We are now entering lucky week #7! What is lucky about it has yet to be determined, but I am being optimistic that this week will be fantastic as last week had a few bumps. Fatigue and nausea are setting in which made for a really fun mix at work and at home. I don't know who I feel worse for, my boss or husband!
This week did have a lot of highs though. First up, the gifts! This baby is already loved and you can tell by the overwhelming generosity that our family is showering on Baby O in the form of gifts. Each gift this week was super special and I love that I can share them here with you all if not the world just quite yet. Baby O got a special delivery from Aunt Megan this week.
The onesie declares I love my doula. For those of you who don't know, a doula is a labor coach. Megan, as a healthcare professional, has graciously volunteered to be my doula and answer all crazy questions and research the quality of the hospital we have chosen. I don't know if she realizes what she has signed up for. HA!
Second was Baby O's first book. Of course it came from my mom the librarian, but the selection was my favorite thing. My mom has always been a Kevin fan, but now that he has started the grandchild train rolling she may just like him even more. She was worried that all the gifts were for the baby or myself and was worried that Kevin was left out... hence his new reading material. He is practicing for reading to Baby O already.
Last was a gift from Aunt Sarah who is already preparing for our family vacation next year by getting Baby O his/her first beach towel. We tried to get Bella to model it but she was less than interested. I am sure Baby O will be a much cuter dolphin, but don't tell Bella.
Aside from the special gifts, we got the opportunity to spend some time with some special people as well. Sarah and Travis made a big dinner for Kevin and I, my Mom and Dad and even Grandma stopped by. It is nice that even though we don't live in Springfield it is only a short drive to a free dinner. :) Dinner turned into a sleepover as we prepped for our first open house at 1427 W. Lindberg - big thanks to Travis and Sarah White for putting us up. The house is officially on the market and we have our fingers crossed that we can get it sold in the next couple of months. If anyone is interested in a great 3 bed 2 bath home, let me know!
Finally, we had a friend take some photos over the weekend to announce Baby O to the world after we enter the "safe zone." Hopefully we will have some to share next week because what he showed me today was awesome! Onto the FAQ's.
Are you feeling sick?: It is not too bad, but it is setting in.
Are you sleeping?: Nope. Apparently Baby O is going to be an insomniac because the good lord is already preparing me to survive sans sleep.
What was the best moment this week?: As silly as it sounds, symptoms setting in makes this all seem a bit more real, so that was almost kind of nice.
Do you miss anything?: I missed sushi this week. I would have about smacked someone for a Sams roll from Sushi House this week... that almost happened.
Any cravings yet?: Apparently sushi - see above.
Do you want to know if Baby O is a boy or a girl?: Yes. Kevin and I actually talked today about announcing a full name when we announce sex so that we can stop saying Baby O.
Any other symptoms?: Tired has taken on a whole new meaning this week. Also, my nausea is not as easily curbed with small meals, but I am hoping that does not get worse.
Mood lately?: A little up and down this week, but we will blame it on workload, not Baby O. :)
What are you looking forward to?: Looking forward to finding out if Baby O is a he or a she so that we can start doing some shopping.
Have a great week everyone!
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