26 Weeks

I was hoping to update last week, but there was just no time. It was a good week - just very, very busy. Wes and I went to the prepared childbirth class last Tuesday. It made both of us a little nervous, but I'm glad we were there. I'd rather go into labor with my eyes wide open than be ill-prepared for the whole thing. We're enjoying the time we're spending together doing that too. It's a 45 minute drive one way, and we talked the entire way there and back. We didn't even think to turn on the radio, and the drive just flew by because we were talking so much.

I survived the Jekyll Island trip. It was actually a very nice trip - the best one yet. Of course, I was very tired from all of the activity each day, but there were plenty of opportunities to rest. I was able to put my feet up at least a couple of times each day, which was really nice. Even though I was the lead teacher, the other teachers stepped up to help in whatever way they could, and the students were great. I really couldn't have asked for a better trip.

I'm not sick anymore! I finished my antibiotic (for my ear infection) yesterday, and the ringing in my ears has finally stopped. I'm over the sinusitis also. I am so very, very thankful for that. Being sick has been the worst part of being pregnant so far. There is very little medicine that you can take, and the baby is draining much of your resources. What normally would have taken me a week to get over took about three weeks this time.

We found a daycare. It's called Smiles, Giggles, and Hugs. I talked to the director on the phone for a while, and Wes and I spent about an hour out there one day last month. I've also dropped in a couple other times. We looked into other places, but we weren't as happy with them. This place is great though; from what I've gathered, it meets all of my expectations. So I'm very happy that they have a spot for Isaac. Now the next major thing on my agenda is finding a pediatrician.

Wes started painting the nursery this weekend. It's going to be a light blue color, cloudless. We'll put Winnie the Pooh border around it when we're done. Aunt Pam gave me a ton of baby clothes, shoes, books, etc. a couple weekends ago. This weekend, we're supposed to meet up with Aunt Angi so she can give us her crib. I'll try to get a picture up of the nursery sometime in the near future.

Isaac is still active, but I haven't felt as much movement lately. I'm sure it's been because I've been so busy. That is soon to change though. Next week is Thanksgiving break. I can't wait!