Second Trimester here we go!

13 weeks, can you believe it? It's crazy to think I'm already a third of my way through this pregnancy... part of me is very happy that I didn't find out until i was about 7 weeks along, it would have just given me more time to worry! I'm still tired, but not nearly as tired as i was, which is a good thing! I do find that i get more cranky late at night when i'm ready for bed though... sorry Jude. The queasiness is pretty much gone all together, which i'm so thankful for! I feel very lucky. My skin is still freaking out a bit, and i'm hoping that starts to level out as well. Also, when i'm hungry... I'm HUNGRY. haha, that reminds me of the SNL skit with Chris Farley everytime: "Lay off me I'm STARVING!" But seriously, i need to eat right away when i'm hungry. It's sort of strange really... but i don't ask any questions. And i eat more often, just not as much food at each 'meal.'

Speaking of meals...Thanksgiving has to be one of my favorite holidays. It's so nice to get together and have great food, with no pressure of gifts or anything like that. Jude got up early to play the first annual "turkey bowl" with the boys, and i slept in... it was delightful! I got up just about the time that Jude walked in the door! perfect timing. We cuddled on the couch with Bosco and talked about what we are thankful for... it was a really nice way to start the day. Now Christmas is right around the corner, and i'm feeling a little behind with my shopping. I'm feeling very inspired to decorate our new house for Christmas! I'm actually really excited for the Christmas season this year... which is the first time in a while. Christmas just hasn't been the same the last three years without Josh around. But this year, my Christmas spirit is brighter, and i think that's a good thing... Josh always loved Christmas, and i know he would want us to be happy.

I've noticed that Jude and I talk a lot more about how we want our kids to be, and what we will need to do etc... and i'm sure things will change a bit once our baby is here, but it's fun all the same. We are noticing and admiring parenting skills that we want to inherit as well. It's a lot of fun to talk about. I'm thinking that it's going to be a boy... I may be completely wrong, but that's just my thoughts right now. Jude said he thinks it's a boy too... so we'll see :) I have about 6 weeks before we find out.

I just found out last week that my cousins are going to have a baby too! It's so very exciting, because we weren't sure they'd be able to have kids. Which reminds me... i should really give them a call. She's about 7 weeks now :)

My next doctor's appointment is next tuesday, and i can't wait to hear the heartbeat again! It's still a little nerve racking, just because I want to make sure everything is ok in there. The heartbeat is a great confirmation that everything is going well. I had to get blood work done yesterday... so i'm hoping everything is good there too!

Love,
Sarah

Phew...

Jude and I went to our first doctor appointment yesterday afternoon! I had to go in for an 'annual' exam as well, so Jude got to wittness that for the very first time... it was quite funny to look at his face when all that was going on. The doctor was able to find the heartbeat right away! She even said, "oh that was easy!" Gosh, we were both so relieved. I can't even tell you the weight that was lifted off my shoulders! We were able to ask her a bunch of questions, it was just a good day! I totally love my doctor too, she's so sweet, and makes me feel at ease. After that we went out to lunch together, and then went shopping for stuff for our new house! it was so much fun. We actually have stuff on the walls now! We love our new house!

So i took the Gender Predictor Test (G.P.T) this morning... and is says it's a boy. However, we looked into online, and the test isn't very accurate. So we'll see. At this point, I am happy with a boy or a girl, as long as he/she is healthy. We've been talking about names more seriously... it is just so much fun. Everything about this part of our life is fun. I feel extremely blessed, and so grateful. I couldn't have asked for a better birthday present!! :)

I'll post some pictures here in the next week or so... i feel like i'm showing... but i have a feeling i just look like i've been packing on the pounds. I had some to lose anyway, so that doesn't really help! But after the first trimester is over, i'll post some pictures. :)

My weekly update :)

Here I am again, on a Monday... seems to be a pattern. Ten weeks yesterday, which is so great! I only have two more weeks to go of the first trimester!! Yippee! I'm really looking forward to everything leveling out, and feeling like my old self again...this is what I'm told anyway. I'm extremely tired, and I honestly could lay down on my desk right now and fall right to sleep.

We moved this past weekend, which is probably why i'm so sleepy. It went well, we got done before 1pm, thanks to all of our wonderful friends and family that helped out. On Sunday, Jude and I went back to the old house, and cleaned it all up, so we can get our security deposit back! Now the fun begins: unpacking all the boxes that are piled up in our garage and pretty much everywhere else. We have our living room semi- put together, which makes me feel SO much better. At least there is one room of sanity! I'm pretty overwhelmed with all there is to do, but i know it'll get done sooner or later, i just have to pace myself. I'm really looking forward to "nesting" and getting a baby room put together! We found out when we were packing all the stuff in our attic, that we actually have a lot of baby stuff... which is cool! My aunt and sister gave us a lot of stuff, once they're kids grew out of toys and clothes etc. anyway... i'm really happy with the house we have now, and i'm excited to make it 'home.'

A lot of people are asking about baby names, and it got me thinking... i'm not sure! If it's a boy, he will be named after my little brother: Joshua James, but if it's a girl... i have no idea! I have always liked the name Hannah, but i feel like i have to look into it more. I've decided that i have to have a baby name book! :)

My good friend 'Mexican food' hasn't agreed with me lately. I'm usually always down for Mexican food, but not for the last couple weeks. It doesn't make me sick or anything, it just doesn't sound good at all. And when i do eat it, it doesn't taste as good as it once did... so strange. Also, I've discovered a super power that i now have: my sense of smell! It is INSANE how well i smell! haha, that sounds funny! But seriously, i opened up a bag of cheetos the other day, and the smell of cheddar cheese hit me like a brick wall. I also noticed that there is mint somewhere in our front yard... not sure where, but it's there, believe me.

Our first Doctor appointment is this Thursday, and there's a part of me that is very nervous. I'm hoping that they are able to find the heart beat RIGHT AWAY, or i might pass out. It's such a weird feeling, to know something is growing inside of you, and have no idea if it's doing alright or how it's coming along. It's a very good lesson is letting go of control.

Also, my birthday is this Friday! I've always really loved my birthday... it's the only day that is all about YOU! I'm excited... however, I've been a little pre-occupied with other things. It doesn't even feel like it should be November yet! Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, and then Christmas! Yikes!

Bye for now! :)