I cannot believe it has already been 4 weeks with Gia! We are beyond blessed, over the moon in love with our little girl. This week has been pretty difficult because she's been crying a lot, but I think it was just a growth spurt. She's back to her normal happy, sleepy self today. She is starting to make more faces at us... can't wait til she smiles for real!!

This has been a busy week! We had our first out of town/road trip/over night in a hotel experience with Baby G. I was really nervous about it all, but in the end, she was a perfect angel! Seriously, she slept almost the whole time and was so great. She slept through all the important things that we needed her to sleep thru and she even slept good at night! She is getting so big, too! Now I know what people mean when they say it goes by so fast... I already feel like she's not so "newborn-y" anymore... and she's just 3 weeks old! crazy! I am loving every minute with her. I find myself closing my eyes and just breathing her in, multiple times a day. We are so very blessed.

2 weeks already!? Wow! Time is flying by. It could have something to do with this new little princess we have to take care of that is making our days and nights seem shorter than ever! She is gaining weight and already getting close to outgrowing a few of her outfits! Better start playing dress up now to get her in them all! I'm hoping the days keep flying by until we have a job, and then time can slow down. :)

How Far Along: 40 weeks... 10 months preggo!

Size of baby: I know for sure now.... 7 pounds 13 oz.

Total Weight Gain: Pregnancy weight gain grand total is............ 40 pounds even. Not too bad... just a little bit above the 25-35 where I'd hoped to stay. But 40 isn't bad. I'm fine with that!

Maternity Clothes: Oh yes.

Gender: Girl! Gianna Noelle

Movement: All this past week she's been very active!

Sleep: Sleep sucks. It hurts and I do'nt get much of it. Atleast after she comes, sleeping won't hurt anymore!

What I miss: Being able to pick up something if I drop it!

Cravings: Nothing much I can think of!

Best Moment of the Week: Arriving at our weekly Dr's visit and being told we are going to have the baby today!!!!!

Appointments This Week? Yes, we're weekly now. We went in for our 40 weeks appointment where they routinely do a non-stress test and check baby's fluid level. We went in at 9:00 and they did an ultrasound where they saw that Gianna's fluid levels were pretty low. The tech just looked at us and said, "Well, you're probably going to have a baby today!" WHAT? YAY! So from there it was pretty much a whirlwind of excitment. I'll post about her birth in a separate post later one.

What I’m looking forward to: Looking into my baby's eyes!

One Thing I've Learned This Week: God truly means it when he knows how much we can handle. I am so thankful that HE knows my limits, and enables me to meet them with His grace and for his glory.

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We are so madly in love with our little girl. Thanks for following along and praying with us throughout the pregnancy. We appreciate it so much and love all of you!! Now, stay tuned for posts as we watch our Rainbow Beauty grow!!!!