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It's been a little while...

Over the past few weeks we have been getting everything in order for the next season of our lives. Recently we got the chance to visit Brisbane once again, this time not for scans or tests but for a holiday. We decided to use it as a time to get a sneak peek at where we might be living and also look at everything that would be nearby. Thankfully we saw immediately that Southbank is a very quick walk from the Hospital with pools, a fake beach, lots of eateries etc. This will come in handy as we have to go a full month before the due date and with neither of us working during that time we will have a LOT of free time on our hands. We also got to catch up with some old friends and found a church that we are thinking we will go to. All in all we feel like our time in Brisbane will be good and with visits every now and then from friends and family, it will stem the feeling of homesickness we are bound to feel.

Riley has even become more active lately as well, she seems to kick and move around all the time. Jess moves between loving it to being very frustrated with it especially when she is trying to get a good night's sleep. When I pray for her every night I place my hand on Jess' belly and everytime without fail she seems to kick right where my hand is. I like to think that she is giving me a high-five with her foot (she's young, she will soon learn you use your hand) and agreeing with me that she is going to be a healthy little girl.

Today we got a positive report! We had a scan that checked how Riley is growing because sometimes in these situations the babies can be underweight which is the last thing you would want around surgery time. The sonographer measured her and found her to be measuring a week ahead of where she should normally be and is right on track. (Jess blames my genetic contribution for that. We spoke with a midwife yesterday who said Riley has no chance of being a small girl with a dad like me) It was interesting to see the Sonographer's reaction to Riley's heart, she didn't quite know what to make of it because she had never seen one like it before. Oh and for all of you who still believe that they may have gotten the gender wrong, DEFINITELY a girl. Below is a little video of her face from the scan.  Must say we both think the ultrasound makes her look a little creepy at times but then there is those quick seconds where you see a beautiful baby girl...

Our next step will be another scan at 30 weeks which is in 2 weeks time to once again check that she is growing at the right rate. We are feeling very reassured that everyone is keeping a close eye on her and we are in good hands. Right now we are just enjoying our last couple of months of our normal life before the big move. Will update again soon!

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  1. Curtly31 October 2013 at 13:20

    Thinking of you guys xx Best of luck with everything !

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