Oh, and I forgot (2nd post for today)

Today is a very special day - I forgot to mention that as of today there are 100 days left until the peanut's official due date...(I know the due date might not mean much and not that I am counting). But today is the official 100 day mark - after this it's double digits! Oh and just in case you are wondering why I know this - on my message board I have a ticker (it's just a grapic if you are familiar with web speak) that counts down the days for me and today it says "Only 100 days left until Baby #$^&% is due". The #$^&% is actually our last name - but on here I try to not use to many real names - especially our last name - you can never be too careful :)

What?! I'm Pregnant?!!!?!?

So, people have taken to telling me, "You look pregnant!". Last night at bible study a couple of the girls said it several times, people a church say it to. My mother-in-law tells me almost on a daily basis, but I know she is joking. Some people say it like they are kind of shocked. That's what makes me laugh the most. I am 25 weeks pregnant (6 months for those of you that can't comprehend that when you are pregnant EVERYTHING is referred to in weeks NOT months - men especially can't grasp this concept - especially the ones that I work with). I would think at this point I should most definitely "look pregnant" I have a 1.5 lb. human being and more liquid that I know what to do with in my body. Don't get me wrong - this doesn't make me mad or upset- it just is funny.

That being said I have a couple friends that are about as far as long as me that are being told - "You are huge - are you sure they have your due date right" or "You look like you are about to pop any day now!" etc. I am making it known here and now that those comments, if ever said to me, will be met with a fate much worse then rubbing the belly (which I am getting better with by the way - just forewarn me and don't press your luck - also you must be close to me or related by blood - strangers doing so is still a HUGE risk). Anyway, lets recap: It's okay to tell me I look pregnant - I think it's funny (not saying it might not get old eventually, but at this day and this hour it is okay)...You might get away with an occasional stomach rub if you warn me (exceptions being my husband who I love to have rub my belly and for some reason my mother - she birthed me so she has rights to the belly rubbing)....and finally - any comments in the future about me being huge - or having this baby any day (made before mid-July) will be met with a fate worse than that of a stranger rubbing my belly (I just have not decided what that will be yet!). You've been warned.

On a serious side note: Thanks to everyone that has been thinking of me and these silly stomach issues that I have been having. I think I am getting it under control - but I really appreciate the advice, calls, emails etc. Keep praying for my sanity for the remainder of my pregnancy :) I love you all!

Nothing says relief like Tylenol and Maalox

So Tums doesn't cut it any more apparently. Friday night I made the mistake of having Pizza Hut Pizza - and starting about 3 hours later had some pretty bad stomach pain - woke up Saturday morning with even worse pain. Eventually at some point the pain went away until Saturday night. I thought that whole thing was Pizza Hut's revenge (which I am sure is a part of it). Then Sunday was the same thing - got the pain back any time I ate. So, I decided to go to smaller meals with snacks in between to help with the pain. Yesterday was the worse yet. I felt fine in the morning. The longer the day went the stronger the pain got - made it through the day and drove home. Got home and didn't even feel like eating - just laid down and tried to stretch out so the pain would go away - eventually my hubby was worried and had me call the doctor's office. The doctor on call called back within seconds of my calling. She asked me some questions and eased my fear that anything was wrong and suggested Tylenol and Maalox. Suggested Maalox before eating so hopefully the pain never even starts. Well last night I still had the pain - but I had already eaten and took the Maalox after eating - today I did things the correct way and so far so good (knock on wood). These doctor's are amazing that just with asking me a bunch of questions over the phone she told me just the right thing to do - I could kiss her! Apparently I am at the stage where everything is being pushed around and my stomach is trying to revolt against that. As my mom said last night - it seems like every step along the way your body is trying to prepare you not just physically but mentally as well for having a baby. I guess my good nights sleep may be gone for a long while (until long after the baby arrives), but at least I might be ready for it.

