Greetings Family & Friends,
I hope this email finds everyone doing well.
Michael and I are doing great, as is the baby. He is now 30 weeks along, which means we are in our third trimester. So in two months I will be full term, meaning if the baby was ready to come out there would be no hesitation in letting him do just that. To put it in perspective, in eight weeks there could be a new Baby Gallagher.
I am still working and plan on doing so until October 1st or a little beyond. I just stopped riding my bike to work as it is getting hard to reach the handlebars. Most of my exercise now consists of classes at the gym. But as a result of continued exercise and overall good health, the pregnancy is still going very smooth. Breathing has become a little harder at times, but that seems to come and go.
Two weeks ago we started a series of six birthing classes on Thursdays for two hours a session. It has been a great experience for both of us, as it puts us on the same page as far as understanding the birth process and how to work through it as a team. Overall it is a great bonding experience. Plus it is located at the hospital where we plan on having the baby, Sunnyside Hospital. They have a new birthing center which opens at the beginning of September. We have signed up for a tour in mid September, but have already heard many staff members say wonderful things about it.
Now for the BIG news........Michael has accepted a job in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania at the Letterkenny Army Depot within the Division Office of Information Management as their IT and Project Support staff. It will start some time this Fall, with the plan of the entire family being in PA by the end of November. There are many great reasons for this move: One is that it is a great career move for Michael as far as military,future government jobs and retirement. The other is that it puts us closer to family. Michael's grandparents will only be 1.5 hours away, and many other family members on the East coast will be within 3-7 hours. Plus the majority of my mother's side of the family is in the Northeast and heads South to Florida for parts of the winter. Currently we don't live within driving distance from any family members and are looking forward to getting back to the roots by living closer to family. We both feel very strongly about the importance of having family close and therefore this move is one step closer towards that goal. Plus as far our immediate family goes, this allows me the opportunity to stay at home with the baby, which is our goal for at least the first year.
So now we just need to get through the big changes coming within next few months. My next appointment is in two weeks, and the next will be three weeks after that. Then it is the final countdown with appointments every week. Stay tuned!
We will keep everyone posted as changes are happening fast.
I hope you enjoy the attached photos. I threw in a picture of Lucy, as she thinks she is the only child despite there being a cat in the house. Boy is she in for a big surprise in about two months.
Love,
Jessica & Michael
I hope this email finds everyone doing well.
Michael and I are doing great, as is the baby. He is now 30 weeks along, which means we are in our third trimester. So in two months I will be full term, meaning if the baby was ready to come out there would be no hesitation in letting him do just that. To put it in perspective, in eight weeks there could be a new Baby Gallagher.
I am still working and plan on doing so until October 1st or a little beyond. I just stopped riding my bike to work as it is getting hard to reach the handlebars. Most of my exercise now consists of classes at the gym. But as a result of continued exercise and overall good health, the pregnancy is still going very smooth. Breathing has become a little harder at times, but that seems to come and go.
Two weeks ago we started a series of six birthing classes on Thursdays for two hours a session. It has been a great experience for both of us, as it puts us on the same page as far as understanding the birth process and how to work through it as a team. Overall it is a great bonding experience. Plus it is located at the hospital where we plan on having the baby, Sunnyside Hospital. They have a new birthing center which opens at the beginning of September. We have signed up for a tour in mid September, but have already heard many staff members say wonderful things about it.
Now for the BIG news........Michael has accepted a job in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania at the Letterkenny Army Depot within the Division Office of Information Management as their IT and Project Support staff. It will start some time this Fall, with the plan of the entire family being in PA by the end of November. There are many great reasons for this move: One is that it is a great career move for Michael as far as military,future government jobs and retirement. The other is that it puts us closer to family. Michael's grandparents will only be 1.5 hours away, and many other family members on the East coast will be within 3-7 hours. Plus the majority of my mother's side of the family is in the Northeast and heads South to Florida for parts of the winter. Currently we don't live within driving distance from any family members and are looking forward to getting back to the roots by living closer to family. We both feel very strongly about the importance of having family close and therefore this move is one step closer towards that goal. Plus as far our immediate family goes, this allows me the opportunity to stay at home with the baby, which is our goal for at least the first year.
So now we just need to get through the big changes coming within next few months. My next appointment is in two weeks, and the next will be three weeks after that. Then it is the final countdown with appointments every week. Stay tuned!
We will keep everyone posted as changes are happening fast.
I hope you enjoy the attached photos. I threw in a picture of Lucy, as she thinks she is the only child despite there being a cat in the house. Boy is she in for a big surprise in about two months.
Love,
Jessica & Michael
