New belly shot

I guess most of my "belly" in the photo is bloat. I weighed myself and I'm a hefty 112. Yes, 112. I know I've gained but I really started out skinny. I feel great and I'm doing lots of walking. Perhaps that's why I haven't gained as much as usual.

Thanksgiving

When I was pregnant with Patricia (same time of year nearly exactly 13 years ago) I really had a hard time with smells at Thanksgiving. I couldn't stand all the mix of cooking smells coming from my inlaws kitchen. It was a lovely Cuban Thanksgiving with pork, black beans and rice, turkey, flan and stovetop stuffing. I really couldn't stand it. I went upstairs for a while just to get away from the nausea. This time round I feel much better. I have a little bit of a lower back ache from standing and I feel a little bit of nausea (mostly because I know I need a walk) but I feel good. I'll get the turkey going and then go for a walk and enjoy all the lovely smells of pumpkin pie, turkey, dressing, and cookies.

I am really excited about the belly I'm getting. I really have to take a photo.

Baby transitions from embryo to fetus!

Today the baby is officially a fetus! True bones are starting to replace the cartilage signaling the transition from embryo to fetus!

Have to un-button my pants

Wow, the last two days I've had to unbutton my pants to feel comfortable. I remember when I was pregnant with Trisha and I was teaching. I had to wear clothes that weren't sweat pants so I would use a rubber band to loop around my button, through the loop and back over the button! I'm so glad I don't have to worry about that! I just wear pants around the house that are unbuttoned with a long shirt! I really should think about getting some maternity pants. It's funny how my body is ready to go! I also have to make my stretch mark oil. So far with all my pregnacies I have been spared except for one on my left thigh. (I'm thinking genetics is the key. My grandmom had 10 children and no stretch marks. But she said cocoa butter was the key! I'll certainly mix it into my blend!) I am a bit worried about being here in the desert and trying to keep my skin hydrated! I think my timing is right though. It won't be so hot when I'm doing most of my stretching in May. We'll see. I just have to drink drink drink!

Danny told his Mom and Dad

Danny's Dad came to visit us this week. Danny told him of our newest one. He was very excited as was Danny's mom, Cary. I'm not sure if he told his brother yet. Time is passing by quickly!

Tried to take photo

I tried to take a photo of my belly, but it didn't look any different in the photo! I do feel differently. I can see that my uterus has grown and that has pushed up my "belly" so I do stick out even if that's not where the baby it. I guess next week I'll try with another picture. I feel terrific!

Airshow worries

Today was the airshow. I had a hard time. I arrived and saw a huge amount of exhaust and felt scared for the baby. I mentally put a protective shield around the baby and hoped that would help. I still felt worried. I took some homeopathic detox when I went home. It made me feel a little better. I have a tight chest and a bit of a sore throat from the exhaust. Geez, I was most worried about the noise from being there- not thinking about the jet fuel smell. I know all will be well. All will be well.

Feeling the "bump"

I sat down and leaned forward today and could feel the bump! Wow! I'll have to take another picture and see if there is a difference. My pants still fit though they are a little bit tighter in the front. I looked again at names today. It's not so easy. I thought I really liked the name Hope for a girl, then I asked Gino if he liked it-he made a star wars reference- "YES! A New Hope". So that name is out. It's fun to look. There are so many names and so many of them have ties already. Like the name Spencer for a boy- I love it, but I taught a Spencer and lord almighty I couldn't be reminded of that! Trisha made a list, too. She likes the name Ria.

I changed my blog look. I think I like it like this, though it's a bit hard to see photos. I may find another I like. We'll see. I really like celebrating my pregnancy. This blog really helps!

Hungry!

I can't seem to eat enough food. Wow. I forgot how much food I eat when I'm pregnant. I even ate bread and cheese today to try to "fill up" (I usually don't eat gluten or dairy.) It may be also because I'm feeling the need to walk to kick out the little bit of nausea (works every time) so I'm working up an appetite. I'm making a hearty beef stew for dinner. That ought to do it. I went to bed hungry last night and boy what a mistake that was. I woke up starving and dizzy!

Gabriel was showing me all the things he's going to teach Baby Jade. He's going to teach the baby to ride a bike, go in circles, make o's in water, fly on the flying turtle.... He's adorable!

Baby gets legs today!

Leg buds are coming out!! How amazing- nice, strong, fast, legs! I can't wait to "race" you in your fast shoes!