Red Lobster

Melissa surprised us last night and offered to look after Shaun and Ian while we went out for dinner together. We looked after her 3 boys for the day since her nanny had asked for the day off and her husband is back on the ship for 5 weeks. We aren't able to get out together very often without at least one kid in tow so we took advantage of the opportunity and went to Red Lobster. Delicious! I remember as a little girl I went to Red Lobster with my parents and complained the whole time about what I was eating. We never returned there again. Come to think of it, we didn't eat out much at all growing up. It must have been because of the expense. So anyway, thanks so much to Melissa for the terrific treat! We'll be sure to repay you soon!

What is it about vitamins that makes my stomach so upset? When I was pregnant with Shaun I could take my prenatals any time I wanted with no ill effects. I'd always take them right before bed, after brushing my teeth. Then with Ian I learned - after barfing many times right after heading to bed - that I had to take them with food. At the very least I needed to have a glass or orange juice or milk in my tummy. This time I just can't stomach them at all. No matter what's in my stomach I get nauseated within about 10 minutes. I'll have to ask my midwife about that and possibly switch brands.

My belly's growing. Already. I knew that this baby would demand a lot of real estate early on because it's been such a short time since Ian occupied that space but I never realized how quickly it would happen. There's been a couple of people (one lady who came to sell me some of her maternity clothes and the cashier at the grocery store) who have asked me how far along I am. I've had to answer sheepishly that I'm only 8 weeks.

My midwife's office called late last week to confirm my due date (December 31, exactly what I thought it was) and to schedule my first appointment. The reason they've waited this long is because we really didn't know when I was due since I had only one period before getting pregnant, and it was loooong before I actually got pregnant. Anyway, Pooja, who delivered Ian was supposed to be on holidays for 3 weeks starting at the end of December; and Amanda, who was also present when Ian was born, was also scheduled to be on holidays at close to the same time. But once the ultrasound came back, Pooja actually delayed her holidays until January 11 so that she'd be around to deliver me! How cool is that?! Man, I LOVE midwives!! And just for the record, providing everything continues normally and without complications, we'll be birthing this baby at home again. At least we'll be more prepared this time and I won't have to ruin all my nice, white towels with blood from the birth.

Ultrasound pictures to come. I'm getting ready to scan them right now.