Week 23 - Middle of

Well here I am in mid-week 23. My feet are swollen and my flip flops are leaving marks across my tootsies! I have been sleeping better the week or so, and that has been nice. I did begin catching Adam's upper respiratory / bronchitis, so Dr. D put me on some antibiotics and OTC medicine as well. I have put on 9 lbs as of yesterday, which is not too bad. But I am certianly feeling the weight shifting as I become a little topsy turvy when I am standing and begin to walk. Seems like parts of me want to move in different directions! haha This has made for szome interesting visuals. My dreams the last few days have been either none, or forgotten. I do still wake up with songs in my head, usually something I heard the day before. I should start to list them, as I am somewhat amused by what gets stuck in mah brain!

Niner is getting older and I fear his eyesight is getting worse. The reflective blue that I see when looking in his eyes is more prevalent, and he seems to be squinting more, maybe it helps him see better. He also has been limping some, favoring his right front leg. But he gets on and off the bed and couch with no troubles, and doesn't complain.

Abby Gale is doing well. She seems to be a bit aware of what is to come in a few months, although it is hard to tell. But she has not been jumping on my belly as much when I get home from work.

Oh, and Niner and Abby can't really drive with me anymore, because Niner wants to sit on my lap, and well there isn't much lap left, between belly and steering wheel.

Meeting Brian and Rita for dinner tonight at a Greek restaurant. Sounds yummy. Will definetey take a nap at homr before I pick Adam up at the train stop.

Baby is moving around ALOT, and is seeming to establish time patterns. I am trying to keep track of them, but as far as I can tell, he is up by 8 or 9am, and is up every couple of hours from then on. Specifically right now, at 3pm, and around 6pm, and for sure between 9 and 10pm. It is very exciting.

Had lunch with Dad Monday, and he is just bursting at the seems awaiting his grandson!! THis makes me very happy! Although, neither Mom nor Dad really want to be responsible for the infant while I work. It is funny how Mom is like "I don't know what to do with a baby boy!!" and Dad says " I will help with a toddler, but not an infant." Just wait, I know this will change as soon as he is born. Well, and it doesn't really matter since Frances is SOOOO excited about having baberman on Mondays and Wednesdays!! So, since that has already been established, Mom and Dad can fight about it later.

Anyways, I am off work now to go home and nap.

Going to see Stephanie tomorrow with my big gift certificate from Ang and Heather to get my hair cut. I am a little upset that she will charge me $40, but I know she will do a great job showing me how to style it WITHOUT using a hair dryer! YAY!!

Later!!