30 weeks

How am I 30 weeks already?  Our baby girl is going to be here before we know it.  I must admit it has been a little hard to focus on my pregnancy and preparing for her since my injury.  It's been 4 weeks since my surgery and I'm gradually getting better at maneuvering around on one leg.  Steve is still mostly doing majority of the housework and Luke duties but I'm trying.  Between this growing belly and one leg it's hard to do even some of the simplest tasks. 

Everything with the pregnancy is looking great.  She is growing normally and has a strong heartbeat.  145bpm at the last appt.  I'm now going every 2 weeks for our checkups.  I feel like she is going to be very strong and wiggly.  She moves ALL THE TIME! and sometimes when she's rolling around in there is will shake my entire body.  She especially likes getting up under my right ribs.  I don't remember Luke being so forceful when he was in my belly. Steve and I love imagining what she'll look like and what her personality will be like as it gets closer to time.  And of course I had to through Steve for a loop and give him a new list of names to consider.  This is what happens when you can't get comfortable and don't sleep at night.  We know her middle name will be Frances and Tatum is still on the list.  Other names for consideration are Olivia, Ella, and Emily.  Names are hard.

We've been talking to Luke more and more about his baby sister.  He still doesn't really understand but he does talk to my belly sometimes.  I think he actually thinks my protruding bellybutton is the baby since he pets that.  One day he came up and slapped my belly and said, "I give baby high five."  I really want to believe he was being sweet but part of me things it was a little bit of manipulative meanness.  Here is one of his sweet moments:

In other news we had a great day celebrating Easter with our church family and my family in Picayune. Easter is my favorite holiday.  I can't wait until I can get Luke and his sister coordinating outfits next year.  We've been trying to do and play as much as possible with an injured family member.  The weather is great outside and I hate missing out on these days.

Luke decorated my cast for me

We celebrated Frankie's bday at the zoo

Luke helped make sure I got around at the zoo

Luke got some quality time with Tiff since she stayed and helped me after my surgery.  He loves "TT"

Making my bo bo better

Steve got to participate in his favorite sport - eating.  He beat the Sully's challenge with 10 min to spare.  I on the other hand couldn't finish my salad because I had heartburn.