glider. Thanks to mom and dad who purchased it and the matching ottoman for us.



We hope you are all enjoying the extended holiday weekend as well!

Twenty- Four Weeks and Counting...

How far along? 24 weeks 4 days
Total weight gain/loss: +3 since last dr. visit/ +9 total
Maternity clothes? Yes, I am living in my Target khaki shorts and v-neck tees
Stretch marks? No, I am oiling up constantly
Sleep: So so
Best moment this week: Ordering the baby bedding and staining the floor in the nursery, and I bought a baby book that I am starting to fill out
Movement: Yes, and I subject my daughter to sugar rushes so I can feel her more
Food cravings: anything with cheese
Gender: It's a GIRL!
Labor Signs: No
Belly Button in or out? In but getting really shallow now
What I miss: Cold beer on a hot summer day (but Luke got me some O'Douls :)
What I am looking forward to: The bedding getting here so I can pick out the paint and start working on that
Milestones: Viability!! (the 24 week mark is when her chances of survivial go up dramatically if I were to go into early labor)

24 Week Bump

Nothing special... Just growing.