Week 9

Baby Size: Green Olive

I have been spending a lot of time reading everything possible about baby in books and on the Internet. I bought these books: What to Expect When Your Expecting, Belly Laughs and Baby Laughs. A couple of weeks ago I went to Rockwall to visit my friend Liz and meet her 3 month old daughter Grace for the first time. She let me borrow a couple books too: Great Expectations and Expectant Father. She also sent me home with all of her maternity tops for me to borrow. I can't wear them yet though. My pants are getting a little tight already and I have started using a rubberband to extend them a little. I have been so bloated lately and it stinks that I can't take any medicine to relieve it. So I have started tooting slot. Hector thinks it is hilarious. I was a little embarrassed at first - but I can't help it!

I'm taking 3 graduate courses this summer and I would rather be reading about pregnancy and baby development than ready my textbooks and online lessons.

We went to the lakehouse for the 4th of July and we brought Hector's Godson/cousin Adrian with us. We had a great time and it was fun to have a 12 year old there. My dad enjoyed Adrian's excitement for tubing, riding the waverunner and playing in the water. This lake trip was different for me. I couldn't get in the water or go on a boat ride - doctor's orders. There could be bacteria in the water that could make me and the baby sick and a rough boat ride could make me miscarry. I definitely wasn't going to take those risks. I used my time at the lake to relax, get some grad school work done and enjoy my time with my family. I even got to stay longer. Travis took Hector and Adrian home and I spend a few more days with mom and dad. Grandma Pebble and Grandpa Bob came too so I got to see them as well.

The Monday after the 4th, Hector's boss called him for a breakfast meeting. Hector received some bad news. His company was having to lay off some people and that meant Hector lost his job. = ( I was really sad and my parents had to comfort me and reassure me that everything happens for a reason and usually when one door closes another one opens.