Random Notes

It's been a while since my last post. Things are moving right along and we have a busy few months coming up, including our (probably) last ultrasound, baby shower, possible home improvements, getting the nursery ready, and all of the fun classes to (hopefully) prepare us for parenthood. In the meantime, I thought I'd share some common questions I'm asked and a fun tidbit:

• How're you feeling? Definitely the most common question I'm asked and the truth is I feel great!! I'm sure this will change soon as the summer heat, backaches and swelling hit me in the third trimester, but for now, I am taking advantage of it. I feel very blessed to have had an easy pregnancy so far and I hope it continues. Aside from some food aversions the first few months and just being a little more tired than normal, I've really enjoyed being pregnant and have no complaints at all! Oh, except for having to pee every 15 minutes. That's getting annoying...
• Have you had any food cravings? Not really... I'm not sure if it counts as a 'craving' if it is something I enjoyed before I was pregnant. I guess I probably indulge a little more easily than I did before on the things I really like. I definitely have been eating a lot of pasta, bread, and carbs in general. And ice cream! And I am thirsty ALL THE TIME, so I've been drinking a ton of flavored waters (vitamin water, life water, etc). I'm so thirsty that plain water doesn't seem to help, although I'm definitely getting enough of that too.
• Do you have a name picked out? Maybe... but we're sticking to our plan and keeping it to ourselves until his birthday. We have a front runner on the first name and I think the middle name is set.
• Do you feel the baby move? All the time! We definitely have a little soccer player in there. Sometimes I think he's trying to escape. And I wonder how he doesn't do damage to my major organs with all that thrashing around in there.
• Have you registered yet? Yes... wow, what an adventure. Who knew one little baby could need so much stuff?! Thanks to my mommy friends for helping a clueless mom-to-be.
• And funny things that husbands say... From Chris a few weeks ago when I was just over 6 months pregnant: "Wow - I don't see how your belly could get ANY bigger!". Trust me honey, it will. We have 3 more months to go!

6 months already?

I just realized that I am officially 6 months pregnant tomorrow! That's 24 weeks to you pregnancy knowledgeable folks. It's hard to believe it's been 6 months! The time has flown by. I don't really have anything new to report on Baby H. I've had several uneventful check-ups (which is a good thing) and everything appears to be going great. I'm anxious to start the nursery, but our plans are currently on hold while we decide on some possible home improvements to our second story. More to come when we finalize the plans, but it will have to start soon to be ready in time for his arrival!

We are all enjoying this beautiful spring weather (except for the pollen)! We were lucky enough to spend this past weekend at Lake Oconee with my family celebrating my mom's birthday! We had a great time shopping, fishing, watching the Masters, and just spending time together. I'm sure it will be a crazy summer, but hopefully we'll be able to spend a few relaxing weekends there. As many of you know, Chris and I really enjoy the lake, so I'm sure our 'water baby' will be skiing in no time at all! OK, maybe we'll wait a few years for that...

Here's a few pictures from our weekend. Me and Chris - with my (almost) 6 month bump.

The Young family - Lamar, Mom, Dee and Me. Happy Birthday Mom - We love you!!