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Third trimester!

Okay, I guess it's time to report in. Didn't really have much to say for awhile, but since I'm now in my third trimester...

Baby boy Nski is doing great! He's moving all over the place and at my last appointment, his heartbeat was at 130bpm. I'm feeling great, although suffering through a cold right now. Ugh. I've also developed Achilles Tendinitis in my right foot. NOT FUN. Of course, I am horrible about letting it rest. So, I run one day (yep, still running and desparately need some new workout clothes) and then can hardly walk, so I go for a walk (still hobbling) the next day. Take a day off and repeat the cycle. I know, I need help. :)

In August, my sister helped me register at Babies 'R Us. It was so much fun! I also have a registry on Amazon.com, since you can find almost anything on Amazon these days. :)

My brother-in-law finished painting the baby's room this past week (he's an AWESOME painter -- if anyone needs a painter...) and the baby's furniture was delivered this past Wednesday! Yea! I'm so excited to get the baby's room together. Too bad I still have three months to go until he arrives. Walter is trying to get me to slow down a little bit. :)

In other news...Walter has decided to run the Chicago Marathon in October with Livestrong (raising money for cancer research). I'm so proud of him and I'll be there to cheer him on. Later that day we have my cousin's wedding in the city, so it will be a busy busy day! Please keep him in your prayers.

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