Hello Huge!!

I had my 32 week appointment yesterday, and Julie went with me, which was fun! Julie will be assisting Matt and I in labor... so it only makes sense that she would go to a couple appointments. Everything is as it should be, which is great. I posted two pics of my hugeness... We've decided on a name... drum-roll please.... Lucas Matthew. Whatdya think? I know, we're taking a major risk in already revealing a name. My mother has taken the liberty of expressing her opinion regarding the name Lucas and continues to suggest other names. How sweet of her. Even still, Matt and I think it's a good fit. The name stems from Lucias and means "Bringer of Light." Of course, it's also a Biblical name, which is fitting for our family. Some other thoughts:

• I've gained thirty pounds thus far (something I'm not particularly proud of)
• In spite of the weight, I don't have stretch marks, varicose veins, swollen legs and feet or high blood pressure (yet).
• Lucas is head-down with his tush mostly on my right side.
• He's a rowdy kid already... constantly bumping, pushing and rolling over. Never a dull moment.
• I am still feeling really well, although I'm super tired all the time. Doc told me to slow down with work and such. I figure I'll cut back my hours in June.
• I am continually growing out of my clothing... some tops are too tight now and I'm afraid of looking like a hooker when I wear them. I don't want to buy new stuff with only 8 weeks left.
• Matt and I constantly discuss how much life will change after the baby arrives. We're excited for the challenge and really looking forward to seeing our baby for the first time. I am beginning to daydream more and more about holding him, examining his little hands and feet. Of course, we're looking forward to the diapers, feedings and crying too. :)

Hello all! It's been a couple weeks since we've posted anything, so I suppose I should fill you in with a couple pointers. Here's what's new:

• Matt got a job with Netflix. He's happy to have work, but his schedule will prove to be challenging. He works four ten-hour days with Sundays, Mondays and Thursdays off. In addition to a poopy schedule, he works evening swing-shift. In spite of the schedule, he'll still be able to maintain his free-lance work, which is encouraging.
• The purpose for Matt's new job is that I will not be going back to work after my maternity leave. I put my letter of resignation in at work three weeks ago... the first week of July will be my last week working full-time. I am looking forward to not working for awhile and just focusing on family and our new little bundle of joy.
• Matt and I will be moving into Beaverton in two weeks. We will be renting a studio from my parents. This has been a humbling decision, but a wise one. I'm really excited to live with my sister again!
• I am at thirty-two weeks of my pregnancy. I have an appointment today and will fill you all in on the details in a later post. I can't believe we have roughly eight weeks left until baby Lucas arrives!

So, that's the scoop... for now. We've been SO busy and I feel like my brain is struggling to keep up. Thank goodness Matt is still keeping it together. In addition, I think we could all use a little springtime warmth and relaxation.