18 weeks - 1 day

18 wks 2 days in my "I <3 Glee" shirt.

Since tomorrow is Thanksgiving and we're having company, I'll post a day early.  The photo will be late again since I just woke up and have to go to work in a couple hours.

Happy Thanksgiving!  Last night at our small group, I ate 2 plates of thanksgiving food.  I was even shocked with myself since I did not feel full afterwards.  I skipped dessert though.  I guess this baby is growing!

My back is feeling better, but I'm much more aware that I need to sit down more than usual.  If I'm on my feet, the pain is terrible and my left leg goes completely numb.  My first appointment for physical therapy is Dec 2nd, so I'll have to figure things out until then.  I'm seeing a PT who works specifically with pregnant women, so that makes me more comfortable.  We have really good insurance that will cover most of it and it may even be free since I get an employee discount as well!  I praise God when I think of all the things he has provided.  I also cannot thank everyone enough for their prayers.  It was a scary feeling having all the 2005 memories and emotions of my back injury flood into me again.  I have not been as fearful, just careful.

My belly is feeling very hard and I was relieved to read my friend's blog from her first pregnancy (I love reading this and having friends who are available to give advice) that she had some cramping around this time. I guess the baby feels at home and is making him/herself as comfy as possible!  I'm fine with that!

Happy Thanksgiving!