More Crazy Days!

Sunday we went running around and visiting my grandmother. My mom brought my nieces over, and we spent the afternoon at the pool! They were just so cute - we had these little floaters for them to sit in, and they just smiled and splashed.

Monday I was caught up all day with meetings and work, and Tuesday I had more meetings, then went to spend the afternoon with the girls. Another exhausting day, and I came home around 10 and crashed almost immediately.

Today has been pretty quiet - just trying to get my work done. Friday is our 12 week ultrasound, and I'm so excited for that! If everything is good on Friday, we are finally going to make this pregnancy public!

Breast Cancer Walk

This morning, we woke up early to do a 5k for breast cancer. My friend Eric's sister died of breast cancer 4 years ago, so each year we do this walk in her honor. I believe we raised $5000 for the team - I raised about $250 in donations, and baked and decorated cookies to put out at Niki's office that brought in another $200-$300. We actually decorated the cookies the night I found out I was pregnant (April 25).

I was worried about doing the walk - the weather was hot, I've been getting easily tired and hungry, and I haven't been able to do much walking/exercising since I tore a ligament in my ankle back in November. Luckily, my friend Niki is also pregnant, so we did the 5k nice and slow. I made it! I think my ankle is finally doing a little better. Elliot was a huge help . . . he served as my "pack mule" for the day - carrying water and snacks all day for me, and pushing the stroller with Niki & Eric's son.

After the walk, I went and picked up one of my nieces to head out for a play date at Niki and Eric's house. We had a fantastic time. Paige discovered she loves to eat watermelon - and make a huge mess. It is so cute to finally watch her interacting and playing with others.

Elliot & I were supposed to meet our friends Heather and Brad for an outdoor movie tonight. We were so tired, we didn't know if we would make it there. Luckily, the weather intervened, and it POURED rain, so the movie was canceled! Heather & Brad came over to watch a rental movie instead, and we never had to leave the couch! Perfect end to a wonderful day.

So much for feeling better!

Well, after worrying about how I've been feeling so well for the past week, my body decided it missed puking tonight! Strangely reassuring, though.

Today was actually a fun day! I went to see Sex and the City with Niki, and then we spent the evening at my mom's house. My nieces are here for a week, so we helped with the babysitting. It has been fun spending so much time with them.

Hmmmm . . . Feeling better?

For as much as I have been hating the daily puking episodes the past 2 weeks, I have to say that NOT puking is equally worrisome. I know morning sickness is supposed to ease up after 10 weeks, but it does make me nervous to be feeling so . . . . normal! I'm so ready to be able to share this with rest of the world! I've been having a difficult time hiding the pregnancy (my body is just ready to pop), but this week I'm planning to tell a few more friends.

Another baby picture!

Today we had another ultrasound! Not to crank and complain, but the ultrasound tech showed up to work over an hour late AGAIN. The staff was fairly rude, and the doctor just made excuses for everything. We told her we would be leaving the practice - I really have had enough of the way this office is run.

Luckily, Elliot and I were stopped short in our complaining when the ultrasound began. We couldn't believe how much the baby has grown over the past few weeks. Elliot was watching the screen, and when he saw the baby, his jaw dropped and he said "It looks like a baby and it is moving!!" I can't believe I'm actually 10 weeks pregnant already! On another good note - my previously enlarged and cysty ovary seems to have returned to "almost" normal.