Update on the Fam

Yesterday I had my 33 week appointment.  Baby boy's heart rate was 138 BPM.  My blood pressure, weight gain, movement and growth are all on track.  I don't have another appointment until December 7th.  I was supposed to go back in 2 weeks but my doctor isn't available until the 7th.  I'll be 36 weeks then, so we'll start checking for progress then!

The nursery is finally coming along.  Hopefully Danny will paint the closet doors, put the crib together and help me put up the letters behind the crib for the big name reveal this weekend!  Stay tuned!  It has taken us a looong time to decide on a name for this little guy.  We're very happy with our choice, though I'm sure someone will have a comment, as most people usually do.  :)

Marissa is growing and learning so much!  We've been working on animal sounds and while she still has a way to go, she's starting to remember what each animal "says."  So far we've been working on meow, woof-woof, moo, nay-nay, quack-quack and bok-bok (for chicken).  She knows where teeth, eyes, ears, nose, feet and her belly button are, too.  She can sort of say teeth, nose and eye.  She's starting to become more verbal and attempting new words.  She also has her own version of "thank you" and "please."  Her communication is getting much better.  While she doesn't always say what she wants, she will point and open and close her hand to signal that she wants something.  She is starting to understand the concept of shaking her head yes and no.  Her newest game is if you ask her if she needs her diaper changed she will shake her head yes (though sometimes she is fibbing!).

Speaking of teeth...Marissa now has 5 teeth!  One of her top teeth on the right came in.  I can feel and see it but I'm not really sure which one it is.  She won't let me get a good enough look.

Well, hubby just got home from travel...it's husband and wife time!  Have a great weekend, blogger world!