Halfway there

My soon to be nursery is currently a junk room. It is filled with furniture that fits no where else in the house, old algebra and geometry tests, old teaching notes, file boxes, sports memorabilia, and anything else that I haven't felt like carrying up the stairs to the attic in the last year. And as you can see is currently a goldish yellow. I thought about going with a neutral that I wouldn't have to repaint but decided to go with a traditional light blue. I am hoping to paint this week. The crib, changing table, and rocker are here (still in the box of course) just waiting to be opened and put together. I am most excited about the rocker that I will be rocking my baby to sleep in a few months.

There were 2 consignment sales this past weekend at a church and a the agricenter. We got some great stuff for very cheap including a high chair and and a baby carrier (both practically new). Chris thinks Mom and I have gone a bit crazy with all the baby stuff, (being I am only 5 months preggers) but really I have always done things way in advance. I had papers done in college weeks before they were actually due. Plus, I figure why wait?

School doesn't start until next week, so I have all week to start decorating or at least planning. I am supposed to teach up until Dec. 16. I am already worrying that the baby will be early and I will have to deal with final exams and grades and a newborn all at once. Although since I am worried about it I am sure he will be like 2 weeks late...just to mock my eagerness. Only God knows.

As for me I have been feeling a bit more energetic lately..not as many naps, but that is probably because I have been getting like 9-10 hours of sleep each night.

I haven't had any crazy cravings like pickles or anything, and haven't actually puked in 3 weeks.

I am having a lot more trouble running for some reason. I think I am just adjusting to the breathlessness, the extra weight, and the lower blood pressure.

I have had some back pain this last week, and the headaches come and go. I am already halfway through the bottle of Tylenol I bought when I found out I was pregnant. I miss Advil. :(

I am still standing and sitting too quickly....I am stubborn but slowly figuring out that it doesn't hurt if you do it slowly. I have felt little kicks, pokes, and jabs on the inside the last week or so but none that Chris can feel yet. I can't wait for that day!

I can't believe that I am halfway there only 20 weeks to go!