Can we really do this?

I was questioning our abilities the other day in the car. I asked Neal if we could handle this. Not that we can get out of this now or that I want to, but could we really do it. His answer, we have been through so much the last 2 years and made it, we will be able to do this too. The answer was good enough for me.

Marketing

When Leslie was pregnant she had a book that said the husband should do the marketing while the wife was pregnant. Marketing? What is there to market? Market for a new non-pregnant, skinny, happy wife? It took a while, but they finally figured out the book was old school and was talking about grocery shopping. I laughed, as if I would not be able to grocery shop when I was pregnant. Seriously, I am a tough chick, I can handle the grocery store. Boy was I wrong. Once the morning sickness hit, the grocery store was my worst nightmare. All of that food all around me. One visit, I actually pulled into the parking lot and decided I would not make it. Good thing I went home because I got sick as soon as I walked in the door. This past weekend was a milestone in my pregnancy and one that Neal was very happy about....I actually made it through a full shopping trip at the grocery store, all by myself. I even managed to cook breakfast and lunch that day. Although neither meals included meat, it was quite an achievement. Funny how just a year ago, I was taking care of Neal and now he is my slave. Marriage sure is great!

Belly

Someone asked for a belly shot. When my belly does not look like it contains beer, I will post something. My emotions have changed greatly over my gut. At first I could not wait for the belly to grow. I was so excited to be pregnant and I wanted the whole world to know it. Now, quite frankly, my expanding belly scares the crap out of me. I already have a pinched nerve or something happening in my right cheek (not the one on my face). What will happen next? How will I sit at my desk and type at work? That will be a picture to post. I am sure like every other woman on earth that has carried her child, I will figure it out. I know whaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Deep down, I guess I do not really care, I am just so happy to finally be prego.

I am finally starting to gain weight. I am 17 weeks pregnant. I have read women carrying twins should gain more weight early to ensure the babies are bigger since they have a greater chance of being premature. I have read a lot of different things I guess. Who knows what is really true. At 17 weeks, I have now gained 6 pounds. I gained about 3 on and off my first trimester. The last three kinda snuck up on me over the last 2 weeks.

If you have a weak stomach, stop reading!

Today I fell to a new level. If you ask Neal, I am pretty good about making it to the bathroom when I am not feeling good. Heck I can even make it a 15 minute car ride home if everyone in the car is quiet and I can focus. Well this morning was a different story. I was cleaning the car off before work and suddenly it hit and it hit fast. I had one second to decide if I could make it back inside. I did not have enough time. I hustled over to the side of the driveway and lost it. I actually knew this was coming from the minute I woke up, so I should have just hung out inside until the big moment arrived. Now I am outside looking around to see if any neighbors are out, totally embarrassed. Sweet, all clear! Now another dilemma….what do I do about my mess. Well, I did what Tippy and Luke would do, I kicked some snow over it and went on with my day. Luckily the car was now warm, so I guess bad things sometimes end up with good outcomes. Next stop, Burger King for a croissanwich, somehow those always stay down! I guess this was better than when I lost my expensive Jason’s lunch next to the bushes outside my office. At least no one walked out with me that day!

Perhaps I am writing this to gross people out, encourage birth control, or perhaps I am writing this so someday I can look back on it and laugh. Regardless, I do understand how gross it is especially now that I am putting it down on paper.

The Three Phases of Pregnancy

Everyone, including the doctors always say the first trimester can be rough, the second is glorious and the third is, well, uncomfortable. Well, I have seen the light of the second trimester. Although I still get sick, that is part of my life now, so I am used to it and if I might say, quite good at it. Not sure if it is possible to be good at something like that, but I want to give myself credit where credit is due. I now have energy to do things (when I am not sick to my stomach) and actually have an appetite back. I have only gained 3 pounds to date. For 16 weeks, that is not as much as I thought I would gain. So I have officially entered the phase that I call, pregnancy is not that bad. NOW I can look back on my first three months and say it went by quickly. Talk to me in another 13 weeks, I bet I have another outlook!

A kid in a candy store

That is what Neal looked like last night when he saw my growing belly. He had not seen it in a while and could not stop grinning. Just earlier in the car he was saying how he thought my bump would be bigger by now. It made things just a little bit more real for both of us. It was the greatest smile I have ever seen. I wish I would have taken a picture of him. Instead, he took a picture of me and sent it to my mom. She confirmed that I am indeed getting bigger.

Selling box of kid toy guns!

Seriously? I could not believe when I saw this on Craig's List.

Big Box of Nerf Guns

http://columbus.craigslist.org/bab/998623650.html

People really do buy guns for their kids, lots of them, and they live right here in Clintonville. Vests, glasses, guns and bazookas, oh my! I guess if you are going to use a gun, you might as well consider safety.