I'm still experiencing crazy dreams every night which leads me to the dream I mentioned in my last post. For those of you that remember the oh so classic Home Improvements staring Tim Allen you might get a kick out of this. It was a short dream from what I remember but it started with Tim and I heading for the hardware store (the same one from the show) to pick up some supplies for a project he was helping me with. When we arrived he pulled me to the side, smiled big like he had some surprise for me, and then some very dramatic broadway type music starting playing. Three employees in their plaid shirts and green vests came out and began dancing a choreographed routine that included spinning around product displays. And just when Tim was about to step out and begin singing I woke up. If only I had been able to sleep for one more minute I could have seen Tim Allen sing and dance a broadway number. Perhaps next time.
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Before I post some pictures from my trip to Idaho I wanted to answer a couple of questions that I have been asked several times:
What are you craving?
Yogurt yogurt yogurt. And milk. I read that the baby's bones are solidifying so I guess my body is telling me I need the extra calcium.
When do you find out the sex of the baby?
We have an ultrasound scheduled for December 5th. As long as the baby cooperates we will find out then.
Have you found your pregnancy glow?
The pregnancy glow is either a myth or I am failing in my search for it. Instead of a glow I seem to have developed what Darci calls the pregnancy splotch. It is this dry, flaky, splotchy, bumpy skin that makes me look sickly rather than glowing.
Can you feel the baby move?
YES!!!! It's one of the best parts of this experience so far. It was such a subtle feeling at first that it took me a few days to admit I was really feeling the baby moving and not just tummy rumblings. Sometimes it feels like a fluttering. Sometimes it feels like gas bubbles (just being honest.) And sometimes it feels like little muscle twitches. The best part is when I lay down I can put my hand on my belly and feel kicks. Real kicks! This baby is strong, there's no doubt about it. Can't wait to get home so Steve can feel.
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We did some hiking while in Idaho which was wonderful! We sported some orange since it was hunting season. And on one of our hikes we saw a lot of wolf tracks that were as big as my hand.
Oh how I love these little people! Poor kids were sick (notice Kaitlin's snot bubble) but they were wonderful and adorable regardless. I loved getting to hear Kaitlin (9 months) giggle hysterical when Cosi (3 years) played with her. Cosi is growing up so fast and my favorite time with her was spent exploring around mom and dad's property. And August (7 months) is such a cuddler which I LOVE!
There were some adults there too. But when they bring their kids along we tend to not notice them much. Just kidding. It was great to see my oldest brother and his wife and to hear about his success with his short film Prattle. Laine and his wife are taking on the roll of parents like pros. I got to spend extra time with my sister and see how wonderful she is doing living in Idaho and going to school. My dad is enjoying retirement and my mom is working part time and making lots of little projects for her grand babies. Everyone is doing great and we are all so blessed!
I'm so grateful that I was able to see everyone and that we all had safe travels. Now I just have to make it on two more planes to get me home-sweet-home.
-K
P.S. Mom and I had a great trip to the coast the last few days. I'll post about that soon!
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I'm going to put my guess out there that you and Steve are having a little boy! Can't wait to hear!
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