This Last Month

So this last month has been a struggle with my stomach. I had been so proud that I didn't have any typical 'morning' sickness symptoms. Counted my chickens before they hatched, because then I couldn't stop feeling nauseous. Saw my doctor recently, we tweaked my prenatal vitamins, so fingers crossed. So far, I feel pretty good. Cravings are definitely happening more oftennow. Lately, it's been lemon-lime gatorade.

I have recently started selling off a lot of the collectibles I have been hoarding since my childhood. Time to make room for baby, and I find myself finally less attached to these things. Goodbye Breyer horses, Star Wars and Thundercats action figures.

My mom and stepdad have gotten really into supporting Occupy Gainesville. I have been living vicariously through their emails and facebook posts. I would like to go to Zuccotti Park here in NY someday, just haven't made it there yet. Plus, I don't trust the NYPD to not spray me with pepper spray.

Johann suggested and took me to the West Point wide yardsale Oct 16th and we hunted for hours for a jogging stroller. It was freezing and I forgot to wear socks. We spent 2 hours or so looking around, bought a lime green bumbo seat, some gender-neutral baby clothes, books and toys. Just as we were leaving and the neighborhood was getting packed with yardsalers, we spotted a JEEP jogging stroller and snagged it for $10. I'm so proud of our bargains and of Johann, because he seemed to enjoy it too :)

He's been awesome through this pregnancy. He generally cleans up after himself anyway, but he's been dusting, vacuuming, and making meals and desserts. He spoils me.

It snowed like crazy the Saturday before Halloween, so we didn't go out or dress up like we normally do. The dogs were shocked to see it, especially since they always bolt out the door. Golbez peed on our front step instead of going out into the snow. Lazy bum. Agro just eats the snow.

Looks like I will be working for a friend of ours, watching her almost 3 month old baby 2-3 days a week. I got a job offer in retail, but after some thought, decided not to do that to myself again. Plus it'll be great practice- I'm so excited.

Our baby is already the size of a peach, which is amazing to me. I don't feel the baby very often, so it's nice that I get these automatic updates from thebump.com that tell me what the baby is doing each week and the size. Have also gotten some nice strong heartbeats at the doctor appointments. Had my 1st trimester screening done today in Poughkeepsie. They did another ultrasound to look for any abnormal genetic markers, and saw nothing worrisome. I got some great pictures, which I will touch up and post here soon.

Overall, a great month. Hope everyone is doing well. xoxo