Thanksgiving went well. My brother, his girlfriend, and my dad were all here for a few days. My brother is a good cook and did most of the work which was nice. I still had my share of dish duty! My dad was also a big help. The Friday after, I took them all to one of Beaner's appointments and let them listen to the heartbeat for twenty minutes, followed by an ultrasound. My nurse and I did not think they were as amused or animated as they should have been for such an experience! Granted, the mom will always be the most excited when viewing her own little baby on the screen, but we don't think they really knew what a treat they were in for! Beaner was awake, first off, and had many expressions to give us. He even sucked on his hand and moves his tongue and made sucking gestures...all things which we normally do not get to see. In other words, he was putting on a show for his audience and being of utmost cuteness. After the ultrasound my brother took the pictures my nurse printed for me and refused to give them back. I did not even get to see them. I thought he was teasing at first then I found out he was serious. It was only after I knew he had a plan to eventually return them to me and wanted to use them for some sort of gift he has for me, did I finally calm down.
My birthday was Saturday. Dave took me for my Starbucks gingerbread latte and we picked up caramel pecan sticky rolls. That afternoon we went to see the movie Megamind in 3D. Sunday Dave had duty and had to go into work overnight.
It is now Thursday. Dave had duty again last night. I miss him. I don't see him very much at all anymore. I can't wait to be done with the boat. Everything is beginning to overlap each other. Dave will be home tonight and I will finally get to see him, but my mom will be here as well. And in less than a week our baby will also join us. Life only seems to speed up and never slow down. These are all bittersweet moments I suppose. I'm excited to see my mom today. I'm also excited to see Dave and of courese I'm excited for little Bean to join me on the outside of my stomach, but it's all happening at once and everything will be new.
Two amazing friends came over a few days ago and helped me start the process of cleaning my house and getting it ready for the movers. Also of course, getting it ready for baby. There is an endless list of things that must be done and I move at a snail's pace. I know it will all work out though!
Time to get ready for yet another Beaner appointment. Driving to the hospital so often does give me something to do, but I'm looking forward to no longer having to go.
