Gibberific!

I just wanted to let everyone know how happy I am to have such a loving and helpful husband. Gibb has proven to be worth more than his weight in gold!! Since I have started working four days a week, 10.5 hours per day, Gibb is cooking dinner those nights (and doing the dishes) because I don't usually get home until after 7:30. Plus, Gibb is doing prenatal yoga and childbirth classes (via video) with me. When the yoga instructor tells us to put one hand on our heart and one hand on our baby, Gibb reaches for my belly! Yesterday Gibb and I went on our first bike ride in over two years together through the German countryside and he was so patient when I had to stop and catch my breath! I thought I should write this down somewhere so when I get angry or frustrated at Gibb in the future, I can remember how wonderful and helpful he can be.

Third Trimester!!

Hi Family and Friends!!

STATUS UPDATE

Baby Name - Still working on it.
Belly Button - Still an innie
Weight - Marina continues to expand
Baby Weight - About 2.5lbs (lots of sticks of German butter)
Kick Meter - Kicks constantly (10+ kicks per hour when sitting) and furiously; does not like it when Mama sits for long periods of time
Baby Room - crib is set up! We are debating about whether or not to invest in extra sheets/waterproof mattress pads.
Excercise - Today we started prenatal yoga for couples and since moving to our new hamlet we have been walking Kodjo in the forest or in the pastures 4 times per week. This afternoon we are playing golf and Marina is hopeful that her baby will provide a nice centerpoint for putting and won't interfere with her follow-through!
Baby Prep - We read "the Birth Book" by Dr. Sears and we are preparing for the birth with learning new massage techniques, positions, and staying abreast on the pros and cons of medical intervention during childbirth. We also are reading "Happy Baby" by Dr. Sears' son, Dr. Sears, on how to raise a healthy, green baby. We are even considering using the baby g diapers! We have ordered a few DVDs online in lieu of childbirth classes.



SHOUT OUTS -

Congratulations to Amber and Tony for the birth of Charles Joseph (CJ) on 13 May!!
Happy Birthday to Chloe Valentine for completing one year on 14 May!!