Lots has happened since I got pregnant. Time seems to be just flying by! On the downside of things, Jesse is having some trouble with his whole work situation and cut hours and such, and I just got told my teaching contract for next year is not being renewed unless the financial/educational situation in our state changes. So that’s a little stressful because it wasn’t really where I expected us to be when we first got pregnant. However, there’s never really a perfect time to have a baby, and we have friends and family that will help us make things work, so we’ll get by.

On a more positive note, we had a really awesome visit with lots of friends during my Spring Break. Scott, Carrie, Bill, Leah, Mikey, and Beak managed to come hang out with Jesse, Devon, Rena, Bacon, and I. Good food was eaten, lots of Magic was played, and general geekitude and good times with friends abounded. I had the experience of being one of the designated drivers for the week which was definitely an interesting experience. Nothing like a car full of drunk geeks singing at the top of their lungs. ;) I really enjoyed having everyone out here, and I missed those of you who weren’t able to make it. I am grateful that we have such awesome friends who are always happy to come out and spend some time and make some good memories.

On the baby side of things, I’m over halfway there! I’m am excited! And nervous. :P I have to admit I was a little disappointed when we found out we were expecting a girl because I really really wanted to have a boy first. And I’m still not quite sure what to do with a girl, because I’ve never really been girly, but I am definitely excited to be welcoming Elizabeth Diane into the world in a few more months! It’s been fun to watch how excited Jesse is about having a daughter too. In the past two weeks, I’ve really started being able to feel her kicking a lot! At first it was mostly after dinner when I sat down, or when I got ready for bed, but over the last week, she’s definitely been a lot more active, and I’ll feel her moving around at random times during the day. It’s really amazing to be able to feel her and know that there’s actually a baby in there! I know this might not last as I get bigger and the weather gets hotter, but right now, I am really enjoying being pregnant. Regardless of any setbacks we’ve been having, I know I am truly blessed. As Jesse’s dad says, in the scheme of things, any of these things are simply annoyances, not problems. Life goes on, and I’m along for the ride. :)

-D