22 Weeks

Last week, I had a very relaxing week, and an even more relaxing weekend. Wes and I left for Jekyll Island on Thursday night and came back on Sunday afternoon. We both agree that it was our best weekend getaway yet. It was so peaceful, and needed after our busy September.

Today was a good day at work too. I thoroughly enjoyed my time off, but I was glad to be back at work. I felt so much more "alive" and energized. I normally dread Mondays, because there's always so much to do. I usually work a little later, which is difficult coming off a busy weekend. But today I felt very refreshed. People who don't work with children don't always understand this, but teachers really do need all the days off they get. I wouldn't survive without them; I need that time to recharge my batteries. And so do the students.

Most of the students seemed excited to hear about Isaac. ... Isaac. It's nice to be able to use a name now, instead of always saying, "baby." I've been using the fetal microphone to talk to him lately. Sometimes I talk, other times I read. Eventually, I'll start playing music too.

Isaac has been very active in the past week. He is kicking all the time now! He's most active in the mornings and evenings. One night last week, I felt several kicks in rapid succession. The same thing happened the next morning. Today, I felt him kick while I was standing up. That was a first. Before, I could only feel the kicks when I was sitting or lying down.

And today, everyone's eyes widened when they saw me. Several people said, "Wow, Mrs. Sherrod!" They couldn't believe how much bigger I'd gotten since the last time they saw me. So finally, I'm starting to look pregnant!