Entries from November 1, 2007 - December 1, 2007
Halfway There
This week I reach the halfway point in my pregnancy. Twenty weeks. So far I've gained 6 pounds. I'm hoping to keep the pounds from adding up to much this time but I know that the biggest weight gain is yet to come.
I hope & pray the second half goes by as fast as the first half. I had a dream two nights ago that I was having the baby by myself because we couldn't get a baby sitter for Ethan, so Scott had to sit with him while I had the baby. I'm so crazy.
Last weekend people were asking me if this pregnancy was different than the others since this was a girl. I was thinking about that and I realized that it is quite different. First of all, I'm way more emotional than I was with the others. You see, I'm not a cryer. If something goes wrong in my life, I don't cry, I get angry. If I'm really happy about something, I want to jump up and down and cheer, I don't cry. During this pregnancy, I cry like a baby! Those of you who surprised me at the bloggy tea have seen it first hand. But even watching someone win an awesome prize on tv yesterday made me cry.
Then there are the cravings. I never had strong cravings with the others but with this one I have strong cravings. At first, anything I saw I craved. Commercial for Wendy's- I wanted Wendy's. Mostly I am craving salty foods. In the beginning I was buying the ballpark style peanuts, sucking the salt off of them and then eating them. I thing about corned beef and cabbage several times a week (before this pregnancy I didn't really even like corned beef and cabbage that much). As of lately I just need to have the Aussie fries from The Outback. You know, the super unhealthy seasoned fries covered in melted cheese and bacon. Mmmm, Mmmm good. My wonderful husband made a late night run to Outback take out this week to get us some fries. Did I mention the ranch dressing dipping sauce? I'm so doing the Homer Simpson drool right now!!
I'm feeling good but I still need to have a nap everyday. Only 20 more weeks to go- ok that made it sound like I still have a LONG time!!
Sheryl Bane
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A Big Thanks
I'm back and I'm about halfway through the mountains of laundry. Whew! Five people go through a TON of clothes!! As promised, I have to post the pictures from our awesome bloggy tea party turned surprise pink baby shower for me! These ladies really made me feel so loved. It was really so great. There were friends there from highschool, from our former church, and new blogging friends that I'd never met before in person. It was by far the funnest baby shower I've ever had. Not to mention all the pink!!
So, most of my pictures turned out super blurry but I'll post the ones that you can actually see clearly.
From left to right, my sil Milk and Honey, Crooked Eyebrow, More Than a Single Mom, and myself. Woo Woo class of '97!
More Than a Single Mom and Me
I'm having issues loading the rest of them but they're pretty fuzzy anyway. I'm sure you've seen them all on the other blogs.
Huge thanks to Steph and Crooked Eyebrow for setting the whole thing up!
Thank you also to:
While we were having our tea, my husband was at another get together being blessed like crazy for Pastor Appreciation Day and for our new little girl. I guess God knew that we really needed to be reminded how much we are loved. Since I've been back in FL, I've been able to attack life with a new freshness. We feel rested, loved, and not alone and that makes a world of difference.
Best Day Ever
I'll soon be on an airplane headed back to "the Sunshine State" but today will be remembered forever. First, I was super excited to go to a bloggy tea party breakfast. We had old friends and new and it was so much fun. Then I found out that it was really a surprise baby shower to celebrate my little girl coming into the world. I was so overwhelmed and surprised! I cried harder than I have in a LONG time! It meant so much to me. We've been starting a new mission in life and we've been going it alone. Today's surprise shower really reminded me that I am loved and not forgotten even if we've moved across the country. When I get home I'll post some pictures of the wonderful time but for now, head over to Crooked Eyebrow to check things out!
After that it was time for a nap (having a cry that hard can really take it out of you). Then it was back out to have coffee with my best friend. I came back to give my little boys a kiss goodnight and Scott and I actually had a real date! We went to one of our favorite restaurants in the area, House of Kobe, and then out to see August Rush with my b and sil. It was such an awesome day. We just MUST come back for Christmas.
Aaaahhhhh
This morning, I sat in a comfy chair near the window. I was covered in a very soft, very warm blanket. I watched the snow fall. Big heavy flakes. I don't think there is much closer to heaven on earth.
Happy Thanksgiving!