Sleep: Where can I buy some?

I have bags under my eyes. I need some good sleep, like 9 hours worth to make up for these nights where I only get 4-5 hours. If you know where I can find some please let me know.

First Kicks

Last week I felt Olivia kick for the first time. That is such an amazing feeling; I cannot even put into words. It makes you more aware that there is a life in there and not just a "fetus". I hear SO much from people about how horrible pregnancy was and they say "Oh, just wait. You won't like it so much in a few months!". It's horrible that they say these things and more horrible if they actually feel that way about it.



As I go into week 23 of my pregnancy, I feel so blessed that God allowed us to have a child. Sometimes I look at my husband and cannot believe that I have this life. Don't get me wrong, there are ups and downs of life but usually we are very happy people. Mainly because we grew up with simple things and have carried that through our own lives because it works. When I tell people I will be staying at home to raise her, I have actually had people question me about it- like its forbidden.

I tell people that I wont be literally staying at home all day. In case there is any misunderstanding. :) There is work to be done there, and lots of good memories that will be made with me staying at home. We may plant a little garden in the spring. I will be busy taking pictures of her. Trying to capture every little smile. I wish that everyone could experience this one day. Maybe I was born in the wrong generation or something. Or maybe things have just become too complicated with our lives that we have forgotten the simple little things in life that can make us happy.

22 Weeks and Counting...

We just got back from our trip to Disney last week. Had a blast and went to all the parks as usual. Were excited about staying at the new Bay Lake resort at the Contemporary in November! It will be our fifth anniversary and also our last trip before Olivia gets here. :) The Magic Kingdom was decorated for the Not So Scary Halloween Party thats coming up. Everything looked so festive and put me in the mood for cold weather! Fall is my FAVORITE time of the year, hands down. Minus the leaf blowing, which I will not be doing this year.

Olivia Update:
This week I am going into my 22nd week of pregnancy. So far, I cannot complain about anything about pregnancy. I really havent slowed down too much, even though I am starting to learn that I may need to. At my check up last week I learned that Olivia is in the 38th percentile for her size and that I had only gained 6 pounds since becoming pregnant. Everything relies on numbers and calculations. After she is born, it will still be that way. Percentages and judging by how far she is compared to other kids. Anyways, they said she is fine, Im fine. If she is anything like me then she will be small. I weighed 5 pounds 4 oz when I was born at full term.

Disney Mom's panel update:
I will not be able to apply this year because of the above. :) It is too close to my due date and my Doctor will not let me travel past November 11th. I was very bummed about this, to the point of being sad over it. Even though I had no guarantee that I would be chosen. There is always next year to apply for it.