Baby or Butterball?

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

We were the lucky turkeys who were able to celebrate in Sun Valley with the Kvidahls. It's always fun to visit family, but this year was extra special because David's family was able to see my ever-expanding waistline (and bustline and...well you get the point!) in person. The next time we see them will be when baby has finally made it into the world.

Soon-to-be Grandpa K and I went to workout each morning before everyone started the day. And we went on lots of walks as a family. David, his dad and his bother went to the U of A vs. ASU football game, while soon-to-be Grandma K and I got facials (I'll take the facials over football any day!). Later on in the week David, his dad, his mom and I went to an ASU basketball game.

We were even able to visit with a Chicago snowbird, Mary Kay, at her house near the Mountains.

I'm now approximately 32 weeks and the countdown is on! It's hard to believe that there are only 8 weeks remaining (give or take baby's schedule) to wrap up work and prepare the baby's room. Logistically one knows that pregnancy is only 40 weeks, but at times it feels like pregnancy is forever. Little Kvidahl is now completely aware that space is at a premium, but with frequent elbows, kicks, punches, and body turns, Baby still tries awfully hard to find extra room in which to get comfy. Some days I think we just make an unspoken pact to be uncomfy together as both of us shift from position to position!

Baby and I are doing well. However we found out that I have gestational diabetes. The good news is that it is temporary and doesn't pose any serious risks to myself or Little One. The not so good news is that I have to be even more careful with what I eat and I have to exercise more than I was before. Just when you think you're eating as healthy and being as active as you can, heredity smacks you upside the head and says, "Nurture only takes you so far sweetie!" So now I'm adjusting to my new regime to keep Little Kvidahl from becoming a butterball of Perdue proportions!