An update on...waiting...

Ok so it has been awhile since I last posted. Perhaps because I was hoping there would be a little one to introduce you to. But the little one has decided my uterus is a perfectly fine home and is staying put. I hit the 39 week mark yesterday so really I have one more week to go before officially being able to complain. BUT the 38th week proved to be quite uncomfortable and the 39th has not been any better. I am just praying the baby comes before the due date for my sanity but I am losing hope with each passing day.
So on a different note, Kevin and I enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving here in Altanta. My brother's family came into town and it was so nice to have so much time with them. Usually our time with them and the kids is a quick day trip to Biringham or they come here for a visit and kevin and I are busy with previous obligations and can grab dinner. This weekend we had two full days with them. My youngest niece even let us play with her which was such a treat (she is usually glued to my sister-in-law's hip)! We followed tradition on Friday and mom, allison and I hit the mall at 5AM for some Black Friday festivities. Yes, at 39 weeks pregnant and no sleep I let the tradition live on. There was some hidden motivation that maybe all the walking would send me into labor, but instead I was completely exhausted and had swollen ankles at the end of the day!!! We had fun regardless! Then Saturday Kevin whipped up another one of his famous Turkeys!!! It was so yummy! So overall the weekend was wonderful and we are truly thankful for so much this year! Hopefully soon I will have pictures of our latest addition to the family!

A Day in the Life...

So I have been thinking about Baby Lin's daily activities. Also more than that getting to know the little personality in there. Working where I do I know for a fact babies have personalities VERY early in utero. Ours has already shown his/hers to Kevin and I. And it is funny to see a couple different traits resemble those of Kevin and I's.
Like Daddy: HARD sleeper and laid back
Like Mommy: Um...stubborn (ie. Baby pushes his/her foot out and I push back...baby will pull it in till I take my hand away and then push that foot right back out. We have gone back and forth several times!) and quite obedient (trust me)

So a day in the life of baby Lin is as follows...
Most awake time is in the morning. However if I am going to work the baby kicks a couple times first thing, more in protest, and then goes back to sleep for a couple hours. So he/she flips and flops for the morning. Then right after lunch Baby takes another nap (BUT can easily wake up if someone touches my tummy or I rub my tummy). Then in the evening is Daddy time most nights. He/she loves to hear Kevin talk and have his hand on my tummy! It is quite entertaining to see my stomach move like crazy. I swear he/she knows when he is around!!! And then around 10 or 11 we both head to bed. Once I get settled in the baby takes a few minutes to do the same by moving all around. And then, like Daddy, there is no waking this child up. Hence the fetal scope! I can get up to go to the bathroom and change positions a million times and not a single movement from within. Before the fetal scope I could even poke and prod and still nothing. Until around 6 or 7, then I feel the little foot that loves my liver kick out to announce all is well in there! So as I enjoy these last few weeks of our daily routine I am also anxious to see the personality shine when Baby comes on out! I fully believe there will be similarities!

Just Waiting...

Well Kevin and I feel like we are just waiting for our little one's birthday! I am 36weeks which meaans as of next weekend we can deliver at home!!! It's hard to believe that I am "full term" in one week. Time has actually gone by pretty fast. I am very ready to have the baby though and finally meet him/her! And I have the count down to no more work going as well...6 MORE DAYS!!!! I have decided I have nested all I can at this point as well. And I even caught my yearly cold this week so hopefully that will be behind me when the baby comes! I must say it is not fun being sick and pregnant at the same time. My energy is zapped! In the meantime Kevin and I have enjoyed fall so far. We went to the pumpkin patch, carved our pumpkin, picked apples, and are enjoying the cooler weather (me especially!)
The first picture had to be included because it is my new favorite toy!!! Our baby is a good baby...sleeps great at night. However, he/she was freaking me out everynight because nothing I did would wake him/her up. I would poke, pat, wiggle, etc. So of course at 4 in the morning I am a little worried. Finally I might get a little thud...probably saying "mom I'm fine...let me sleep!". I told our sweet midwife and she was gracious enough to lend me her fetal-scope to listen to the heart beat! Perfect fix!!! So now if I go several hours without feeling anything I can just listen for the sweet sound. In the meantime Kevin just rolls his eyes and says "let the child sleep. we want the baby to sleep at night don't we?!?!". Anyway so there is my new toy!!! And the last picture is of the nursery! It's ready for baby!!!!

