14 WEEKS!

So I'm starting my second week into the second trimester off with a cold. Yuck. The nausea has been much better the last few days though, and I'm very thankful for that. I'm still having lots of sharp pains in my lower abdomen which I assume are growing pains. I dont' feel like I've grown much, if any at all, but I know that babe is in there growing at an alarming rate. I still have to pee all of the time but I don't really expect that to let up. My nails are growing super fast and a bit thicker than before. My skin is very very dry and nothing I do makes it better. I don't know if it's important to note or not, but it seems I've had my first baby dream. I dreamt of a little tiny girl but it was my sister's. I know it wasn't Charlotte becuase she was in it also. So maybe Michelley is going to have a baby girl soon?? :)

We've had crazy weather this past week. It was snowing all one day then 50 degrees two days later. I'm enjoying this break from the cold and am anxious to start working on my flower beds. Steven has been out playing with his airplanes and trucks and soon will be starting his boats. The dogs are loving staying outside during the day instead of in their crates while I'm at work. Spring has arrived!

Since this is a document for posterity I feel I should include what just happened in our government yesterday. Everyone says we're making history as American's but I can't help but feel a sense of apprehension. The House has passed the bill (219 to 212) for Healthcare Reform. It seems that public opinion is split down the middle. We'll see if this is history making or not if it shows up in our children's history books a few years from now. Many say it's going to make everyone's quailty of life better and many say that it's another step toward socialism and more government in our lives. I am not for the plan but it's obviously out of our hands, so we'll see what the future brings. I'm assuming just higher taxes and worse healthcare.

A dear friend told me I should be smiling in these pictures and she's so right. So from here on out you will see a silly toothy grin becuase I am very happy about this baby coming and I should be showing it! :) I guess a little makeup wouldn't kill me either. LoL