We're Finally Here!

Three flights, three trips through security, one flight almost missed, and running around two of the four airports with an extremely heavy backpack definitely doesn't make for a happy pregnant woman. Luckily, we both made it here and minus a few death stares, the people around us were unharmed as well :). Unlike our previous trip to Finland, all of our bags arrived with us, though we think when our bags were screened back in KC our bag of European plug converters fell out. Now to update everyone on the pregnancy which I'm sure is the real reason many of you are reading this..

As of today, I am 15 weeks pregnant and showing waaaaay more than I thought I would be (pictures soon). Just this past week my belly really started to pop out and I can even tell which side of my stomach the baby is on much of the time. Baby definitely seems to prefer my right side when not in the middle of my belly which makes for one hilarious looking stomach, but we both are really enjoying being able to watch the baby move.

Yesterday, we picked out our apartment and got the process started for what is essentially our Finnish social security numbers. Basically, these numbers are needed for everything from getting a cell phone plan to getting in to the doctor. We expect to receive our numbers next week and hopefully I will be able to make an appointment and get to the doctor soon! On Monday we will move in to our apartment which is very exciting as well. Although the link won't work for much longer, here is a link to our apartment for those who would like to see where we'll be living.


http://www.vuokraovi.com/vuokraovi/main/showrental.action?id=228146&entryPoint=fromSearch&rentalIndex=2&searchIdentifier=-1740644263

I think that's about all for now, but we'll keep everyone updated on our life here in Finland as well as the little one on it's way! When David gets home from work, I'll see if he's up for taking some belly pictures too. We miss everyone very much and look forward to many visitors in the future!