My toes have disappeared...

Today I am 24 weeks and 4 days!

Well, it's official, I can no longer see my toes when I look down!  I knew this day was coming, but it's still a little sad to see it (or not) happen....

Ian has been moving up a storm these last couple of weeks.  It's a lot of fun because I can now see him moving and Sam is able to feel.  I took a video of my belly while he was moving, it. was. a. trip!  I feel pretty good, still walking except the last two weeks have been a little rough because of the Rim Fire near Yosemite, the smoke is really bad here and there is an advisory for everyone to stay inside.  It just sucks because it's the time of year we should rejoice and be outside, but unfortunately my sore throat has confirmed it's best to stay in.  I hope they get the fire out fast for the forest sake....it's a massive fire and at the moment its 20% contained it has already burned well over 180,000 acres (+/- 241 miles).

Sunday Sammy and I went for a nice hike up in Tahoe, it was nice to get fresh air and let Cora run around. We then finished our Sunday at Garwoods where I drooled over the Wet Woody Sam was drinking!

Courtney and I are going to water aerobics every Sunday as well.  It's funny being the only two pregnant ladies let alone the only two ladies under the age of 60!  Pilates with Erin has been awesome as well, it's really nice to have her teach me some moves and it's even better to spend time with her, Nik and McKinley. They even feed me afterwards!  Yoga will start up in the next week or so and I look forward to starting that back up as well!

Cravings: The last couple of weeks I really haven't had any....I mean look, I like spicy food so right now, the spicier the better!

Aches and Pains: A little bit of hip and lower back pain....I did go for a prenatal message the other day and that was well worth it!  

Achievements: We have bought Ian's crib and mattress!  I LOVE LOVE LOVE the crib, we will be putting it together next week as well as painting!  His room is starting to come together and I get more and more excited!  Here's what the crib looks like!
  

No funny stories, but I will say, I have enjoyed these last couple of weeks.  Everyone is very nice in giving me compliments and I will take them because honestly, sometimes, I feel like what I'm going through is a very out of body experience.  :)

Here is a picture of the smoke! (YUCK) This is coming down McCarran (our house is on the left)....Normally you can see the park and river....today, not so much.....

It's always really funny taking this picture because this mirror is in my closet!  I think it's better then taking a pic in the bathroom though!  

 Can you see my toes?  I didn't think so!

We are over half way there!

Tomorrow I will be 23 weeks.....

Cravings: 1) Chewy Chip-Ahoys (this lasted one day) 2) Lemonade 3) HOT salsa 4)Sesame Beagles 5) Running

Aches and Pains: Eh, nothing really, just the normal "I'm a growing monster!"

Achievements: We are about 75% with "purchasing" furniture for Baby O's room!  Crib is next and then after that, we are done with the purchasing and on to the decorating! It's been fun putting stuff in his room and thinking that in only a couple more months we will be using it!

This kid is a mover and a shaker (which I have already stated).  He likes to roll around every once in awhile to remind me that he has his moms flexibility but his dad's length.  We went to water aerobics with Courtney and both of us were totally spent afterwards.  It was nice to be in the water because we felt weightless but as soon as we got out of the pool we were quickly reminded that we are NOT weightless!  Sam and I then went to the lake where we swam a little him in the cold Tahoe water, little man didn't seem to like that so much because again he rolled up in a little ball would not move until I got out of the water.

Funny story #1:
This week we had a little excitement at our house, Cora was skunked at 1:30am!  It all started with her barking loudly and aggressively at our bedroom door (that leads to the backyard).  Sam gets up and let's her outside....apparently she was face to face with the skunk and the skunk defended itself.  Cora runs inside and goes straight to her create.  The potent smell of skunk sets in and we both realize that Cora has been skunked

Funny story #2:
Yesterday I was hungry about 10:30am....knowing full well that if I ate my lunch at that time I would be hungry 2 hours later....so I opted for a snack (which I did not pack!)  So I went up to the break room at work and bought a pop-tart....not the best choice, but I needed some food!
As I was standing there waiting for said pop-tart the a women walks into the break room and is heating up her lunch next to me.  She comments on me and my pop-tart (annoying).  I politely state that I knew it wasn't a wise choice, but when the kids hungry the kid is hungry......she then replies, "OH YOU'RE PREGNANT?!"  lonnnnnggggggg pause, "Yes, I'm almost 6 months!" I reply.... lonnnnnggggggg pause "Oh I wasn't sure, and I have had friends that have assumed someone was pregnant and it turned out that they were just fat!"  I smiled, and I said, "well, I'm definitely pregnant." and walked away....

Here's the thing, I have been there, the "I'm not sure if you are or not...." If you aren't sure, don't say anything (which was what this women did.) But the minute the person confirms they are or aren't, play it off like you didn't notice.....do NOT respond like this women did!


Here is a picture of me from yesterday (technically 22 weeks 5 days):

Not the best week ever!

This week had already been crappy with my Kum (godfather) passing away but then Thursday I was admitted into the hospital for extreme dehydration and contractions.  Thursday morning I felt really off, bloated and hungry.  Thinking I should eat something light and healthy I made myself a fruit smoothy and went to work.  The problem was, my stomach started to ache more and more.  By the time I got to work I felt worst, having a meeting at 9am really didn't have a choice but to "power" through the meeting, except my body had other plans.  I started to throw up and was unable to stop.  

I was terrified because having been through this so many times before, I knew that with my body, once I throw up, it's really hard for me to stop.  In a panic I called the doctor and Sam.  The doctor told me to keep hydrated and if it got worse to call her in the late afternoon. Sam came and got me and I laid on the bed in pain until I could but.....it got worst, WAY worst.  

Sam was scared, I was scared, I started having panic attacks because I know that throwing up and being pregnant usually don't mix well, finally after three phone calls to the doctor they told me to head over to the labor and delivery at Saint Mary's.  

As soon as I got to Saint Mary's they hooked me up to a monitor and an IV and pumped anti-nausua meds in me, I was also having contractions which was really scary.  Luckily,  I was able to stop throwing up a few hours later, and the contractions stopped.  Since I was so dehydrated, they ordered me to stay the night so they could continue to monitor and pump fluids in me.  Finally by 5am my test results came back clear and the doctor told me I could go home around 11am.  

It was one of the worst episodes I've ever had, all because this time, I have a little one inside me and it just terrifies to to think that my body could cause harm on the baby.  

Today I feel much better and I of course am making sure I take it easy and drink LOTS of water.  Thank GOD for Sam.  He is the most amazing support and I'm so lucky to have him!  

Let's just hope that is the LAST visit to the hospital until this baby makes it's debut in December!