Third trimester, here we go!

All is well and I feel relatively sprightly, considering. I've made it to 29 wks, 3 days today and my 5'1" body is really beginning to look (and feel, more than anything) very ridiculous (as evidenced below)...

28.5 weeks

Most importantly, however, the girls are doing great and have continued to reach all of their growth milestones. On July 3rd Joe's parents joined me as I went to the girls' 28.5 week ultrasound. They showed their adorable little faces (below), which was especially nice because at the last appointment a month prior they both covered their faces with their arms like little divas ("no pictures please!"). Baby B is breech and thus very cooperative as far as seeing her face. I think she looks a lot like her dad and thought it even more appropriate that the ultrasound image made it look like she has a little Dali-style mustache (a feature both her father and grandfather are known for). Baby A, on the other hand, was hiding her little face for the majority of the ultrasound. But, the sonographer finally got an image of her nose and eyes, with her arm covering half of her face. I think she has the infamous "Schott" nose. But, we'll have to wait until they're here to see! I am told that they are getting so squished up in there that they are unlikely to see at least Baby A's face anymore. Though the good news is that she is head down, so I'll take it!

Baby "A" July 3, 2013

Baby "B" July 3, 2013

The visit with Joe's parents was really lovely and we were able to incorporate a fun-filled visit while organizing some necessities for the babies; a win/win! Joe's sister, Meggie, will be out in August, so it will be wonderful to get a chance to visit with her as well before the girls get here.

Some of the BIGGEST news we received while the Schmidts were visiting was that my newest, adorable niece Olive Kay was born on July 4th! My sister-in-law, Laura, began feeling contractions only a few hours beforehand and had her completely drug-free. AMAZING!!! We've been ogling over all of the photos that Marshall and Laura have been posting and sending us. But, we'll get a chance to snuggle her up on the weekend of July 27th... and CANNOT wait!!!

Olive Kay Schott
Born July 4th, 2013 3:02am

So far the third trimester has been treating me well. Let's hope that the move on August 1st, exams and further baby growth doesn't slow me down too much!