Pregnant in Paradise

Carmel is so great... cool weather... the beach (or beeth as Aubrey puts it)... and great people! As far as the pregnancy goes, we are at 6 months and almost two weeks... more specifically 25 weeks and 4 days... he/she is the size of a eggplant... approx. 2 pounds and 9.2 inches. We are happy and healthy. At my last doctors appointment my mom went with me so Jesse could get a few things done. We found out that we are Rh - (most people are Rh +). Rh is a factor in your blood. I studied this a bit in nursing school so I knew enough about it to know that it isn't that big of a deal. It entails getting a shot so that when the baby comes out, if he or she is Rh + my body won't produce antibodies against Rh + blood. So, if my next child is Rh + i won't have a miscarriage. It is such a blessing to have such great medical care! I also got into the pediatrician that I wanted to (they all have waiting lists), Dr. Mojibi.

In general, it is so weird to be entering a completely new stage of life... it's one thing getting married because yes, everything is different, but it's not like you haven't chosen that person and know some of what comes with the package. It's another having a pet... they are kinda like a baby at first, but you can put them in a kennel and leave them for a while... and by nature, they can take care of themselves. Its completely different thinking that I will be in charge of another life... and that my current life is pretty much over. I am so excited and up for the challenge, but it is a bit scary at the same time.

Little tid-bits:

-My ring doesn't fit... boo hoo!

-I love that I can wear scrubs at work... so comfortable!

-The baby room is painted, the curtains are hung... not much else to report.

-The baby likes to give me a thunderous hello right before I go to sleep and wakes me up at 4:30-5:00 with kick, kick, kick!!!

-I can see the kicks from the outside!

-I still mostly have an innie... we are getting close to popping out though!

-My favorite pair of sweats is Jesse's and I had to get some mens boxers to sleep in so that I am comfortable.

-I have cravings for nutella and apples.