That's My Story

So, the other update is as follows:

I am waiting for information on my work authorization/green card, and have since graduated from college. Never have I been without tasks for an extended period of time-- where filling my time becomes my task. How does one spend the days when they have little responsibility? The list of things that I have been doing so far:

1. I made a quilt. In total days: seven. Granted those were full-time days where the DH didn't even get dinner made for him.

2. I planned a remodel for the crib. It is still in planning stage.

3. Currently re-watching episodes of Gilmore Girls. They help me have humor and perspective. And goodness. And they're just awesome. Done.

4. Planted a garden. Watched the garden grow.

5. Watered my tomato plant.

6. Become a frequent library goer.

7. Read about... 16 books since the beginning of April.

8. Made beef jerky at home twice.

9. Doubled the amount of pins I have pinned on pinterest.

10. Found more names for my baby than the amount of babies I could possibly have in life.

... and other constructive things.

Invite me over if you need something. Like a quilt or a book recommendation.

When The Moon Hits Your Eye

I figure that the few people who follow my blog are entitled to three things:

1. A New Post.
2. A Baby Update.
3. Some other sort of update.

and so without further ado, I will dutifully fulfill those responsibilities.

How Far Along: 21 weeks. 

Size of Baby: 1 pound. I think. 

Maternity Clothes: I have a few, and wear pretty much the same two dresses over and over until they are dirty. :) I think when the baby comes, it will be like having a whole closet of new clothes when I unpack my pre-pregnant clothes.

Gender: It's a boy! We found out yesterday, and I am still a little bit shocked.I don't know anything about boys!

Movement: A little. Mostly when I am lying down, or sitting still, as if the boy is telling me he still wants to be up and moving.

Sleep: Right now is pretty elusive. I have had terrible back pain, and the only position where it doesn't hurt is flat on my back, which you can't sleep that way when you're pregnant. I wake up all the time to change position, and am constantly tired from lack of sleep. 

What I miss: Not being able to lay flat on my back for long. Being able to go running like I did before. And I miss doing interval cardio. 

Cravings: Not so bad anymore, but in the 1st tri they were really bad-- and they were for really bad food. Things I usually never eat or buy: dill pickle chips, doritos, hamburgers, and toaster strudels were a few really bad ones. But it has tapered off. I still want potatoes all the time. 

Aversions: in the first tri, I really couldn't stand eating meat, and the only thing I really wanted was potatoes. I also was averted to veggies, mostly because I used to eat green smoothies for breakfast, but after throwing them up a lot, I didn't want anything green and growing for a while. A few days ago, I made a slice of toast, took thee bites, and simply could not eat it anymore. 

Symptoms: Just the back pain. Swimming really helps it to go away. I am thinking I will be in the pool a lot this summer. I also have really intense itching on the soles of my feet at night.

Best Moment: Finding out we were having a boy. It makes it more real that way. :)