18 weeks, 3 days

What a weekend. Less than a mile after filling up my gas tank yesterday, my beloved Subaru began spitting, choking and stopped running. Towed it to the Subaru dealer and they confirmed that it was contaminated gasoline. I called the station and they said that indeed there was something wrong with the pumps that they are "trying to figure out". I do not plan to pay the $560 to clean out my fuel system out of MY pocket. My insurance company is working on the details. The kicker is that all this happened 50 miles north in Lynnwood. What a headache! Otherwise, had a very nice weekend with aunt Tammy and cousin Erica. Complete with shopping spree at Kohls where I scored a big time sale on roomier tops for the growing belly.

Here are some evolving pics of the growing belly. There are still some that say "You don't even look pregnant." I think they must be on drugs. I mean, look at that belly!
And yes, the shirt is from Kohls...for $8!

17 weeks

Just when I thought it was COMPLETELY over, I did encounter a yack attack one morning over the week. But it was only once, and otherwise I feel great! Had my OB appointment on Wednesday. Baby's heartbeat sounds nice and strong in the 140's-150's. After examining my belly, my midwife informed me that the baby is riding low, of course my bladder told me that! She said it isn't uncommon if you have have a fair amount of abdominal muscle tone. Posting a couple of silly pics from last night. We had Pizza for dinner and nothing beats a beer with Pizza so Io and I had an O'douls. I'm amazed at how tasty they are able to make non-alcoholic beer...so was Io!

16 Weeks...and a New Sofa

Whose Belly is that anyway? Oh yeah, it's mine. An extra big thank you to Chandra who sent me some maternity hand-me-downs. Just in time as most of my shirts are getting a little too short to be appropriate for most occasions. And the best part about 16 weeks? I think I am FINALLY done being sick. It is so nice to have a normal appetite again!

Barry and Io enjoy our new 6-piece modular sectional sofa delivered today. It is so versatile. We tried several configurations before we came up with this one. The coffee table has gone downstairs which means we now need to eat at the dining table like civilized people. Besides, I don't want to raise a kid eating in front of the TV...like we tend to do...more than we should!