Movement....maybe

This weekend I was trying to get my hubby to feel the baby move. At one point he reacted right it time with the baby's kick, but he is still not fully convinced. I think that soon enough it will be unmistakable as the baby seems to be getting stronger by the day. Tums seem to be my best friend again - that and eating MUCH smaller meals with snacks in between seems to work as well - otherwise there is pain.

Other than that, not much new on the baby front. We seemed to have a lot going on this weekend, but it was kind of nice to be busy. Sometimes, I just think about what our life will be like about 15 weeks from now - not that far off and I am sure there are HUGE changes in store. I can't wait!

1.5 Pounds of Fetal Fun

So the baby is partying this morning. He is getting bigger by the moment. By the end of the month he should be between 2 and 2.5 pounds. Of course this means changes - and things just feeling kind of funny. I love the emails I get that tell me what the baby looks like, what he is learning to do etc. It sounds like the activity is just beginning, but today's email made me REALLY excited about what is to come. The following are symptoms that are not only normal but I am told to EXPECT most of them ( I edited some out for the faint of heart) : Fetal activity, Hearty appetite (steak anyone- I love it right now), Heartburn or indigestion, flatulence (now if that is one I did not edit out imagine what i DID), bloating, constipation, headaches, faintness or dizziness, nasal congestion, abdominal achiness, backaches, leg cramps, stretch marks, swelling of ankles and feet, skin, hair and nail changes, protruding navel (which my dear husband has sworn he will take MANY pictures of - he lives for the moment that my "Innie" becomes an "outie" - he thinks it will be cool. )

The plus is that all of those pregnancy side-effects don't much matter the second I feel my baby move - it all goes away. The other plus - babies are so cute - by the time they are here how can you hate them for what they did to you :) 2 more weeks of the good second trimester and then it's onto the 3rd - if that's supposed to be the worst one I wonder what symptoms await??? Please don't tell me - I think I'd rather be suprised :)

What's in a name?

A lot apparently. We thought we were set on Aaron. I appears that we are both having second thoughts. At the very least it seems that we both have decided we need to reconsider and look at some other names - I still love the name Aaron - but there are other names that I like as well. I guess it's good we didn't get anything personalized - and now I don't think I will until the name is on the birth certificate - I can now see why it is just too easy to change your mind. There are more good names than I thought out there. I can assure you this - out child will not be named after a season, flower, tree, car or month of the year.

Our stubborn boy.

Well, the ultrasound yesterday went just fine. I guess they got a look at what they needed to see. Although, we have a baby that likes to lay face down. Both the ultrasound tech and the doctor we're trying to get a picture of his face for us, but were not able to. For both the 20 week ultrasound and this follow-up he pretty much laid face down the whole time - looks like we have a tummy sleeper. He is now 1.5 lbs. and measuring right on target - due date remains August 4th. So he's got 16 more weeks to cook in there. He has started becoming more active at night - he doesn't keep me awake yet, but they told me he would be gaining about a half pound per week - so I am sure soon enough he will be kicking with more force and keeping his mommy awake. Good training for the night time feedings I suppose. Now today a trip to the regular baby doctor and then that should be it for 4 more weeks. It's weird - there should be 1 or 2 regular 4 week check-ups and then it starts every other week - that should be fun - ha! Other than that things are just fine. Yay!

We are IN!!!

Yay! The move is complete. Josh and I owe a HUGE amount of thanks to everyone that helped us this weekend. We definitely could not have done it without help. My swelling finally disappeared at some point yesterday afternoon. We are even so much further along that what I thought we would be thanks to the help. We still have a couple baskets etc. to go through in the "baby's room" but we will be through all that by this weekend I would believe. THEN, we can turn our focus to getting ready for baby Aaron - YAY!

We had a nice Easter - what a beautiful day - Easter should be in April every year.

Today we go back for what should be our last ultrasound. So we get to see the baby boy again - I can't wait! I just love to watch him. Then tomorrow is my normal 4 week check-up. So this week is a doctor kind of week.