33 Weeks... Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed their time with family and friends. We have been in Houston running all around town to see my family and Daniel's. It's been hectic but so much fun at the same time. We had our 3D ultra-sound on Wednesday and it was incredible! Our little man kept his hand on his face the whole time and the other half of his face was resting on my placenta (doesn't that sound comfortable!). So some of the shots are a little obstructed but you can still see his closed eyes, nose, mouth and hand. We also got a confirmation that he is a HE and in a head down position. Enjoy the pictures!

32 weeks

32 weeks and the countdown has officially begun, from here on out we are in full baby watch mode!

If the baby were to arrive anytime after this week he would be considered a premie but also healthy and would require a minimal hospital stay. It's starting to get exciting. Even Daniel has expressed anxiousness at meeting our son and wanting to hold him. We are off to Houston for the Christmas holidays, our last Christmas without a baby. It's hard to believe that our little man will be hear in just a 7-9 weeks It feels like a long time to go still and then again very short. This week baby boy McPherson has been moving around with extreme force. This past week his kicks and movements have gone from mildly discomforting to down right painful at times. I'm also experiencing regular Braxton-hicks contractions which can also be a little uncomfortable, but practice makes perfect! Daniel and I have been to multiple holiday gatherings over the past two weeks and decided to put up a photo of the baby's first Christmas party. I think he had fun, at the very least he liked the food!

We hope everyone has a wonderful week and a very Merry Christmas! May the gift and love of Jesus be in your hearts,
Frances and Daniel

This is our new "official" baby/family blog. Daniel no longer approved of the low tech blog I started all by my low tech self this summer, so we have upgraded! Welcome to the McPherson Blog 2.0.

I am now 31 weeks pregnant and doing well. At my last appointment the doctor said I was the picture of health. "Really?" I asked him, "Are you sure I don't need to be on bed rest?", he just laughed at me. I'm ready for the Christmas break and this pregnant body could sure use some rest. I didn't think teaching pregnant would be this exhausting. Only nine weeks to go! Baby boy McPherson is doing great, growing everyday and letting me know it with his turns, rolling over, and random kicks. Things are definitely getting tight in there. He is now about 4 pounds and anywhere from 15-17 inches long. We are having a 3D ultrasound over the Christmas break and can't wait to see what this little man looks like.

I had my first baby shower over the Thanksgiving holiday. It was an awesome time and I enjoyed seeing all my family and friends in Houston. Daniel and I were showered with so many gifts and feel truly blessed to have been the recipients of so much generosity! This is a link to pictures my sister-in-law took at the shower http://picasaweb.google.com/krmcpher/FrancesBabyShower#
Thanks to all who came!