Finally, our blog hiatus has been lifted and the Tomlinson clan is back online! It’s been awhile since our last post, so thanks for your patience. Between Beat Michigan Week, a sorority recruitment frenzy, writing the next great American novel and some extensive traveling to exotic locations such as Fort Wayne, Indiana, it’s been a whirlwind month and the Thanksgiving holiday could not have come at a better time!
Things are great here in Columbus. Our doctor’s appointment at the beginning of the month was a success and sadly, was our last ultrasound of the pregnancy. Next time we see Walter, it will be in person! The ultrasound showed a very healthy baby with fingers, toes, a belly and even some facial features. However, when looking more closely at the ultrasound pictures, we determined that Walter looks more like Skeletor than a baby. Our doctor, Page Turner (we can’t make this stuff up), is extremely pleased with Walter’s progress. Walter is of normal size and has a solid heart rate of 127 beats per minute. This appointment would have also marked the time in which we could have found out Walter’s gender, but holding true to our word, we really want to keep it a surprise until Walter’s birthday. Brian and I are already bragging that Walter has excellent hearing and has great respect for us because Walter’s legs were demurely crossed during the entirety of the ultrasound. So even if we would have wanted to know the gender, we would have left that appointment still in the dark.
Earlier this month, we made the trip up to Michigan to pick up the baby furniture that Gram, Great Gram and Uncle Ross had graciously bought for us. After a couple of mishaps with our Ryder truck, we made it safely to East China and back, taking with us my childhood that had been packed away in Rubbermaid containers in my mom’s basement. The nursery is really coming along quite nicely. The new paint job and the furniture, along with some new curtains (thanks Nana and Papa) have really transformed the room into, well, a nursery. We still have a few things to purchase and hang on the walls, but we are pleased with how it is coming along. Check out our photos of the nursery!
As for Brian and I, we are getting very excited for Walter’s arrival. Walter has become quite active and is moving around all over the place. Brian was able to feel Walter moving around for the first time this past Saturday, which is an event that he will surely remember as it occurred on his dad’s birthday while watching Colts pre-game coverage on ESPN—an event that he will always remember!
We look forward to a great Thanksgiving and are thankful for the abundant blessings in our lives—especially our family, friends, and a healthy baby Walter.
Wherever you spend this weekend, safe travels and Happy Turkey Day!
Gobble Gobble!!
The Tomlinsons
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