8 weeks, 4 days

I am almost at 10 weeks and days away form our first doctor's appointment!

Thanksgiving was great - I think I ate less food pregnant, than I normally do. After two days of cooking and standing, I was bushed. Friday after Thanksgiving, MP and I went on a hike at a state park. Of course he got us lost on some trails and we ended up walking about 5-6 miles. It felt good, but man was I tired. I kept having to take breaks. I read that while I am pregnant, my body expends more energy laying down, then MP's does during a vigorous workout. That is just crazy...but makes me feel better for making him stop every 25 minutes on the trail.

We ended the holiday with a visit from Kira and Rico. It was so great to get to share the news with them and we appreciate their excitement for us. Rico and MP loved me being pregnant, I get to be the DD....aholes! :) We went to one of my favorite spots in Florida - Flannigan's Irish Pub in Dunedin. As soon as we sat down, Noel from Ireland recruited me to get up and sign with him. I put up a picture of me belting out 'Black Velvet Band.' I felt horrible for the patrons...I am not a great singer, and trust me, doing it sober is NO FUN! Sunday we rented a boat and relaxed. It was nice to get away and just hang out in the sun, eat some junk food and fish.

This week my morning sickness has been better. Still having it, but it's not as intense and doesn't last each long each time I get it. I also got some preggo pops at Motherhood Maternity that have seemed to help a lot. The sales clerk was a great big help....and she sure made me laugh. First, we were checking out bra's. She did a little feel up and eyeballed my girls and said "what size are you...xxx". I replied "yup", sister was spot on! So then we were talking about pants and she said, you must be a size 8. I wanted to hug her. She was such a good liar. I said no, I am a size "@#&!" and she said "NO WAY". Then she lifted up my sweater and said..."oh yeah, girl, you do have some booty." Um, thanks?! :)

But, I was pleasantly surprised today when I learned that I have only gained 3lbs so far. I am right on track with where I should be and I couldn't be more pleased. I was really fearful that I escalated like 8 lbs already.

I went to see a sleep specialist today for a consultation. My RLS is still bad and although I'm getting more sleep, the RLS is still relentless. Basically, we learned that I just have RLS today. SHOCKING! Nothing can be done medically, as I suspected, while I am pregnant. Well, that's not true. Dr. Schwartz did inform me that "Methadone" is considered 'reasonably safe' for pregnant women. Um, no thanks. I like my baby! So does he, b/c he said he doesn't support that option. :)

So tonight I will start my new bedtime routine. HA. A bath, followed by a light snack and then sitting in a chair, light behind me, doing sudoko or a word search until I am ready for bed. No TV after 11. I must go to my bed when I am tired and if I am not asleep in 20 minutes, I must go back to the puzzle. Torture. I would like to sleep in my own bed, though. I've been sleeping on my couch for over a month now. I kinda miss my husband. Kinda. ;)

This weekend will really be school work focused. Gotta knock out a paper, a take home test and final touches on a group project. Then I am done for a month and me and Poppy get to be lazy...but only until 11pm! :)

Off to take a bath....