Recent Happenings

These pictures were taken about a week ago. Fall is drawing to a close and winter dawning on Juneau. Every day Sydney looks at the mountains and reminds us that the snow is getting closer and closer. She knows when it gets here it will be almost time for baby brother... but more exciting to her is the fact that baby brother means grandmas are coming. Only six weeks to go! Since last week most of the trees lost their leaves due to the wind, and there is snow on all the mountaintops now, not just the glacial mountains in the distance. My Relief Society president described fall in Juneau to me as 'someone putting the lid on.' I think that's a pretty good description. The clouds completely cover the sky day and night, so it kind of always looks like dusk. They are usually pretty low as well, but it keeps it warmer than if it were clear. It stays about 40-45 without wind chill right now. I don't feel really bothered by the weather. I didn't think I would be so that's great! Sydney misses being able to see the stars and the moon. She asks about them every time its dark, but we're enjoying the fall. Our outings since the weather has taken a turn for the worse include more library trips, more trips to the bookstore to play with the trains, the pet store, the pool about once a week and the indoor park when I'm not at an appt in the morning. For some reason, it seems like I have a million appointments! I do meet with a midwife a lot more than I would with a doctor and I meet with my doula regularly as well. Baby boy is doing great. Measuring exactly how he should be and getting cramped. I'm feeling pretty awesome despite my endless heartburn and increasing acne (I think it may have something to do with all the fall sweets though :) ) and I can still sleep really well at night which I'm very grateful for. Just like with Sydney, we are slow in the naming process and probably will go into delivery with a few names to choose from, but I'm getting more anxious/excited the closer it gets. I believe today marks 40 days til my due date... let the countdown continue!