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 :)