Growing up Gilbert

Ryan and I went to our most recent doctors appointment Wednesday. We went in very high spirits, knowing that we would get to see our little girl in just a few hours time. Unfortunately, we were highly disappointed to find out that there were X rays running in the sonogram room, so it was a no go on the ultrasound; unless, of course, I wanted Arya to be born with a fin. Ryan protested that it would make her a great swimmer, but we decided to defer until this Thursday. Hopefully everything will work out this time and we will get to see how much our little girl has grown lately. So apparently, the world has decided to slow its rotation just for the sole purpose of making my pregnancy drag by as slowly as possible. Ok, I readily admit, I LOVE being pregnant. Nothing can describe the feeling of my child moving around inside of me, nudging me, stretching, reminding me that she still is in there. But with every nudge, stretch and small move I become even more anxious to meet the child growing...

So, the blogging has slowed down lately. I feel like I'm at that point in my pregnancy where there really isn't that much to talk about. Arya is growing, getting bigger, and kicking less (I guess due to her growth spurts leaving her without much room!). I wish there was more news, but nothing yet! We head back to the doctor next week, hopefully then I'll have something interesting to post! We did have a great blessing this week. A couple from our church had a baby girl a few years ago, and they graciously gave us all of the things that she couldn't use anymore. From swings to high chairs, we got so many things that it felt like Christmas! (for Arya, of course!) I'm so glad that there are people out there who have the heart to give to others. We now have wonderful things for our daughter because someone else was kind enough to think of us. Another exciting event, I'm leaving tonight with a car load of friends to travel to DC for a rally on the Capitol Steps. I...