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The Arboretum

We had a wonderful time at the Morton Arboretum! Not only is this a great place to explore nature, but we had a fabulous time with family. (Note: This would be better for a nice 65-80 degree day.)

journal weeks 5 through 8

wk.5: Two other close friends were told this week. I've had a burst of energy verses tired, but I'm feeling edgy.

wk. 6: My energy level has been a bit sluggish. And I notice that I'm definitely hormonal. I've been sick in the afternoons, and I've been napping almost every day.
Little one, you are still so tiny - 1.25mm. You've made me very, very tired. You've only let me eat crackers, peanut butter, and apples.

wk.7: I've been super sick this week; I'd rather not even get out of bed. I'm feeling like a roller coaster - up and down. We told my husband's close friend and his wife.
*Little one, you are growing! 1.1cm! :)

wk.8: I'm still tired, boo. Unfortunately, I've been on and off with nausea. I'd prefer to not wear regular pants anymore.
Baby/Food Comparison: Pinto Bean. Little bean, your body is quite amazing! Eyelids are forming. Very important valves are forming in your heart. You have ELBOWS!

the first pre-natal visit

My OB-GYN is: Dr. Johnson

Our due date: May 22st, 2012

First weigh in: 133lb

Planning on delivery: at the hospital

Here's why: I had a wonderful first delivery at a hospital. If anything goes wrong, I want to be in the right place to receive care. I appreciate the professionalism of the staff and their concern for my family.

Notes: I love, love the OB. She was recommended by a friend and is very caring toward our whole family. She is professional and personal. We had an early ultrasound, and everything looks beautiful! We even got to see the little heartbeat (unable to hear it because of the equipment). And Timothy kept saying, "Baby. Baby." The front desk staff is wonderful! (Such a sweet change from our first office.)

Trains!

Our little guy loves trains!

Whether it is the Thomas Trains generously passed down to us:

*Picture by Mama Buck

Or the train tables at stores or play places: 

Or riding a kid-lifesize train out at Hufford grandparents block party: 

Trains are just his thing. :)

*Not pictured riding the 'L' (aka: TRAIN!) downtown to visit Daddy at work!

Painting

After a good friend of mine said that she had tried painting again with her son, I thought we'd give it a try. And what a success! Only once did the paintbrush go in the mouth! :)
(Bathtub = Easy Clean-up)