Bun In The Oven

I'm 17 weeks pregnant! I've been keeping a little diary about all my little feelings and anticipations, but nothing really sharable or interesting. So, I figured I'd do a quick(ish) rundown.

Everything has been going marvelously, with zero morning sickness or mood swings (considering I find justification for each teeny-tiny outburst I've had). I do have this really excellent back pain...with an awesome dash of acne! I kept the pregnancy to myself and close friends and family until we were safely into the second trimester...which hasn't been hard, since my baby bump is practically nonexistent! And I swear, I'm gonna start selling tickets to the 'Watch Amanda Grow Fat' show...cuz everybody wants to see it! Haha.

My due date is October 2nd...that's right, little baby T.J. is gonna be my birthday present!! Boy or girl, the initials will be T.J., which totally wasn't planned...but quite convenient. ;)

I'm slowly coming to terms with the frightening realization that I'm a total worry-wort. I'm so concerned about the health and well-being of our child. I know there's really not much I can do to prevent any issues, but of course I worry anyhow.

Ultimately we want a healthy little baby, but if given a choice, Drew would like a boy...and I would like a boy, just so baby number two (no plans of yet, just sayin) can be whatever it wants! :) I dream it's a boy, but have a feeling it's a girl. But honestly, just a happy, healthy baby, boy or girl, will be one adored little babe!! We've been busy nesting like crazy...from painting the nursery's yellow walls and a blue ceiling with little puffy clouds...to setting up the changing table and glider chair (the crib still awaits in its box).

I switched to day shift a few weeks back, which has been really great, work-wise...but relationship-wise, it's rough. I'm exhausted by the time Drew gets home, and am off to work before he wakes up. Today, he stayed up all night playing video games (which typically means his mind won't shut off), and when I came down at six in the morning, there he was, showering me with his love and how much he misses me. Awe! I'm soo thankful that we have the same days off...I don't think I could manage without those two days of heaven-on-earth each week.

Life is just so perfect and I'm happier than I've ever imagined possible! Drew and I have some great plans in store for the next few months...and we're looking forward to enjoying each others company while it's still just the two of us! :]