I had a really weird thing happen to me early this morning and I don't know if it was pregnancy related. I woke up with a really (really) (I'm not kidding) bad shooting pain in my right side, right below my ribs and towards my back a little. It hurt so bad I teared up. I don't think I've ever been in that much pain. Every little movement made it hurt worse, even breathing. I think it was a basically a muscle cramp. I couldn't really tell at the time. I would try and relax and the minute it would start to feel better I could feel it constricting again. It was the weirdest thing. Poor Casey is like "what can I do to help" and I had to say "I don't know!". It was frustrating. It finally eased off on its own after it seemed like FOREVER (probably about 5 minutes). I just know it hurt. If childbirth is anything that painful I'm in real trouble. (Like my picture of pain?)

On a brighter note, I though Lost was fabulous last night. Jack was making me mad, he's so dense! Sayid is awesome - he saw right through Michael's lies! Sawyer made me laugh so hard when he called Hurley "Grape Ape" Not that that's really hilarious but he's just has great delivery. Good comedic timing. If that episode was suppose to make us sympathize with Michael they're gonna have to do better than that. I feel bad for Walt (who's like grown 2 feet since we saw him last, supposedly in only a few weeks). I though Ms. Klugh (Clue?) was interesting. When she said her name I thought Oh! that must be code for people who are playing the game that she'll reveal some kind of clue! Yeah not so much. Oh well.

And to end on a sad note my dad's dachshund Lucy was put to sleep last week. She was such a sweet little thing. She had some back problems all of a sudden and everything shut down in her bottom half. She had no neural activity. It's sad because her brain and everything was probably still ok, but she couldn't control her bowel/bladder and who knows how much pain she was in. So I'm kinda bummed this week (I just found out Sunday). Last October my dad's other dachshund Gracie escaped never to be found. We think she knew it was her time to die and tried to get away. She was really old. She dug under the fence which she had never done before. I'm still trying to get over that one. I loved that cranky girl.

I really need to get some pictures scanned in so I don't have to find random pictures on the internet to post here. Someday I'll get around to that! That's it for now!

La Settimana Dieci

This is week 10 and I'm feeling really good! I was not doing so well last week and the week before. I think I caught a cold and that made everything ten times worse. Other than feeling just plain tired, I feel great. I can't wait until my next Dr.'s Appt (5/30). We will hear the baby's heartbeat, hopefully if it has moved forward enough in my belly. I feel like my belly is getting bigger, although I think maybe I'm just gaining weight. There is definitely a pronounced pooch. I can still fit into my jeans though!

I learned this morning from Babycenter.com that my baby is as big as a lime! That's better than a grape! I think it was a grape last week. So he/she is growing that's for sure.

I had a great surprise this weekend. My mom, dad, aunt/uncle and hubby each bought me a Happy Mother-to be Day cards! I didn't even know they made such a thing! My mom also bought this really cute maternity outfit. That's two maternity outfits she's bought for me so far, I think she's looking forward to me getting round! And thank you Lynsey for the sweet email. It's kind if strange being included with the moms! It's hard to think of myself like that yet.



I was a little sad this morning thinking of vacations Casey and I may not get to take for a long while (Italy being at the top of the list). I love the language and history of that country. I know it will potentially be many (many) years until that trip is possible, and it kind of hits me as a pang of regret for a half second. Then I have to remind myself that Italy will always be there and will hopefully always be as beautiful as it is right now. Unless some freak earthquake hits Rome and knocks down the Coliseum (highly unlikely) it will be there for many years to come. We'll get there one day! That's it for now! Arrivederci! Dio Benedice!

Has Michael gone Crazy?

FYI: If you're not a Lost fan don't bother reading, you won't know what I'm talking about!

What's going on with Michael? I don't think he's brainwashed. I think he did what he believed he had to to get his son back. Maybe they told him to free Henry Gale. Although shooting Ana-Lucia was a bit much, but how else would Gale go free? I was completely shocked by last week's turn of events. Usually I'll have read something that gives me an idea of what's coming but that was a huge surprise. I can't say I'm really upset though. I think her time had come. Her story wrapped up pretty nicely, I can't think of any loose ends in her flashbacks. I wonder if Libby is really dead - I have a feeling no, that she's just injured. My mom and I were upset at first when we thought she might be dead because there are definitely loose ends to her story, starting with: why in the world was she in the mental institution with Hurley? Does she recognize him from those days? Hopefully that will come to light soon. I love this show because it keeps me on my toes, keep me guessing and always gives a little bit right when I begin to get upset about it not giving up any secrets. Sorry for the Lost rant, I just couldn't help myself. Can't wait till tonight!

Sad Sad Scion

My poor car! For those who don't know I was in a car wreck last Monday afternoon. Completely my fault. I ended up getting t-boned and the back door on the driver's side is all smashed, the roof's bent, the glass shattered, it was a big mess. I'm completely fine thank goodness! That's why we got to have an early sonogram, which was cool although the lady didn't print the pictures out for me :( . It wouldn't been very hard to see a baby. It just looked like a very small dark thing on the screen. No definition at all (sigh). It was a neat experience anyway (the sonogram not the wreck). Only about 6500 dollars to fix (not out of our pocket thank goodness). Thank the lord for full coverage insurance. Though I'm scared what my monthly premium will begin to look like! Here are some pictures of my poor, pitiful car.

First One

I must seriously have some free time at work to get wrapped up in this! (just kidding serious blogger people) Actually I've decided to keep this as a sort of pregnancy journal, for myself as much as anyone else. I also have great friends who don't live nearby who might like some details.. So I will be trying to keep this as updated as possible, with pictures (hopefully).. I may decide to rant about things I'm obsessed about as well, since I'm sure Casey get's very tired of listening to my Lost theories, who should go next on Survivor, what day movies will be out and how many stars they received from People magazine, etc...

So... Hmmm...What can I say about today? Today has to be the worst day (so far) of my 7 wk pregnancy. Yes I said 7 weeks! We thought it was 8 until the sonogram lady gave us the bad news. We aren't as far along as we thought AND our due date is pushed back to Dec. 16th! I'm so sorry baby! We promise to give you a special birthday every summer!
ANyway - I am feeling very yucky, could hardly eat lunch and could fall asleep right now if I closed my eyes. It's also very rainy and misty today, which doesn't help!

We also got weird news yesterday from Dr's Office. I have been having some weird fluttering feelings in my chest (just starting this week). Was pretty worried so I called the doctor, his nurse said I'm most likely having PVC's. Ok? So what the? They're called premature ventrical contractions. Not competely uncommon to have during pregnancy, and as long as they're not accompanied with dizziness, chest pain, shortness of breath, it's not a big deal. But when your heart is beating funny it kinda feels like a big deal! I'm just hoping if I really watch what I eat they will go away. I think that's all the news for now. I'm dying to talk about Lost but I think my comments would take up a whole page so I'll spare anyone who is wondering when this never ending blog will....finally....come...to..an..end. Now!