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