late breaking news

First things first - OB appt #1.

Went great! I feel so much better now that I know there is a baby growing in there for REAL! She answered all of my questions, gave me some new drugs for my migraines (which have been beyond bad lately) and some tricks for the nausea. Now we have to think about: which hospital we want to deliever at and if want to use midwives v. doctor. All things to keep in mind over the next few months! In 3 weeks we get to hear the heartbeat and I am so so excited for this!!

Next up - NEW JOB!!

So on thursday I was calling to check on a couple leads about jobs - nothing. Took a shower. When I got out - one of those places was calling back to say that they had something for me, it started tomorrow (friday), do I want it. I was like uh - hell ya! [but i just yes, of course!] So I went in yesterday afternoon - it was a little boring but they didn't want to 'overwhelm' me. Hopefully soon they will see that it takes a LOT to get me to that point!! But, really I am thankful for full-time employment and don't even want to complain. Everyone so far has been SO nice. The bad thing: no one knows I am pregnant yet - and I didn't know how to go about eating something every hour or so, so I didn't. I almost died on the way home because my migraine came on full swing [it always does in the car]. I sat in the dark sleeping/whimpering from 5:30 until I actually fell asleep for good at about 10:30. Terrible way to end a great day. But now I will just have to snack and hope no one cares - can't be going through that everyday.

OOH - and I think I have made a decision about the rest of my life, more on this later.

My Husband Rocks

why does he rock this week you ask.....

Because it's his birthday on monday! And he has been sooo helpful the past few days - he even rubbed my feet :) But mostly because it's his birthday and he has been helpful for the whole year! I know this one is kind of vague - but more to come after all the birthday celebrations!

-AND a big update from me later on tonight/tomorrow!

Honored

Who says you need to me in school or at a terrific job to get an award? NOT ME!!! You can get awards for your blog - and I got nominated for the same one TWICE!! How very awesome, and sweet of these girls. Tiff is waiting on her little boy to come on out, trying to induce natural childbirth any way she can, and making us all laugh and anticipate this little one as much as her and her husband! Caiti is the sweetest girl ever - and is stronger than I think I could be - her husband is in the navy, and she has to deal with his frequent absence. I think she is doing a great job, and her blog is fun to read!

Now, no one likes a selfish blogger -- so I need to pass this on to some of my favorite people.

first up - Jen @ Maybe if you just relax. She's whitty, she's sarcastic, she's knocked up! What more do you need in a blogger [& IRL] friend?! I love her and the strength both her and her husband have shown through this journey.

second - another Jen! @ I blog because of Peer Pressure. Another whitty, fun, knocked up friend!! She has also gone through quite the journey to get to where she is today, much to be commended. And, she has an awesome camera like me and takes fun pictures!

third - Mel @ Where's my belly. I have been following her journey through life and babymaking for a while now, and she is such an inspirational person. I love reading her posts and putting things back into perspective when needed. And she is always listening to my problems... ;)

fourth - Tiffanie @ Equal opportunity Hater. She is hilarious! She works her ass off and always has a fun story to tell! She has also been a great supporter to me recently and that in itself deserves an award!

and last but no least - Jamie @ J.Marie Photography. I know, it's not a real, talking blog. But it is a real photography blog - and she takes wonderful pictures. AND Jamie is one of the sweetest, most genuine people I have met on the internet!

Now - I know you want to pass on the love - here's how:

1. Add the logo of the award to your blog.

2. Add the link of the blogger who awarded you.

3. Nominate at least 5 other blogs.

4. Add those 5 links to your post.

5. Leave a message for your winners on their blogs.

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That is all the fun for today - will update after the dr's tomorrow!

7w3d

Time is going FAST! some days drag... but the weeks just keep on ticking by.

How am I feeling you ask? Like complete crap!! I can't believe just how much I am reacting to this pregnancy -- while I haven't actually vomited - the nausea is overwhelming most of the day. I am so so SO tired - I can take a 2 hour nap in the afternoon and still be in bed by 9:30! And as my husband would say, I have super-sonic smelling powers, which do not help the nausea problem. But - I am enjoying all of it as much as I can. I try not to complain, because who the hell wants to hear that?!! I just make my husband nuts by wanting to eat all the time ;) We have our first appt on friday - pretty excited about that. Oh ya, and my wardrobe is shrinking by the day.....

can you see why my pants don't fit now?!!

You know what makes me feel worse than this though - not having a job that I want/feel I am totally qualified for. I am not used to being someone who doesn't contribute to society in some way - and this is in fact harder for me than anything else. I am scared that I won't get the job i want/need in time, you know , before they don't want to hire me b/c of the baby. I am exploring a lot of options - taking a few classes this semester, trying to do work from home, just having a few part time positions, subbing etc. None of these would make as happy as if I had that job I am longing for!! [who ever says that?!!] Not to say I don't enjoy my time at home, to do things that I need to WHEN I want to etc. - that part is pretty fabulous!

I haven't been the most exciting person lately - but Mike's birthday is this weekend and we have some fun plans for that, so maybe my posts will be a little spicer next week!

you like?!

my friend Erin re-vamped her page and I decided it was time for a change in mine too. I used the link she gave - Leelou Blogs - and went to town!!

It took me a minute, but I got it!! (if you have a cutestblogontheblock background - you have to delete the html on your page first - the one that is on your sidebar.)

wha'daya think?!!