Been Awhile

Well things at the Lin house have been pretty busy as usual. Kevin started 13th Quarter a couple weeks ago. His class load is not bad but the hours are weird. I can't keep up with where he is each day. We are so excited though that he is so close to being done! We met when he was in 2nd quarter...time has flown! I have been working extra at work. Figured might as well while I can. My energy is slowing slipping away again though, but NOTHING like that beloved first trimester! Baby Lin seems to be doing great as well. Always twisting and turning. Our midwife told us a couple weeks ago he/she is head down as well! Relief for me! And the nesting has begun! I am anxious to get everything clean and ready for the baby. Our apartment complex was nice enough to even clean our carpets this week for free!!!! That was amazing to a 32 week pregnant woman! And I'm getting ALL the stuff necessary for our home birth. Boy the list is lengthy but will be SO worth it when we welcome our precious one into the world in the comforts of our home! So we are chugging along!
I also picked up a new hobby...knitting! Although my mother and husband think I am WAY too young to be doing such a thing, I beg to differ! There are tons of people at work close to my age and younger that knit. It is a great outlet and I'm making a blanket for our baby. It is looking good so far. Pics to come when it is done!
Below are some pics of Kevin and I picking apples in North Ga. We went up with some friends and had a great time picking them! And the others are us with my best friend's baby! Nathan was born 4 weeks early but is doing great. Kevin and I love him so much and can't wait for Nathan to meet his cousin!!! So this is long enough...I'll check out for now!

One Year Anniversary

Kevin and I celebrated our one year anniversary at Grove Park Inn. We had a wonderful weekend of relaxation, shopping, touring, and hanging out. We visited the Biltmore House and roamed around downtown Asheville. We really enjoyed our time there and the Inn was great. Saturday morning I was treated to a maternity wrap and massage!!! I was a noodle at the end of that one for sure.
This year has been quite a first year for us. We have laughed, cried, celebrated, etc. People told us that the first year was the hardest but I must say I had a blast. Kevin and I have grown so much and are really looking forward to this next year. We will officially become parents and he will become a Doctor! So at the close of this wonderful weekend we now anxiously await the arrival of our "lil monkey". We are thankful for the blessings in our life!!!

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Big Weekend

Well the time has arrived again...Boards! Kevin will be taking part 2 and 3 of his boards this weekend. He has testing all day saturday and sunday. Please keep him in your prayers. He has studied hard and feels pretty good about it. Pray for a clear mind and calm spirit. Also keep him in your prayers the next couple weeks. He goes straight into finals and there is not much turn around time. We have scheduled a little weekend get-away for our anniversary which will come right after finals. We are both looking forward to that. It will be nice to relax and spend some time together then.
Baby and I are doing well. Baby is getting more and more active and loves doing flips inside me. It doesn't get old watching my stomach go crazy. And he/she has had the hiccups the past two nights. I read on a website that they don't mind getting the hiccups in utero, but I beg to differ. The child goes crazy when he/she has them. It is hard to believe I am about to be in my third trimester!!! Time is flying!
Well gotta run...thanks for you prayers!

Kevin's 10K on Labor Day

Kevin had quite the Labor Day this year. About a month ago he decided to sign up for the US 10K Classic here in Atlanta. He started his training right away and was very diligent about running everyday. He only took one day a week off to rest. He quickly went from running about 2 miles to 5 miles within that month of training. So we got up at 6AM Monday and heading for the starting line. I was able to see him start the race but missed him finish since they didn't provide the transportation they said they would have. I was so bummed and stood in the parking lot of a mall waiting for a shuttle to take me to the finish line. Kevin on the other hand made it to the finish line in 1 hour 10 minutes! His goal was simply to finish the race but I knew he would do great! And he did!!! I was so proud! And now in true Kevin fashion he has decided to sign up for and run a Half Marathon on December 27th...yup this year! He will begin that training and I know he will get it done! My goal is to have this baby and then maybe run a 10K next Labor Day...we shall see! Below are a few pictures I took of the event! Yes I was the crazy wife out there with the camera taking tons of pictures of the hubby! I was just so excited.
The rest of Labor Day was nice as well. We came home and got ready for people to come over for a cook out. We love having our friends over and it was a wonderful time of community with them. All in all in was a great day!


About 7:00AM before the race started at 7:45


The sign on the bridge that is up for a while before the big day!

Jordin Sparks sang the National Anthem. I was able to get really close and take pictures!

The MASS of people running. Kevin is in there somewhere!

YAY! I made it to the finish line 30 minutes after him but was so excited to see him!!!

His congrats poster! It was from me, our "Lil Monkey", and Gracie