Getting Closer

Finally, I am catching up with posting. Here I am at 28 weeks. A constantly growing belly. So much so that I have gotten comments from the cashier at Costco: "You're bigger every time I see you." That is significant since I'm probably in Costco twice a week. Today as I write, we are just days away from 30 weeks. That means just over 10 weeks to go.

We have made progress in our preparations and I had my first shower this weekend. There'll be more of that in the next post. But since I've been so slow getting this one going, I'm afraid that if I don't keep it short, it will never happen. So the rest of the news...

Dad Toth got his Doctorate! Way to go!

Through the generosity of our church, Tony and I were both able to go to McAllen, Texas to be with Mom and Dad Toth and the rest of the family that was able to make it to Dad's graduation ceremony. We had a wonderful time together, although brief. (Pictured above is Tony's immediate family-- Tonia, David, Dad Andy, Mom Dorciane, Tony and Andrew.)

Newphews and Niece-- Michael, Zach, Nathan and Emma Berthiaume (Tonia's kids)

Belly to belly. My most telling profile, but also sometimes a little bit scary.

Other notes: Our flights to Texas brought my first experience with what Tony calls "Cankles." (a.k.a. swollen ankles) And if you're keeping track, that was baby bear's fix and sixth time on a place.

We are both enjoying baby bear's movements these days. Tony has viewed many punches and kicks and baby bear often says hi to me in the middle of the night when I return from a bathroom break.

Anyone remember "African Ant-eating ritual?" The crazy dance from Can't Buy Me Love? Well, if you do, capture that mental picture. And then picture baby bear in my belly doing that dance. (Arms on the right side of my belly and legs on the left side.) It's quite amazing the movements this baby makes.

More to come soon... Love to you all.