week 10

Best Moment: Like a great husband, Evan gives me a quick goodbye kiss before he leaves for work in the morning. It's always very sweet, although 90% the time I'm still in a deep slumber and don't hear him or feel him. Luckily, the other morning I was awake enough to hear him whisper "Bye mama, have a good day, I love you" then he patted my belly ever so lightly and said "bye baby, I love you" and of course finished up with a quick goodbye for Kirby. The moment of him expressing his love to all three of us was just so precious and one I won't soon forget. Although I'm not showing (that my friends, is just a bloat bump), the developing little person inside me is very much real and a part that we are growing to love and bring into our lives. It's crazy to imagine that we will be our own little family of 4 in just a matter of 7 months. I feel so fortunate to have such a supportive, caring, loving husband to build this family with. What a sweet family it shall be!

Symptoms:  Well folks, looks like we're taking a bit of a turn for the worst this week with the nausea. I have heard that sometimes is gets worse before it finally gets better and this may be that time. If that is the case, I can dig, I can dig- as long as it means once these days are over,  it's all uphill from here. My emotions also seem to have taken a turn for the worst. What a joyride. Poor Evan...did I mention what a good husband he is? I know I'm testing his patience more than he could ever imagine, but we're making it through, tears and all! The second trimester can't come soon enough, yet at the same time...it definitely can. 

Cravings/Aversions: Nothing new in this camp this week, although those evil little girls started selling their delicious, irresistible cookies again (damn you Girl Scouts, love you tag-a-longs)! 

What I Miss: Feeling good. I really look forward to getting my energy back and making it through a day of work without running to dry heave somewhere. I know that sounds dramatic, but it's not the most convenient thing- as I'm sure millions of other expectant mothers can vouch. Thankfully my boss knows I'm a walking party of two, and is very understanding. 

What I Can't Wait For: Last night I had a dream about the baby (in this case it was a girl!) and she was about 5 months or something (I have no gauge of children's ages...something I better read up on) and we were playing on the floor and I just smothered her in kisses. She was giggling and I was so in love. I just remember the feeling I had in my dream, being so consumed with pure happiness and love, and I know that's coming. That I can't wait for...

Milestones: Lil' Sodi has advanced to the size of a kumquat/prune! Weighing in at .14 oz, the little bee is 1.2 inches long and is growing tiny nails on the fingers and toes. All of the vital organs have formed and are beginning to function. Take that in...at just 1.2 inches long, it's little organs are functioning!