Week 20

So, week 20...

Last week I could walk around and people would not have any idea that I was pregnant unless I told them. But something happened over the last couple of days and it involved an increasing waist line. My jeans have started getting snugger. Ok, maybe more than snug. I've already had to retire two pairs of jeans and I actually wore maternity pants to work last week. For the first time I'm starting to actually look pregnant.

This little guy growing inside of me is moving around a lot these days. I still haven't gotten used to the feeling. The other morning I was half asleep, laying on my stomach and I felt a kick (punch?) so strong that at first I thought he actually moved the mattress away from my belly.

And speaking of sleeping...I am having the craziest dreams lately. Last night I dreamed Leif and I were at an open house and the homeowners were taking internet requests from people who wanted to ask us questions. I got one question that was something along the lines of "At three in the morning when I was hungry why didn't you feed me back at Silent Hill Hospital?" Silent Hill, as in the horror video game. Complete with creepy nurses, dark hallways, and crazy cult members. In my dream I totally denied working there but in my dream reality I really did and just didn't want to admit it. I don't see any resemblance. Figure that one out Freud.


Tomorrow is the start of Week 21 and, I'm sure, a host of new feelings and experiences.

My Winter Vacation, by Brianna.

Still being in school has some definite perks. One of those being long winter breaks from the tedium of class (and in my case, clinic as well). Seeing as Leif and I have a baby on the way I thought that those three weeks might be one of the last chances I would have for awhile to take a trip to see one of my oldest friends, Jackie and her husband and their twins. They just happen to live in the most beautiful state of the Union (sorry Oregon), Oahu, Hawaii.

Leif couldn't go because he is saving up all of his time off for when the baby arrives. But he still wanted me to go because that is just how awesome he is. So Cathy, a friend of mine who I met through school came with me. Like many other people, Cathy has a very strong love of all things Lost. Seeing as the show is filmed on Oahu we decided to take a Lost Tour. First of all I have to admit that although I like the show I wouldn't say I am a huge fan. The tour, however, was a lot of fun and an amazing way to see the island.

As you can see we ran into Hurley's (really the Dharma Initiative's) old VW Bus.
Just moments later we were forced to flee from the oncoming smoke monster.
Lost films quite a bit on Kualoa Ranch, which is quite possibly one of the most beautiful places I have ever been.
Tap-dancers in the mall.

Because I love food, even not quite four months pregnant (at the time) and losing weight because of morning sickness, so we went on a "Hole in the Wall" food tour. So much fun. Thank God for Zofran. Or as I like to call it, "Mommy's sanity pill."

These are the fabulous ladies making fresh, handmade rice noodles at the Look Funn Noodle House in Chinatown. Across the street, fresh fish. We ate some pretty amazing food like Rambutan fruit, mochi ice cream, Peking Duck, and fish balls (not my favorite, for sure).

Jackie and her twins; Darla and Dexter. Jackie is so much fun and she has the sweetest, mellowest babies I've ever met.

And what would a trip to Hawaii be without a visit to the beach where Leif proposed to me? Waimea Bay. March 23rd 2006. Up until my wedding day it was the best day of my life.

This is not a baby blog.

But yes, this very first blog post is about my baby and it most certainly won't be the last post either. Yet I still maintain that this is no baby blog. But for those friends and family far away from my growing belly, rest assured, you will be hearing more about this little guy in the future.
As for now...
I just can't get over how cute this kid is already. He's got Leif's mouth. That generous, sweet, lovable mouth that makes my heart melt every time I see it.

We can't wait to meet him.