7th month!

OK well here we are just entering the 7th month and time is flying! Things are going well. Luckily I have been managing to exercise and eat healthily (keeps me busy!). I have been walking lots and doing pre-natal yoga. As you can see Levi is growing! He's now about 14 inches long an weighs two and a half pounds. He can sense light and hear sounds from the external world. He has been kicking and fluttering a lot. The best is when Marcelo bends down to talk to him and he will literally respond with movements! It is pretty much about the coolest thing ever! 

Here's a pic of our precious little Gizmo, always wanting to be picked up for a shoulder ride! At least I have 2 shoulders, one for him and one for the baby when he comes :-) 

 I have been feeling great and staying active! The only minor issues were having a charlie horse (very painful calf cramp) in the middle of the night, which caused me to wake up howling in pain which unfortunately scared Marcelo half to death. :-( Sorry hunny. I've been making it a priority to eat extra potassium and stretch thoroughly before bed and haven't had problems since. I also had to go into the doc due to a throbbing pain right under my rib bone. They did some tests and I was relieved to find out it's not uncommon and nothing to be concerned about as my rib cage grows and expands. Phew! It hasn't been as bad the past week as it once was.

I have gotten some new maternity clothes and that has been exciting! We have also been so graciously and kindly gifted with presents, and hand me downs for the little guy! We are so lucky to be surrounded by so many generous and kind people in our lives. We have received gifts from folks near and far and it is wonderful. I think we are all set at least with new born and baby clothes. I know he will be growing so fast.

I do hope to also make a registry very soon. How exciting! This makes it all so real. It's hard to imagine a tiny little breathing body to fit into these tiny cute little clothes! Thank you all so much who have gifted to us.

Marcelo and I also took our first of 3 four hour Prepared Childbirth Classes yesterday. It was so cool and interesting!! We are so fortunate to have a pretty progressive instructor, who is also very balanced in her approach and philosophy. It is really exciting to learn about what to expect in the birthing process and start to get more in tune with my body and baby as we prepare. I have been working with some wonderful affirmations about trust and faith and I am, of course, both excited and nervous. :-)

We will keep everyone updated! I had my 35th birthday Friday and we are going to celebrate tonight with friends. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! We are going to do some cooking and spend time with Marcelo's parents :-) We are so grateful for all of you and all of the abundance in our lives!