What I am Loving Right Now...

1. Ritmo Maternity Sound System

Last week, my Ritmo sound system (by Nuvo) came in. It is this awesome belt that you wear around your tummy that has speakers built in so that Blair can hear music. It also has two little pockets, one for the MP3 plater and the other for the sound system, so you are completely free to do dishes, do laundry, or just relax without the system getting in the way.

As you know, Travis and I are such big fans of music, this was an obvious purchase. Travis has loaded up an old MP3 player with everything from classical to rock. I must say, it's awesome and I love it. I will wear it for about an hour at a time, a few days a week. I hope that Blair loves music as much as we do!

I have attached a picture of what it looks like (PS - that is not my stomach, the pic is taken from their website: http://www.nuvo-group.com/music-belt-pregnancy). Such a neat little gizmo! :)

2. Candy

Thank goodness for Halloween! I am loving the candy! We bought a ton of candy for the trick-or-treaters (and because I wanted to make sure there was some left over to satisfy these sugar cravings!), but unfortunately got maybe only 20 or so. Darn, I guess I'll finish the bowl. :)

3. The Weather!

Ahhhh, we had a lovely cool front blow in today and it is wonderful! Our windows are up all over the house (of course I am in long sleeve PJs), but I love it. Raleigh is even happier about the weather!

Oh! One more thing I just had to tell y'all about... I gave Travis a gift with a bunch of little gifts from Blair and I. I found this hilarious mug that I felt Trav just HAD to have. The picture is sort of small, but it says "Guns Don't Kill People, Daddies with Pretty Daughters Do."

How great is this?!?

Week 14 - Bump Sighting

Today we hit week 14, and I bought my first pair of maternity jeans! Traded in my little size 4's for maternity size 4's- and I will be honest- they are comfortable!!!

Now that the bump is starting to appear, we took pictures to track the progression.

Hello.... comfy jeans! :)

Nausea is tapering off and I am regaining some normalcy back in my life. Cravings at the top of the list: Seafood (shrimp, crab, and of course- lobster) and Sugar (candy, chocolate, and popsicles... Otter Pops to be exact!). Not together, but they always sound good. My desk at work is stocked full of candy and chocolate (it's embaressing), but I feel like I have a good excuse. :)

Week 11

Week 11 is here and it seems like my morning sickness has subsided! I have the occaisional set back, but things seem to be on the upside. In fact, I've actually cooked three dinners this week (a small miracle since I haven't stepped foot in my kitchen for the last 6 weeks!)... so things are getting back to normal.

Last week, we had some new furniture delivered... a new breakfast area table and new bed and mattress! We decided we'd better try and get some decent sleep before the baby comes! :) We are loving the new bed (and table) and are sleeping like babies!

Since becoming pregnant, I've already noticed funny food cravings. I don't crave strange food combinations (like pickles and ice cream), but I do seem to crave different things for 'me.' Last weekend I was wanting candy and sugar (hello pixie sticks!), so Trav and I went to the candy store in the mall and stocked up! We are getting a kick out of the different food cravings... and I am sure that they will only get more interesting!