Where has October gone?

Last week I had my monthly appointment, and the doctor said everything was going well. His heartbeat sounded good, and my iron test was fine. One thing I don't like about my practice is that the doctors are always in a rush. I have to tell them I have questions or else they don't even ask. I am hoping that it is better when our son is actually being born.

These last few weeks he has been moving around like crazy! It is unbelievable how much I feel him. It is such an incredible feeling! Although he has warmed up to mommy, and I can feel him with my hand on my stomach, Aaron still hasn't been able to feel him kick. I always tell him to put his hand on my stomach when he's in a kicking spree, and as soon as he does, the baby stops. It's kind of funny, but I still wish Aaron could feel it. It doesn't seem fair that I get him all to myself.

At my doctor's appointment last month they invited me to "Home Stretch," which is an informal meeting that Aaron and I can attend to talk to our doctors about our third trimester. It is this Tuesday, and I am pretty excited to learn about the end of our pregnancy. I can't believe we're almost in our third trimester! That means it won't be long! I can't wait to hold him in my arms and see his sweet little face.

We ordered his changing table, and it should be here Friday. I am so excited! BabiesRUs was apparently having some promotion, because we also got a free umbrella stroller just for ordering! It came today, and it is pretty cute! I've been really wanting to go out and buy him things lately, and the hardest thing has been seeing all these adorable little Halloween costumes and Thanksgiving outfits and not being able to get one! I can't wait until he's born and can dress him up for holidays! I'm also so excited to take him to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch like my parents took me!

We still haven't decided on a name for our son. We talk about it every day, and there are a few in the lead, but we're not in a real rush to make a decision just yet. We might even wait until he's born to tell everyone what it is, but we haven't decided on that yet either. haha. Sorry guys!

Last weekend Aaron and I went to Emma Grace's baptism. She is such an adorable little girl! It was so amazing to see Valerie again. I've really missed her. We also got news that Katie had her little baby girl! I can't believe we have a friend with two beautiful babies now! And! Alana is pregnant! And Kathy is having a boy! And Gary just got his driver's license! There is so much going on in our lives, with our friends and families. It's such a blessing!

Aaron and I have been really lucky lately to spend so much time with friends. Heather has been in town for a few days, and we were glad to get to spend time with her. This weekend we are going to the mountains to spend time with BJ and Megan and possibly Mike and Beth. In a few weeks Aaron is going to visit Shadd in NYC, and then it'll be Thanksgiving already! I can't believe how quickly this year is flying by!